tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post2657217091661108537..comments2023-12-11T09:00:24.299-05:00Comments on Until the Snow Ends: So You Wanna Be One Of Them Skatey-Skiers, Part 1bColin Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289923497258059725noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-29935461730961690562009-12-22T16:58:17.311-05:002009-12-22T16:58:17.311-05:00I just went skate skiing for the first time. I ha...I just went skate skiing for the first time. I have touring skis I use a lot, and I used to play hockey a bunch, so I figured it was time to give the skate ski a shot out in Weston. That shizzle is hard. Balance is tricky, momentum hard to come by. Technique is key. And sure enough, I did get passed by a 12 year old girl with no poles on my first lap. Humiliating, but motivating. I think IWillCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-71106576774039752582009-12-22T15:43:53.908-05:002009-12-22T15:43:53.908-05:00Oh, you make me not want to move back to Boston, h...Oh, you make me not want to move back to Boston, having bought, in person, skate and classic boots silver Salomon(both lightly used, but neither gross) for 1/2 off list and a matched pair of '05 RCSs with pilot bindings for $225 a pair on <a href="http://skinnyski.com/gear/classifieds/" rel="nofollow">Skinnyski's classifieds</a>.<br /><br />A suggestion: if buying used boots, ask if they&Arihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06058285362842737187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-20748953574701469742009-12-21T21:58:42.161-05:002009-12-21T21:58:42.161-05:00All kidding aside, I think these posts are great. ...All kidding aside, I think these posts are great. I only know one or two nordies who are truly elitist - most of us don't care what you wear or how you ski, provided you aren't falling down right in the way of people moving faster during races.<br /><br />Most cyclists consider skiing a great cross training sport because its such a great "workout", its really hard to become Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03241445781480320172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-53382240886764960752009-12-21T19:01:20.136-05:002009-12-21T19:01:20.136-05:00For Sale:
Pretty Red NNN binding skate skis.
Wil...For Sale:<br /><br />Pretty Red NNN binding skate skis.<br /><br />Will trade for classic skis because I suck at skate. I can only V1 with my right leg forward. Interestingly, I only pedal with the right leg too.<br /><br />Hoping classic skis will allow both legs to get in the game.<br /><br />xoxo<br />mmegAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07576587779421536530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-56178776637979465412009-12-21T17:57:00.322-05:002009-12-21T17:57:00.322-05:00Are those spectators at the Ski Race?
Do women ...Are those spectators at the Ski Race? <br /><br />Do women enjoy this sport? <br /><br />Will someone who achieves upper tier cat 3 results in ski racing find himself popular with the ladies? <br /><br />Just asking.RMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586927082756267932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-9882068218780398142009-12-21T15:22:26.377-05:002009-12-21T15:22:26.377-05:00I think I'll just stick to embarassing myself ...I think I'll just stick to embarassing myself on a snowboard. My kids will give me less crap for sucking at that because I'm cool for just trying not to.trackrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881622234411422812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-3986033682295362062009-12-21T13:24:55.532-05:002009-12-21T13:24:55.532-05:00You forget I worked at VOmax, and was subjected to...You forget I worked at VOmax, and was subjected to both Master Skier and Vince O'Connel on a daily basis for almost a year. I'm not as dumb as I'm pretending to be. Close though.<br /><br />We had a groomed nordic track around the factory up in Plainfild, MA. This was the year I was "retired." Skied every night after work, right out the door. Swift River in Cummington was Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-46622541788782887882009-12-21T13:21:58.412-05:002009-12-21T13:21:58.412-05:00Adam: uh, sure. More like that.
The technique c...Adam: uh, sure. More like that.<br /><br />The technique changes are pretty subtle and IMO irrelevant to someone at your skill level. Even more importantly, there are guys killing it on the world cup with all kind of minor technique variations. <br /><br />You can argue about technique minutiae for hours (as Brian mentioned, "master skier" is a magazine devoted entirely to this) butColin Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289923497258059725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-28570147318004901912009-12-21T13:16:54.157-05:002009-12-21T13:16:54.157-05:00Ski like you're sitting on your TT bike?
Not ...Ski like you're sitting on your TT bike?<br /><br />Not like I have a TT bike, but still.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-38844779236245448122009-12-21T13:15:37.383-05:002009-12-21T13:15:37.383-05:00No.
No no no.
Ski like you're sitting in a c...No.<br /><br />No no no.<br /><br />Ski like you're sitting in a chair that is falling forward and over your dominant ski.<br /><br />Leaning back is still bad. No weight transfer is still bad.Colin Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289923497258059725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-52397205964395644262009-12-21T13:13:00.654-05:002009-12-21T13:13:00.654-05:00Are you guys saying that the cyclist-style, "...Are you guys saying that the cyclist-style, "ski like you're sitting in a chair," formerly bad technique, is now considered la mode?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-67021020002270260902009-12-21T13:07:55.561-05:002009-12-21T13:07:55.561-05:00My lips are lower than Colins.
...but, "new ...My lips are lower than Colins.<br /><br />...but, "new skate", Master Skier, etc...poles have gotten shorter...bottom line.<br /><br />Ok, this CX and Nordic hack is out...Kurt P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02786320191472347363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-60088775152692168292009-12-21T12:45:50.297-05:002009-12-21T12:45:50.297-05:00Also, I guess I should be clear I wasn't sligh...Also, I guess I should be clear I wasn't slighting Kurt's comment...I adhere to the 'new' skate myself, but my comment was more aimed at the Master Skier 'zine, where every single issue proposes THE NEW SKATE, entirely based on the technique of the current World Cup leader.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00757594392340332855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-67097474205771620522009-12-21T12:15:24.207-05:002009-12-21T12:15:24.207-05:00god these comments are making me laugh so hard I h...god these comments are making me laugh so hard I have tears. Make note that all the hillarity is from the CX crowd.<br /><br />Hmmm, not feeling the vibe from the "seasonal" posters over here. When are they going to get it that we stole Colin and he is not theirs anymore?<br /><br />Continue with the lip height comparisons, please.G-ridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15706450850903468425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-227664564624836792009-12-21T12:08:57.287-05:002009-12-21T12:08:57.287-05:00uh oh, I heard 'new skate'...someone must ...uh oh, I heard 'new skate'...someone must read the Master Skier...this year you MUST do the new skate, or you're going to suck. Someone alert Axel Teichmann.<br /><br />Skinsuits are great for warm weather racing if you like having a weird looking rear and snow blasting you in the legs (fwiw corn snow hurts!). Plus you can show off your shaved legs to non-cycling friends (who shavesBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00757594392340332855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-48780569619502416272009-12-21T11:59:29.237-05:002009-12-21T11:59:29.237-05:00that 1-2cm difference is huge when V1 uphill and t...that 1-2cm difference is huge when V1 uphill and the skier has to "reach" that much further to pole plant.<br /><br />yea I will do a few ski only races.<br /><br />(Masters Nat 10K, Rangeley Loppet and maybe the race here at Pineland)Kurt P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02786320191472347363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-55271600721647795682009-12-21T11:05:55.844-05:002009-12-21T11:05:55.844-05:00Rich: then you're gonna want the longest skat...Rich: then you're gonna want the longest skate skis you can find. I think ~195 is the biggest most brands go.Colin Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289923497258059725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-68776845576531680612009-12-21T11:03:01.645-05:002009-12-21T11:03:01.645-05:00What if the height to my elbow is like 467cm?What if the height to my elbow is like 467cm?trackrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881622234411422812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-71756670044771197782009-12-21T10:22:01.187-05:002009-12-21T10:22:01.187-05:00Wow, I really am going to have to write an apparel...Wow, I really am going to have to write an apparel post, aren't I?<br /><br />Ski goggles for xc skiing make as much sense as ski goggles for xc mountain biking. Hope you like SWEATY FACE.<br /><br />Kurt: my lips are pretty close together (aren't yours?), and I lack the core strength to hunch all new-school style. But I'll amend it.<br /><br />Do you ever race non-winter-tri ski Colin Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289923497258059725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-626820588865809032009-12-21T10:19:30.104-05:002009-12-21T10:19:30.104-05:00resultsboy let me know if you need me to guest rig...resultsboy let me know if you need me to guest right any of this for you...<br /><br />BTW, poles to the upper lip is WAY long. with the "new skate" method (hunched back, deeper knee bend, deep ankle bend) poles should be no longer than lower lip.<br /><br />(note, in the last 8 years I have gone from 165cm to 157cm skate poles).<br /><br />see you at a winter event or 2.<br /><br />KPKurt P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02786320191472347363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-46588073086311211112009-12-21T10:19:08.722-05:002009-12-21T10:19:08.722-05:00Colin, if you race in a bike jersey is it okay to ...Colin, if you race in a bike jersey is it okay to wear ski goggles? I hope you have an apparel post to clear all this up.Tobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12815947932985196118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-78458820071636018232009-12-21T10:17:27.855-05:002009-12-21T10:17:27.855-05:00Adam and friends: ski waxing is like, part 6 or 7...Adam and friends: ski waxing is like, part 6 or 7 of the series. chill. We'll get there. And yeah, you don't need to do it that much.Colin Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289923497258059725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-68401978015421234362009-12-21T10:08:59.396-05:002009-12-21T10:08:59.396-05:00If you're a bike racer skiing for fun and you ...If you're a bike racer skiing for fun and you bother to wax your skis you're doing it wrong.<br /><br />I figured out pretty quickly that my technique wasn't good enough to even notice the difference between when my skis were waxed or not, and stopped. Hours of my life I got to do something else with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-71255555284926108872009-12-21T09:20:40.607-05:002009-12-21T09:20:40.607-05:00Waxing skis is way easier, quicker and more conven...Waxing skis is way easier, quicker and more convenient than cleaning a cross bike after a muddy race. Not that I would know this season.Hill Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01901432169252097296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765491466852689692.post-38094300003824549132009-12-21T08:45:12.584-05:002009-12-21T08:45:12.584-05:00Enough with ski selection, I want to hear how easy...Enough with ski selection, I want to hear how easy, quick and convenient it is to wax them.James Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16354221664537090470noreply@blogger.com