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Really Bord Got Funney Dumb Question

Chrisz - 30-12-2013 at 05:37 PM

Its been -24 degrees below actual temperature I cant even guess what the wind chill would be so going outside is out of the question. So I have lots time to think up dumb questions, Here we go!

How do you get your boots released from your bindings with out ski poles?

My body and knees don't bend that far, I must be too old! The first time out I found my self just standing there thinking to myself ok now what!

Chrisz - 30-12-2013 at 05:40 PM

Can't spell either!

erratic winds - 30-12-2013 at 05:47 PM

Step on the release with your other foot, even if that foot is still attached to the ski.

Chrisz - 30-12-2013 at 05:49 PM

That is what I have been doing, I am scratching my bindings all up. I though about carrying a one foot stick with me but if I fell that stick could become a dagar.

canuck - 30-12-2013 at 06:01 PM

I always leave a ski pole stuck into the top of my ice screw. You might try unhooking your control bar and reaching with it?

The ultimate would be a ski valet :thumbup: who could park your kite, remove your skis, and hand you a nice refreshing beverage.

Chrisz - 30-12-2013 at 06:06 PM

Good Idea never thought of using the bar! A ski valet would be awesome, I think that is what you significant other is for.

erratic winds - 30-12-2013 at 06:19 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Chrisz  
That is what I have been doing, I am scratching my bindings all up. I though about carrying a one foot stick with me but if I fell that stick could become a dagar.


Once things start getting used, they'll show it. Really concerned with how your bindings look? :rolleyes:

canuck - 30-12-2013 at 08:07 PM

If you do use your control bar, only use it to release the downwind boot, then use the free boot to release the other heel.

Cheddarhead - 30-12-2013 at 08:14 PM

I use the end of my control bar all the time:thumbup: I have also used a stick, other foot, and even the pole I had my GoPro mounted to. It's all about improvising. Blonde bikini clad female ski valet gets my vote though:D

Chrisz - 31-12-2013 at 11:11 AM

I am one of those picky fussy people that you like to buy used equipment from because it allways looks new. I do take extra care too keep my equipment looking good, I cant help it I was born with this problem.

My skis boots and bindings are new, my old straight sticks would not float on the 2 feet of snow we got a while back, I could not find anything used.

Bladerunner - 31-12-2013 at 03:39 PM

Canucks plan of using a ski pole to mark your ice screw is a good one for you then. I bit of bright ribbon on the handle would not only make home base more visible from a distance but also tell you a lot about wind direction + speed at that level. Ice screws get blown in pretty quick. Marking where it is, is valuable.

snowspider - 31-12-2013 at 06:36 PM

Think about the kind of skiing your doing with the kite. This is'nt down hill slalom skiing we're doing. I run my bindings so I can easily twist out of them and I can almost as easily pop out of the heel binding , no pole necessary. Long straight runs they stay on and what little jumping and crashing I did they pop off easily (I need my knees to drive me and the gang home)! Hoping they stay on above 50mph which I may put to the test tomorrow.

dangerdan - 1-1-2014 at 05:45 PM

what snowspider said. Its been a while since I strapped on a pair on skis but reducing boot tension does help

Chrisz - 2-1-2014 at 04:06 PM

Canucks idea worked perfectly I got a chance to fly my 11m apex not enough wind to keep it in the air very long so the ski pole came in handy to get in and out of my bindings.

The 11m was a little intimidating but in low wind it seems like it is going to be perfect. Either we have no wind or too much wind, cant seem to win.

Chrisz - 2-1-2014 at 05:40 PM

Canucks idea worked perfectly I got a chance to fly my 11m apex not enough wind to keep it in the air very long so the ski pole came in handy to get in and out of my bindings.

The 11m was a little intimidating but in low wind it seems like it is going to be perfect. Either we have no wind or too much wind, cant seem to win.