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Started by Pavelski in Ski Chatter 25-Nov-2006 - 4 Replies
Pavelski posted Nov-2006
Trencher
reply to 'Does anyone know the origins of Spyder!' posted Nov-2006
because I'm so inclined .....
Pavelski
reply to 'Does anyone know the origins of Spyder!' posted Nov-2006
The power of the net again demonstrated!
Now really impress me and tell us about a ski that has FOUR steel edges per ski and its vocation!
In "technical terms" this is called higher order cognitive skills!
Now really impress me and tell us about a ski that has FOUR steel edges per ski and its vocation!
In "technical terms" this is called higher order cognitive skills!
Trencher
reply to 'Does anyone know the origins of Spyder!' posted Nov-2006
Well. I have seen pictures of an articulated snowboard. Two sections hinged in the middle. one of those inventions that make you wonder if the inventer had any clue of how a snowboard really works.
My guess though, would be something to do with skiing for the disabled.
Also I found this patent (you can tell we have no snow yet)...
Dougle edge snow ski
Document Type and Number: United States Patent 5083810
Link to this Page: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/5083810.html
Abstract: A snow ski is provided with a pair of relatively sharp turning edges extending along each of the lateral sides thereof for improved performance during turning maneuvers. The snow ski includes edge runners extending along the lateral sides thereof with each edge runner defining the pair of sharp turning edges spaced laterally and vertically with respect to each other, and extending longitudinally along the associated lateral side of the ski. During a turning maneuver, the skier may by appropriate tilting of the ski engage one or both edges at one lateral side of the ski with the snow surface to variably select the degree of turning control.
:lol:
Trencher
My guess though, would be something to do with skiing for the disabled.
Also I found this patent (you can tell we have no snow yet)...
Dougle edge snow ski
Document Type and Number: United States Patent 5083810
Link to this Page: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/5083810.html
Abstract: A snow ski is provided with a pair of relatively sharp turning edges extending along each of the lateral sides thereof for improved performance during turning maneuvers. The snow ski includes edge runners extending along the lateral sides thereof with each edge runner defining the pair of sharp turning edges spaced laterally and vertically with respect to each other, and extending longitudinally along the associated lateral side of the ski. During a turning maneuver, the skier may by appropriate tilting of the ski engage one or both edges at one lateral side of the ski with the snow surface to variably select the degree of turning control.
:lol:
Trencher
because I'm so inclined .....
Edited 1 time. Last update at 27-Nov-2006
James_gray
reply to 'Does anyone know the origins of Spyder!' posted Nov-2006
I don't know the origin, though from reading some articles they do appear to be a hadcore choice, along with North Face, Patagonia, Quicksilver etc etc . This is a bit worrying because a few weeks ago i went to TK Maxx and bought a Columbia Jacket, pants, and gloves as i thought, with my limited knowledge, that this brand was hardcore.
Is it pikey?
Will i get laughed at by my girlfriends expert ski family on our upcoming holiday?
Could i walk to the South Pole and back in it with only 20 nutrigrain bars and a towel?
Is it pikey?
Will i get laughed at by my girlfriends expert ski family on our upcoming holiday?
Could i walk to the South Pole and back in it with only 20 nutrigrain bars and a towel?
Edited 2 times. Last update at 30-Nov-2006
Topic last updated on 29-November-2006 at 16:40