sundevil777 102 #1 January 22, 2005 I don't know anything about it other than you only get attached at the toe. Cross-country is like this, is it somewhat/mostly the same?People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #2 January 22, 2005 QuoteI don't know anything about it other than you only get attached at the toe. Cross-country is like this, is it somewhat/mostly the same? Fuck if I know... the only time I ever went cross-country skiing, I was visiting Columbus, Ohio, at a friend's house on the way home from Rochester, NY to Huntsville, AL, and ran smack dab into a blizzard on the way into Columbus... My friend and I went cross country skiing on skis sprayed liberally with SPAM spray... that shit lasted probably 20 minutes then we were no longer gliding, but running in place on the damned skis!!! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soulshine 0 #3 January 22, 2005 ***I don't know anything about it other than you only get attached at the toe. *** I saw a guy with those things on yesterday while I was skiing. It looked pretty friggin cool but I'm too much of a klutz to pull it off. Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity! ~DEVIOUS BEEF~~FGF #69~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanDruff 0 #4 January 22, 2005 Ive only teled the last few years when the snow wasnt really good enough for the alpines or when i was just bored. But its far diffrent from Xcountry skiing. Starting with the boots, most tele boots now days are as stiff and strong as alpine ski boots, the bindings are also bigger and beefier than what they were years ago. And for the skis most people just mount thier bindings on regular old alpine skis. Tele skiing is just like regular skiing except its like 10 times harder. But the biggest advantage of teles is the light weight and the ability to easily through some skins on and head out into the back country. I can flat out motor out into the middel of no where. Thats the cool part. hope ive some what answered your question Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #5 January 22, 2005 QuoteI don't know anything about it other than you only get attached at the toe. Cross-country is like this, is it somewhat/mostly the same? I think it has something to do with the low tech and physical aspect of cross country sking and down hill. Work your butt off going uphill on cross country ski's and then going down hill in slow graceful curves (telemarketing). I thinks it's a sport that you would have to do in the backcountry or special groomed trails to keep from getting runover by the downhill ski/boarders. Cross skiing will keep you in shape and when you fall you won't be going to fast R.i.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n23x 0 #6 January 22, 2005 It's quite obvious, I think. I mean, who doesn't like doing lunges ALL day? .jim"Don't touch my fucking Easter eggs, I'll be back monday." ~JTFC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanDruff 0 #7 January 22, 2005 Most of the tele skiers I know can pretty much smoke any alpine skier and snowborder over most terrian. I know when i am on the groomers i can tear it up and give any body a run for thier money. powder is still another story, i suck there. youll have to give me another year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lemonjelly 0 #8 January 22, 2005 So, in conclusion, there's fuck all appealing about telemark skiing. Lots of effort for F All reward************************************************* RED LIGHTS & OFF LANDINGS ARE JUST MY THANG http://www.redlightrob.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #9 January 24, 2005 QuoteI don't know anything about it other than you only get attached at the toe. Cross-country is like this, is it somewhat/mostly the same? Seeing it done well is a thing to behold. It's amazing. I'm a fairly competent at cross-country skiing, but Telemark is tougher by an order of magnitude, IMO. If you ever see one, you'll immediately know what I mean. "There goes a true athlete" will immediately cross your thoughts. Take my word for it, it's really something. The Mountaineers publish a couple of books on cross-country skiing (I own them both), which contain technique for Telemark. IM me if you're interested. ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #10 January 25, 2005 So, is there some advantage they claim to not having the heel clamped down? Or is it just a way to be able to do cross country and downhill on the same equipment?People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #11 February 6, 2005 I tried tele skiing for the first time today. It wasn't quite as difficult as I expected it to be. The free heel takes some getting used to, but the turns feel very graceful....even as I was flailing through them. Telemarking is all about balance, and nailing a series of turns is an amazing feeling. My quads got a hell of a workout...they are still burning. I am definatly going to go tele skiing again! Telemark skis and boots...just another addition to the long list of "toys" I want to buy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #12 February 6, 2005 QuoteI tried tele skiing for the first time today. It wasn't quite as difficult as I expected it to be. The free heel takes some getting used to, but the turns feel very graceful....even as I was flailing through them. Telemarking is all about balance, and nailing a series of turns is an amazing feeling. My quads got a hell of a workout...they are still burning. I am definatly going to go tele skiing again! Telemark skis and boots...just another addition to the long list of "toys" I want to buy. Keep your eye's open some folks quit real soon after they start just don't it as often as thought they wanted to. (to much work). You might be able to find some good deals & help out a couch potato. R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #13 February 6, 2005 tHE Tel-mark ski is not really a cross-country ski. No "fish scale p-tex pattern at foot area and edges on. (I started skiing in 1970 @ 3yrs old & competed Downhill racing, not much for slalom or GS) I tried it once and Tel-mark requires a good rythem, not fun on packed slopes in PA, ok for my hometown in Lake Placid though._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #14 February 6, 2005 Whats the hardest thing about Telemarting? Telling your dad you're gay.Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwthomsen 0 #15 February 6, 2005 Many companies make telemark specific skiis and they are nothing like cross country skiis. Telemark skiis are much wider at the waist typically shaped like a normal powder ski and tend to be softer flex than your typical powder ski. My understanding is that telemark skiing although very physically demanding it is alot easier on the body. Not so high impact and jarring as traditional down hill skiing, just watch the difference on how the guys on telemark skis make their way through a mogul run. Down hillers bang through the moguls and telemarkers move through them more gracefully. It is also easier to get to the backcountry on tele skiis you don't have to put attachments on your downhill bindings or snowshow while carrying your skiis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #16 February 6, 2005 I think I got it now, saw a guy doing the long turns with one foot way back (toes only), kinda lunged forward with the other foot. That's it, right?People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #17 February 6, 2005 QuoteI think I got it now, saw a guy doing the long turns with one foot way back (toes only), kinda lunged forward with the other foot. That's it, right? Yup. Exactly. The key to telemarking, (as I had it explained to me as I struggled through it yesterday) is to keep your center of gravity over your uphill heel and to try to keep even weight on both skis. I found keeping even weight on both skis very difficult because as you are turning your uphill ski you are essentially trying to transfer all of the weight to that ski through your pinky toe. Some companies do make speciality telemark skis, however I have friends who tele on normal downhill skis as well. eta: I am very sore today! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
