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John Duke
Snowboarder // Telemark Skier // Mountain Biker
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Stomping Grounds:
Marquette, MI; Summit County -
Bio:
I'm currently a senior at Northern Michigan University working on my bachelors in Ski Area Business Management. And I like like to shred.
Rankings 
- #152 of 961 - Telemark Skiing
- #157 of 1,079 - Alpine Ski Bindings
- #174 of 657 - Snowboard Gloves
- #199 of 909 - Men's Lace Snowboard Boots
- #210 of 613 - Telemark Ski Boots
- #231 of 1,077 - Men's Technical Sandals
- #239 of 897 - Alpine Park and Pipe Skis
- #274 of 1,867 - Alpine Fat Skis
- #294 of 783 - Telemark Bindings
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Smith I/O Exclusivo Goggle
May 6, 2010
Will BC be carrying the Evolve model of the I/O next year?
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G3 el Hombre Fat Ski
May 1, 2010
Not at all. With the dims this ski boasts, it would make an excellent one ski quiver. The tip may be slightly soft for chunder, and beat up snow, but I would definitely consider this ski.
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Volkl Gotama Ski
April 20, 2010
If you are looking for an everyday, do it all ski, I would recommend the 186. But if you are primarily going to use this ski on big lines, and fast descents, Id go with the 194 as its going to be more solid in hairy situations and mach speeds
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Head Skis USA Mojo 15 Ski Binding
April 20, 2010
Yep, as long as the waist width of the AR6's are 88mm or smaller. If they're a bit bigger, you could probably bend the brakes.
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Black Diamond Push Telemark Ski Boot - Men's
April 14, 2010
Thanks, Jack. I'll look into them
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Black Diamond Push Telemark Ski Boot - Men's
April 12, 2010
Does anyone have a recommendation for a tele park boot? I'm debating BD Push, Custom, and Garmont Voodoo.
Im 6' 190lbs and a strong skier. Like I said, a lot of park and skiing on K2 Kung Fus, 'Bents and RMU Diam.
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K2 Hellbent Alpine Ski
April 12, 2010
I might even consider the 169 for you. Personally, Im 6' 195 and am also a strong skier, and could ski the 189, but it is so much ski that it would only be practical on tit deep days, and very slow in the trees. I ride the 179s, and I have no problem in the trees, groomers, or 30" days. I feel as tho a 179 for someone your size might be a LOT of ski to shred on.
Just something to consider.
Best of luck
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Black Diamond Zealot Ski
April 12, 2010
well, thats sort of a relative question. Would that be too heavy for you? is really what you need to ask yourself.
I would recommend getting which ever ski you would prefer, and decide for yourself. If you begin doing multi day tours, or your setup is plain to heavy, step down to a lighter ski.
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Magical Go-Go GOFU Warm Temp Wax
April 12, 2010
All you can do is try it out, and see if it works
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Volkl Gotama Ski
April 8, 2010
Yes you can. Im almost on the cusp of buying them myself, but I want something a bit fatter underfoot
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Salomon Czar Ski
April 7, 2010
Hammerheads. No question about it
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Bern Berkeley Helmet - Women's
April 5, 2010
I don't believe that there is a special " summer liner". I think that the existing winter liner just removes for summer use. I don't know about extra pads tho.
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Salomon Rocker Ski
April 5, 2010
The recommended mounting point printed/stamped on the ski usually the best place to mount, per the shape of the ski. However, if you are lighter in weight, or want a ski that handles more nimlby(?), mount forward of the rec point. It you want more tip float ( which shouldn't be a problem with the rocker and swallow tail of this ski), mount a little bit back. I like my skis to handle very lively, with some tail for big landings, and mount almost entirely at +5 of recommended.
But this is just a general rule of thumb. I should also add one more thing. If the recommended mounting point is printed on the ski graphic, measure both skis to make sure it is the same. There was a big issue with a brand this past yr concerning a graphic designer just plopping Xs on skis.
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K2 Pontoon Alpine Ski
March 31, 2010
This primarily a pow only ski. There are much better choices out there for bumps/jumps. I'd recommend a ski like the k2 extreme, fischer addict, or something similar
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Smith Transit Graphic Goggle
March 31, 2010
it looks like all lenses options are mirrored
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Armada Alpha 1 Ski
March 26, 2010
Thats kind of a tough decision, mainly b/c of the 12cm difference, which is pretty big. Im going to assume that you're mainly going to be riding park, so Id go with the 170s. But if youre a strong, solid skier, and going to take them all over the mtn, go bigger
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K2 Hellbent Alpine Ski
March 26, 2010
Just judging by your measurements, Id go with the 179s. I ride those around the Midwest and Rockies, and its a great size to ski the whole day on: groomers, trees, big drops. B/c theres so much ski to the Hellbent, you can get away with riding a shorter size to match your height, and still have plenty of float in pow. The 189 is a LOT of ski to power around, but if youre a super strong skier, go for it. But ultimatly, try to demo both, and get which feels the best.
Cheers
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G3 Spitfire Ski
February 9, 2010
I would go for the 184 length for a dude your size. The 170 would just be way too little ski.
Setup wise I would have to recommended HammerHeads and either BD Push or Garmont Energy boots. Your about my size and you will enjoy a more powerful boot
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Dynastar 6th Sense Team Ski - Kids'
February 8, 2010
Nope. Its just a pair of skis. Sorry.
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K2 ObSETHed Alpine Ski
February 2, 2010
I would go with the ObSETHed. I have a pair of 'Bents and have skied the Seths, and what it sounds like your more of a 'SETH style skier. Its gonna charge groomers , pow, and the end of day crud. I would characterize the 'SETHs as a freight train.Like Jack said, the 'Bents are going to be a softer, more playful ski for 40' cliffs landing switch.
Good Wishes!
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Oakley Crowbar Goggle Replacement Lens
January 30, 2010
Ive got the Black Iridium, and I believe that is the best sunny day lense Oakley makes. Not only does it make seeing enjoyable, but the contrast through them is excellent. I wear them almost every light,except at night, because of the high contrast factor.
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K2 Kung Fujas Alpine Ski
January 30, 2010
Id go with the 179s. Im almost exactly your specs, but 200lbs. I ride last yrs Kung Fus and they would be a great tele ski
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Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover Insulated Jacket - Men's
January 29, 2010
Thanks Nathan!
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Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover Insulated Jacket - Men's
January 28, 2010
Any one with feedback of this piece and the Down Sweater Vest by Patagonia?
Im in a toss up between the two (which I know sounds dumb, vest vs. jacket).
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Moment Ruby Ski
January 17, 2010
Tele Question..
This or Goats? Its a toss up for me . Im 6' 200 and a solid freeheeler. Im looking for boards that will do it all(trees,groomers,pow, pillows, touring).
Throw me your two cents please
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K2 Hellbent Alpine Ski
January 16, 2010
its totally personal preference. but the ski is designed to be skied switch as much as forward, so I would mount +5 to true center. Ive heard that Pep and Andy mount farther forward than center. Personally I have mine mounted at + 5
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Smith Holt Helmet
January 8, 2010
yea, i rock Crowbars with no problems at all
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Marker Jester 16 Ski Binding
January 8, 2010
ive got griffons on my Kung Fujas's and they are solid. Ive got more than 90 days on them, ripped the heel pieces outta both skis, and they are still going strong. even though theyre plastic, the vital parts are metal and solid like Lukas mentioned. best binder ever for skis ovver 87mm under foot
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Marker Jester 16 Ski Binding
January 8, 2010
i wouldnt worry to much about it. if you bend the 110, you might not get enough reach from the brake arms to be worth anything in deep dry pow. the 130s wil hang off plenty to make em stop.
or crank yours dins to 20 and forget about losing a ski
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Line Sir Francis Bacon Ski
September 26, 2009
anyone have some insight on me mounting these with O2s at about +5?
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