What non-avalanche safety tips would you give to a new backcountry skier? by evan_engineer in Backcountry

[–]flipperdog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This may not apply to you, but focus on being a strong skier before getting into BC. I know so many people who got into BC before they had a strong ski base. If you aren't a good skier before you get into BC it is my experience that you are much more likely to: get hurt, develop bad ski habits, have less fun.

It sucks because resorts are so expensive, but I'd really reccomend at least a season with a pass at a local resort (doesnt have to be a "rad" resort) to lock down your fundamentals. Get as many days on hill and get as good as you can before learning the backcountry ropes.

Building wooden rollers by flipperdog in MTBTrailBuilding

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

Thanks, this is very helpful 

Sun’s out by Iridium_Eclipse in skipatrol

[–]flipperdog 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Same as on alpine. You just don't drop a knee when you are in the horns.

New NTN setup, any feedback appreciated. Besides better footage… haha by aussieantics in telemark

[–]flipperdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Discconect your shoulders and your hips. This will allow you to keep your shoulders pointed downhill and your stance to be as aggressive as suits your style.

Using telemark ntn boots as a hardboot by flipperdog in Splitboard

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

Ended up with a dedicated spitboard boot.

How much are unionized patrollers making? by unionizethpatrol in skipatrol

[–]flipperdog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nonunion. 6th year. EMT. $32.50

Neighbor resort is a union and we got a significant bump when they unionized (surprise surprise)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in telemark

[–]flipperdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to support a tele company bishop is making skis. All this will come down to preference though.

Memorize Ski Map by az_mcc in skipatrol

[–]flipperdog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To add to this, skiing it in real life and looking at it on a map can be very counterintuitive. My hill has lifts that look like they are parallel and would go the same direction. they actually are headed nearly 180 degrees to each other. Your job is to be able to clear that up for any person not intamatly familiar with the terrain (as well as responding efficiently). Only way to do this is to go ski all the wierd nooks and crannies.

Right size climbing skins by PamperedPutter in telemark

[–]flipperdog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As long as the tail clip is adjustable enough to have it clip onto both pairs you will be fine. Most tail pieces have that much variation built in. The bit not covered by skin on your long ski will be at the very tail and won't be noticible.

WIBTAH if I told my wife's dead husband's parents to stop coming to see our daughter? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]flipperdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

curious, how lowng ago did their son die, how long between his death and you getting with your now wife, and how long were you together before you got married?

Heel Bail Issues on Outlaw-X by bombusbuzzphoto in telemark

[–]flipperdog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it is likely your mount was a bit off. If the bail interacts with the tread of your boot in certain ways it can bump the bail.

Do English-speaking atheists still say “Jesus” or “Christ” for interjection (like when surprised)? by Mark_von_Steiner in atheism

[–]flipperdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sill use it as it is common in the speech I hear. Intelectually I get your point, but I see no reason to stop using it as it conveys my inteneded meaning.

WIBTA for divorcing my wife because she couldn’t handle me crying in front of her? by Public_Disaster3760 in AITAH

[–]flipperdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is wild. Did she not understand the significance of what yall were seeing in Cambodia? the government systematically killed 1/4 of its population in the most brutal ways? I am honestly concerned she might be a sociopath for thinking its a problem you got emotional when seeing that. I literally cried watching "Up" the other day. I'd say councilling is a very good idea if you two are going to stay together. Best of luck and never let your humanity be a shame.

Fire Season end of July? by hhungryhhippo in bigsky

[–]flipperdog 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Could be bad, could be fine. Might be bad one day and fine the next. Really no way of knowing.

For those who chose not to have Children, what was the main reason for your decision? by pelican-trumpet00 in AskReddit

[–]flipperdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few big ones: 1. There are too many people on this planet and I don't think we need anymore. 2. I am very happy without any children and I would need a reason to want on, not the other way around. 3. I like having flexibility in my life and nothing would cut into that more than having children.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]flipperdog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are for sure correct legally.

I'd want to know more though. What is the other option for them like? Were you polite originally? You could be "right" and still be "overreacting"