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by lowangle al
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Style
Replies: 43
Views: 1667

Re: Style

I'm not buying into that upright stance as shown in that illustration as being integral to telemark. It's just one style, and not the most stable one as far as I'm concerned. MSA, the whole point about getting your butt back is to center the weight between the skis, not on the rear foot. How you get...
by lowangle al
Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:49 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Style
Replies: 43
Views: 1667

Re: Style

Notice how he is centered further back over his rear foot. I don't know if you can see it, but he stays centered at all times. The "holy grail"

Like we said, you are doing good so just make small changes.
by lowangle al
Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:42 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Kick and Glide in High Wind
Replies: 6
Views: 504

Re: Kick and Glide in High Wind

I can see snowshoes helping you to not tip over in a crosswind, but so would very wide skis. I really don't think you would need to resort to either though. If the wind is that strong and you weren't in a ground blizzard of moving snow, I would assume the trail would be hard enough to walk on withou...
by lowangle al
Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:22 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Style
Replies: 43
Views: 1667

Re: Style

I think style is huge in tele because there are so many different ways to do it right. Everybody isn't going to look the same, but they should have the same goal of being stable. So as long as what you are doing helps improve stability it's OK, if it doesn't, drop it. It also depends on goals. If yo...
by lowangle al
Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:06 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Alpina Alaska 75 failure: again!
Replies: 22
Views: 1577

Re: Alpina Alaska 75 failure: again!

It's too bad when you have the boot that you like but there is a durability issue. My wife and I had that problem only one time with our 20 year old Merril Ultras. We booted up a steep section for a few hundred yards and when we got to the top all four of our boot soles had split at that spot.
by lowangle al
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Technique feedback thread - post a video.
Replies: 62
Views: 7199

Re: Technique feedback thread - post a video.

Here is some advice for anyone trying to get to the next level. Take all advice with a "grain of salt." There are so many differences in skiing style, skill level, gear, goals, snow conditions and interpretation of the advice that not all advice is going to work, even if it's good advice. Take advi...
by lowangle al
Wed Mar 06, 2024 4:12 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Technique feedback thread - post a video.
Replies: 62
Views: 7199

Re: Technique feedback thread - post a video.

Here is some advice for anyone trying to get to the next level. Take all advice with a "grain of salt." There are so many differences in skiing style, skill level, gear, goals, snow conditions and interpretation of the advice that not all advice is going to work, even if it's good advice. Take advic...
by lowangle al
Wed Mar 06, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Technique feedback thread - post a video.
Replies: 62
Views: 7199

Re: Technique feedback thread - post a video.

Most people don't think too much about their poles. Short poles might not help you learn to telemark ski, but poles too long will certainly hinder the process. Don't be afraid to go too short for the downhill. I don't think it will hurt you, and not only will you think about them less they won't int...
by lowangle al
Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Alpina Alaska 75 failure: again!
Replies: 22
Views: 1577

Re: Alpina Alaska 75 failure: again!

That's a bummer Rod. Do you think switching to a non 3pin cable binding like a riva or chilli would prevent it?
by lowangle al
Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Technique feedback thread - post a video.
Replies: 62
Views: 7199

Re: Technique feedback thread - post a video.

Thx Montana No, I'm happy with my progress. Maybe tighten up the stance a bit, I'm into an upright style. This was pretty low angle good snow though, hoping to get some resort time this year and get really dialed. Was also told I make stabbing actions with my pole plants too, so I'll have to correc...