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What’s I’m just using it for approach skis

thanks for the video !

All good, however, on steeper terrain and for those of us who are less strong and flexible - ok, let's just say older - there is the technique of driving the uphill, kicking ski tail beneath the middle (under the foot of) the downhill, platform ski, and continuing to rotate the uphill ski as far as possible across the fall line. The two feet are then closer together, making it easier to transfer weight onto the uphill ski and lift the downhill ski off the buried tail of the uphill ski and to bring it around. Sounds odd but works well and lots of people do it this way. On seriously steep terrain there is no replacement for the downhill-facing kick turn which permits a full 180 degree turn across that steep fall-line, but of course this is less efficient.

minion munching on dirt and rocks

Here's a tip. Pace yourself. That pace you're going in some shots is unlikely to be maintained for hours. Lol

Those tail clips are so mickey mouse. Since late 80s I and friends have used the webbing/fastex buckle system. Never does a skin come off by itself. Fastex buckle is attached a ways behind binding, tail of skin has 1" webbing sewn or riveted on, with male half of fastex buckle on a long enough piece of webbing to reach female part you've attached to the ski. Use short piece of webbing thru it, screwed to upper side of ski, maybe 6" behind binding.

Awesome video, thanks for making it!

What a legend!

6:47 , I'll try it. Sounds effective. Never too old to learn. And the rest: I see those mistakes regulary.

Great vid!

In that terrain with so many trees would snow shoes be better?

Loved it. Good advice.

Shit vid

Why do you put your poles in the snow upside down?

Do Skins Stick on Waxed Skis? Or do you have to go wax-less?

Holly Sh+t There is Sasquatch walking in woods behind you. 5:12 What part of Canada are you in?

Thank you so much for these videos!

The cat having his own index callout makes me so happy 😂🥰

Very informative. Thank you!

Very good❤

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What a wonderful set of videos you've created for a beginner like me! I'm an intermediate downhill skiier, but I was just outside in my flat suburban backyard trying out my first ever pair of backcountry skis. I sure was glad I hadn't gone to a local park/hill/trail because there were a LOT of steps that I couldn't do at first! With determination and practice I accomplished some of them, but I hoped that someone had TH-camd these very beginning skills so I could learn the others without feeling do lost! You did that and more; thank you so very much! Now I'm looking forward to another practice day in my back yard. Who would have thought backyard skiing could be so exciting. But with the confidence inspired by your demonstrations, I can envision years of pleasure backcountry skiing! All the best to you, 69 year old alpinewal

Had my Völkl Nanuq skins for 9 or 10 years now and they're still just as good. Never done anything with them apart from always using mesh when they're not on the skis.

You keep doing things while talking about something else, and then hop in and say "btw assemble this" or do that without showing it. Bad instructional video

Have a good winter!😊

Thanks bud. I'll be a first timer in the backcountry this year. I've flaked through some pretty knurled pow, and everything inbetween, but I've never owned skins or tracked on my skis. Is there a skin that doesn't rely on a sticky substance?

Dude .........keeping the glue warm is the trick ..........I didn't know but now I do thanks that was my question.

Outstanding

I couldnt help to notice that you are using telemark skii bots with tech bindings. LOL a weird setup if i may

Thanks

Outstanding

Sorry, l lost you at 3:28 😻💔 l'm considering getting a pair of climbing skins; they'll hopefully make my life less miserable when going up 😅Thanks for the video! 😊

Why do you use tele boots?

AND others say let your skis submarine,,, your not lifting and not working as hard....you tube sux everybody has diff opinion on how to it the EXPERT RIGHT WAY my way is the best....ect. NO go out and try it for the conditions....

Am I correct in assuming that to convert my downhill parabola's to do this, I need 1. new bindings, 2. new boots (and skins obviously?)? Or are my skis too heavy?

Wow I'm impressed with the level of detail in this video. Nicely done.

I’m so glad I learned all this stuff on my own and didn’t force myself to use a lot of these tips that don’t work for me.

i just glue them together with each other. then none of the glue is exposed. had a old pair that i kept folded for a bit too long, and that one seperated in the fold. so now i hang mine up by the tip hook

I just went skiing and ski touring for the first time last weekend. It was fun but I didn't get very far up the hill. I had to stick to the relatively level road area. This was very clear and informative. Thank you so much! Can you tell me what kind of bindings you have on those skis with both the heel risers and the lock? That looks like a useful option compared to my universal pivot binding if I'm willing to commit to a ski boot.

If you plan your skin track properly, you shouldn't find yourself in positions where you're forced to lose elevation. Also, while breaking skin track, I like to be in the highest lift mode, It allows me to set a steeper track and keep the tip position in a way that I don't have to re-take the same step to break through the snow.

Great video! I was given the same good advice when off track skiing n Finland. You are doing this in lovely powder conditions but on icier surfaces I would add a push down on the sliding ski at the end of the slide, into the snow, to enable more grip from the skins. This can avoid any sliding backwards which I find very awkward and discouraging, as it not only means your climbing the same bit twice but losing height at the same time. As you say, efficiency is the name of the game. cheers ps where are you skiing?

Great tips. I gotta ask, though, what boot/binding setup is that? It looks like you can ski tele or alpine style with those. Id be interested in learning about those

This is my least favorite thing to do lol so sketch

Lots of errors sorry bro ! 😢

Storing skins sealed in a bag in a chest freezer over the summer can reduce glue oxidation significantly.

If my skins doubled over like that, it would take an army to pull it apart...

Great video! Yes! For sure stand up and trust your skins! Putting all your weight the front of the ski is going to pull the rug out from under you. Those folks who insist of putting in a steep skin track with terrible switchbacks have "Steep Disease" Its common here in the Wasatch. I was out today and put in a new corner on the upper part of the track on a well used skin track because they went straight up in a corner right next to a tree. When we are hiking dirt trails, we have a tendency to lean into steep sections of trail. But that is self defeating on skins. I always keep my line of sight forward when going up steeps. Yes put those risers down on the flats! I have found, even on mellow terrain, when the snow is deep, being in your low riser makes the rear of the ski sink and brings the tip to the surface when breaking trail. It's like putting the board into 4 wheel drive. Really enjoyed this! Pray 4 snow!

Tip Nr.1 put your skin on your skis at home. It safes time and your ready to go.

Thank you so much! You do an excellent job of clearly explaining things. Cheers.

That frustrated guy in the beginning is hilarious lol