Messages posted by : pavelski
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Richard,
Here is what I can propose. I am in the final stages of the Rossignol tune DVD. I just have to put music, titles and final thank you. I can send you a "review" copy so tha you can critique it in terms of; presentation, information, pace, visuals etc... I hope to use this DVD as "support" visuals for my 2008 Tune class. Just send me your address via PM. We can determine postal costs via PM. Also seems when I produce a DVD it asks me , "what region I am in"! This I believe is for copyright and copy issues. Some persons tell me that if I use computer to view this DVD it "overrides" region code. While if person uses regular DVD player region code is vital. We can test this also. I will also send "demo' copies to Mike Edwards, Tahoe Rich and Darko. The very best would be to have this site "act" as focal point for these "information" exchanges. In my opinion this is going to be the next quatum leap on the internet. Google is already putting on net millions of books and reference materials. We have a lot of "experts" on various subjects, but few valid information sources. Will follow up. |
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Richard,
I am just now working on the Rossignol tuning DVD and several persons have asked me for this DVD. The problem is that this DVD is centered on racing tune ups and may "create" some problems to unaware tuners. Also I have sent "products" such as free plates, bindings, etc... to various persons and they have not yet paid me for the postage. Seems I am too niave and expect people to honor their promises. If you can suggest a way for people to get DVD and for me NOT to pay out of my pocket for all "shipement" I will try it. I am not in business and do not want skiers to feel that I am "selling" them a product. All I am "selling" is the beauty of ski! |
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Also,
Know what is tree hole. Get rid of poles straps and use elastic rope with pressure toggles, Follow someone who knows area Always wear glasses or googles Always ski with buddy Always have phone! Replace all bark from trees like in golf! |
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Trencher has great suggestion.
If you visit "other" sites, it is clear that the visual ( picts and video) and becoming more and more popular. The more serious skier wants to "see" a good turn. Wants to see that powder "stash"! I am preparing the 2008 ski tuning course and will try to provide more picts since the most comments I received were related to; how deep is this "groove", how much wax to put on, how to hold file, now much pressure should be placed. I often fall short using words to help fellow skiers. A picture is really worth a thousand words! Plus I want to see Trencher do his fantastic moves!!!! Pavel |
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Here is a better way to "show" how to carry skis.
Note arm over ski tip area which frees hand to carry poles. Note other hand free to hold wife's or girlfriend's hand!!! [/img] |
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Trencher,
No need to wonder about your love ones. You protect them well and others around you. You really are on target. There are two ways to carry skis. Outdoors is shown in next message with picture of my son. In this manner you can carry poles and skis in one hand. Boots over shoulder with boot strap and free hand is for wife ( is it is allowed to hold hands with wife after "some" years married). Indoors Your manner is the very best since there are too many lights, curtains and walls around! Happy Easter to you!!!! |
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I have had some questions about getting "wavy" or uneven final wax coat on skis.
A review of waxing is needed here to understand how to avoid this. Wax application is really a three step procedure. Step 1 You want to apply wax on ski base as fast as possible so that liquid wax is on ski base but never yet solid. This comes with practice and experience. I have yet never seen a beginner apply wax fast enough to get just liquid wax. Most beginners watch and are fascinated by this procedure thus "waste" time. result wax solidifies in globs and iron has to re-melt wax unevenly. Do not bother looking at wax dripping or flowing on ski base. You can admire your work later! Just get wax on ski base AS FAST AS POSSIBLE! Step 2 This step is critical in getting wax INTO thre base. That is to open base pores and allow wax to flow into ski base micro-spaces. The better you do this the longer the wax will be retained. At end of step 1, just drop wax bar on workbench ( I have a paper towel ready for this) and go back and forth on ski base heating wax and ski base. Never stop at one spot! Try to get nice even stroke from tip to tail. Do not do vertical moves or short rapid strokes. Slow down speed of strokes and allow less pressure on iron. The last series of strokes should be very even and very very easy! Try to get one even wax surface. Some of you who have never waxed your ski bases will discover an interesting wax surface. In some parts of the ski base there is no or very little wax. You see your wax base is like a sponge and some areas take in more wax, thus resulting in a "bare" spot. If such is the case, just reapply more wax at this spot. Let wax cool at this spot and re-apply heat first at this spot. You will note as you apply wax on regular times this "problem" will disappear. That is because your ski base is becoming "saturated" with wax over time! Step 3 Once ski base wax has cooled and hardened, take scraper ( metal or plastic) and gently scrap off wax ridges, imperfections etc... I am often asked how much wax should be taken off. In racing applications you want a very very thin wax film so you seem to take off all the wax. The World Cup wax technicians have a matra, "thin is to win" since all rides on one run! In recreational skiing you are not concerned about that .005 seconds but rather protection and best glide. I just pass my scrapper twice, to get an even more perfect wax surface. Then I use a plastic pad to create a structure on wax !In my case if I have 10 pairs of skis to do I use a roto brush. Remember,,,,coarse brush or pad for warmer conditions fine brush or pad for colder conditions. Hope this helps you all! |
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Here comes another lively debate and discussion.
It is the small things in life that often illustrate important social changes. In the past fathers or uncles or grandfathers would pass along traditions and techniques to the younger ones. That is all gone! Old school! Now we are in the "better school" mind set where the errors of the past generations will be repeated. So it is with carrying skis. So trivial yet so "illustrative" of more important techniques lost to "new school" skiers. So much of lecturing and social commentaries and back to how one should carry skis and why should one carry skis a certain way. In all situations there are clear,evident behaviors which indicate if you are a rank beginner, a lowly grunt, a goofer or an expert ( or want-to- be expert)! How you carry your skis tells all ( who know ) your pecking order on the ski social scale. You can have the latest Rossignol Mutix skis, the racing top level boots, the Descent jacket and Spyder pants, but if you carry your skis a certain way you are lower than the man/women with those rental skis!!! You can not buy skier competence. It is learnt by observation and trial. This competence starts the moment you carry your skis. The problem now is that most skiers have no idea what is the correct and effective way ( and safe way) to carry your skis. Before I give the 10 ways NOT to carry skis, let us see if we can have some suggestion on the topic. Have fun. |
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