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powslash replied to the topic Mt. Baker Backcountry Map Geo-database project in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 11 years, 3 months ago
russman replied to the topic Mt. Baker Backcountry Map Geo-database project in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 11 years, 3 months ago
@jack wrote:
awesome, just what the area needs: more people, and more people who know the good spots….killer idea…
+1
the mighty bighorn replied to the topic Mt. Baker Backcountry Map Geo-database project in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 13 years, 6 months ago
@jack wrote:
@the mighty bighorn wrote:
Yeah, I hear that sort of criticism all the time.
then maybe you should go ahead and take a hint and not do this.
@the mighty bighorn wrote:
It’s bunk really, it takes a whole lot more than a map to get out into the backcountry. What it does is makes it safer for those of us who have the skills and abilty to…
Ecobrad replied to the topic Mt. Baker Backcountry Map Geo-database project in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 13 years, 6 months ago
I think these arguments are complete bullshit!!!! What, you’ve never looked at a USGS map before? The KORE folks back in the day prolly complained that little sniveling gravity junkies will now ski above our meadow skipping hot spots. The availability of maps/information about safety is not a bad thing. Someone who’s interested in back…[Read more]
the mighty bighorn replied to the topic Mt. Baker Backcountry Map Geo-database project in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 13 years, 6 months ago
@jack wrote:
awesome, just what the area needs: more people, and more people who know the good spots….killer idea…
Yeah, I hear that sort of criticism all the time. It’s bunk really, it takes a whole lot more than a map to get out into the backcountry. What it does is makes it safer for those of us who have the skills and abilty to get out…[Read more]
Gunnar replied to the topic Pucks with Cants in the forum DIY and Mods 14 years, 7 months ago
@InTheMountains wrote:
@jack wrote:
man, i cant believe more people didnt jump all over this. at least half a dozen people have asked me to make them cants and i keep telling them i am too lazy. 😀
you guys wouldn’t want ITM to drill them, because they need to be drilled for your exact stance.
Thanks for the support, Jack, burton!
Still got a…
Otto replied to the topic I have crossed over to the dark side. in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 15 years, 1 month ago
jimw replied to the topic Jack – JimW – bcrider in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 15 years, 2 months ago
@jack wrote:
one thing i found in making the difference between good and bad HC footage is you need something “on you” in the shot. this works well for skiers because they can usually get their hands and poles in the shot. also good with mountain biking because it is easy to get the handlebars or forks in there. Without a part of the user in the…
Tophervw replied to the topic Puget Sound Splitting Thread 08 in the forum Split Partners Wanted 15 years, 3 months ago
@jack wrote:
thinking about it…do you want to come up to baker?
I did want to come up, but my inlaws are staying over, thus no tour Sat. Sunday but can’t make Baker sunday. short day sunday
Mumbles replied to the topic Another Splitter Minted and Mojo 154 review 2/18/08 in the forum Trip Reports 15 years, 3 months ago
@jack wrote:
@BGnight wrote:
Beautiful terrain!!
the funny thing is, i have been thinking the same thing about your TR’s. i suppose the grass is always greener…
I think you are both right, beautiful terrain keeps ending up in TR’s all over the place with both of your names attached. I have to shake this week or more cold and get out to get some…[Read more]
Ecobrad replied to the topic Anybody else have problems with Malamutes becoming loose? in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 15 years, 3 months ago
@jack wrote:
for the record, malimutes are the only boots i have ever owned that don’t get loose on me….
Me too.
jcocci replied to the topic Puget Sound Splitting Thread 08 in the forum Split Partners Wanted 15 years, 3 months ago
@jack wrote:
come up to baker….the snow could be pretty baked….it could be ok….i am headed out though. give me a call if you want to come up.
I just got home a bit ago from Baker actually. Was up there for the weekend for my bachelor party. Rode inbounds both days (hiked out the arm a few times today though). Not up for driving back up again…[Read more]
InTheMountains replied to the topic Pucks with Cants in the forum DIY and Mods 15 years, 3 months ago
@jack wrote:
man, i cant believe more people didnt jump all over this. at least half a dozen people have asked me to make them cants and i keep telling them i am too lazy. 😀
you guys wouldn’t want ITM to drill them, because they need to be drilled for your exact stance.
Thanks for the support, Jack, burton!
Still got a couple left…
bcrider replied to the topic Atomic Splitboard!?! in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 15 years, 4 months ago
@jack wrote:
don’t forget there is a big euro split scene, and i bet it was all developed over there.
You’re probably right….by the looks of the design it must have been designed in Amsterdam because Atomic is high as a kite. 😆
Thanks for the vid UB! 8)
jcocci replied to the topic West Coast Split Party in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 15 years, 4 months ago
@jack wrote:
you guys should move the Socal Split Party–oops i mean West Coast Split Party 😉 to WA and you could tripple your numbers 😉
Yeah and lots more snow. 😀
mergs replied to the topic If you could move anywhere … in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 15 years, 4 months ago
@InTheMountains wrote:
@jack wrote:
a little known secret is that is barely rains at all from late June until about early September….ok, thats probably more rain than SoCal though…
way ta go…now we’re gonna be inundated with easterners; the ones that held off coming west ’cause it rained so much. After all the good work I did telling everyone…
cadmus replied to the topic carver stance angle pucks in the forum DIY and Mods 15 years, 4 months ago
@Will wrote:
@Jack wrote:
Wow those are great sites. and not just for this project, some of that crazy ‘mechanical property’ data is going to fill some holes in random tinkering/matlab/cad projects i was playing with last year. Big Thanks.
@Jon Dahl wrote:
What angles are you intending on running?
My carving…[Read more]
cadmus replied to the topic carver stance angle pucks in the forum DIY and Mods 15 years, 4 months ago
@Shep wrote:
…I’d still go with the same material the manufacturers are using….
Yeah, that is the logic i was limited to because i have never been trained in all the crazy characteristics plastics have across a range of temperatures (where’s Fin?). ABS is what the Voile uses for those rotating pucks. It’s probably what I will do now that i…[Read more]
InTheMountains replied to the topic If you could move anywhere … in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 15 years, 4 months ago
@jack wrote:
a little known secret is that is barely rains at all from late June until about early September….ok, thats probably more rain than SoCal though…
way ta go…now we’re gonna be inundated with easterners; the ones that held off coming west ’cause it rained so much. After all the good work I did telling everyone I knew in Toronto…[Read more]
jimw replied to the topic If you could move anywhere … in the forum Splitboard Talk Forum 15 years, 4 months ago
@jack wrote:
@jimw wrote:
All the PNW areas seem like they would be great for both snow/mtb as well… I just can’t get over the rain factor.
dude the mountain biking in the PNW is freakin off the hook. so many kids are building trails like crazy everywhere you go. and as you know, north van is where it all began….
I know… I’ve ridden and seen…[Read more]
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