Member schwalbster

@schwalbster wrote:

@nwboarder82 wrote:

The other pics on the website are too small.

They are actually huge, but the window that opens when you click ‘larger image’ are tiny.
Click maximize (that square symbol next to the close x 😉 and they get huge.

Thanks, I retract my suggestion then.

@schwalbster wrote:

@wasatch surf wrote:

that is 2015-2016 not 2014-2015. nothing at SIA or OR is current season.

:scratch:
A. The current season would be 2013-2014
B. I’ve never heard of a trade show revealing anything 2 seasons out. I hardly doubt this is a 2015-2016 Solution.
C. I would think the OP knows what he is talking about with…

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@peacefrog wrote:

@schwalbster wrote:

And only tools call other people tools

So wait aren’t you then calling yourself a tool by calling christoph benells a tool? In that case am I a tool for pointing out the problem with your statement? If I am aren’t you a tool again for calling me a tool?

whoa man thats a trip man…

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@schwalbster wrote:

And only tools call other people tools

So wait aren’t you then calling yourself a tool by calling christoph benells a tool? In that case am I a tool for pointing out the problem with your statement? If I am aren’t you a tool again for calling me a tool?

@Schwalbster the camera stick is too short, maybe that`s better at the moment

I know that is possible just to make even short turns only by moving one`s knees and ankles and to keep the rest of the body stable even with hardboots but at the moment it works only in powder, in “Bruchharsch” (hardpacked snow that breaks when getting on the edges)…[Read more]

@schwalbster wrote:

Mammut. Would love to see that one!

+1, hope it is wider than the Camp…

@schwalbster wrote:

What helmets under 400g are out there, that people like?
Any recommendations, thoughts and votes are appreciated.

My old Burton HiFi was very light as well. 360g for size L, if I remember correctly.

No concern about safety at all,
if fit is fine, go for it.

Unfortunately the Smith Maze didn’t fit my head, so I went for a…[Read more]

@schwalbster wrote:

@H.R. Flufnstuf wrote:

@grubbers wrote:

@bcrider wrote:

On the downside, what is it with Burton and their tip/tail clip installations? They are so loose and come open often. :thumbsdown:

That’s seriously still an issue?

Yup, that’s still an issue.

It’s the only complaint I have with the Spliff so far, and was solved by drilling…

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@schwalbster wrote:

Anyway, I get more and more curious about the Furberg Split.
Where you able to get a hang of the big radius by the end of the day?

I’d say yes but I didn’t ride any really firm snow, the groomers were pretty well covered with powder. I’m going to try the 173 tomorrow (40″ in 3 days, should be very nice powder) but again I’m…[Read more]

@schwalbster wrote:

Anybody get any of this?

Mammoth December 13th!!

I was stoked to see some footage, but then realized that was my video after I clicked…haha… That was some nice snow that day and took those shots at the end of the day. Place was empty aswell.

Maxpower

Woot! From what i hear snow keeps…[Read more]

@schwalbster wrote:

I have the Mammut Nirvana 35L and I think it is an excellent splitboard mountaineering pack for Day Trips. My choice came down to the Deuter pro30 and this one. And I’m glad I got this one, because I like the 5 L more at less weight (136g lighter, but hey who’s counting ;)), since I get it pretty packed with full gear. Ice Axe…

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@jbaysurfer wrote:

@schwalbster wrote:

What’s up with June? Fill me in Jbay!

Closed for 2012. I’m planning on motivating a group to go up and do a 2 nighter up there (in yost basin) this winter. You’ll definitely be notified 😉

Ack, I’m sorry for your loss. You might maybe console yourselves in this dark time with all of your other…[Read more]

@jbaysurfer wrote:

@schwalbster wrote:

What’s up with June? Fill me in Jbay!

Closed for 2012. I’m planning on motivating a group to go up and do a 2 nighter up there (in yost basin) this winter. You’ll definitely be notified 😉

Wow, crazy news about June!
2 nighter sounds like a great plan! Let me know for sure. Last season was just too much of a…[Read more]

@schwalbster wrote:

What’s up with June? Fill me in Jbay!

Closed for 2012. I’m planning on motivating a group to go up and do a 2 nighter up there (in yost basin) this winter. You’ll definitely be notified 😉

@schwalbster wrote:

Most of all the 5 franken Waterbottles or whatever it is now?!

9 CHF for 1 litre in Diavolezza Berghaus. Next time I’ll bring my own bottles… 😉

@schwalbster wrote:

And I personally love the hutsystem in the Alps!

I do so too, absolutely!

@FloImSchnee wrote:

@schwalbster wrote:

That Hut looks crazy, I stayed at the old one! Is the old one still open too?

Oh, so you had such “nice” experiences as walking to a toilet outside the building in the middle of the night at -20°C / -4°F? 😉
The old hut is closed now and will be disintegrated and disposed of next year.

Oh yes I had, haha! T…

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Glad you like it!

@nedrapier wrote:

Did you have the Marinelli in mind at all? I guess it’s been pretty dry and thin in there this year?

No, we didn’t consider it yet. The M. Couloir might be something to approach in some years — pretty tight stuff, afaik. (“longest ice wall in the alps” or something like that is in my mind…)
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@schwalbster wrote:

Hey Dude I have a copyright on that picture!!

But it’s such a rad picture!

@fullers2oh wrote:

wow – such an amazing TR. great euro stoke! glad you completed it on a split! what a great way to see so much terrain in a relatively short time. im sure you probably saw about a zillion lines you need to go back for eh?

so many pictures…it must have been hard for you to filter through to figure out what to post. that one pic…

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@schwalbster wrote:

……….Dynafit is quite mechanical and it seems to work for the Ski folks!?………

TRUE THAT! Most ski bindings employ far more mechanical complexity than what Bryce and Tyler have engineered, and most of my ski buddies do just fine.

I agree that negative comments aren’t constructive at this point. Personal opinions…[Read more]