Terminology: The "Lambda" Tele' Turn

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The "Lambda" Turn as a Term

I like it and think it should be used.
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Nah, "staggered snowplow" is better.
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Don't do this; people will get injured or killed.
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Hmm, I'll have to think about this... (re-voting is enabled)
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I have a better term; I use (see comments)...
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Total votes: 4

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Re: Terminology: The "Lambda" Tele' Turn

Post by Manney » Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:50 pm

Are you a PSIA Instructor Tallgrass?
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Re: Terminology: The "Lambda" Tele' Turn

Post by Manney » Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:54 pm

Stephen wrote:
Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:37 pm
I would rather speak in my own voice rather than have you suggest what I MIGHT have meant.
And yet, you seemed to interpret my post as an insult directed at someone else. Do I not deserve the same consideration you expect? Rhetorical Q

I have given you the benefit of the doubt… if you are a gentleman, you will afford me the same courtesy.
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Re: Terminology: The "Lambda" Tele' Turn

Post by TallGrass » Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:01 pm

@Manney If you want me to reply, take it to PM or start a thread in the Off Topic Discussion section.
Continue with low-effort trolling and I'll just add you to my Ignore List. 8-) /out



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Re: Terminology: The "Lambda" Tele' Turn

Post by Stephen » Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:05 pm

Manney wrote:
Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:54 pm
And yet, you seemed to interpret my post as an insult directed at someone else. Do I not deserve the same consideration you expect?
Well, fair enough.
If I hear or say “News flash” it has a sarcastic or derogatory tone to it, but that doesn’t mean it does for you.
I apologize for making that assumption.



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Re: Terminology: The "Lambda" Tele' Turn

Post by TallGrass » Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:06 pm

riel wrote:
Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:26 pm
If your skis are fairly straight, and you want to create more sidecut, the "lambda" creates a virtual sidecut between the two skis, that helps you turn faster than just the ski sidecut itself would accomplish.
@riel Something along these lines?
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Re: Terminology: The "Lambda" Tele' Turn

Post by Manney » Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:42 pm

Stephen wrote:
Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:05 pm
Manney wrote:
Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:54 pm
And yet, you seemed to interpret my post as an insult directed at someone else. Do I not deserve the same consideration you expect?
Well, fair enough.
If I hear or say “News flash” it has a sarcastic or derogatory tone to it, but that doesn’t mean it does for you.
I apologize for making that assumption.
s’all good man
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