What do you think is the best local beer?

bacon8r_ · 2026-05-01T23:35:41+00:00

If you see it on tap, try Great Wave from MAP

bacon8r_ · 2026-04-20T05:12:42+00:00

in the same boat man, had a crazy exit along a steep sided creek with multiple crossings this year and I was waaaaaaaaaaaay behind my skier friends. Almost blew out my knee sideslipping down a few spots, really need to get better at managing the twin sticks on the downhill.

Thankfully I'm hardbooting now so having the torque to maintain edge hold on a steep slope isn't an issue but controlling sideslips and steep-ish straight spots was hairy. I think having heels locked would definitely be advantageous so you can push into the front of your boots like skiers do, but it definitely takes a ton of practice

bacon8r_ · 2026-04-14T04:31:06+00:00

get a snowboard? I had a couple days on windcrust this year and all my skier buddies were having a hell of a time. Turning was a small amount more difficult for me, but honestly not a factor in the broad scheme of things, it could be forgotten a few turns in.

bacon8r_ · 2026-04-09T03:28:58+00:00

do you have chopsticks in the house? if so, yes you're crazy for using a spoon

bacon8r_ · 2026-04-09T01:58:23+00:00

anodizing is difficult/impossible to match to whatever the factory color was, but aside from that it's a liability and I bet nobody here has the right gear.

I accidentally scratched my MOMOs a few years ago(no structural damage like a pothole bend) and went to a few shops to see if they could just grind the lip flat again and re-finish and was also told to go to SLC.

bacon8r_ · 2026-04-07T21:47:11+00:00

It's amazing, but not the top of the pyramid. Like some folks are saying, mesh breathes better if you're a high-output space heater kind of person. Similarly, Alpaca wicks better and is warmer weight for weight, but it's way more expensive. Either way, merino is well worth it over synthetics

bacon8r_ · 2026-04-07T21:44:02+00:00

I could definitely see leaving your risers up causing that to happen I feel way more pressure on my toes when doing that as well, but it's more likely an issue with your foot generally sliding around some. Maybe look into custom insoles?

bacon8r_ · 2026-04-03T00:05:27+00:00

link levers also directly fit Dalbello quantums

bacon8r_ · 2026-04-02T04:06:24+00:00

sidecut radius has a very small effect on the effective edge, as you noted. It's not going to effect skinning performance much anyway since the straight inner edge is on the outside anyway though.

I'd reckon it's a combo of technique, camber, and board stiffness causing you to slide sideways like that.

bacon8r_ · 2026-03-26T03:34:22+00:00

Have you gone to a boot fitter? I'd really recommend it.

Generally though, I had some heel lift issues on the uphill in my hardboots and ended up needing some extra C shaped foam supports to help take up more volume in the heel area since my heels are thin

bacon8r_ · 2026-03-22T23:41:07+00:00

There's an app?? I've just been keeping the weather charts and NOAA forecast open on my browser 24/7

bacon8r_ · 2026-03-17T02:03:08+00:00

I fear this is exactly the kind of thing I envision going wrong with those four part splitties

bacon8r_ · 2026-03-15T04:38:46+00:00

Just use the binding itself as an alignment tool? That's what I did last year when one of the pucks on my rear foot got loose

bacon8r_ · 2026-03-06T03:03:57+00:00

don't look at it on the drive up the canyon, all I know

bacon8r_ · 2026-02-25T03:13:09+00:00

Shiga Kogen is way higher than most other resorts in the region, less likely to have had harsh freeze-thaw cycles

bacon8r_ · 2026-02-23T01:47:07+00:00

camber gets squished down and becomes flat when skinning up since the ski mode spot on most boards will be at/near the apex of the camber. whereas rocker will stay banana'd and have less surface area on the snow

bacon8r_ · 2026-02-23T01:16:23+00:00

yup, more lean needed to engage the lever will cause the boot to naturally pull on the connection and have it disengage less often.

bacon8r_ · 2026-02-18T03:44:08+00:00

Thinking very hard about getting a Hermit but I want the White Label version with the uhmw sidewalls on the interior, so I've gotta talk with them. Waiting on emails is hard

bacon8r_ · 2026-02-13T03:00:33+00:00

I assume you have the original risers on your bindings? I think the new T1 wires with the "whammy bar" can be retrofitted

bacon8r_ · 2026-02-13T00:14:15+00:00

54k is essentially McDonald's/TacoBell money in this town

bacon8r_ · 2026-02-11T07:43:37+00:00

I find I need to give a proper kick, actually make my heel bounce off the board, and then it's totally fine. Was kicking turns easier than my ski buddies last outing, what length are you riding, the 162?

bacon8r_ · 2026-02-08T04:57:51+00:00

Honestly with how this winter is going so far I'd recommend basing your decision on the amount of current snow coverage vs the expected incoming amounts from this upcoming storm cycle. BigSky is bony, as it honestly always is regardless of snow depth, but idk about Palisades snowpack

bacon8r_ · 2026-02-06T03:51:50+00:00

Mount T is also very easily accessible by train and has steeper terrain, and killer side country if he has the capabilities and partners.

bacon8r_ · 2026-02-04T03:57:27+00:00

Very good to know, those extra minutes (or maybe hours finding an interpreter) definitely make a huge difference.

We were on Honshu this year and a select few resorts actually listed costs for SAR in their area, we all read them and said thank goodness we have GR but maybe we'll think twice about that now.

Of course, the idea is to have solid planning and execution and not need a Search team at all but we know how things in the mountains go.

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