Messages posted by : Trencher
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You need to know what that 10 cm means. Do they have a 10cm base ? (not good). Have they just had 10 cm of fresh snow ? (could be good if there's a base of 30cm plus below). Does the resort have snow making equipment and how much have they made so far ?.
If a beginner and your question sugest that you might be,then how much fresh snow a resort has may not matter. In your first week you won't be venturing off the green runs. So the question to ask is what base of snow do they have, (that is compacted real or man made snow under thier runs). If that is only 10cm, then it might be ok for learning on, but as mentioned in one of the THREE other threads you started, rent a board as you may well get some base damage. Trencher |
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As for the solo lift riders, some are very crafty. They tend to be younger teenagers who don't want to suffer to embarassment of riding the lift with other people. They come in through the single line and join a group of three. as the three move forward to be ready for the chair, they will stay still. This causes total confusion, especially to the four behind and in that confusion they then slide forward to take the next chair for themslves. I've seen some kids do it over and always make it look like an accident. One confused (or maybe not) group behind the kid, went forward anyway and the kid had a very crowded ride up (luckily not a quad chair with a center pole).
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Actually sounds like the most convincing argument I've heard for lugging ski poles around - to defend your skis. There are many uncivilised things about living in North America, but the lift line is not one of them. Cutting in (pushing in) could cost a person thier lift ticket. Trencher |
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You are right, Pavelski...
I did a good check of my bindings and there is very, very slight play. When then boot is in the binding, the play can not be reproduced. I'm sure under the forces of skiing, it is still present, though I haven't noticed it. I'm intrested to know how a hard material plate system alone controls vibration. I could see that the materials used might have some damping effect. I notice on my Fischer ski plates, there is some softer material between the plate and the ski for damping. The atomic neox system does not appear to have any damping layer and the plastic riser seems too hard to have much effect. Carving a lot on icey hard pack, damping is important to me, so I'd be very intrested to learn more and what I should be looking for. From what I understand (and that's little), ski bindings have improved (safety and performance) in recent years. Could it be that while manufacturers have limited the choice of bindings for thier own skis, the binding has now become a consideration in choosing a ski. If people don't like the binding, then they won't buy the ski. So it may do some good. Did that force Atomic to lighten the neox ? Never mind think snow. I'd settle for some cold temps, so they can make a little snow. We're going to be at least three weeks behind in the Mid West. Trencher |
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Found this good link for balance/ wobble boards. The great thing is, you can do this while watching tv, so it does take any time out of your day. It is also very good for your ankles. It isn't obvious that you need to work on ankles for skiing because the boot gives so much support, but there's a lot going on below the knees.
I like to do squats on a wobble board. You need balance through that range of motion for skiing and boarding http://www.return2fitness.co.uk/rehabilitation/wobble_boards/wobbleplastic Trencher |
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I wonder if World Cup GS skiers would use poles, if they had the pull bars at the start like the snowboard racers use ? The extra umph from the bars might compensate for the extra couple of pole pushes they manage to get in. If that were the case, would they carry that extra baggage ? I'm not contradicting Pavalski's advise, which from everything I've seen is up to date and very good. I'm just mentioning that IMHO most skiers only need poles for the lift line. If your hands are quiet and in front, helping you to maintain balance and a quiet upper body (per the drills above), then they are doing a good job with or without poles. Trencher |
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Great subject, but Pavelski, Does everything come in fives for you including test skis ?
I have Atomic and Fischer skis with rail mounted bindings. Haven't noticed any play and they seem very solid. The idea of rail systems is to allow the ski to flex naturally under the binding. The incidental ability to move the bindings up and down the ski is a huge boon skiing. On snowboards we have for many years been able to move bindings forward for carving and back for powder. This allows you to keep a natural stance, which is better for balance and control. Skiers now have this option too. I have read that the ski manufaturers deliberately place the bindings too far back because this makes skidding turns easier. They asssume that as most skiers skid turns, that would be what was wanted. On Atomic rail systems (neox), two position options are offered. Forward/aggressive and back/relaxed. I think skiers weight makes a difference to how you might want to set this up. I'm relatively light (16olbs/72kgms) and I have found the forward position to be inadaquate for hard carving and set mine 30mm forward of that setting. This requires a little math as the scale index no longer works as it should, but it is very easy. Just take a #3 philips screw driver with you in case you need to change the position again. Note. I think most bindings using this system still have a fine adjustment on the heel piece to set the binding precisely for the boot length. This should be set per the handbook. And of course all adjustments should be made by a ski tech ( or at your own risk). Trencher |
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Yes maybe, at the end of the season when it's cheap and you have enough experience to know what you want. German ebay has some great deals. when you have worked out what You want, look there. German ebayers seem only to want to ship to Germany or Austria. Trencher |
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