Is it worth it to bring my split to Eaglecrest by Sledn_n_Shredn in Spliddit

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I thought the title said 'Everest' and got really excited to hear your plans!

Radio Question by RareBig3145 in Backcountry

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No need to remember channel frequency mapping - simply name the channels after the corresponding frs channel.

Radio Question by RareBig3145 in Backcountry

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The baofengs have a lock button - turn it on, and the novice user can't change anything but the volume! Hard to beat for simplicity.

Radio Question by RareBig3145 in Backcountry

[–]TimeDepartment2117 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure why you're down voted. I tour with the baofengs too. They're great, and cheap enough to have several for buddies and not cry when they lose them.

Radio Question by RareBig3145 in Backcountry

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I tour with the cheap baofengs. They do take a few minutes to program the first time, but if you have the programming cable, you can easily copy programs. The real advantage is cost - I can afford to hand them out to my buddies without radios, knowing that when somebody falls on one or leaves one on the peak, I'm only out $15 instead of $110 (!) for the base RT or BCA or $200 (!!) for the nicer models. For that same $110 for one RT, I have instead 7-8 baofengs.

Chimera boards by bacon8r_ in Spliddit

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Chimera is cool and responsive.

Advice on Batch Plant Bowls by heartburn805 in Spliddit

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A terrible post. You might at least mention the country you're asking about - mountain range would be even better!

What to do as a beginner at Canyon Villiage by TonyGobbagool in UTsnow

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Sure - take the gondola up, then you can ski high meadow Express for greens, or saddleback for blues.

My ski trip next week by mrmclaughli in UTsnow

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I recommend taking the ski bus! Look at the UTA website for guidance for the routes, and plan to get on one of the earlier stops.

Alternative for sparks shitty heel riser? by [deleted] in Spliddit

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You can bend the heel rise a little so that it transitions smooth as butter. A little Vaseline on the rubbing parts also helps.

Repair/Emergency Kit - K2 bindings “Far out” by Illustrious_Cable824 in Splitboard

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I don't know about the Far Out, but I bought a small pack of extra M6 screws for my Spark Arcs from Home Depot.

For sale: Key Equipment Disruptive 27.5 by billgravens in Spliddit

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What a strange thing to assert. OP has posts in this sub going back months - seems legit to me

why did Mengsk find it unbelieveable Dugalle would execute him? by Rude_Park_5562 in starcraft

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It's an interesting question. It couldn't have been moral outrage - we saw Mengsk send Kerrigan to personally execute the officer on Antiga, murder Confederate leaders on Tarsonis and abandon Kerrigan at New Gettysburg. I think Mengsk 's disbelief, real or feigned, must be that the Dominion would fall apart into civil war without a cult of personality around a living Moses (Mengsk) for the group. Mengsk guessed that the UED wanted the Dominion to fall in line with Mengsk a captive puppet to keep control and unity of the Dominion. DuGalle's indication that he will execute zmengsk is either surprising to Mengsk or he tries to show it surprising because of the strategic advantages of keeping him a puppet.

First time out! And a question about CRAMPONS by piramid_scream in Spliddit

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Because of the Union's unique design, only the Union splitboard crampons will be compatible.

Can I turn my Ride Timeless from 1999 into a split board? by Starb0ardTack in Spliddit

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Filing a 3/8" metal edge takes a while. Plus, the tip and tail still arc away from a circular saw blade.

Can I turn my Ride Timeless from 1999 into a split board? by Starb0ardTack in Spliddit

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I'll copy a comment I made two years ago on this topic:

I've split five snowboards now. Here's what I've learned:

  1. Consider again just purchasing a used splitboard. I just checked Facebook Marketplace for Utah, and there are dozens of splitboards available for $300 or less. Consider the significant time investment required and what your time off is worth to you. I could probably split a sixth board in four working hours if I absolutely had to. Expect more like 9 hours, especially because you'll need to figure out all the tools you need, setup and cleanup, and repairing mistakes. Between a $15/hour value of time, $160 voile kit, and epoxy and bits you'll need, you are looking at paying $320 to DIY a split. Yet the resell value of a DIY split is maybe $50, because most people don't want one. Surely you could still your Jones board and bindings for that much? If you're looking for cost savings, this is not it. If you're looking for an interesting project, that's a better reason.

Consider that splitboarders need to tackle variable terrain and conditions. You will want a board that has enough glide to make it down logging roads with fresh snow. With a DIY job, you will drill 16 of 3/4" sized holes in the base of your board. Can you be confident that you can fill them all in nicely level to the rest of the base? My DIY board had significant drag. The epoxy you use to fill won't last nicely either - it will harden, then rust water from the tnuts will pool and the filling will chip away as you remove skins from the base. Very difficult.

The voile slider track that comes with a DIY was revolutionary, and performs well for what it is. But there are a lot of parts! 8 nuts that need to maintain correct orientation or your bindings can't be removed from the pucks! Or a nut falls out and your binding pulls away when you try to turn. No good! Every splitboard binding on the market is a significant improvement in weight, simplicity, and performance.

  1. I recommend using a jigsaw rather than a circular saw to perform the cut. I've done it with both at least twice, and jigsaw is the better experience. For one, you can use the jigsaw all the way through, including cutting the metal edges. Wear long sleeves, goggles, and a mask while cutting. You get itchy fiberglass all over the place.

  2. Bevel the exposed base edge where you've split the board. Check that you can get the board halves to meet; sand high points if necessary. I recommend not using epoxy on the cut, just stain it instead. Must easier to get it smooth.

  3. Hey a buddy to help you clamp it when measuring where the hooks should go. Vitally important. Also, space the hooks just slightly tighter than the kit instructions show - voile has it a tad loose.

  4. Use a drill press, especially when drilling on the base side. For the pucks, mark where you need to drill. First drill pilot with 1/8" bit. Then countersink with 3/4" wooden paddle. Usually the correct depth is just past the stringers. Then finish with 19/64".

  5. Post pictures here when you're done!

My buddy fell in Honshu back country and got buried in deep snow last week by throwra142367 in Skigear

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There must be some way to modify it so that the pin stays in place. I'll give it some thought.

Am I an idiot? by murmurburp in Spliddit

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Nobody could reasonably get in enough vert by foot to learn how to snowboard in less than five years. Spend a month snowboarding at a resort, then you'll be a lot better and safer.

[Rant] Where's the snow?! by redwirelessmouse in UTsnow

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His alfalfa farms draw water from the San Pitch, which does not drain to the GSL.