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All good. We did assume that.

Anyway. I was watching some Instagram reels the other day and stumbled upon a compilation of Bode's runs. I cringed. I cringed the same way I did whenever I see a clip of Will Smith after The Slap.

Some heroes I just can't watch anymore. I can't...

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I assume so as well. Still directed at Bode, though.

Cool skis, Dj....

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Usually when one is seeking investors those investors will ask “How much of your own capital are you investing?”

I guess the answer here is debt, destruction of trust in partnership, and loss of fans.

The lack of shame is mind-blowing. I have no idea how or why any investor...

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It’s a fun game. I think the main reason I play the fun bet is it teaches me more about the athletes and gets me more invested in their story, making the experience of watching the comps that much more interesting.

But again— props to the announcers. They bring a lot to the show with...

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Flaming

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Good for Powder....

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No experience with that exact ski but I do have an OG 2003 Gotama, traditional camber, that I still ski for my November, first-snow, meadow touring ski mounted at recommended. Point being-- mount as close to recommended and dodge holes according to your preferences of engaging the shins or engaging...

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Who's the female commentator? Amy? And Derek? You commentators need to introduce yourselves more often after commercial breaks or whatever.

I just wanna say that this team of commentators is the best we've had in years. The chemistry, the passing-the-ball back and forth, this team is rad....

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Yeah, it's usually a click battle until things actually go live. Gotta give them credit they actually pull it off. FIS is learning from them, for sure.

My bets? 1-2-3 for every category from last year. Ha.

/I have no idea....

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Ahhh.... Thanks for the callout!

I'm in love with that topsheet and am genuinely curious about the build/shape/flex.

I skied with Tgapp last year here in my Tohoku forests. Me on my HALS Ren and him on v1 HB122s. We were skiing the same lines but it was fun to watch our different...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=qVCp2YLG06AiS5u4&v=daYgg2YSA2g&feature=yo utu.be...

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Don't forget your own garlic aioli made with Kewpie mayo. Pickled jalapeños are also a must. Cheese is subjective. And either smashed tortilla chips or crispy onions. And, cold iceberg lettuce.

My dad used to make wonder bread burgers with smashed potato chips like some sort of heathen...

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As for the uphill ski getting caught, "Squish the bug." & "Your knees are headlights, point them where you want to go."
Squish the bug = put your finger between their shin and ski boot. Tell them it's a bug and tell them to squish it. Smash it. That little exercise comes...

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Two smashed patties is better than one big thick pattie.

The goal with smashed patties is thinnish, crispy edges, and a lot of grease.

Kind of the OG of hamburgers that is now a trendy style.

80/20, 70/30, chuck. I don’t know. Just make it crispy and greasy....

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My first month on my Pirelli Zero Ice Asymentrico are proving to be adequate. Costco's cheapest option. I'll report back after my Jan/Feb JP road trip that is my ultimate test each winter....

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Thanks, Mods!
Serious Q: I've never even tried spam. Should I continue my streak or or pony-up and buy some? WWMD?...

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I need that v2 samurai top sheet out of sheer principle....

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I guess, in theory, you could be more discrete....

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I'm hoping this is the storm that opens up the forest. I have had both winters where I'm deep in the forest on New Year's Day and seasons where I've had to wait until February. 2019/2020 the forest was never even doable. In like a lamb, out like a lion?...

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Fury