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[AlpiNord]

Thanks for this additional cues along with SnowMachine on not trusting the indicator for th Pivot 1.0s



I had remounted the heels to fit a new boot with longer BSL and didn’t feel quite right on the ‘softness’ of the action. Backed it off a turn and a half and all feels...

[AlpiNord]

FWIW, Cherry with various finishes. Interestingly, the Boos Food grade cutting board Mystery oil soaks all the way through the wood. MinWax polycrylic also ,provides a similar color change and enhanced grain. Red oak looks very good with these finishes, too. Once I get some raw linseed oil, I'll give...

[AlpiNord]

What generation are those? These pre-titanal FX96s are fun carvers thru boot high crud/powder too:



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[AlpiNord]

Interesting. My 2 year old Pioneer 109s may be stiffer and do carve exceptionally well. Too stiff up front sometimes if nailing firm bumps under powder. My Icelantic Keepers were a blast in deeper snow and were quick in the trees and could carve. But at 189s they were massive beasts and wore on the...

[AlpiNord]

The strike is over:

https://www.denverpost.com/2026/01/0...ort-reopening/...

[AlpiNord]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTObO...dlb2tkMGdzYg==




In other words:

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[AlpiNord]

Sneak peak and almost ready for prime time is the new CNC'd & laser cut SlideWright Metric Centering Rule for skis, screws woodworking, etc, etc:




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[AlpiNord]

Around a bazzilionth of a mm. ;-0

It’s a very little material removal to go back and forth between SIDE edge angles. A 3 degree side will be a little grippier and easy to go back.

A good way to test is set a pair of edges at 3 and leave a pair at 2. Ski on the 2 on the inside...

[AlpiNord]

Interesting observations. Supposedly cherry is a medium density wood and has been generally consistent in the past for cutting, routing, planing and sanding, IIRC. I’ll be in cherry routing mode over the next few days with some 1/4” x 6 1/2” wide boards. They are light but IME cherry darkens over...

[AlpiNord]

There's a GoFundMe drive here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-telluride-patrollers...

[AlpiNord]

Glad it worked out. Thanks!...