ieism

^^^x2 for K2’s 3-piece inclinometer poles.
http://en-us.k2snowboarding.com/backside-tools/3-piece-speedlink-pole

@ieism & @jnk Do you have any experience in the field with poleclinometer.com?
I mentioned it a few weeks back in an avy course and would like to read reviews which don’t come from their own site.
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@ieism wrote:

So, One Binding Systems is coming out with this multi pivot thing. I’ve seen this in ski touring, some dude made a really complicated looking device and was basically running uphill with it.
What do you guys think?

http://onebindingsystems.bigcartel.com/product/2014-1015

I’d be interested to try it, a more natural motion would…[Read more]

@ieism wrote:

Solo? Yeah, I woudn’t really recommend that without an avy2 class either. It might make you feel better to wear the bag, but it probably won’t save your live. It mostly depends on where and what your ride though.

Here’s where an airbag will almost certainly help.

If you’ve done an avy2 class, you can probably spot in about a second…

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@ieism wrote:

AVI 2 no doubt. Here’s why:

– An airbag doesn’t save as many lifes as the commercial wants you to believe. They say 97% makes it out with an airbag that they actually pulled. Thing is, it’s not easy to pull the thing while your tumbling down is it, so they leave that out of the statistics because it’s bad for business.
– 97% survival…

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@ieism wrote:

Can I ask all Voile users if that release cord on the straps actually works? It seems like a good idea to have an emergency exit, but why is no other manufacturer using it?

I have those voile bindings, and yeah it works.

@ieism wrote:

@barrows wrote:

Suggesting that the weight of a hard boot system is more than that of a soft boot system is misleading and inaccurate.

It all depends what you are comparing. I absolutely love the Phantom bindings, I think it’s very cool to have such a quality item for splitboarders. If I was a serious climber and had tons of money I…

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@ieism wrote:

Exept going downhill. 😆 (hiding for barrows long rant about fruitboots superiority)

Hahaha! What do not know can hurt (your riding performance) you.

@ieism wrote:

That’s true. Don’t get too exited when there finally is some powder. Choose your riding partners wisely, get a real smartass in your group that isn’t afraid to tell you you’re wrong. I avoid large groups, split them up. More than 4 is too large for me, i’d rather go with just that guy I trust.
And most important, think for yourself…

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@ieism wrote:

@xIceHoundx wrote:

So i’ve been looking at some different splitboards on the market to piece together a setup. Im 73 inches tall and roughly 230 lbs in weight and wear size 12 boots, my solid boards are a Lib Tech T.Rice Pro HP 164.5 and a Never Summer Proto HDX 160. I was really interested in the NS Prospector split 167X but they are…

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@ieism wrote:

If this is possibly your last season in the Alps I suggest you try it right now. You will regret not going on a tour in the Alps once you’re back in the US. There are many options, but a guided tour is one of the easiest ways. Contact Daniel at http://www.ride-on.at/de/
They still have a few splitboard tours planned this year with a…

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Since I got my furberg women want me and men want to be me…

@ieism wrote:

The only criticism I have is that you have way too much snow flying into your face while riding this thing. I’ve been calling it The Faceshot lately.

The first time I’ve ever heard that complaint.

Seriously though, thanks fellas. I booted up my local hill this morning…[Read more]

@ieism wrote:

Yeah, but dude.. It’s a two hour drive for you. I have to drive 11 hours to get some snow so don’t complain. For me this is the best season yet.

Most of your drive goes over flat straight German highways without speed limit :D.
2hrs? As the bird flies, maybe. Don’t own a heli thus at least 4hrs to only reach Domodossola, waiting…[Read more]

@ieism wrote:

Yeah, but dude.. It’s a two hour drive for you. I have to drive 11 hours to get some snow so don’t complain. For me this is the best season yet.

Exactly!! Get on the mother!!

@ieism wrote:

Nice tripreport! I was in Aosta valley a few weeks ago too. It’s nice up there this season.

Regarding Passo Tonale. I’ve only been there once, but there are some obvious lines as you can ride treeruns all the way to Ponte di Legno. There are also a ton of couloirs, but they are much harder to find and ride. If that’s you’re thing, I…

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@Jefe009 wrote:

@ieism wrote:

Also a new techbinding for ’15/16 from a very unlikely source, but I’m not allowed to reveal any more than that.

Oh nice, Atomic is bringing back the Poacher, but with proprietary tech bindings? Sickkkkk….. :clap:

Nah, its much, much cooler than that. It will be more like Koenigsegg building a snowmobile.

@ieism wrote:

Also a new techbinding for ’15/16 from a very unlikely source, but I’m not allowed to reveal any more than that.

Oh nice, Atomic is bringing back the Poacher, but with proprietary tech bindings? Sickkkkk….. :clap:

As I understand it, there’s a place for both shovels in an emergency. Teams work best when they have both and exploit each shovel’s comparative advantage.
While both shovels can do all jobs, large scoopers (and serrated blades) break more debris faster while smaller blades paddle it along, out of the way faster.
In the “V” of strategic shoveling,…[Read more]

@ieism wrote:

@Taylor wrote:

Thank double-daffy goodness they’ve at least still got MRG, Alta and Deer Valley!

Not stirring the fire, but to somebody not from the US that still sounds like a rule made by crazy people. I cannot believe there was never an organised attempt to break those rules. You must be a very obedient group of people.…

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@ieism wrote:

I’m taking some money out of the Flatland Splitfest sponsor budget to help out a bit.
http://splitfest.tumblr.com/

Dankuwel!

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@ieism wrote:

I think cheat sheet kinda defeats the purpose of these skins, it seems like more of a hassle. But since the Gecko’s don’t stick like normal skins, you can actually roll them glue to hair side.
I’ve been doing that for a while now and it’s not only easier because it keeps them from sticking together. It’s also easier and faster because…

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