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    Whistler Ski Season Accommodation

    Hey I am going to be moving to Whistler for the 15/16 winter season but I am unsure of what to do about accommodation! I will be travelling with 2 other friends and we would like to rent a condo, apartment, house or lodge for the season if we could. What is the best way to find reasonable...
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    Getting a Job as a Ski Technician

    I am going to be doing a season next year somewhere in the West (Still Undecided), and I am thinking of applying for a ski/rental technician job... What are you views on this job, in terms of lifestyle? The only experience I have is with my own personal gear. I have mounted bindings, sharpened...
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    Best Resort for a season in the West?

    A few mates and I are interested in doing a season somewhere in either Canada or the US for the winter of 2015/16, but are unsure of where to do it! We are all experienced skiers but are not familiar with working in the snow. We want a good mix between the crew vibe of the town and awesome...
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    Best Resort for a season in the West?

    A few mates and I are interested in doing a season somewhere in either Canada or the US for the winter of 2015/16, but are unsure of where to do it! We are all experienced skiers but are not familiar with working in the snow. We want a good mix between the crew vibe of the town and awesome...
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    What boots does John Spriggs Wear?

    Hey Can't seem to find it on the internet, But what boots does John Spriggs wear? I know he ski's a fair bit of powder and park, so was wondering if he used the same boots for both fields? From some of his videos I thought i saw him wearing Nordica Ace of Spades but not sure. :)
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    Nordica Ace Of Spades

    Hi I have recently been to a ski boot shop in my local area and did not have any nordica's in stock. I wear a size US 9.5 shoe but when trying on a pair of salomon quest 10's the boot fitter put me in a size 26.5. I am interested in buying a pair of Nordica Ace of Spades boots but am unsure of...
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    Types of Boots?

    Hey, so what are really the main differences between for example a powder boot Vs Park boot Vs All mountain boot apart from the flex? just interested to see what peoples thoughts are. :)
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    Types of Boots?

    Hey, so what are really the main differences between for example a powder boot Vs Park boot Vs All mountain boot apart from the flex? just interested to see what peoples thoughts are. :)
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    Boot Problem

    Hey I am currently riding with a pair of Technica Vento 2.10's which have a flex rating of 95, whenever I land switch or riding switch i really feel as though my heel is lifting out of the boot, also the tongue at the start of the morning feels really rigid and supporting but buy the middle of...
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    What DIN setting?

    Hey NS I have got a pair of 4FRNT Deadbolt 15s mounted on my chronic cryptonites, when i got them mounted the tech set the DIN setting to 8. But i ski very aggressively, a lot of rails and steep chutes where possible. I am 17, my weight is 70kg and my height is 185cm , what would you recommend i...
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    MSP "In Deep" Song

    Hey guys there is a song about 3/4 of the way through In Deep, its the song right after "The Ecstasy of Gold" plays. it has got Colby west talking about doing a Double back flip. Its at 56.11 Minutes into the film.I really want to know what song this is?, and karma for help :)
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    Backflip Or Frontflip?

    Heyy I am going to the snow in a few weeks and i am really getting amped up to try either a front flip or a back flip on my chronics. Which one would you say would be easier? and what sort of jump should i do it off. Also could you maybe give me a little tutorial on how to do one of these.
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    Chronic Cryptonite Durability?

    How durable is this ski?, it seems like a pretty solid construction but havent had a chance to ride mine yet. Has anyone had any problems with this ski?, and also can this mogul handle moguls?
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    Chronic Cryptonite Powder?

    Hey I have just received my new pair of chronic cryptonites and was jsut wondering if anyone has ridden these skis in the pow. If so how do they preform ?
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    Sharpen Edges?

    Hey guys I just a new pair of Chronic Cryptonite's and its the first time i have ever owned a new pair of skis before. I am planning to get them waxed just before i go to the snow and was just wondering if i should get the edges sharpened?, i have felt them and they don't feel extremely sharp...
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