Tales from the Hinterlands, 2020-2021

[Brownski]

Very succinct

 

[tirolski]

Altai Hoks another go. Conditions were ideal for Hokking around, the cold snow gave the things some glide and fun turns were had.
Hoks in the driveway:

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I was skiing so fast, I lost my hat:

Nice! A friend left a pair at my place still in the wrapper. He later came and got em before we had snow. Do those things work? I looked in to picking up a pair but they’re all gone.
How fast can/do ya go safely on those things in different conditions?
How much learning curve for em?
askin for a friend and me

 

[Sick Bird Rider]

Nice! A friend left a pair at my place still in the wrapper. He later came and got em before we had snow. Do those things work? I looked in to picking up a pair but they’re all gone.
How fast can/do ya go safely on those things in different conditions?
How much learning curve for em?
askin for a friend and me

They do work. The experience you have depends on your background. If you are an experienced nordic skier, you will likely hate them because they don't have much glide. If you are a snowshoer looking for something different, you'll likely have a blast. If you are an alpine skier looking for a gateway ski to backcountry touring, they might be just the ticket. Also, if you are a snowshoer, get the short ones, if you are a skier, get the long ones.

 

[tirolski]

Thanks. Just got off the phone with my friend. He said he’d bring them next time he comes to town. Used to cross country ski some but it’s alpine only lately. Nice open hill out the back door and other good places nearby too.

 

[BRLKED]

They do work. The experience you have depends on your background. If you are an experienced nordic skier, you will likely hate them because they don't have much glide. If you are a snowshoer looking for something different, you'll likely have a blast. If you are an alpine skier looking for a gateway ski to backcountry touring, they might be just the ticket. Also, if you are a snowshoer, get the short ones, if you are a skier, get the long ones.

As a skier they are great for swacking around my 50 acre backyard with my dog [ small westie] he can keep up, I'd much prefer to be on skis.

 

[Sick Bird Rider]

As a skier they are great for swacking around my 50 acre backyard with my dog [ small westie] he can keep up, I'd much prefer to be on skis.

That pretty much sums it up. I was able to borrow a rental pair from work, enjoyed the experience but am not convinced that I would buy a pair.

 

[Telemark Dave]

Secret Hill sounds like a plan.. sometime this week late afternoon? I usually try to finish work by 3:30, so could be at Hundwalden by 4. Sun set is now around 5:30, so lots of time for some laps.. you ok with this?

 

[Telemark Dave]

So today, being -26c this AM I decided to rock the woodies on a golf course meadowskip..
To sum it up: worthy and righteous..

 

[Sick Bird Rider]

I went for another ski on the Hoks today. The jury is still out but they are great for setting new trails in fresh snow. One just has to keep in mind that people on longer skis may follow.

No pictures: does it count?

 

[Brownski]

So today, being -26c this AM

That’s like, what, 19F? Doesn’t seem too bad