This thread is like a whats what of assbaggery.
This thread is like a whats what of assbaggery.
I really want to try telemarking
does anyone know where to rent a tele setup in vermont? maybe outdoor gear exchange?
DING DING DING we have a winner!
I wanna play.
Hey Workinforturns take your pissant attitude back to whatever rock you imported from under, and spouting about your ski prowess really lets us know how much you suck. Just cuz you live in Bozo doesn't mean you can ride with any skills or style.
hey now, i never said that i ski with syle did i? i just know that it looks better than tele guys who ski like they are riding an alpine setup.
and what, coming from a guy in WV? CMONNNNNNNN
mt-i make exceptions for people who recently had foot sergery and CAN kick my ass down the hill. so, you are the exception.
Last edited by SuperChief; 02-04-2008 at 09:18 PM.
aesthetically, many freeheelers suck, period.
Just started tele-ing this season myself after 20+ years on alpine skis. I also was just out west on a hut trip (Polar Star Hut in the New York Range in CO) after about 8 days on a tele setup. Of the three days we were in the backcountry, I linked 2-3 turns on one run. It felt awesome, but the rest of the time was super frustrating. Anyway, not sure if you'll be in the backcountry, but if you're planning to earn your turns, then learn how to tele powder at a resort first.
agreed. if you ski tele and you can make pretty turns on alpine skis,
then you can make beautiful alpine turns on tele's just as easily.
and with the added ability to throw in the o so graceful tele turn it is irresistible.
?? hcubed i hope you thought to make at least a few alpine turns to get a little stoke to keep you going? if not wouldn't that have felt good given your 20+ years in locked heels. there is no shame in standing tall and ripping a few.
as for Tick, this cidhead has the most relevant advice
I have lugged two pairs of boots around before and it is not necessary. if you are going with your patientgirlfriend and you ski as much as you say you do, bring only the tele's it will bring you that many more days closer to full maneuverability on the new setup and save you a small hassle. happy pow hunting
"I immediately regret this decision"
I would bring my tele set up... but only if I knew I would not be holding up the res of the group.
Now reading that the group is you and yer gf... go for tele. Otherwise at least bring your alpine gear also.
Tele is hard on the legs and it sucks to have to be the slow poke all the time... or even have to bail on the last run of the day coz your legs are toast.
Thanks for everyones advice, I'm goign to take my tele gear and have some fun. thankfully I won't have to lug my ridiculously uncomfortable alpine boots on the trip.
hopefully I'll muster the courage to put in some freeheel turns into the deep snow. I guess the only way to learn is to try.
Who knows, maybe I'll even see workinforturns and blow his doors off on a free heel set-up!![]()
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