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by Landscraper
Thu Mar 04, 2021 5:38 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: The new Rottefella XPLORE OFFTRACK Binding system
Replies: 125
Views: 169251

Re: The new Rottefella XPLORE OFFTRACK Binding system

On a skate, note the push button release of the toe bumper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzwcwZ1sN8o&ab_channel=HenrikHugnell Question for someone more in the know ... are the arms of the toe piece metal or plastic? I see a seam in the binding there, but cannot distinguish if it's a matte finish m...
by Landscraper
Mon Mar 01, 2021 10:55 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: How wide is too wide to skate your skis?
Replies: 17
Views: 19316

Re: How wide is too wide to skate your skis?

On the right surface, with the right conditions I can skate the Traverse 78 and NNNBC binding ... forget trying to do it on the regular though. Additionally I second the shape factor comments ... and just be sure not to pole plant IN FRONT of your skating ski :) It's a rare treat that you encounter ...
by Landscraper
Fri Feb 19, 2021 2:49 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Gear sewing/repair in VT or NH?
Replies: 9
Views: 10245

Re: Gear sewing/repair in VT or NH?

Hi Phoenix Was hoping someone would weigh in with a solid lead, but in the absence of that I'll give my 2c These both sound like run of the mill tailoring jobs, as opposed to more technical gear repair like fixing an interior baffle on a down garment or alterations to a tent or bag Have you consulte...
by Landscraper
Thu Feb 18, 2021 3:52 pm
Forum: Trip Report Archive
Topic: Conditions
Replies: 40
Views: 57790

Re: Conditions

@Montana St Alum Thank you Montana I've been keeping an eye on the CAIC's column testing ... very interesting stuff. Appreciate the YT thread I'm not an expert and I think I'm gonna look at those videos as well. Here's one from the beginning of the season: that weak lower layer causes some pretty i...
by Landscraper
Thu Feb 18, 2021 12:48 pm
Forum: Trip Report Archive
Topic: Conditions
Replies: 40
Views: 57790

Re: Conditions

@Montana St Alum

Thank you Montana

I've been keeping an eye on the CAIC's column testing ... very interesting stuff.
Appreciate the YT thread
by Landscraper
Thu Feb 18, 2021 12:34 pm
Forum: Trip Report Archive
Topic: Conditions
Replies: 40
Views: 57790

Re: Conditions

Can someone enlighten me about avalanche prone terrain / snow packs? It seems that the west is having a wild time with the avalanche danger and (from the video reports I'm watching after casualties or events) seems to be because of a persistent weak layer of snow close to the ground. Is this layer (...
by Landscraper
Tue Feb 16, 2021 3:47 pm
Forum: Off Topic Discussion
Topic: A Real Wood Heat Thread (No Robots Allowed)
Replies: 10
Views: 18466

Re: A Real Wood Heat Thread (No Robots Allowed)

Thats interesting, I had to look it up. We have different varieties of birch here than in North America (mostly silver birch and european white birch, which is a different species from the american one). As there is no hardwood here it is the next best thing. Jotul, Dovre and Trolla stoves were ver...
by Landscraper
Mon Feb 15, 2021 9:55 am
Forum: Off Topic Discussion
Topic: A Real Wood Heat Thread (No Robots Allowed)
Replies: 10
Views: 18466

Re: A Real Wood Heat Thread (No Robots Allowed)

@joeatomictoad

Unfortunately this is still an issue with today's vacuums
Fortunately the trend for clear plastic dust catchers in vacuums means you at least get a SHOW prior to catastrophic failure.
by Landscraper
Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:21 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Building Back Country Skills
Replies: 8
Views: 9227

Re: Building Back Country Skills

Wow, thank you to everyone, I'm grateful to have the wealth of perspective. bauerb My background prior to last season was purely seasonal / recreational touring center XC skate and classic skiing. I'd say I did it mostly to keep up with my partner as she trained for biathlon. For those of you who ar...
by Landscraper
Sat Feb 13, 2021 9:03 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Building Back Country Skills
Replies: 8
Views: 9227

Building Back Country Skills

Good morning folks. I'm becoming plastic boot / "up down" touring curious I have rented AT set ups, NTN set ups, done my local fire roads and XCD trails and practice hills. Last setup I rented was a Fischer Hannibal 96 with a Scott Cosmos III boot and Dynafit somethingorother ... the Scott boot (may...