Messages posted by : pavelski
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Strange how persons from various nations , cultures and religions can be united by common interests.
Have you noticed how skiers also "gravitate" to common activities. I can only tell you that I am more of a windsurfing fanatic and white water sport fanatic. Speed and freedom seem to be the two elements I love! As far as operation, must go back tomorrow for "other eye" ( I am typing with one eye so please forgive errors). |
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As always you find just the right topic to "interest" other skiers.
Peeling wax issue ????? Perhaps you have just found a "better" way to get hair off legs! Several causes come to mind about your problem. 1. Make sure the ski base is clean from oils, dust, etc... 2. You should pre-heat the base so that the wax will penetrate INTO the base. How do you do this ? Take a very small bead of wax down center of base. Move iron up and down base fast ( never stopping) for about 10-15 times! The real fanatics have a heat box made in which the ski is heated for 10 hours, then wax is appliedé 3. The harder the wax , the thinner the layer since hard wax does not flex with same range as ski. That is why at tips and tails the wax "peels" off. To answer your question, for hard wax you want the wax INTO the base, with very thin layer at top. Like Trencher I found that applying hard wax in steps will solve issue. Also I thin out my application at tips and tails so that there is very little wax in those areas. You also note some "strange" reactions. That is typical if ski was never waxed. You should have applied a softer wax first ( it penetrates ski base better). I suspect you might have to apply two or three thin coats BEFORE you could apply the hard wax. You see ski bases are like sponge and if you have old ski the wax penetrations is variable on the base. Some spots will have "white areas" those areas need more wax. Only when you have a nice even coat from tip to tail , do you have a "fully saturated" ski base! I suspect no hard wax will be hard enough for the type of skiing surface you are using. I suggest you just get old ski and wear it out. Speaking of "strange skiing surfaces", I am just writing about skiing on sugar. Hope you enjoy story! |
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Some of you that have "followed" Trencher's many wise comments, will note that he has changed his pict on his messages.
His active lifestyle now includes whitewater kyaking! Hope to see you in some competitions ! Pavel PS Have you tried going down without paddles? |
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Celts88,
Your plan seems so well organized. May I suggest some "sights". In Banff you must visit the natural hot spring pools about 2 km. above the town. If you can meet some locals there are many "hidden" natural hot pools near roads to Panorama. As far as buying skis and boots , there is no doubt that a purchase is the best option. Not at ski resort! If you can stop over for at least one day at major city you can get a fully equiped service with best prices. Since the winter was not too good, you will have many surplus ski material. I am sure that the local Alberta guide would love to help you! If you have chance at Panorama, they have a heli ski service and often on Thursdays there are "openings" since many skiers are not in shape for powder skiing. You pay per day! Just ask at desk! Hope this helps you. Pavel |
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You are in luck.
I have in my garage such a pair! Yes red and orange! Now let us see how you can earn them? Give me a week to consider a "acceptable" exchange rate for these bindings! Pavel |
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You trip is very well planned.
One small point. Learn to drive that SUV in winter conditions since it can get very heavy! What I do on first heavy sno storm is visit a local shopping mart once it is closed and "spin around" braking as I turn. Spinning so that I get feel of car sliding. Also remeber that in dawn and dusk the herd animals come out and...... Great holiday. Great choice!!! Many memories await you! |
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I agree with above.
The weather has been so erratic that western resorts are the very best choices. I would pick a smaller "inner BC" ski resort in the Slekirks area. |
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Mutton,
All ski boots can have flex made "softer". This was discoverede by racers who wanted to "adapt" their ski boots. I do not recommend that you do this since you are very near the "art" of ski modification. If you take out linners. you will note that the ski boot shell is made of two sections. The lower section which is the lower part and the hinged part which makes up the cuff. It is this section we will look at. At the rear part of the cuff you will note that many boots have a center line with perhaps a notch. Skiers wishing a more "flexible boot" woulf drill a small hole 10-15 cm. from top. Then cut a V from top to hole. The secret is in the angle of the V. Widder creates a more flexible forward feel ( anothe ski feel for Elliste) however it also "weakens" the boot as far as support. That is why I do not suggest you do this yourself. Most first time boot fitters go to much too fast! All boots modifications must be do slowly and in increments! Some rare boots have also an option at rear which allows "adjustments" for forward flex. They usually have three positions; soft....inter....hard! Hope this helps you in your quest for a better ski feel! |
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