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by Johnny
Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: How many poles?
Replies: 40
Views: 13669

Re: How many poles?

I have more than 60 pairs, spreaded in different pole racks...
I like poles *almost* as much as I like skis... 8-)
by Johnny
Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Trying the Full Johnny
Replies: 10
Views: 4278

Re: Trying the Full Johnny

Awesome! Thanks for that nice tribute Tom! But there is no mistake: You ARE way happier in Full-Johnny mode! You can't deny it, it's just obvious: your mood is happier, you are showing a great deal of excitement like nowhere else in your other vids... Your voice is definitely a lot more enthusiastic...
by Johnny
Sat Jan 21, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Philosophy thread
Replies: 9
Views: 4007

Re: Philosophy thread

mca80 wrote:
Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:33 pm
I would only believe in a god who telemarks down.
He sure does. Believe me, I had the chance to meet Him quite a few times. In fact, you might not yet be aware of it, but he is begging for a dance with you...

Life's a pitch...
by Johnny
Sat Jan 21, 2023 5:29 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Interview Subjet for Article on XCD
Replies: 22
Views: 9278

Re: Interview Subjet for Article on XCD

I remember a while back when I joined this forum there was someone ripping it up in Quebec, possibly talking about a new Alfa boot, two years back? Ring any bells? Nitram Tocrut perhaps? I know he's from Quebec and he's a real turn farmer. (Not sure he has Alfa boots though, but he has some killer ...
by Johnny
Tue Jan 17, 2023 7:26 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Xplore & the advantages of stiff stole for XC
Replies: 143
Views: 46031

Re: Xplore & the advantages of stiff stole for XC

No cables, no flexors, no helmets, no clothes. 8-) I’m inspired, can’t lie. If you ever need more "inspiration"...: Here and here ... 8-) Tempted to get some old woodies solely for the purpose of prepping them with torch and tar. Will put 3pin on them just for tradition and order Alico SM. I do hav...
by Johnny
Tue Jan 17, 2023 11:18 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Xplore & the advantages of stiff stole for XC
Replies: 143
Views: 46031

Re: Xplore & the advantages of stiff stole for XC

Most people know what the term Full Monty means, now I propose a new term, Full Johnny. It has a great ring to it and not derogatory in any fashion. So when someone asks you how the skiing was today you can reply "Amazing, I went Full Johnny" and don't explain it. It will be a telemark talk secret....
by Johnny
Tue Jan 17, 2023 9:06 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Xplore & the advantages of stiff stole for XC
Replies: 143
Views: 46031

Re: Xplore & the advantages of stiff stole for XC

It seems that there are at least two versions of the hard flexor out. I know the original review on utemagasinet.no had a softer version that they preferred for all skiing, but I think that one was white. No, there is only one offical, commercial version of the hard flexor available on the market. ...
by Johnny
Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Xplore & the advantages of stiff stole for XC
Replies: 143
Views: 46031

Re: Xplore & the advantages of stiff stole for XC

A stiff flexor + stiff sole might have good potential on some DH manoeuvres, like a parallel turn or snowplow turn. Telemark turn? What are your thoughts on this, Johnny, having tried them? The hard XP flexors just totally suck. They are useless. Just as useless as the red NNNBC flexors. Ok, they d...
by Johnny
Sun Jan 15, 2023 2:52 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Xplore & the advantages of stiff stole for XC
Replies: 143
Views: 46031

Re: Xplore & the advantages of stiff stole for XC

Good sunday folks! I've been intrigued to read the growing library of positive Xplore reviews. I'm sure I'm speaking on behalf of many. Thanks in particular to @Tom M and @Johnny for first class material. Now what I find particuarly interesting, is the positive feedback with respect to XC performan...
by Johnny
Sat Jan 14, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: Community Ski Reviews
Topic: Alfa FREE A/P/S GTX XPLORE Boot Review 2022
Replies: 107
Views: 107343

Re: Alfa FREE A/P/S GTX XPLORE Boot Review 2022

And I m very disapointed ! But... When you want to go downhill with a nice télémark feeling... everything goes wrong ! The sole is way too hard to flex and you simply can't put pressure one the back ski with the bowl of your foot. Even with the hard flexor, it is not so easy ! Tha soles are really ...