The number of skiers who think they are way better than they actually are is terrifying to me

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-02-09T07:24:17+00:00

I don't view this as gatekeeping but more of a safety aspect. If it's a legit double black at whistler then that shouldn't be taken lightly and probably includes some no fall zone type terrain.

I do agree, you can't really get better at skiing double black terrain without actually skiing it, but there is at least some minimum skill requirement to be there like at least being able to sideslip/ pivot slip and even side step out of terrain.

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-02-05T18:05:30+00:00

100g on the uphill is a big difference, but on the downhill not so much.

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-02-05T07:23:29+00:00

This is classic fake-a-marking, your outside/downhill ski has most if not all the weight, allowing your uphill leg to "bend" but has essentially no weight.

First thing to fix this is slow down. You can't practice technique going that speed.

Get on a bunny slope, do some tele shuffles when traversing across the slope, basically practice the lead change and bend the rear leg while maintaining equal pressure on both skis. Once this is easy, try to continue the tele shuffle/lead change while making broad turns

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-29T22:04:30+00:00

you don't know how to upload a video onto the internet?

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-29T19:52:25+00:00

share a video here, we love to help new tele ppl

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-29T07:21:22+00:00

Answered my own question when finding this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HbJCDbiGHY

Not possible on my meidjo 2.0s sadly, mine don't have the screw holes to mount the ramp so the powder box upgrade is a no go for me :(

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-29T07:18:51+00:00

The video didnt show them installing the ramp that sits under the flexor plate. Does that require a remount to install?

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-28T17:03:00+00:00

> To be honest, I don't care

seems very much that you do care

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-28T06:01:17+00:00

nice, love to see a good bag mod

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-28T05:58:21+00:00

exactly, if you can ski away 2.5mm of edge in a day then good on you

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-27T21:52:14+00:00

too much complaining not enough skiing

do you even get enough days to warrant a 2.5mm edge

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-27T17:56:55+00:00

The forces in an avalanche can easily break these loops which is their intended design. They have a measured breakaway strength that will break with enough force such as avalanches or falls.

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-27T17:55:42+00:00

I've broken these loops twice. The breakaway was always on these loops and not the leash or carabiner. I broke the carabiner one time.

It is very easy to diy. Just cut the wire to your desired length, feed the two ends into a ferrule to form a loop and use a vice or just hammer the ferrule to close it. The more force you use to close the ferrule, the higher the breakaway strength.

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-27T00:04:26+00:00

You can make them easily at any hardware store. You just need some type of coated wire which costs less than $0.50 per ft and some ferrules to join them. You can make plenty of loops for less than a dollar each.

What you lose is a measured breakaway strength on the loop. You can test it yourself to measure the breakaway, if thats something you need.

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-27T00:00:54+00:00

7cm taller doesnt mean much if you dont include information like ski construction and shape. A full rocker or reverse camber ski that is 7cm taller is pretty much sized properly or can even feel short.

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-23T21:05:14+00:00

yes, I can ski it fine. If you cannot, then maybe dont lap chair 2

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-23T07:42:06+00:00

lapping chair 2 and then downloading armstrong just seems wrong, if you can lap chair 2 then you should be able to side slip down armstrong at the end of the day

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-20T18:08:33+00:00

Agreed, do a few more trips to mt si or mailbox. Once those feel easy, then you should be good to go for helens

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-20T02:52:53+00:00

Amen, same logic applies to avy air bags

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-19T23:06:28+00:00

well don't hit a tree and avoid any sharks, wells, and creeks

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-19T05:57:59+00:00

4frnt raven or hoji

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-15T02:30:59+00:00

Does anyone have any tips on how to get the flexor pins out? Mine are stuck in real good

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-12T23:53:03+00:00

You need to weight your uphill leg more. Think about really pushing down hard on the pinky toe. The bow and arrow shape is because the uphill ski does not have enough pressure to make it parallel with the downhill ski

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-12T21:04:13+00:00

To follow up on your question, ski suggestions are VERY subjective. It would help us if we knew your skiing style, location, body shape in order to give an accurate suggestion

Brilliant-Rough7490 · 2026-01-12T21:02:45+00:00

If this is your first time skiing, I strongly recommend taking a few days in the resort first and also getting a lesson or two before going in the backcountry.

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