Posts by ed_d

Quote: Originally Posted by telerod15   Good luck with it. Hopefully when you say precise pole plants, you actually are doing what they now call a pole touch rather than a more assertive old school pole...

This thread is timely as I have a similar issue.  I tore my rotator cuff doing strength training last summer but I just found out via MRI 10 days ago.  The pain is not bad and I have full range of motion. ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Old Boot  Looks like im gunna take a stab at Wintergeen VA on wed. I not sure how far that is from you, I will be working north of home tuesday so ill be about 3 1/2 hrs...

Both of these skis work for your intended missions but, if it's between these two, you just need to decide what you want the ski to be better at.  this may seem obvious but:   On piste priority = Rictor Off piste...

Chaos,   We've never spoken but I've long admired your posts.  Thank you for gracing us with your presence once again.  I don't know if you've posted on TGR before but you should tell your stories there.  They...

Snofun, I demoed the Sultans last season and had a similar reaction being an owner of both the 8ks and the 4800s.  It felt planky by comparison.

This is the latest Bridge with tip rocker right?  I test drove last years version and found it capable for sure but sort of a non-damp upsetting kind of ride.  Very different from that year's Mantra.  Curious to try the...

Quote: Originally Posted by whipper  Thanks but I always thought the hell bents were very soft unless they changed that this year? Sick looking sticks for sure. Mery Christmas. Not...

Call me crazy but I'm using the K2 Hardsides as a one-ski quiver this year on the east coast.  The are stiff which helps on hardpack but not super stiff.  They're 98 underfoot but have tip rocker so turn initiation is...

As mentioned the head and neck are a likely problem.  A balaclava makes a huuuge difference in warmth.