Telemark skiing is dead.

[Danno]

WTF? Did Mitch die?

yes, a few years ago. The big C. https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...P-Mitch-Weber?

[bio-smear]

yes, a few years ago. The big C. https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...P-Mitch-Weber?

That sucks. TTips was legend. Thanks for the link.

[Peruvian]

That sucks. Mitch was legend. Thanks for the link.

FIFY. Ttips was awesome but it was Mitch who was the gracious party host.

[PB]

Any Big Tim sightings recently?

[XXX-er]

You mean like at a 7-11 in Fresno buying a burrito ?

[~mikey b]

Any Big Tim sightings recently?

he’s around

[chicken feathers]

You didn't get the memo? Drink beer and eyeball it. The 59.99 drill press sure helped as well.

Drill press?

I'm calling your bluff.

[wickstad]

Any Big Tim sightings recently?

Big Tim has a Telemarktips Facebook page.

[jhyatt]

Nice post MTM. Pretty much sums up why I keep telemark in the quiver. It's utilitarian and fun.
Gonna be mounting up a new 75mm rig in a few days here...just waiting on a new centering tool from slidewright

I got a 3d printed centering tool on gear swap and it's great. Rfconroy was the maker

[petey_]

Drill press?

I'm calling your bluff.

Bring your skis over and Bob's your uncle.

[PB]

Damn straight; had a couple of close call mounts recently using Jigarex. Switched to simply marking the drill points with the Jig and then using a Press to drill - best mount in too long. Should have made the switch years ago.

[bodywhomper]

Damn straight

Rimshot!

[bodywhomper]

So I’m going the route of brakes for my skis with the outlaw x’s. Thinking about doubling with a leash system for powder boards because of discomfort of skiing deep snow at the resort with a releaseble binding. Traditional tele leashes have never worked for me. What are other alternatives/systems? Voile straps?

Eta: I’ve yet to release from my Freedoms, but I haven’t had a big crash in them (I’m usually in uniform when using them).

[PB]

Lot of Outlaw x users go for these: http://www.bndskigear.com/skileash.html

[~mikey b]

dood

ewe dew knot knead leeches

[~mikey b]

a couple of TRP plates for sale on Telemark Ski Gear Exchange in FB if you’re into that sorta thing

[tigerstripe40]

So I’m going the route of brakes for my skis with the outlaw x’s. Thinking about doubling with a leash system for powder boards because of discomfort of skiing deep snow at the resort with a releaseble binding. Traditional tele leashes have never worked for me. What are other alternatives/systems? Voile straps?

Eta: I’ve yet to release from my Freedoms, but I haven’t had a big crash in them (I’m usually in uniform when using them).

Getting into my OutlawX's with the brakes is such a PITA I pulled them off, threw them in the bushes, and then threw a bunch of rocks at them... I then installed some 22 Designs coil leashes and all was good in the world.

I don't think there are any other solutions other than leashes. You might be able to get some longer cables if necessary or gang up two coil leashes together?

[~mikey b]

brakes work fine for me

[tigerstripe40]

brakes work fine for me

Got any tips?
I found I had to step on the back of my ski to be able to get the boot into the front bale and compress the brakes well enough to get the binding to close and even then it would be an exercise in all of the swear words I know to get them to latch properly.

I removed the brakes and I can step in first time very time.

[~mikey b]

kick the toe in and step down

[Boreas]

Got any tips?
I found I had to step on the back of my ski to be able to get the boot into the front bale and compress the brakes well enough to get the binding to close and even then it would be an exercise in all of the swear words I know to get them to latch properly.

I removed the brakes and I can step in first time very time.

Shave the plastic on the inside of the brakes with a file and bend the brakes wider. I have a pair of 91 width skis, easy stepping in, my 101’s with the same brakes are a bit of a pain, but I get in with a hard stomp. Oh and yes I ski on brakes made for 100’s on 91’s and 101’s, but I don’t care.

[PB]

Fingers crossed that the non-touring OutlawX shows up soon, with reliable brakes ..... maybe 70 ?
I really feel like I'm asking for trouble with a 80 brake on a 66 ski ..... but it's a heck of a lot better than the 95 Rottefella brake.

[Doremite]

Fingers crossed that the non-touring OutlawX shows up soon, with reliable brakes ..... maybe 70 ?
I really feel like I'm asking for trouble with a 80 brake on a 66 ski ..... but it's a heck of a lot better than the 95 Rottefella brake.

What are you skiing w a 66 waist? I feel like anything under 80 is a rarity these days for free skiing (not racing). I think the market for a sub 80 brake is pretty small…..

[dschane]

Something MTM said triggered a memory, I think you couldn't be in position 4/5 for this to work? But position 3 did work and that was totally skiable for me. I may be completely misremembering, since I got rid of those bindings in maybe 2006 or 2007.

Picture of the upside down heel throw is in 22D’s instructions for Hammerheads on p. 1:

https://www.twentytwodesigns.com/tech.html

[jhyatt]

Picture of the upside down heel throw is in 22D’s instructions for Hammerheads on p. 1:

https://www.twentytwodesigns.com/tech.html

Indeed!