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Walt wrote:
MoonMan wrote: I forget who wrote: Also, if poles don't help balance, why do downhill racers carry them? Two main reasons, 1) to get out of the start gate. 2) (in slalom) to protect oneselfe from the slalom poles. Why not just use hands [hitting the slalom poles]? The racer in this configuration may even be able to "run" through the course? And let's not forget 3) FIS regulations Still try to hold on the status quo? What if we change the rules to "poles optional," or even "no poles," how would the games shape up? X games and skier X come to mind. A sanctioned knowledge is a fake at its best, and corrupted at its worst. IS -- //-Walt // // Those who feed trolls will have trolls in abundance |
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Sven Golly wrote:
bdubya wrote Did you look like this? http://www.taomartialarts.com/ski/upperdynamic.wmv Hokey smokes!! That's the worst mix of mediocre technique I think I've ever seen. But you could learn to ski that way for a mere $60/hr. Wanna take some lessons? http://www.taomartialarts.com/ski/ski_lesson.html -- //-Walt // // There is no Völkl Conspiracy |
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bdubya wrote:
On 16 Jan 2005 19:51:07 -0800, "yunlong" wrote: If you could skate in powder or crud, or on a slope over 40 degrees, then what you wrote might not be viewed as bull****. I did, as flat-boarding. Did you look like this? Close enough, I was the chaser holding the camera. http://www.taomartialarts.com/ski/upperdynamic.wmv Embarrassing. You feel so? The angle of the camera played a joke on you. The trail is Upper Dynamic, Sierra-at-Tahoe; needless to say it is a "diamond run," if you can shot a line down, even with poles, you are a hotshot already, however, can you do it without poles? IS bw |
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yunlong wrote:
Walt wrote: MoonMan wrote: I forget who wrote: Also, if poles don't help balance, why do downhill racers carry them? Two main reasons, 1) to get out of the start gate. 2) (in slalom) to protect oneselfe from the slalom poles. Why not just use hands [hitting the slalom poles]? The racer in this configuration may even be able to "run" through the course? V. simple, It hurts! C *:-) |
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Walt wrote:
Sven Golly wrote: bdubya wrote Did you look like this? http://www.taomartialarts.com/ski/upperdynamic.wmv Hokey smokes!! That's the worst mix of mediocre technique I think I've ever seen. But you could learn to ski that way for a mere $60/hr. Wanna take some lessons? http://www.taomartialarts.com/ski/ski_lesson.html bw Where, specifically, did you find that .wmv file? It's not listed on the taomartialarts website that I can find anywhere. If I go to http://www.taomartialarts.com/ski/ I get an access denied error. Reason for asking is that I bet IS has some other movies floating around other than those showing ballet on green or blue groomers. VtSkier |
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MoonMan wrote:
yunlong wrote: Walt wrote: MoonMan wrote: I forget who wrote: Also, if poles don't help balance, why do downhill racers carry them? Two main reasons, 1) to get out of the start gate. 2) (in slalom) to protect oneselfe from the slalom poles. Why not just use hands [hitting the slalom poles]? The racer in this configuration may even be able to "run" through the course? V. simple, It hurts! Yup, that'd change the equation; can't afford a gauntlet, eh? IS C *:-) |
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yunlong wrote:
Walt wrote: MoonMan wrote: I forget who wrote: Also, if poles don't help balance, why do downhill racers carry them? Two main reasons, 1) to get out of the start gate. 2) (in slalom) to protect oneselfe from the slalom poles. Why not just use hands [hitting the slalom poles]? Go ahead and try it. Just once. Moving at World Cup speeds, not at your drag-ass "flatboarding" speeds. p.s. I hope your insurance covers lots of PT. It would be _such_ a shame if you couldn't type any more. -- Mary Malmros Some days you're the windshield, other days you're the bug. |
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Sven Golly wrote:
"yunlong" wrote in ups.com: then roll downhill "upside down" until your skis come out the surface. Good suggestion for anyone on a those flat-boarding 40=B0 slopes. Will help thin the herd. Small talk boosts your ego, eh? "So Mr. Johnson, how'd you injure yourself?" "Err, my skis got stuck in the pow off High Rustler. So I remember this guy Yumlong suggests rolling downhill until they come to the surface. I tried and the next thing I remember was waking up in ER." When you stop/get stuck on a "armpit deep powder," you are stuck, without a 40 degree slope to roll, you probably can't even recover; now try to find your just released ski, while each step the boot sinks you even deeper. Maybe you need to learn how to roll as well? IS =20 --=20 Sven Golly Trolling as usual Remove the _ to reply |
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On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 11:20:16 -0500, Walt
wrote: BTW, how was bahemya? Yes, I am curious as well. I considered it, but had to work yesterday. 550 miles is a long ways for a short weekend. We had a north wind here, cold and dry. Did that pull any moisture off the lake? nate |
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On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:19:59 -0500, Walt
wrote: David Harris wrote: I have no idea what Mr. Yunlong is really talking about. Well, have you tried offering him a bunny with a pancake on it's head? http://www.ebaumsworld.com/forumfun/misc15.jpg Well I thought I had an idea while watching that video. A form of skiing so slow that you can ski a whole mountain without stopping, but then they stopped at the end, and my theory was blown out of the water. Why did they stop? To exchange more lousy ski tips? Certainly not to rest. nate |
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