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Dynafit TLT Vertical ST Alpine Touring Binding
October 14, 2010
Same mounting pattern.
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G3 Onyx AT Binding
October 7, 2010
Works with brakes too.
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Black Diamond Anarchist Avalung Winter Pack - 1953-2563 cu in
April 29, 2010
After fiddling with mine, yes it is removable. The blue tubing comes out of the vent grille from the inside (this is why there is a cap attached to the inside). After pulling the orange piece out from the grey grille piece (from the zippered internal pouch) the whole blue tube slides out with some coaxing, leaving just the plastic grille piece with it's cap behind!
Now it is my go to summer climbing pack.
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Black Diamond Anarchist Avalung Winter Pack - 1953-2563 cu in
April 29, 2010
Also good for strap a rope down between the top of the pack and the brain.
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Osprey Packs Ariel 55 Backpack - Women's - 3400cu in
April 25, 2009
My girlfriend and I are looking for a pack for her. It is narrowed down to this pack and the Osprey Kestrel 48L. We are looking for a pack the is comfortable (obviously), and will hold enough for 4-5 day trips. I know both are smaller, 55L and 48L, but I don't mind carrying more stuff in my pack. I guess the real question I have is about the comfort of the two.
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Black Diamond O2 Telemark Binding
April 19, 2009
I have both the Hammerheads and the O1's with rid stiffs. The Hammerheads absolutely kill the O1's. Plus the Hammerheads will tour better than the O2's if you move the pins. Definitely go for the Hammerheads.
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Black Diamond O1 Telemark Ski Binding DO NO TUSE
April 17, 2009
The Rid Stiff reminds me of the Hammerhead on pos.3. That said, Hammerhead now has a touring binding that seems like it would suit your needs. http://twentytwodesigns.com/axl/
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Marker Baron Ski Bindings
April 11, 2009
Yes they do, Backcountry doesn't sell it, it can be seen here http://www.marker.net/en/product-range/Touring-Crampon
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Marker 12.0 Free Ski Bindings
April 10, 2009
Go for the Griffon's.
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April 7, 2009
Ya, like he said it can not be removed, but it takes up a very negligible amount of weight/room.
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Scarpa T2 Telemark Ski Boot
April 7, 2009
It is hard to tell, but you could give the 27.5 a try. And I would suggest getting the liners baked because the boots will be much more comfortable.
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Rossignol Ravyn Telemark Ski
April 7, 2009
Yes, they will work for alpine skiing, they will just have a softer flex.
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Backcountry Access Alpine Trekker Adaptors
April 7, 2009
From Below:
From Wild Snow.com"If you've done much backcountry skiing, the first difference you'll notice about using Trekkers is the weight. A conventional alpine ski setup, combined with the Trekker, can yank at your feet like a torture of the Inquisition. I calculated one rig, using my heavy alpine skis, at over fourteen pounds per foot!"
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Line Prophet 90 Alpine Ski
March 28, 2009
Easy, 4FRNT MSP.
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Pieps DSP Smart Transmitter
March 22, 2009
Nope.
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22 Designs Hammerhead Telemark Binding
March 22, 2009
I would do just the opposite. I have skied more than fifty days on both the O1's and the Hammerheads. The Hammerheads offer WAY more control. I cannot stress how much more control it is. For the argument of switching cartridges on the O1/O2 the Hammerhead has five different positions that don't cost $50 to switch.
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Backcountry Access Alpine Trekker Adaptors
March 22, 2009
Try renting some tele gear to see how you like it.
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Black Diamond Factor AT Sole Block
March 13, 2009
They come in a pair.
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Garmont 7tm Power Releasable Telemark Binding
March 11, 2009
You need the K2 adapter plate, around $40. If you're mounting to non-insert skis, you probably want the similar riser plate, which is around the same $$. That's the biggest downside of these bindings - expensive, required accessories. Cheaper than knee surgery, though.
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Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Freeride Plus Binding
March 10, 2009
You can try to bend them. I know there are videos on Youtube about it.
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Black Diamond Verdict Ski
March 7, 2009
The Verdict is a sick ski and would be great!
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Dynastar Big Trouble Limited Alpine Ski
March 6, 2009
If you are looking for a strictly touring ski you may want to look at some K2 AT skis. Dynafits would be preferrable bindings, but Fritschis would work well.
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K2 Luv Bug Alpine Ski - Girls'
March 6, 2009
Nope.
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Marker Duke Ski Binding
March 6, 2009
Yes the brakes will fit and the small would be best for you.
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Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins
March 6, 2009
Skins are for walking uphill, they glide forward but grab when you try to move the ski back. They will only work with an Alpine Touring or a Telemark setup. They attach to your ski with a glue that holds it on but releases when you pull the skin off. Did that help?
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Ortovox M2 Avalanche Beacon
March 6, 2009
In Europe this beacon will work even though some European beacon still have a dual mode that picks up the frequency from this beacon and also another frequency. As for compatibility with other beacons; they are designed to all work with each other.
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Black Diamond Outlaw Avalung Pack - 1831-1939cu in
March 6, 2009
Black Diamond has it listed on their website at 3lbs 7oz.
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Black Diamond Factor Alpine Touring Boot - Men's
March 4, 2009
The Factor is much like an alpine boot, in fact I have heard of it referred to as an alpine boot.
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Scarpa Domina Boot - Women's
March 4, 2009
For Scarpa 22.5 and 23 are the same shell.
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March 3, 2009
Yes and yes.
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The North Face Recon Backpack - 2015cu in
March 2, 2009
Yes, the laptop sleeve takes up very little room.
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March 1, 2009
Yes, it is on a hinge.
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Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins
March 1, 2009
Get the size just slightly narrower than the tip size and it should be fine.-----------Yes I use these skins with Kilowatts and I have never had the tip loop come off.
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Black Diamond Traverse Ski Poles
March 1, 2009
You might have to unscrew some plastic pieces on the ends of the sections, then they should screw together. Ski pole avalanche probes are useless though, and you should buy a dedicated probe.-----------------The Traverse ski poles are not probe poles. The instructions you are looking at are for the BD Probe poles.
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Big Agnes Skinny Fish Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Synthetic
February 26, 2009
Good bag, keep in mind it has no insulation on the bottom, necessitating a sleeping pad.
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Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins
February 24, 2009
It should not be a problem at all.
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Marker Duke/Jester 110mm Brake DO NOT USE
February 24, 2009
Yes.
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Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins
February 24, 2009
The 120 wouldn't be full coverage but it should work just fine.
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Line Blend Alpine Ski
February 24, 2009
As well as the person using them. Center mount would help.
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Smith Audrey Sunglasses - Polarized
February 24, 2009
You can return anything at anytime for any reason.
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Roxy Shazam Ski - Women's
February 23, 2009
Yes.
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Salomon Z12 Ti Ski Binding
February 22, 2009
Any brake would have to be bent so the 115mm would work.
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Karhu Storm BC Telemark Ski
February 21, 2009
Sorry I'm not D Sterling but I see no reason why you wouldn't be very happy with the O1's on these skis.
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Volkl Gotama Alpine Ski
February 21, 2009
I would go for the 12 DIN for sure.
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Black Diamond Covert with Avalung Winter Pack - 1343-1953 cu in
February 21, 2009
Both would fit similarly, I have the 22 and I have found it to be pretty small I have my probe, shovel and saw in the front. I would suggest the 32 for sure.
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G3 Alpinist Climbing Skins
February 20, 2009
No not at all. It does not affect the base of the ski at all.---------Actually it does have a tendency to pull a little wax up, therefore you probably dont want to wax right before skinning to avoid getting too much wax on your glue.
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Black Diamond Push Telemark Ski Boot - Men's
February 19, 2009
My liner packed out quite a bit, at first my feet were snug in an ultra thin pair of socks. Now I use medium weight socks and they have a comfortable fit. I have spent about 30 days on them.
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Voile Hardwire 3 Pin Telemark Binding
February 17, 2009
Yes, it would work quite well.
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Black Diamond Carbon Fiber Ski Poles
February 16, 2009
I would go for the longer ones if you will never have a need to compress them and carry them on your back.
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Salomon Z10 Ski Binding
February 16, 2009
I would most definitely get a 12 DIN binding since you dont want to be maxing the DIN out on any binding because it is not good for it.
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Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins
February 15, 2009
These would work great.
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Oakley Crowbar Goggle Replacement Lens
February 15, 2009
Double layer separated by a thin layer of foam.
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Garmont Radium Alpine Touring Boot - Women's
February 14, 2009
If you are looking for performance go for the 24, but if you are looking for comfort go for the 24.5. They are the same shell size.
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Black Diamond QuickDraw Super Tour Probe 265
February 14, 2009
It is a piece on the cable that expands as it leaves the pole and you squeeze it to release the cable.
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Oakley Terje Haakonsen Signature Series Crowbar Goggle
February 14, 2009
Try out the Oakley Wisdoms, they are pretty large. The Crowbars are mid range and the A Frames are pretty small.
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Armada ARVw Alpine Ski - Women's
February 14, 2009
Marker Jesters
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Scarpa Terminator X Telemark Ski Boot
February 14, 2009
They won't. You can't tele on the Duke or Baron, because they're not tele bindings. You can't get a boot that will do Marker/Duke and NTN.---------Ya, the only AT binding the NTN boots work with are Dynafits.
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Marker Duke Ski Binding
February 12, 2009
Ya, Marker sells a crampon made specifically for the Duke and Baron.
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G3 Expedition Climbing Skins
February 10, 2009
They are all pretty good, I've personally had experience with Black Diamond and I like them a lot. The Ascension's are a stiffer more burly skin and the Glidlite's are a lighter weight somewhat thinner skin. Both are great just depends on how much you are going to uses them and what you are looking for.
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Line Elizabeth Alpine Ski
February 4, 2009
It was designed as a fat park ski, so it will be fine. Backcountry will hate me for saying this but getboards.com is selling lizzies for $399- right now and bacons for 450-. -- I've tried em' on the park with some griffons and they kick ASS! if youve never tried fat skis before then it'll take some getting used to but they ROCK !?!----------If getboards is cheaper backcountry should do a price match and keep in mind that backcountry has an unlimited return policy.
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The North Face Sweeper Backpack - 1850cu in
February 4, 2009
I wouldn't worry about it, but its not a big deal if it does because backcountry has an unlimited lifetime warranty.
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22 Designs Hammerhead Telemark Binding
February 4, 2009
No, the hole alignment is a different width, unfortunately it won't work.
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Black Diamond Traverse Ski Poles
February 4, 2009
I did the same thing and called up BD's warranty department and they ended up locating one for me.
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Scarpa F1 Race Alpine Touring Boot
February 4, 2009
Is there supposed to be a question in there? Not to be rude or anything.------------Yes, I also do not see a question.
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Black Diamond Joule Ski - Women's
February 3, 2009
120mm will work great.
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DAKINE Heli Pro 20L Winter Pack - 1200cu in
February 2, 2009
The pack itself will not, it depends on how much gear you have in it.
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Garmont Endorphin Mg Alpine Touring Boot - Men's
February 2, 2009
Yes. The tongue and heel are plastic on top where the binding grips.---------------This boot comes with two soles, one for AT bindings and one for standard alpine bindings. The difference in that the At sole is rockered for easier walking and require an adjustable height toe piece that is standard on AT bindings. The standard ISO or "alpine" sole is flat to come in contact with non-adjustable height toe pieces.
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G3 Expedition Climbing Skins
February 2, 2009
The skins are a uniform width throughout, so you would purchase a skin that is a little bit smaller than the widest part of your ski.
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Head Skis USA Jr Crash Pant - Kids'
January 28, 2009
Jake at the BC company was extremely helpful and even called back on my home number within minutes to let me know a child size large "crash" pant is approx. a 27 inch waist. and when was the last time you got that kind of help online?....incredible!!!----------Yes, Backcountry has outstanding customer service. Great place to do business.
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Atlas 6000 Series 2 Piece Trekking Pole
January 28, 2009
Yes, they are adjustable.
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Atomic RT86 Ski
January 28, 2009
Nope, foam core.
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Nordica Speedmachine 14 Ski Boot - Men's
January 27, 2009
A thermomoldable liner is heated up, then you insert your foot. As it cools it shapes its self to fit your foot.
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Mammut Freeride 25 Avalanche Package
January 27, 2009
It is the same beacon in both packages.
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Black Diamond Ascension Custom STS Climbing Skins
January 24, 2009
Yes
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Joystick Spicolli Ski Pole
January 19, 2009
The 125 will work just fine for your height.
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Ortovox Patroller Avalanche Beacon
January 19, 2009
If you bought it from backcountry.com contact them, or contact Ortovox.
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Black Diamond Covert with Avalung Winter Pack - 1343-1953 cu in
January 19, 2009
I am 6'0" and I wear this pack in a large every day I ski. It sits higher on my waist like a smaller pack should, but when all straps are cinched down the pack doesnt flop around and throw me off balance.
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Scott Alias Limited Edition Goggles
January 18, 2009
The chrome lens is best for sunny days.
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Anon Realm Goggle
January 18, 2009
They have the same chance as any other goggles, keep them in the bag when you are not using them and they should last a while.
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4FRNT Skis Deadbolt 18 Ski Binding
January 16, 2009
They are sold by 4FRNT, so 4FRNT get the money from the sale. This means that you are supporting a great company run by very good people.
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Look PX 18 FS XXL Ski Binding
January 16, 2009
At the end of the piece that sticks up when you clip in there is a screw.
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Voile Rescue Shovel System
January 15, 2009
The holes are for making it a snow anchor, or for making a rescue sled. But if you want you can strap it to your pack.-----------------It can also be used to make an ultra-light shovel sling to carry it without a backpack.
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Black Diamond Bandit AvaLung Package
January 15, 2009
The bandit will hold skins, a shovel, and a probe... you might be able to squeeze in a thin layer, but I think shoes or a sweatshirt would be overkill. You may want to look at the Covert to hold the amount you are talking about.
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G3 Spadetech Elle Shovel - Women's
January 14, 2009
Ya, seems like G3 is trying to make some women specific backcountry gear, when it is nearly the same to all the other gear they make.
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G3 Alpinist Climbing Skins
January 14, 2009
Since the Hippy Stinx is a true twin it has a longer overall length. The X-Long sounds like it would fit much better.
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Atlas 6000 Series 2-Piece Elektra Trekking Pole - Women's
January 12, 2009
Take a look at the Black Diamond Filcklock pole, it will work well for both.
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22 Designs Hammerhead Telemark Binding
January 10, 2009
You really need them? It's just a screwdriver. Probably on their website though.-------------You should be able to find everything you need to get the job done properly here. http://www.twentytwodesigns.com/hammerhead/technical.php
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22 Designs Hammerhead Telemark Binding
January 7, 2009
I don't know the answer to your question, but I can suggest posting your answer on telemarktips.com for more input.
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Marker Baron Ski Bindings
January 5, 2009
No, they should work great, these bindings feel just like a downhill binding.
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Head Skis USA Jon Olsson Pro Alpine Ski
January 5, 2009
Any binding will work just look for something with a DIN rating around 12.
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G3 Expedition Climbing Skins
January 5, 2009
They all glide pretty similarly, but you may want to aim your search towards the Black Diamond Glidelites.
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Ortovox D3 Package
January 4, 2009
gear (including cell phone, beacon etc.); know-how; and CPR--------------I Agree, another good addition are ski-partners with the same three things mentioned above.
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Black Diamond Covert with Avalung Winter Pack - 1343-1953 cu in
January 2, 2009
Unfortunately, no.
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Black Diamond O2 Telemark Binding
January 1, 2009
You will want to mount on chord center. More info can be found here. www.telemarktips.com
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Voile Ski Straps 9 Through 25 inches
December 29, 2008
Individually.
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