i personally like them without a lifter, the lifter is more for racing, i broke mine last year on a hard landing so id take them off if it wont mess up your skis
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conversation with a canadian chick:
me: your money is fucking worthless
her: you got something against canadians?
me:no, just their money
her: well, what if i marry a rich american guy?
me: well you will be rich, but since you are canadian the money will become worthless whenever it touches your hands
her:wait a minute...good point
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