E-rock Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 (edited) How many of ya'll still ski "old-school" (fuck I hate that term) and ride the springy camber of your skis down the slope. Vs. How many of you ride "new-school" (I hate that even more) surfing the pow in big, fast arcs just like the knuckle draggers? I know this thread is dumb, but ya'll will still respond and start arguing. The reason I bring this up is because I finally skied my Karhu Jaks in conditions that illuminated to me the true advantages of the fat ski. I can still ski them in short radius, bouncing turns (what snowboarders call "butt-wiggles" although I have good technique so that term is inaccurate). In old, straight skis if I were to make a large radius turn around an obstacle after my rhythm was set, the skis would often auger and it would be difficult to regain rhythm, however, with the fatties, I can do this and get right back into "up and down, in and out" after a fast, long-radius turn, keeping it smooth and fluid. Anyone else who still likes to ski "like it's 1999" notice this advantage from their wide-rides? Edited February 21, 2004 by E-rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 um ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-rock Posted February 21, 2004 Author Share Posted February 21, 2004 Come on TLG, do you like it "in-and-out" or "long-and-strong"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracked Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 um ... Werd. Just curious, E, what are your 'skinny' skis? Really skinny, or midfat, or E99s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steepconcrete Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 Newskool. Volant Spatulas. None of this up/down, in/out shit, it is about being on top all the time, sinking only when you choose. Ruleing anything soft. ANYTHING. You like surfin your Jaks, take the next step and try a pair. Insane. This is the best I can describe it.. old skinny skis : modern fat skis as modern fat skis : Volant Spatulas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 Come on TLG, do you like it "in-and-out" or "long-and-strong"? i don't see why i can't have it both ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fejas Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 I just call it: Me skoolin you! New skool all the way. its a more rythmic flow. the old way of making turns on old technology is alot more work with less good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 i just combat ski..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klenke Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 I like Lawgoddess' response. I'm not sure if I exactly get your message, E-Rock. What kind of skiing am I doing in this video? (I'm the guy skiing, i.e., the guy in the yellow jacket) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 this video toll, mensch! makes me wanna go skiing. maybe tomorrow ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 I like the video , but that's not the music I hear when I'm skiing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 hey, erock - i think i might hit up snowbird this coming week. what's the scoop on that place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapertimmy Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 you are no match for my gaper style. i try to noodle sometimes on my xXx's just for shitsngiggles, but i guess i'm new school. never was a good old school skier. i think a better question is the effect of ones skiing attire has on skiing new or old school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steepconcrete Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 MMm attire.. I am all about the neon fart bag (one piece suit) with the hotbuns straped to my ass.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-rock Posted February 23, 2004 Author Share Posted February 23, 2004 hey, erock - i think i might hit up snowbird this coming week. what's the scoop on that place? Go to Alta, instead. The bird gets tracked too fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-rock Posted February 23, 2004 Author Share Posted February 23, 2004 um ... Werd. Just curious, E, what are your 'skinny' skis? Really skinny, or midfat, or E99s? My skinny skis were 200 cm Kazama Couloir's. Then a couple years ago I got Rossi Big Bangs that were way too long for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-rock Posted February 23, 2004 Author Share Posted February 23, 2004 (edited) Photos from this weekend. Me, Butt wigglin'. My butt-wiggles. The frist set of tracks to lookers left of the big boarder turns (made by my friend Jennifer) and the two tracks immediately to lookers right. Edited February 23, 2004 by E-rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-rock Posted February 23, 2004 Author Share Posted February 23, 2004 I like Lawgoddess' response. I'm not sure if I exactly get your message, E-Rock. What kind of skiing am I doing in this video? (I'm the guy skiing, i.e., the guy in the yellow jacket) Klenke after the long download wait I can see why you're unsure of what I'm talking about. All I can say is, widen your stance and get your weight more centered, you'll be old-skool noodlin' in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Go to Alta, instead. The bird gets tracked too fast. i didn't ask you where else i should go! thanks for nothing ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klenke Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Thanks, E. I might look a little rusty in that video. First time out this year and first time since last March. Plus, not my gear but Sergio's. The boots are a little looser than what I'm used to. I've always been a tight parallel skier. Used to be an above-average moguler, which requires it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
To_The_Top Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 The end of that vid was funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 snowbird does get tracked fast. for your best bet take the tram and ski into mineral basin. you can reach alta from this point too. hike to the top of baldy and ski baldy chutes. also go to the top of the gad lifts and hit the gad chutes or ski into scotties bowl.(both require some hiking) you will ski down to the white pine trail head and will have to hitch back up to the bird(which aint that hard). anything really on the front side of the bird is dumb. but erock is right and you should ski alta. tho we are expecting some new snow this week. plus you should come to the olympic park in park city as world cup nordic jumping is taking place. and there will be a mega party both nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 thanks, erik. i don't mind hiking for the good stuff, but for such a short trip i'm not going to pay to ski alta when i can ski snowbird for free. i'll be staying in park city but i only have two days to frolic so i doubt i will be doing any sightseeing. will definitely try to hit the city up for fat tuesday though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-rock Posted February 24, 2004 Author Share Posted February 24, 2004 TLG, I never used to ski the 'Bird very much so I don't know it well, but there are some long, steep lines on the front side. The further you go out on the Cirque Traverse, the longer the fall lines get. The Lunch Chutes, and the Birthday chutes on the skiers left side of the traverse (well past the cirque) are fun and don't see as much traffic as other areas (like the cirque). Mach Schnell is a classic line at the very end of the traverse (the nose of the ridge that separates the east and west sides of the Bird) that rivals any lift accessed run in north america. But Erik is right. Skiing near the Bird and Alta is all about hiking for freshies after about 11 am. Alta can be better because they open the gates one at a time and after the High T is all tracked out, usually they backside opens, then they'll open ballroom and the shoulder, and then the next day they'll open the castle. The Bird opens in all in one fell swoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 thanks, other erik. ;-) oh, and i'll be skiing newskool-style on my oldskool tele set-up of newskool skis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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