oblivion 5 Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 I was just wondering. I saw a movie recently with some amazing ski vid work and I remember seeing a documentary about the skiing in OHMSS Bond flick where that Olympian ski guy took lots of the footage skiing backwards. Very interesting it was. I was just wondering how difficult it was and if we had any backwards skiers here Link to post Share on other sites
jared 0 Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 ahh in that case ... it is fairly easy to ski backwards and I imagine most skiers can do it esp. those that like the park and want to do 180s 540s or just fill in time on the flatter sections. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I think somebody already posted it but Markie only skis backwards!!! I like skiing switch - good fun! Especially when youre going faster than everybody else going forwards Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Quote: Originally posted by Yamakashi: I think somebody already posted it but Markie only skis backwards!!! I think we have to blame Fattwins for that. I used to sometimes ski forwards and sometimes backwards but I couldn't go too fast backwards, especially on rough terrain as my back tips would dig into the snow when they were in front. Then Fattwins put me on his twin tips and sent me flying. That was great fun. I'm probably going to get a pair of twin tips for next season and then I'll have no reason to ski forward. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Markie even tried to buy my skis too. How much would you have paid for them? Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I'm not too bad at making money but you've probably noticed that I'm not too prudent about spending it. You could have suckered me big time if you wanted. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Good to see you on here markie! Where ya been hiding? Youre NOT actually working are ya? You comin back to Japan anytime before the winter season? Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Hey, Yama. No I am not actually "****ing". Please don't mention that 4-letter word to me, it should be censured. I have been checking out the forums regularly, but with the snow season off, my interest in the "small chat" declined. I still have no plans for summer so my favourite destination, J-Land, is a distinct possibility despite the lack of snow. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 If you come here stop by Kobe and Kyoto and see Fattwins and I. Be nice to take ya out for some drinks and partyin Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Thanks, the probably of my going to Japan just increased! After a feel beers you can even get me to walk backwards. Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 and don't forget us in tokyo while you're around.... Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Markie You shouldve made me an offer then. my wife wants me to get rid of one pair of skis. Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 See, it not too late - get them now...! Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Fatts, don't you remember, I DID say: "how much will you let me have them for?" and you said that they were your "park skis" and you really didn't want to sell them. Anyway, we don't have to do the "you said...I said" thing. We can still do it, I'm still interested. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 dont tempt me cause Im leaning dude I am leaning. Man we had a good week with you guys. Im just thinking about those good times. Not much snow but great people, good food and nothing but smiles and jokes. Thats what makes being in the mountains so good sometimes, you just make the best of it. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Do it Fatts And then put that money towards some touring bindings or maybe some other BC gear Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 but then I need a park ski. I just bought jays skis for 5000 yen too. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 5000??? Damn thats sweet. Wot R they again, the Beast? Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Beaast 92 188cms. bought them for the bindings same as the ones on my jaks. I figure a jak binding is gonna break soon. Then I can re-mount them in the same holes myself. Also the lbfs will go touring only next year. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Park smark I'm going to be doing my early season skiing in my Denalis on the Shuksans. I just realized my boots and skis are both named after big rugged mountains. Would have been funny if they had named the FreeRide the Saint Elias or something like that Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Toque park breeds different skills and keeps the fear away when jumping. If you can huck a 7meter gap then a 3 to 5meter drop is a piece of cake. I will buy freerides man dont you worry about that. Link to post Share on other sites
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