nath 134 Report post Posted August 9, 2009 Im sure half of us here are skiers..... anyone had experience telemarking? Looks pretty awesome and i dont have much movement in my right ankle so could be ideal for me..... How did you learn? how long did it take? Any advice/ pointers etc? or do i need an Austrian instructor... Or should i stick to what i know....? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 I would have thought you'd have far more need for ankle movement telemarking than in a conventional ski boot. I can't remember ever seeing anyone in NZ actually telemarking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 There are a few scattered in the deep south! At Ohau last year i saw oine guy telemarking backwards down a very steep slope- i was in awe! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Yeah, come to think of it, I may have seen a guy at Hutt years ago. It does look cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Oooops.... I so read this thread wrong I thought it was telemarketing till I read it properly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Oooops.... I so read this thread wrong I thought it was telemarketing till I read it properly +1 i never opened it for that reason, now i understand haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 +1 i never opened it for that reason, now i understand haha +2 Was wondering if someone was taking the p!ss ie. "Pro" telemarketers or if there were any benefits (pro's vs con's) to telemarketing LOL, must be a slow day 'cause I did click on the link to find out... AND to my surprise telemarketers can also ski!?!?!? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Livi 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 omg ^^ just like me i was thinking the excact samer thing , i was thinking since when did telemarketers ski? hahaha aw man def one of those days today!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 I've seen telemarking at Ruapehu and Wanaka. It looks incredibly tiring to me. But then again, I only have one plank to worry about - so everything else looks like too much work to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 I've seen telemarking at Ruapehu. It looks incredibly tiring to me. But then again, I only have one plank to worry about - so everything else looks like too much work to me. +1haha i just dont see the point in some skiiers going from side to side making small as turns, looks so boring! I like speeeeed and big wide sweeping turns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingkarl 136 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 personally I don't see the point. If you've ever seen someone trying to learn it looks super hard. It's really hard to hold an edge and it's easy to get off balance, especially on steep/rough terrain. I reckon it'd be fun in pow, but when was the last time Ruapehu got more than 2cm's of fresh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ari Gold Report post Posted August 11, 2009 You need massive amounts of ankle movement, and around 60% of your weight is on the outside ski of each turn, so if you've got duff ankles, it would probably destory them. Remember, the heel isn't connected as such, so your ankle twists alot more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 (edited) +1 haha i just dont see the point in some skiiers going from side to side making small as turns, looks so boring! I like speeeeed and big wide sweeping turns. A novice can go fast and make wide sweeping turns! in fact i think thats all they CAN do! personally I don't see the point. If you've ever seen someone trying to learn it looks super hard. It's really hard to hold an edge and it's easy to get off balance, especially on steep/rough terrain. I reckon it'd be fun in pow, but when was the last time Ruapehu got more than 2cm's of fresh? Haven't skied ruapehu in years- i'm more mackenzie basin and craigieburn.I can see the point for me- I was born with pretty stuffed ankles/ feet/ tendons and thanks to a few surgeons I can at least walk! I'm a decent skier as is, and telemarking looks fun..... You need massive amounts of ankle movement, and around 60% of your weight is on the outside ski of each turn, so if you've got duff ankles, it would probably destory them. Remember, the heel isn't connected as such, so your ankle twists alot more. My ankles are strong (enough), but my right foot doesnt move much further up than 90 ish degrees.... which is fine for the telemarker as shins dont need to be forced into the front of boot..... Edited August 11, 2009 by Zeitgeist Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 I guess another problem with telemarking is that rental equipment is somewhat rare? Can't just rent some to have a hoon on? +1 haha i just dont see the point in some skiiers going from side to side making small as turns, looks so boring! I like speeeeed and big wide sweeping turns. I spend most of my time buttering and or doing silly/unnecessary turns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
