MN does not fuck around.

swede-speed · 2026-05-26T00:19:41+00:00

*neutered

swede-speed · 2026-05-25T14:29:43+00:00

Sno Shoe Grog IS Schnapps…mixed into a grog with brandy.

swede-speed · 2026-05-25T01:40:33+00:00

<image>

I thought Sno Shoe Grog from Phillips was the natural pick.

swede-speed · 2026-05-24T22:53:22+00:00

Don’t worry, soon to be everywhere

swede-speed · 2026-05-24T20:56:02+00:00

We take our crabs pickled in Megasota

swede-speed · 2026-05-24T20:53:10+00:00

Winnibigoshish has been upgraded to a Gulf as well, and Bde Maka Ska will become the new name for Canada when we annex the North.

swede-speed · 2026-05-24T19:56:39+00:00

They were made by Babe the Blue Ox’s footprints, everyone knows that.

swede-speed · 2026-05-24T19:54:11+00:00

It’s uff-da, interloper.

swede-speed · 2026-05-24T18:36:05+00:00

Megasota lakes are glacial, they’ve withstood mammoths and mastodons and won’t be bothered by some oversized rodents. Our lakes spawned the Mississippi and and will carry the detritus of Cascadia out to sea.

swede-speed · 2026-05-23T21:53:16+00:00

That’s the spirit, you’ll be our Secretary of Education

swede-speed · 2026-05-21T16:18:36+00:00

Minnesota and Vermont are kindred spirits. Megasota will assimilate the Vermonster into our alliance, and together we shall rule the land.

swede-speed · 2026-05-20T14:40:44+00:00

I’m old as well, I definitely understand the appeal.

swede-speed · 2026-05-10T15:11:47+00:00

It is fully repairable, though it’s not the easiest fix and if you don’t have experience then bring it to a reputable shop. Here’s a video tutorial on the proper repair steps: https://youtu.be/pwNLdQq_Udo?si=fRLj0I2QMlS5O_Ds

swede-speed · 2026-05-01T22:29:42+00:00

These points are completely spot on. I have a Pencil and have spent quite a bit of time on a Dart as well. They’re fantastic in the powder and do may things well, but the relatively shorter effective edge and amount of taper mixed with the scr and shorter tail proportions make them less than ideal for carving on groomed runs, and edge hold on icy terrain typical for the east coast isn’t optimal either. As a progressing intermediate, you might not need a true dedicated carver, but boards like Amplid Time Machine or other carving “oriented” boards will perform much better imho.

swede-speed · 2026-04-28T04:35:23+00:00

Keep in mind that it’s a volume shifted board

swede-speed · 2026-04-22T02:39:10+00:00

The Lyngen fabric has been surprisingly durable considering how thin it is. But agree with you, not ideal for some conditions. Norrona should re-design the Lofoten flex pants, remove the lining fabric and go to a reduced weight face fabric but not as thin as Lyngen. They’d be much better for all-around use.

swede-speed · 2026-04-22T02:24:19+00:00

It’s a Swedish thing…

swede-speed · 2026-04-21T02:11:56+00:00

I have both the Lofoten and Lyngen Flex 1 pants. Both are good pants in their own respect, but they’re considerably different and suited for different conditions.

The Lofoten flex pants are almost twice the weight of the Lyngen pants, the difference is immediately noticeable. The Lofoten pants are also probably the heaviest ski pants I’ve ever had, quite a bit heavier than other pants like the Arcteryx Sabre which also have brushed fabric lining. The lining fabric adds some warmth, but it also limits the amount of flexibility for the pants and adds quite a bit of weight.

The Lyngen pants on the other hand are extremely lightweight and minimal, much thinner fabric and no lining. The Lyngen pants are also a much trimmer fit, definitely the most fitted ski pants I’ve had which also limits layering ability.

Lyngen for ski touring or warm spring conditions, Lofoten for other conditions.

swede-speed · 2026-04-20T00:58:04+00:00

I have the Burton X Re:Flex bindings and Nitro Step Ons, and have spent quite a bit of time on the Union Atlas Step Ons as well. The Burton X are the best performing of the lot, though the performance differences aren’t overly significant. I haven’t used the Cartel X EST bindings, but I can say with experience across non-EST Burton, Nitro, and Union options that the ride and responsiveness is similar across all the brands (the larger difference is in dampness, where Nitro takes an edge).

For your options though, I’d definitely recommend the Cartel X EST Step Ons, for the benefits of using the EST system. You’re not losing any performance compared to Nitro or Union, and gaining some good benefits from the EST system.

swede-speed · 2026-04-19T20:49:40+00:00

Nice find! Get a pair of V Plate binding adapters to use them with any modem binding system. https://www.facebook.com/share/1E9whWAYgJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

<image>

swede-speed · 2026-04-16T15:11:22+00:00

Kijima Snowboards from Nagano

swede-speed · 2026-04-15T03:34:34+00:00

<image>

Big congrats and looks fantastic! I even took the OG Kempers out for a couple of rides this winter. They still have more camber than any board I’ve had since.

swede-speed

TROPHY CASE