Forum: Alpine Skiing
December 12th 16, 04:57 AM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,318
Single best exercise for downhill skiing?
JayPique wrote:
So I've got 3 weeks until ski trip and want to maximize my pre-trip
training. I'm trying to narrow it down to the ESSENTIAL skiing
exercises. Ideally only one or two. ...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
October 27th 16, 02:48 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,170
Necessary to get new bindings checked?
Walt wrote:
On 10/25/2016 1:25 PM, Toller wrote:
I took in and the tech was confused...
Find a shop where the tech isn't "confused".
It is always a warm a fuzzy feeling when the tech is...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
September 26th 16, 02:25 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,170
Necessary to get new bindings checked?
lal_truckee wrote:
On 9/25/16 9:10 AM, Toller wrote:
I guess my question is really if bindings are typically accurate from
the factory, or if they can be significantly off.
Don't know...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
September 11th 16, 03:44 AM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,218
Jay and Burke in trouble?
Richard Henry wrote:
The Blue Angels appearances at the annual air shows at Pt Mugu and
Miramar were always a break in routine - even 20-year men would stop
and watch the maneuvers. In 1978, a...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
September 3rd 16, 09:35 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,885
Ski gear cleanout
The Real Bev wrote:
So I am at the marina today rebaiting my lobster traps and this guy
comes over to me with a broken reel and asks me what is wrong with it,
why does it keep spooling out...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
September 3rd 16, 03:13 AM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,885
Ski gear cleanout
The Real Bev wrote:
On 09/01/2016 10:28 PM, downhill wrote:
The Real Bev wrote:
I have low thresh hold for idiots, if you can not figure out who
works there. Why bother me?
Because...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
September 2nd 16, 05:28 AM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,885
Ski gear cleanout
The Real Bev wrote:
On 09/01/2016 09:48 AM, downhill wrote:
I get asked tech questions in Home Depot all the time. My response is I
am not wearing any Orange and I am a consultant and will...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
September 1st 16, 04:48 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,885
Ski gear cleanout
Richard Henry wrote:
A couple of years ago when I was in my campaign to ski every area
near Lake Tahoe, I rode up on a chair with a guy who had some
unusually short skis with a see-through top...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
August 10th 16, 02:01 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,136
military munchkin
Hey any guesses on Horvath?
I am surprised he is not popping off about his presidential candidate.
LV was out testing a redbull formula car looking for her next crop of
medals or speed thrill?
I...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
June 2nd 16, 02:12 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,681
Skiers will never see this...
Richard Henry wrote:
...because this road (the short way between Stowe and Cambridge) is closed in the winter --
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
March 5th 16, 03:04 AM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,906
volkl kendo vs stockli Stormrider 88
lal_truckee wrote:
You don't even move right into dirt track racing without experience.
Cart is a common starting point, as is dirt bike.
The Brazilian Driver Massa regularly races karts when he...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
March 5th 16, 12:52 AM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,906
volkl kendo vs stockli Stormrider 88
lal_truckee wrote:
On 3/4/16 9:33 AM, downhill wrote:
lal_truckee wrote:
You are correct; All big time car race drivers got their start on what
is essentially the kiddie go-cart...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
March 4th 16, 04:33 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,906
volkl kendo vs stockli Stormrider 88
lal_truckee wrote:
You are correct; All big time car race drivers got their start on what
is essentially the kiddie go-cart track.
Agreeing with idiots only takes you to their level.
But just...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
March 1st 16, 01:24 AM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,906
volkl kendo vs stockli Stormrider 88
lal_truckee wrote:
On 2/29/16 6:59 AM, Joseph VLcek wrote:
Why is it people feel compelled to reply with personal opinions
totally unrelated to the question?
Unlike ...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
February 29th 16, 01:47 AM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,906
volkl kendo vs stockli Stormrider 88
The Real Bev wrote:
Anyway, the skier is more important than the ski.
A good skier transcends equipment. That's why I buy all my stuff at
yard sales.
I do not completely agree. I look...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
February 1st 16, 04:04 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,883
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
January 24th 16, 11:58 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,883
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
December 28th 15, 05:04 AM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,702
As a lark
The Real Bev wrote:
On 12/27/2015 08:33 AM, downhill wrote:
Happy Holidays
Likewise!
Hope your having a good one.
It looks like this group has about as much activity as the northeast has...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
December 27th 15, 03:33 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,702
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
December 21st 15, 04:36 AM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,790
PNW is picking up
Bob F wrote:
It is at least trying to make up for last years disappointment.
The disappointment is on the east coast this year. Okemo has the most
open terrain in Vermont.
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
December 9th 15, 01:39 AM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,911
NE conditions
Richard Henry wrote:
On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 12:41:15 PM UTC-8, downhill wrote:
Dec. 11, 12, 13, races at Killington have been canceled.
Now this tells me it ain`t going snow like...
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
December 8th 15, 09:21 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,911
NE conditions
downhill wrote:
Dec. 11, 12, 13, races at Killington have been canceled.
Now this tells me it ain`t going snow like last year.
With there being two trails open at Okemo.
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
December 7th 15, 07:41 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,911
NE conditions
Dec. 11, 12, 13, races at Killington have been canceled.
Now this tells me it ain`t going snow like last year.
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
November 25th 15, 01:45 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,524
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Forum: Alpine Skiing
November 6th 15, 02:35 AM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,082
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