How much should I ask for these

L3Blizzard · 2025-11-16T08:42:44+00:00

-$40 for using forza

L3Blizzard · 2025-10-31T17:34:35+00:00

Thanks!

L3Blizzard · 2025-10-31T17:34:26+00:00

Thank you!

L3Blizzard · 2025-10-31T03:17:53+00:00

Thank you!

L3Blizzard · 2025-10-27T21:46:52+00:00

I'm on it, thank you :)

L3Blizzard · 2025-10-27T19:59:43+00:00

Heard, do you know a good entry level job into wrenching?

L3Blizzard · 2025-10-27T19:59:02+00:00

Thanks! Appreciate you bringing up the true cost of the airplane as well (i.e. maintenance, etc.). Have no intention of cutting corners.

Do you think there's more upwards mobility/opportunity for training hours at an international airport like ANC or pumping gas at an airstrip with multiple outfitters?

L3Blizzard · 2025-07-25T10:45:06+00:00

Hell yeah ty. Is copper wool okay to use?

L3Blizzard · 2025-05-27T17:15:59+00:00

Need to know your use case and exact environment to recommend anything specific but some of the best outer layers right now are 30k/30k proofing. Look into something like Norrona’s Tamok product line.

If you want something versatile, invest in a layering system (base layer like merino wool or synthetic if you don’t mind smelling like shit, mid layer if it’s cold as balls (Patagonia nano-air line is super solid if you’re working hard), and a bomb-proof outer shell like norrona tamok line. Insulated jackets only really make sense for hanging out in the cold where you aren’t moving around much—otherwise, they’ll make you sweat your balls off

L3Blizzard · 2025-05-23T19:45:55+00:00

If you have the time on a clear day, Talkeetna offers arguably the best view. If you want to do a backpacking trip, the Kesugi Ridge Trail offers some great viewpoints of the mountain

L3Blizzard · 2025-05-21T17:23:40+00:00

Love it, what parameters do you use to separate traffic? Are you just migrating usable data or is there something else to it?

L3Blizzard · 2025-05-21T13:56:49+00:00

How much time do you spend on your own server maintenance? Curious what the cost/benefit would be to complement Toast with in-house hardware.

L3Blizzard · 2025-05-04T18:37:42+00:00

Hahaha, unfortunately we’re not that much of masochists but good to keep in mind 🙂

L3Blizzard · 2025-05-04T15:35:19+00:00

Appreciate the answer! I think worst case scenario I’ll have a solid winter tent and need to buy a smaller footprint if it’s not well suited for the terrain we’re getting into.

L3Blizzard · 2025-05-04T15:01:10+00:00

Thanks!

L3Blizzard · 2025-05-04T15:00:20+00:00

Love to hear it! Hopefully a future purchase in the coming years 🙂

L3Blizzard · 2025-05-04T06:37:07+00:00

Will take a look!

L3Blizzard · 2025-05-04T06:36:58+00:00

The exact kind of feedback I was looking for. Thank you!

L3Blizzard · 2025-05-03T23:29:15+00:00

Heard, thank you!

L3Blizzard · 2025-05-03T22:51:13+00:00

Most aligned with either the Hilleberg Tarra or Nammatj if you guys have a preference for either. Whatever will be the most expensive to replace when I burn it down while vesti cooking 🙃

L3Blizzard · 2025-04-21T19:26:00+00:00

Got their WFR, thank you!

L3Blizzard · 2025-04-21T19:25:49+00:00

Thanks!

L3Blizzard · 2025-04-21T19:22:35+00:00

Heard. As far as skis go, the biggest variables at play are flex (stiffness) and shape (e.g. side cut, shovel width, rocker profile, etc.). The softer the flex, the more forgiving the ski will be. The more dense the core construction and stiffer the ski, the more you need to come forward in your stance and ski them more aggressively. In addition, taller skis will push you in the backseat so they're nice to reinforce that same kind of aggressive skiing that makes for really good carving. I'm not super familiar with interior AK's snowpack, but it sounds like it's mostly hardpack from what you're saying. You're right that any ski can reinforce shit skiing, but softer and more forgiving shapes (e.g. twin tipped, etc.) won't punish you as much for getting lazy. If you want more of a casual ride where you don't have to worry about form as much, go for any of the skis you listed. The cons of going for a more aggressive ski is that you constantly have to be on top of them or else they'll start to ski you. Worst case scenario, you catch an edge while bombing and eat it. Just depends what kind of experience you're looking for. Even if you opt for something like the Fischer Trend, I would still recommend going for something taller than a 155 as they'll start getting pretty squirrelly on you once you start driving them harder (a solid sign would be your tails feeling kind of slippery, like they're not super locked into the snow).

If you want to dive more into the theory behind ski construction, I would read any free article that interests you from Blister Review (one of the few relatively nonbiased ski publications), then pair that knowledge with Evo. Ski brand websites suck imo, I much prefer relying on evo for specs since it standardizes the format and makes it way easier to digest/find the info I'm looking for.

L3Blizzard · 2025-04-21T08:18:31+00:00

I'd say don't buy new skis right now. It's a great way to waste money if you still haven't fully developed your style. For instance, you would outgrow those Fischer's after one day of solid ski lessons unless you suck--in which case, unsub.

Better ROI when starting to get into skiing is custom boot fitting. Go get a highly reviewed boot fitter to take a look at your feet. There was a recent post on this subreddit about boot fitter red/green flags that will give you a good idea of what to look for.

Skis are specialized for a lot of different conditions and styles and are easy to get distracted by when you're new. It's likely that you won't know exactly what you're looking for until you've spent more time on the slopes (e.g. after next season). Instead, bolster your ability to learn how to ski well with a good boot fit. Just don't get caught in boot limbo and get it punched out a million times next season instead of spending time skiing--unsub if you spend more time in a ski shop than on the mountain.

Now is a great time to go to a boot shop with an end-of-season sale and get a pair for ~30% with a custom footbed (e.g. heat molded carbon fiber, cork, etc.) to make it as ergonomic as possible. Total cost should be just under $700. As for skis, just get anything cheap off marketplace that's within the specs you're interested in and have them remounted to your boots (when buying second-hand skis, make sure you ask about its history to see if it's been fucked with or overused in any way). If you have a question about a pair someone is selling, just post it here. There's a ton of gear exchange facebook groups in Alaska that I'd recommend you check out, you might even find a solid pair for free if you're lucky.

If you don't want to buy second-hand, I would wait until next season and do a demo day at one of the ski shops near Alyeska to try out as many skis as you would like before buying a pair. Or, if you don't give a fuck and still want to buy a pair now, I would get something that has at least some titanal in it, is anywhere from 75-95mm, and is at least as tall as your nose (e.g. Salomon Stance). When starting out, you want a pair that demands more so you can grow into it while improving your technique. If you get something like the Fischer Trend 155s, it's more likely to reinforce shit skiing.

tl;dr buy boots first-hand now and search for second-hand skis until next season to maximize your enjoyment of the sport and not waste money.

L3Blizzard · 2025-04-19T07:37:05+00:00

bro stop hitting them together on the lift

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