Posts by markojp

Yep..

Durable? So so. How much do you weigh? They work better for lighter folks... matter of fact, they like them in general. Don't ski them too short. It's one of those handful of skis that's it's better to err on the long side of things.

Teaching femur rotation? Two words: James Brown.  End of conversation.    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGbpucWLfpE

Quote: Originally Posted by NECoach    Janne Lahtela showing the higher level skill of no pole plants.   Oh... ok. So you think Edge Biter has a similar skill set, or are you just being...

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Quote:Originally Posted by Tog Yes, but remember its a much higher level of skill to not use pole plants. Apparently you and Jhanne need some practice..

It's the Indian, not the arrow. Most skis can be turned.

Soft cut up powder on low angle stuff is hardly 'crap snow'. . I'm also sure the vid hasn't been 'speeded up'... It's what a wide angle lens with a relatively large depth of field does, especially the 'velocity' distortions at the edges...

Quote: Originally Posted by Tog  Perhaps he skis a wedel style.   Hell, I can wedel and I still plant my poles.

Quote: Originally Posted by EdgeByter  I was trying out some stiff black Scarpa boots I bought at a garage sale for $30 and some straight Tua Diablo MX skis with Voile release bindings I got at Goodwill for $10....