Posts by Bob Barnes

Quote:Originally Posted by kiwiski It wears off quickly due to abrasion You guys know this ... how? How do you see it being fundamentally different from fluorocarbon waxes and coatings being applied and corked in on World Cup skis,...

I hiked The Bowl a week ago today and was surprised to find that the snow was extremely good. the "G-Zones" off to skier's right from the top were very well covered with plenty of grippy, chalky soft snow. We had to be a little careful...

Nice shots, Epic. Makes me realize how much I miss those New England woods! Best regards, Bob

Quote:I've always been about ski performance and let the other stuff follow, but if Matt is holding the score card.... I'm with you, Epic. (And I must say, I'm at least a little concerned, if "a look" is truly the main emphasis...

Things come around and move in and out of the spotlight. As others have pointed out, these ideas are far from "new" or revolutionary in skiing in general, and in PSIA and other national associations. The diagram I posted above has been...

Good question, Metaphor! The softer or looser-fitting the boots, the less their forward lean matters in this respect. But the stiffer and snugger the fit, as in a very high-performance boot, the more critical the adjustment, because the...

(I knew I'd catch grief if I posted those incriminating pictures with the big fat planks....) Yes, Kevin--that's right. I've always said that fat skis are good for backcountry skiing, where in an emergency you can use one for shelter...

No, Bazzer--that's me. Yes, rockered Armada skis, helmet, and everything--guilty as charged. Those trees are very tight in spots (and aspen trunks have very little "padding") and even I am not so stubborn as to insist on my slalom skis...

It's a good basic thought, I'd say. Much of the "parallel spine and shin" alignment reflects boot and equipment (binding "delta angle" matters too) setup, especially with stiff, snug, high-performance boots. I think it is a vast...

Hey--wow--thanks everyone! I appreciate all the warm thoughts and best wishes, and I'll take that snow, Segbrown. But I don't want anyone to think that the skiing is lacking here in Colorado, despite rumors to the contrary, and I want...