sock_monkey 0 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 thanks for the link. it does look like the most toqueish place ever Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Haha he is in Van now mate you should get in touch! Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 I may be in the middle of nowhere. But I skied a 400 metre run this afternoon. More pictures on the my blog which FT linked to above. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 sweeeeeeet! Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Toque is the fist SJer to have skied this season. Well done m8! Link to post Share on other sites
Ewok 2 1 Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 toque's alive and kicking Link to post Share on other sites
sock_monkey 0 Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 damn it, toque beat me. i almost went this weekend but the weather was too warm. hopefully i can make it up before the end of October and be number 2. Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 yesterday i spent the morning helping clear brush at the local ski hill, and the afternoon winning the 'Looks like they are having the most fun' prize at a local skateboard contest. Anyone need a size M Nixon hoodie? Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Hah Sock Monkey Beat you to it Where are you going to go early season? My 2nd day out this season. No new snow so I have to be extra careful of sharks but it was a lot dryer than the week before because of some nice clear and cold nights. Just low angle turns right now because that is where it is safe to ski. The steeper stuff has the big rocks poking through. Bull caribou with a harem of 5 cows Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Nice toque!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
sock_monkey 0 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 toque, sweet pics. nice single line and the caribou are awesome! there's a few possibilities, some guys I know wanted to hike blackcomb, there's were some nice turns to be had in the Duffy lake area, black tusk area (there's a few TRs of both on TGR forums). Baker is another option, they are getting lots of snow and should open fairly early. I don't have a car so I'm pretty dependent on what others want to do. Yesterday would've been good but no one was up for it and now freezing level is skyrocketing to 2500m so who knows. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 How many laps toque? Link to post Share on other sites
sock_monkey 0 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 since i can't talk snow, i may as well talk gear i just pulled the trigger on a new touring ski for this year. i found a sweet deal and couldn't help myself. longer, stiffer, just as fat, and still lighter than my current setup. these things will kill it. (this is the actual pair, pmgear bro model 188 soft) they are factory rejects, the sidewalls are scuffed up at the tips and tails, but otherwise pristine. i'll have to sell the mo'ships once i get 'em since the size overlaps and i need to pay for 'em somehow. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Soon to be my skis as well SM. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Binding question. I'm in the market for a pair of Naxo NX02s. My boot sole length is 34cm, which is the max for Medium size, so I'm inclined to go for Large. Large don't seem to be listed in any Japanese internet sites though. Any thoughts on using Med at max attack vs, Large in the middle of their range? Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 dumb noob question. Why do some powder skis have twin tips/ rounded tails? Is there a reason? Link to post Share on other sites
sock_monkey 0 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 def. double check with the actual boot and binding before buying a medium. personally, i like to have some room to play with since i have had boots ranging from 315mm-317mm in length depending on the brand. if there's a chance you might change boots and brands talk to the shop about ordering a large. as for performance, the med will be slightly lighter and i would think a little more stiff. i doubt you would actually notice either at all. on the other side it might be a little easier to manipulate the heel elevator with a little extra room, but essentially I don't see a big difference either way. Link to post Share on other sites
sock_monkey 0 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 kokodoko, mostly to ski or land backwards. to a lesser extent it can make turning easier while having a tiny bit more float. an added bonus is rooster tails. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 thanks sm. easy turning and more float are good things. .. Link to post Share on other sites
sock_monkey 0 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 on the downside, some people complain that the a twin tends to hook in variable snow and doesn't really provide an advantage. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Twins are great at getting out of tight spots actually. Soub do not buy a med naxo if your boot is at the max. Check your sole length then buy the right naxo which could be large. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Thanks SM and FT. My boot length is right on 34cm. My inclination was to go for the large rather than maxing the medium. That makes 3 of us then. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 no worries Link to post Share on other sites
AK 77 0 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 twins are a cn$t if you are following then at speed in spring slush - they throw up quite a spray! Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 yeah i hate twins Link to post Share on other sites
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