Too Much Bike vs. Too Much Ski

[Crank]

Pretty sure this is what the OP was talking about.

Yes though others are talking about stiff golf clubs and pro racing skis, etc. and I got confused.

 

[chris_the_wrench]

Now that you're in MT I kinda expected you and @chris_the_wrench to get together and make a set of hand wings like that groomer bomber at Snowbird had.

#nopolesjustwings

sounds like i need to google that!

 

[cantunamunch]

Pretty sure this is what the OP was talking about.

sounds like i need to google that!

Until you find it (it was in Ski mag) , basically they were cafeteria tray-sized wings with buckler type handles on top. About 2.5" thick, no idea of the aero profile.

 

[robertc3]

I wasn't sure where my post would lead and in typically fun SkiTalk fashion it went in many different directions. Mostly, I found it interesting that I am happy on too much ski for the conditions, but don't think I would enjoy too much bike for the trail. If I had a 10 ski and five bike quiver that would be awesome, but budgets being a reality that isn't going to happen.

I stumbled into a Canyon demo day on Saturday and had a chance to ride their XC offering and it was really fun. On the climbs it was as efficient as my hardtail and on the descents it was much better. It was also way easier on my back. Getting on my hardtail for the 6 mile ride back to the car hurt a bit. I love shopping for gear, but it does make your current gear just a bit less fun than it used to be.

 

[cantunamunch]

sounds like i need to google that!

February 2005

 

[chris_the_wrench]

February 2005

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‘Rebel map’, a new ski life goal for me!

 

[Wilhelmson]

I max out my 120 frequently at home in tech, way more than on the flow trails in the mountains. I don’t do big drops though.

 

[Moose32]

Thought this thread was about ski shops that suddenly sell bikes in the summer.

 

[Rod9301]

I know everybody's different, but i can't imagine riding a bike with less than 180 mm funny and rear.

 

[cantunamunch]

Thought this thread was about ski shops that suddenly sell bikes in the summer.

And take over manufacturer distribution from long established LBS because certain mfgs have no concept of delivering to local dealers instead of to a moneyed megacenter.

 

[Philpug]

I know everybody's different, but i can't imagine riding a bike with less than 180 mm funny and rear.

And there are skiers who can't imagine skiing a ski over 70mm underfoot and others under 110mm.

 

[Rod9301]

And there are skiers who can't imagine skiing a ski over 70mm underfoot and others under 110mm.

And I'm one of them. 112.

Kind of joking, because my backcountry ski, vwerks mantra is 98.
But i don't think bikes and skis are the same.

A long travel bike is easier in technical terrain.

An expert ski is not.