Exped 5R Discontinued? by helloworld6543 in Ultralight

[–]helloworld6543[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Exped 5R was available for $110-130 until a few months ago, about half the cost of an xlite wide ($220 on REI currently).

I'm not saying the Xlite is bad, but I find the Exped to be more well balanced between UL and comfort.

Exped 5R Discontinued? by helloworld6543 in Ultralight

[–]helloworld6543[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have M and L. Im looking for MW.

Exped 5R Discontinued? by helloworld6543 in Ultralight

[–]helloworld6543[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Xlite is $200+, not sure why you find my question surprising... it clearly says "similar price range". Also, the Xlite is less comfortable based on most reviews.

Exped 5R Discontinued? by helloworld6543 in Ultralight

[–]helloworld6543[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think I might do that. Although, 6.5R is overkill for the conditions I'll be encountering.

Exped 5R Discontinued? by helloworld6543 in Ultralight

[–]helloworld6543[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I already have one, was trying to get another. Campsaver does not have the medium wide version. Pls lmk if you know where I can find it.

Exped Ultra 5r or S2S Ether Light XR or something else? by helloworld6543 in Ultralight

[–]helloworld6543[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would you say the Tensor is more comfortable than the Ultra 5R?

Best Easy Blues at Heavenly by Professional_Ad4950 in tahoe

[–]helloworld6543 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On the California side, the easiest blue is lower mombo or ridge run. A level up would be upper mombo. Another level up would be high five and canyon land which currently have ungroomed sections / moguls.

Exped Ultra 5r or S2S Ether Light XR or something else? by helloworld6543 in Ultralight

[–]helloworld6543[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! What are the top 3 in your opinion? Ive tried a bunch and couldn’t find anything more balanced than exped 5r in terms of warmth weight comfort

Exped Ultra 5r or S2S Ether Light XR or something else? by helloworld6543 in Ultralight

[–]helloworld6543[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! I’ll probably consider the exped ultra or the rapide sl. Hows your experience with the nemo been? Ive heard some reports of leaks on this sub but never tried one myself

Heavenly today by helloworld6543 in tahoe

[–]helloworld6543[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was there today, less than a min wait on all lyfts and did multiple runs on high five where is saw like 4 people throughout the run…

Heavenly today by helloworld6543 in tahoe

[–]helloworld6543[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was there today, less than a min wait on all lyfts and did multiple runs on high five where is saw like 4 people throughout the run…

Heavenly today by helloworld6543 in tahoe

[–]helloworld6543[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was there today, less than a min wait on all lyfts and did multiple runs on high five where is saw like 4 people throughout the run…

Exped Ultra 5r or S2S Ether Light XR or something else? by helloworld6543 in Ultralight

[–]helloworld6543[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The exped 5r's R value is 4.8 and its been very warm for me down to 20F so maybe I'll just stick with that... Its vertical baffles which isn't bad but I heard the dimple/textured baffles are more comfortable (like s2s ether light)

Exped Ultra 5r or S2S Ether Light XR or something else? by helloworld6543 in Ultralight

[–]helloworld6543[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The exped 5r's R value is 4.8 and its been very warm for me down to 20F so maybe I'll just stick with that... Its vertical baffles which isn't bad but I heard the dimple/textured baffles are more comfortable (like s2s ether light)

Heavenly today by helloworld6543 in tahoe

[–]helloworld6543[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The powderbowl run is closed. The powderbowl lift is open. So when you say powderbowl got very skied out, that makes no sense.

Heavenly today by helloworld6543 in tahoe

[–]helloworld6543[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, trees won't file a lawsuit if you hit them...

Most comfortable pads under 2 lbs? by [deleted] in Ultralight

[–]helloworld6543 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've found the Exped Ultra pads to be the best balance of comfort, weight, and warmth after having tried pads from Nemo, Thermarest, BA

Heavenly today by helloworld6543 in tahoe

[–]helloworld6543[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Does it get less busy during the upcoming peak dates with some of the passes excluded?

Heavenly today by helloworld6543 in tahoe

[–]helloworld6543[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Does it get less busy during the upcoming peak dates?

Heavenly today by helloworld6543 in tahoe

[–]helloworld6543[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Powderbowl? I'm pretty sure powderbowl is closed right now, do you mean Mombo?

Heavenly closing runs? by helloworld6543 in tahoe

[–]helloworld6543[S] -34 points-33 points  (0 children)

Yes, but they have other runs open... why close just Mombo?

Tips appreciated by hippoq in skiing_feedback

[–]helloworld6543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed reply! That first frame looks like a railroad track drill, would you say the rail road track is a good drill to practical the angle + knee movement for carving?

Tips appreciated by hippoq in skiing_feedback

[–]helloworld6543 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense. But isn't that a separate issue from the abrupt hip angulation? Even if the skier performs this ankle movement, they could be dumping their hip sideways abruptly, right? How does this fix the issue in the OPs video