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  1. I built my 4th skin-on-frame kayak. This latest one is in the style of a South Greenland Qajaq. It's 18.5' long x 18.75" beam, and 27#'s. Traditional construction methods (pegs and lashings) hold it together with no modern fasteners. I'm trying to log as much time upside down on the water as I can. to <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/37_vGzaPWTw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>
  2. Maineboarder88, I'd prefer to sell as a complete binding setup, thanks.
  3. I've had tire kickers, but no takers so far. Now with lower price, edited above. Includes shipping, CONUS.
  4. TD2 step-in bindings with TD3 heel recievers, and zero and six degree cants with yellow rings. SOLD
  5. I think you've posted boards in front of a fireplace before, right? How about throwing a fireplace insert in there? (assuming you have access to cut/split wood, and don't mind it) We use one for probably 85% of our heating, with the furnace kicking on sometime in the middle of the night when the fire dies down. Very toasty and cheap to keep warm.
  6. I've been on UPZs for about 6 years. I really liked a pair of red 26M RSVs that I had, but they were a little too big. I downsized to a 25M RC10 this year for a tighter fit. I really like the boot and the super precision that the stock liner gives (zero heel lift, zero foot slop, much more control than before), but I can't stand that liner for more than 2 runs before I have to get out of the boots. So far, I've tried to make 3 liners work without success: the stock liners, new 25M red Speed liners, and my old 26M black Speed liners. Noticing the stock liner discomfort when I bought the boots, I ordered a new pair of 25M red Speed liners, and took them straight to a bootfitter to heat mold before the season began. He said they are too high volume for the boot (they bulge from the shell somewhat), and didn't even try to heat mold them. He said to stick with the stock "racing" liners, so I took his word for it and put the new Speeds back in the box. At the time, the worst part about the stock liners was pain around my ankles, so he ground out some of the shell. (That hadn't even been an issue when I "rug" tested the boots with my old 26M black Speed liners.) He also made custom footbeds for me. Now that the season has started, I've tried the stock liners on snow twice and have crazy pain in my arches, and something is up with my big toe that feels like it's sprained in that liner. Each time, I had to stop and throw my old 26M black Speed liners in to get through the day, which feels sloppy, but eliminates the pain. I need to do something, and I think the black Speed liners (even if got the proper size) are just too soft. I've love the have the stiffer red Speeds in there, but was told their volume would be an issue. Has anyone else used the red Speeds in UPZs?
  7. Glen, No problem shipping north. I sent you a message. Boardski, I don't know how much actual boot sizes vary relative to stated Mondo size between boot manufacturers, but someone with a typical size 8 shoe would swim in these.
  8. I'm striking out locally on finding some M5 stainless T-nuts to mount FinTecs to my UPZs. Any suggestions on who might carry them?
  9. bernie, Possibly later, but I'd like this to ride as a set for a while. RWeston, I tried to respond to your message, but your email address bounced back. I don't know whether the message alert from Bomber made it through to you or not. Post or send a message again to confirm.
  10. The corresponding shoe size is probably around 9.5. The best thing would be to measure your feet in cm, which correlates to Mondo size.
  11. UPZ RSV Boots with Intec Heels, Size 26. SOLD.
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