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Thanks, Golden! I have today to decide. I want to hit someplace new but when it’s storming and you can’t see anything, new can be frustrating.

And yes, Lotte Arai is bonkers. I might just go there as I kinda know it. Went there last season and rode up the gondola on a sunny day and...

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You're in Myoko... I've been told to hit Akakura. Thoughts? Where are you skiing specifically?

And yes, JP is where Rens shine. Shut down on a dime.

Golden... get down to Happo-One and the general Hakuba region for bigger steeps and side-country that will blow your mind. Not...

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battery (of the automotive variety that SkiJ has to buy because he forgot to take his into the house)...

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I want to reiterate that you don't need Premium tickets to watch the event. You can just go far looker's right and sit on the ridge. The premium package is more though-- early sunrise lift, food, and access to the highest viewpoint. Limited to 50 people.

All that said, if the higher venue...

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pow-pow, or anyone in Hakuba, you should try to watch the FWQ4*. Viewable from Happo One, far looker's right. Premium tickets available here (English at lower half of page) -- https://luma.com/no8a3axk?mc_cid=f33...2025_12_06_03_...

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Peace, TeamDirt.

A lot more to come. I saw that Kamchatka news and I'm like-- bro, is that coming here? Because the forecast is insane for the Honshu island. Moreso around Niigata and Hakuba. Interestingly, the storm seems to be predicted to kind of end north of Niigata into Yamagata....

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TeamDirt... did my pm get through? I got a second ping from TGR about your original message a few days after the fact. Strange site recently. Long story short, I'll be in Hakuba for the next couple of weeks. Only available Feb 7-8 and that's just on paper. Hakuba might break me financially. haha....

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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...