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using the "anchor" skilift
Hey all,
I've been checking the web to find any tips on how to use the "anchor" skilift - where u have the anchor shaped thingie to pull u up - but all I could find were tips on how to get off chairlifts. Now since many resorts in my place don't have chairlifts, I'd like some tips on how to use them anchors. Just about any tip would be nice. Thx Ben |
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WiNDLoRD wrote:
Hey all, I've been checking the web to find any tips on how to use the "anchor" skilift - where u have the anchor shaped thingie to pull u up - but all I could find were tips on how to get off chairlifts. Now since many resorts in my place don't have chairlifts, I'd like some tips on how to use them anchors. Just about any tip would be nice. I think you're talking about a T-Bar lift. Punch it into Google, or just go to http://www.abc-of-snowboarding.com/pistelifts.asp Most important tip: Don't try to sit on it. -- //-Walt // // There is no Völkl Conspiracy |
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Walt wrote:
WiNDLoRD wrote: Hey all, I've been checking the web to find any tips on how to use the "anchor" skilift - where u have the anchor shaped thingie to pull u up - but all I could find were tips on how to get off chairlifts. Now since many resorts in my place don't have chairlifts, I'd like some tips on how to use them anchors. Just about any tip would be nice. I think you're talking about a T-Bar lift. Punch it into Google, or just go to http://www.abc-of-snowboarding.com/pistelifts.asp Most important tip: Don't try to sit on it. Aaaah, thx. I didn't know what they're called in english. Over here we call them "anchors" and that didn't give anything usefull on google. |
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Just put it between your legs (yeah, I know how it sounds...:-))
So one half of the T-bar (anchor) is hooked to the inner side of your thigh (front leg). Front leg is in the binding, all the weight is on it.. Rear leg is free, su you can even walk with the board if you loose the balance. That's all, it's not very complicated!? -- ____________________________ -: odaberi svoju; www.hostese.net :- |
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Search in this group for the topic "T-Bars and Snowboards"
I asked this question a while back and got great responses. Now I can ride T-Bars everywhere but in Italy! In Italy they made me keep my back foot out of the binding which made it a lot harder for me. From my experience, you're just snowboarding up hill and you can relax a lot more with your feet in the bindings, and you can also ride away easily if you happan to fall off. For some reason in Italy they think its safer for you to be stuck on the side of a steep pitch without your foot strapped in (and they're quite rude about enforcing it!). Anyway, all good advice in the post noted. Good luck, -todd |
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todd wrote:
Now I can ride T-Bars everywhere but in Italy! In Italy they made me keep my back foot out of the binding which made it a lot harder for me. They don't make you do that everywhere? I thought most resorts got quite miffed if you tried to ride strapped in. For one thing, how do you get from the liftline to the start block if you're strapped in? Having your back foot out is handy, especially when riding with someone else - you can kick it out to correct your balance if you catch an edge or something. Anyways, the key to drag lifts (T-bars or pomas) is to relax as much as possible, same as riding a flat base anytime else. If you tense up, that's when you'll catch an edge or start veering off-line. If you find that you are wandering off the track, just relax - you'll wander back in a bit. Neil |
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quite miffed if you tried to ride strapped in. For one thing, how do
you get from the liftline to the start block if you're strapped in? Step-in's |
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They don't make you do that everywhere?
I live in the states and have never seen it at any U.S. resorts recently. I think years ago before people really got a handle on what snowboarding was about more resorts may have made you do this. On a Europe trip last year, all over France it was fine to ride strapped in, not so in Italy. In France (Serre Chevalier) they actually did one better. They had certain lanes at each of their many drag lifts devoted to snowboarders. Said something in French about a "snowboard friendly" lane. Anyway, the snowboard lane had firm fixed ropes you could drag yourself along by. So, you could maneuver around and easily shoot out when the t-bar light turned GREEN. In the states, again, have never had any problems either strapping in right before the t-bar comes or while waiting for it. I think these days its mostly "hey, whatever works for you." By the time you get up to the gate there always seem to be bars you can hold onto and push yourself out. Of course, drag lifts are less and less common in the states so its almost a moot point. Anyway, it sure is a lot easier once you're on the drag lift to have normal board control! |
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Step-in's
I hear ya! Last year I had switched from step-ins to my current straps setup and would have really appreciated them in Italy. Sure, keep your foot out while you get on and then step in once you're on the way.... |
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