Posts by Xela

When trying to predict crowds, think about school calendars.  Clearly, Christmas and New Year are the same for everyone and will concentrate the crowds.  This past season, many schools did not reopen until January 7th because...

I took the plunge, too.  I'd probably do it again.  After a brief learning curve, I find it faster and easier to work with.  I like that it has a playhead that stays put.  I especially like that it can work with...

Good information.  Considering Moonflex and DMT use a plastic backing, I'd expect aluminum bar stock to be no worse.  One can always lap the bar stock dead flat beforehand.

After the 2010-2011 season, I did two things to jinx all of us.  First, I bought a transceiver.  Second, I bought winter tires.  In the subsequent two seasons, I've had practically zero opportunities to utilize...

I finally put together my season highlights edit.  Some of my goals for the season were to hit more of Squaw's hike-to terrain and do some modest drops.  

You could look here.  The names don't seem to match, though.  Rather than Comp 25 and 45 they have Comp Baby and Kid.  It seems they use the same template and the same color holes.  Just a guess, though.  Have...

As one who takes lessons, I'd say humility is important, in the sense that the lack of it is a major turn off.  Confidence, ability and enthusiasm are more important, I think.  And I certainly don't want to meet an instructor...

I'm happy with my Dakine Heli.  It's 11L and I use it with a 2L Camelbak bladder.  Works fine.  I use the sternum strap, but don't bother with the hip belt.  I never have to take the pack off to ride a...

Quote: "That is an important message right now. You can do a lot of things right but still be caught in a dangerous situation," Brown said.   This has me thinking along the lines of tball.

I'm 5'9" and 150.  I've probably got 50 days on my 180cm Bonafides.  I do sometimes think I should have gotten the 173, but it's happening less and less.  The reality is that, in any length, it's not a race ski and won't...