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- Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:00 am
- Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
- Topic: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
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Re: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
Maybe I'm doing this wrong (which would explain a lot!) but I found when I started out I was using my calves way too much and this caused me to do more of a shuffle than a glide. I made a conscious effort to focus on driving with my quads and it helped a lot. I also overemphasized a toe point just ...
- Sat Jan 20, 2018 8:46 am
- Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
- Topic: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
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Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
So I was able to get out for another Tiny Tour[emoji769]️ yesterday before work. Very happy. [emoji3] Same preserve, but a very different stretch with far more up-and-down, and more narrow and technical singletrack. I kept the phone away for most of it to focus on form and technique so I have just a...
- Sat Jan 20, 2018 5:50 am
- Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
- Topic: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
- Replies: 49
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Re: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
Great photos man! Wish I could ski before work, but I leave at 5:30 am. I do ski a bit after work on occasion, so it's all good. Just keep skiing.... you'll get better every time! Enjoy! Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Thanks man! Yeah that’s one of the benefits of my schedule is that I tend n...
- Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:22 pm
- Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
- Topic: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
- Replies: 49
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Re: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
Thanks; me too!Johnny wrote:Niiice...! I hope this is just the beginning of a life-long adventure...!
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- Fri Jan 19, 2018 11:28 am
- Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
- Topic: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
- Replies: 49
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Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
Hey again, sorry to overload you with stuff, you have gotten lots of great feeback for folks with way more experience than me. but, one thing i think helped me to xc ski was learning to feel the glide. and like lc (i think) said, just get out and ski a lot. each kick you can move your weight a litt...
- Fri Jan 19, 2018 10:49 am
- Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
- Topic: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
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Re: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
Your family and day-to-day life situation resonates. I have 4 children at home- ranging from 4 to 15 years old. Our 5-year-old son is autistic and non-verbal- he requires 24/7 supervision- and. not the kind of supervision that is easy to come by. I have no problems asking my two older children to l...
- Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:06 pm
- Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
- Topic: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
- Replies: 49
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Re: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
As far as technique, I would learn basis cross country techniques that includes a strong snowplow turn before you move on to fancier turns. Videos would be good and maybe a book and you'll be on your way. Absolutely want to do this. Any specific recommendation on where to start with books or videos?
- Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:03 pm
- Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
- Topic: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
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Re: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
So a few thoughts: Have fun! You are already doing this. Think about setting the scales with your weight, kicking off them, and gliding on the other ski. Repeat. You'll get into a rhythm where it won't be "shuffling" but an athletic striding, striving forward into the snow. There are great youtube ...
- Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:48 pm
- Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
- Topic: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
- Replies: 49
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Re: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
dude, right on man. love the pics! yeah, i'm with you on trying be more elegant going down on the skis. tough, ain't it?! keep skiing. i wish i had the motivation to ski before work. i'm lucky to get a shower :? one thing that helps is finding some ski buddies. i finally got to ski for the first ti...
- Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:44 pm
- Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
- Topic: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
- Replies: 49
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Re: Satchel’s Neophyte Nordic Backcountry Adventure Thread
Thank you, man. Taking photos while being out in the woods alone combines two of my greatest passions. Glad the results are pleasing to others [emoji4]connyro wrote:I really like your photos. Thanks for sharing!
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