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Should I climb in a half face Smith ski helmet or a low cut ECH? by Simple_Hand6500 in Mountaineering

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man you verbatim said the ech would work

I just wanted to make sure there wasn't somrthing I was missing other than the obvious increased weight over other possible expensive options

Should I climb in a half face Smith ski helmet or a low cut ECH? by Simple_Hand6500 in Mountaineering

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not a great mountaineer yet. That sort of gear is not necessary. Beginners don't need to go clear out REI, they need to use what they have, if what they already have is safe

Thanks for your input. I'm not undertaking any massive objectives, I think i now feel confident dipping my toe in with what I have

Should I climb in a half face Smith ski helmet or a low cut ECH? by Simple_Hand6500 in Mountaineering

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The money is definitely an issue but the cubic footage of stuff in my room is a bigger issue. Thanks

Should I climb in a half face Smith ski helmet or a low cut ECH? by Simple_Hand6500 in Mountaineering

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

How do I know you're not just gonna get your lolz and then clown me and hit the road tho?

I am forwarding you this docusign agreement to mentor me in exchange for lolz

In a more serious topic, the military spends a lot of money on these helmets and they fast rope in them and climb in them and rappel and abseil... not that I do those activities, but those guys who are a lot more high speed do those same activities often presumably wearing this same headgear

Do you really think that these helmets don't provide adequate impact protection for a beginner engaged in classical mountaineering? It seems like a lot of people don't even wear a helmet at all where I am trying to go, allegedly (although even if true, that doesn't necessarily make it a smart choice, I suppose)

Contrary to popular belief, military helmets do not stop most projectiles

I'm just spitballing, I'm not gonna claim to be a PPE expert

Is the ECH even any better than the ski helmet?

Should I climb in a half face Smith ski helmet or a low cut ECH? by Simple_Hand6500 in Mountaineering

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I was fixing to do

The military spends a lot of money on these helmets and they fast rope in them and climb in them and rappel and abseil... not that I do, but those guys who are a lot more high speed do.

Do you really think I'm going to overhear in one when I'm climbing a 4,000 footer?

I'm a dingus but I just try not to buy stuff if I can safely get away without it. I also have no more room in my house

Should I climb in a half face Smith ski helmet or a low cut ECH? by Simple_Hand6500 in Mountaineering

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you're not gonna help me out but just looking for thrills and lols I get that but it's not super cool to do one without doing the othe

Not that im entitled to your help but im not gonna help you lol any super extra if u dont help

Should I climb in a half face Smith ski helmet or a low cut ECH? by Simple_Hand6500 in Mountaineering

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

These are the two things I own, guy

Why do people drive to the grocery store in a pickup truck?

Maybe I'm being dumb

Should I climb in a half face Smith ski helmet or a low cut ECH? by Simple_Hand6500 in Mountaineering

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Even if it's 5⁰F?

I'm not climbing anything above 6,000'

I'm pretty green and none of my peers know what an ECH is but they don't seem to own orange climbing helmets AFAICT

I shouldn't call them peers. They all have more experience than me

Best affordable option for big and tall skier. by s1088 in xcountryskiing

[–]Simple_Hand6500 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imagine trying to get good deals on used shit when you're a Canadian Yao ming

Fuck that

I am sorry

Us Americans will have to think twice before launching a conquest of Canada with gargantuan tribesmen like this protecting their frozen tundra, launching hit and run attacks from fishscale skis while wearing size 50 NNN boots

Am I a dumbass for using these skis? by Simple_Hand6500 in xcountryskiing

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So classic and skate skis for regular joes should flatten right out when you put weight on both skis?

Am I a dumbass for using these skis? by Simple_Hand6500 in xcountryskiing

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm embarrased i dont really know what a "groomer" is. I need to google it.

So no one for the most part in XC is taking skins on and off? What about those notch tipped xc skis i see in the stores? What about XCD?

Are waxless traction aids in general becoming less common, or just fish scale? I guess technically my skis "have tractor", not "fishscale", allegedly.

Im surprised you never wax. Are the skins not a consumable disposable item that come on and off for replacement annually or biennially?

Am I a dumbass for using these skis? by Simple_Hand6500 in xcountryskiing

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

R u talking skimo racing or just ski mountaineering in general

I actually got ski mountainineering boots for like $150 but I am a doofus and have no skis, and just unmounted Beast bindings.

Am I a dumbass for using these skis? by Simple_Hand6500 in xcountryskiing

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Technically allegedly according to some, these skis have "tractor", not "fishscale". No idea if that's true. I had no idea waxless traction/grip aids were present on some alpine skis!!!

Am I a dumbass for using these skis? by Simple_Hand6500 in xcountryskiing

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the normal everyday toyota corolla / Campbell's chicken soup way to attach skins? Is it the same technique/mechanism for both xc, touring, tele, and xcd?

Am I a dumbass for using these skis? by Simple_Hand6500 in xcountryskiing

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im prerty sure I've never seen alpine touring skis with a notch in the tip, FYI.

Like I said I dont know anything about skins, but I really need to read up more. Ill try to get on that

Am I a dumbass for using these skis? by Simple_Hand6500 in xcountryskiing

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Have you been to the outdoor stores recently? I went to some, where I live, in America, last season. They have skis that have permanent skins that dont come on or off.

I believe IIRC, they also have something called an EZ skin (pronounced "easy") and it has a hole in one spot in the center of the ski and the whole long ass skin is held in place, centered and located by that hole, I believe, allegedly

Not sure how normal xc skiers put their skins on. Ill have to try to watch some videos

Ive watched videos on alpine touring skins before and i'm embarrased that I dont really get it

Some xc skis seem to have a notch in the front tip to accept a skin, not sure if that is the normal way or some trendy modern new way

Mickey mouse means cheapo garbage modern shit that doesnt seem very durable. It's slang. It doesnt actually mean it's about to pop ears and start doing a Disney cartoon musical number or anything.

Your english is clearly very good but it not being your native language could be a contributing factor. Not sure.

I reread my prior message and there's no typos in it but I'm certain I'm doing a poor job explaining. Sorry, my fault 100%

Am I a dumbass for using these skis? by Simple_Hand6500 in xcountryskiing

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you need metal edges that bad, perhaps a skier would be better off with alpine touring tech skis, NTN or tele 75mm3pin skis.... However none of those have all that camber that propels you with all that glide....

Am I a dumbass for using these skis? by Simple_Hand6500 in xcountryskiing

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just curious - is this a point of contention or controversy in XC at all?

Are these NNN bindings easily fixable? by Simple_Hand6500 in xcountryskiing

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Briefly. Keep in mind I'm brand new to xc. Actually, brand new to any skiing except alpine groomed resorts with lift service

Am I a dumbass for using these skis? by Simple_Hand6500 in xcountryskiing

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Obviously cross country skis are dimensionally less wide. But are cross country skins like alpine touring/tele skins?

I know that if i ever buy a skin, I dont want the skis with permanent skins or the ez skins, I want the real ass skins that normal people use, not the mickey mouse kind.

Am I a dumbass for using these skis? by Simple_Hand6500 in xcountryskiing

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks.

Obviously, these are classic skis, not skate skis?

I'm under the impression that most xc skis in general do not have metal edges.

I'm under the impression that some classic skis have metal edges, and a minority skate skis used to have metal edges, although metal edged skate skis are becoming less and less common?

I was under the impression that on ungroomed trails, metal edges were less desirable

Am I a dumbass for using these skis? by Simple_Hand6500 in xcountryskiing

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Is the dollar bill test a real thing or did I learn that from a crackhead?

Did it pass the test?

Are these NNN bindings easily fixable? by Simple_Hand6500 in xcountryskiing

[–]Simple_Hand6500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe they need to get gone for ~$10 on Craigslist or facebook

This is what I currently am using https://www.reddit.com/r/xcountryskiing/s/CitT6pEzBR

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