Survival Russia in the documentation "happy people-a year in the Russian taiga" one guy also made them himself you might want to try it out. It takes straight grained wood planks a, plane, hot water and something to hold them in place when bending
The same principle of fur is still used today with off piste skiers and snowboarders, except their system is removable and the backcontains a glue, and clips front and back are used to fix it to the ski. Modern touring bindings have walk mode which hinges as well. Touring ski's are also very wide and the boots are lighter as well, not like this setup, but still.
I know what you mean about falling in deep snow and getting stuck. It took me several minutes to get up once when I was skiing, because the snow was too soft and deep. I had to wiggle around till I could undo the skis. I have to admit, I was getting concerned for a few minutes.
Hello Lars, I got in touch with this company. They wanted to know my height and weight along with the total of a backpack. I'f 5'10", 170pounds, with the backpack total at most would be about 230 pounds. What ski would you recommend?
If you mean what type of skis, then I would of course go for the ones with a strip of fur or the ones fully covered in fur. The "full-fur" version is expensive though.
Thanks Lars. Looking at their web site, there is a picture of a bunch of skis in different lengths and widths. I guess for different snow conditions and load weights?
Interesting skis. Aside from the horse hair, they look very similar to the skis the Sable hunter made in the documentary Happy People: A Year In The Taiga. Worth watching.
Still kicking around the idea of getting myself a pair but generally where I go it has been well traveled by snow-machines so getting in is not a huge effort for the best part. I usually use snowshoes as well when doing our other treks. Look forward to the fatback video (already watched it actually),thanks for sharing Lars
I have some commercial hunter skis that are really nice. Altai skiis. They are much shorter and not as wide either but they work well in deep snow. Yours are awesome
I've only ever used waxless skis or skis with climbing skins for cross-country or uphill use. I've long wondered how waxed skis worked compared to the other systems. I really like that simple binding system...gets the job done and easy to get out of! I imagine that those skis aren't far removed from the ones that the old time Scandinavians originally developed long ago.
Absolutely the best, cross country load skis I have ever seen! I am impressed. These skis will probably handle almost every type of snow out there. Most people ( I imagine, anyway) do not understand the makeup and sheer number of types of snowfall (folk.ntnu.no/ivarse/snjoord.html ... and www.wilds.mb.ca/taiga/tbspub56.html ), and the stages it goes through as it falls through varying air temperatures and as it ages on the ground. Snow changes a lot. Moving through it, and moving through it with an unstable load on your back (that moose leg, for example! :)) does require stable footing that will accommodate changes in balance and inhibit rearward movement. That large amount of horse fur is brilliant. Gosh-- I wish I still lived where there was snow.
The hunter skis can double as a bed in the woods - upside down. And if you order two pairs, you can easily convert one pair into a sledge with a long rectangual box of some sort on top of them. Well, I guess my brain can need some sleep now. Have a good night folks.
Survival Russia can’t seen to find a ballpark price range very cool skis Hello from alaska I’d love a pair I think they would work well here as we are both in the boreal forest
Those skis might have some applications on super light powder and flat ground but I think that may be it. Removable skins are almost a must as is a better binding for catching that free ride home. What I really would like some info on is the skis in your cross draw neck knife video.
"Might have some application" :) This is an age-old and time proven design. Ideal for long steady trips, even hauling a sled. The basic design possibly originates from the Altai Mountains, so of course these can be used on slopes and hill terrain too. The white skis in mentioned video are the cheaper and heavier factory made "copies" of these. They still work though. No fur skins though.
JJ you probably have more experience than me as I've only been skiing for 45 years. I've also chased lions through some of the worst country you can find on skis with skins and I know what works and what doesn't. Survival Russia is right, snowshoes suck. We call them misery slippers up here. However not all skis are better. While I think those skis would be awesome on that tabletop where the vid was filmed, if you had to use them to get through some rugged country I can guarantee they would be on your back not where they belong.
Jersey Jeeper I've tried lots of combos over the years and what works the best is personal preference but modern fat powder skis have as much surface area as a snowshoe. They also are strong enough to retain a binding for taking advantage of the downhill portions. If a ski is too wide you can't traverse sidehill as the ski just lays over especially without a strong binding. Old school leather boots work fine as long as you aren't getting too serious with your telemark turns and any skin that covers most of the surface of your ski. They go on and off in a jiffy. Too big of a topic to cover fully. Don't want to slag those skis or that company because as I said for that terrain I think they would be great, just not great all round in my opinion.
Awesome video Lars! I've seen those skis when browsing their site, they look really nice! And I'll be getting a pair of those Winter Ichigi soon! They look great too! I'd think all the bracing and ski sticks would only be useful if you're doing sport skiing. It wouldn't make sense to lock your feet in your skis when you're out trekking through the woods. I'll watch the fatback video soon! I need to catchup on your videos.
Oh!! really cool looking ski's. Much better looking than the other "Taiga??" or what was the name?? Company added to my list. (Long time ago) But I do not know, if I will come to buy something, but one never know. :o)
Lars, I am very interested in these. I hunt and trap on snowshoes. The film "Happy people" is the first I have heard of these, and tried to make some like they show in that film. My tree had too much twist and it didn't work. I want to use them for wolf trapping. I think deer or elk hair on the bottom would add scent the wolves would not be afraid of. Horse hair would last longer though. Please show more of this! Thanks! Muskrat
GREAT Video Again! thanks! Does moose shank hair work for the bottom? I thought that was what the the hunters used in _Happy people_ hopefully I am not mistaken cause; I thought I had all the materials ready to make some skis😕. Are you planning on doing a video about repairing knitted wool socks soon? Half of mine have holes haha.
I find hunting to be much better than snowshoes in deep snow and far quicker going down hill, too! Yours look pretty awesome and maybe have some camber under the binding? I'll be looking forward to seeing you out and about on them winter!
Always neat to see different countries solutions to outdoors issues, cool looking skis Lars. Would you say they work the same leg muscles as regular walking or do you have to build up time on them to be able to walk with feet apart like that. I would be interested in seeing them climb an incline and perhaps a little down the hill action, just something small, not like Александр Викторович Хорошилов style stuff. :D
Beautiful ,function with form. They are a tool, not a toy. Long and wide so weight is distributed so not to sink or the front of the ski to dig in to the snow. Thousands of years went into their design, I think the hide hair would work well even going up an icy ski trail... Those toe bindings are awesome, any boot will fit, and no fear of injury if you fall over... Siberian uphill ski racing sounds like a plan? Lars, I bought a silky 180 folding saw, fantastic tool, every tree I see I want to saw it!! Only downside is that the wood has to be solidly held. Sawing teeth are so aggresive. Good work!
Are these ski’s identical or is there a left & right? Does the size depend on the height and weight of the user plus the load they are carrying? What is the average kilometres per kilo of bacon?
Nice pair of s Skis, Lars. I've never worn traditional sports Skis and am not likely to since they are not my interest. However, it's going to be good to watch you using them during the winter. At least we saw the little pink Ninja wearing hers and doing very well with them. Take care...
Another interesting video, brilliant with the horse fur on the bottom. Had to laugh when the pink ninja appeared in shot, you take care of your self and your family.
Can I buy these if I live In Canada? The sites a little hard for me to navigate because a lot of it’s in Russian. This invention is the absolute coolest thing I’ve seen and it’s way better than snowshoes
top quality product Lars, they really know what they are doing it seems. Never seen the Horse hair before, very cool and i love it when the Pink Ninja bombs your vids in the background, cracks me up. Cheers Moose
Awesome skis, Lars! Reminds me of traditional Altai Mountain skis. I have modern Altai Hok skis, with the furry skins, and I agree. Way, way, waaaaaay better than snowshoes. Perfect for hunting and moving around the forest. I also use one long pole, and it's awesome. Looking forward to seeing you get some trails best in this winter. Take care.
Cool skis Lars, the horsehair is brilliant, never seen it before but it makes perfect sense. How long will the horsehair last? Will it need new stuff every season?
Where did the idea for calling a certain tool the "printing device" come from? I understand why you do it, but I'm not sure how it equates to printing per se. I would have chose the moniker "forceful extruder" or something to that effect
Perhaps I can answer...I would say because it generally leaves red "ink" behind, and Goo gul checks for the other word to de-monetize channels. Sappy liberals.
I have tried ordering these and after two or three emails back and forth, they stopped responding to me. Not impressed at all. I guess two pairs are not enough to bother sending to the US. 🤬
PlanetRigo, if they stopped responding to you three hours ago, it is probably because the time was 01.00 am for them (if it is the same time as Lars has.)
Annie, no I have been messaging them for several weeks. After, finally determining the size I needed and committing to order two pairs, they ceased responding to my emails after I asked how I tender payment to them, this was over three weeks ago. I have lived overseas for several years and understand how to talk to people of other cultures with a language deficit. I would actually be interested to hear if ANYONE from the U.S. has ever successfully ordered and received a set of these skis from the company recommended.
Now I wish we got enough snow in Oklahoma to get a pair of these. I really like that you are all about everyday people using products that can be of use instead of chasing after sponsors. I share your vids with my family.
These skis look very interesting. Do you know how the laminated wood holds up in wet/wet and freeze conditions. I have some experience with primitive skis and I think that every pair that I've had has delaminated due to the soak and thaw effect. The family that makes them is fantastic to deal with. I got some of their boots as a gift. They are warm, comfortable and very quiet while walking in the woods. Took 7 weeks from order to delivery in the U.S. Good cold weather motorcycling boots too. Love your videos.
I love how the wife is slowly moving the camera angle so the pink troll can be seen in the frame and he is just talking on about the skis looking like "wtf is wrong? stay still woman!"
Those are some nice looking skis brother, didn't know about the horse fur. I'd love to get some snow here, and be able to get out into my forest. Have a nice day!
These look Awesome for your type of terrain. But here in the California Sierra Nevada Mountains, I think snowshoes might still work better. But I would like to see how well they work in the mountains if you have any. Love this channel, I found you on TAOFLEDERMAUS.
There you go giving me the urge to spend more money. I can see those skis being the berries for trapping beaver under ice. Webs sre dangerous because they are tied to your feet. I have Hoks and I love them. Thanks for the video.
Lars, I am ready to order a pair but they want me to send payment to an employee's (Ivan) paypal account. Does this sound legitimate or was my email hacked? Thanks
Hello Duane. I know they use PP for customers abroad. I'm also quite sure the receiver was an 'Ivan". I can try and double check, but then you will have to send me a PM here. I went to your channel and it does not have the option of sending you messages. It will be hard for me to find this comment again in 12 hrs time :)
That horse hair/skin strip is a rather ingenious idea! As a Finn I've gotten used to the basic slim skis, though some people here sometimes use the wider "old timey" ski which some folks call "The Army ski" because those were in use in the Finnish Army. Those Siberian hunter-skis do look like they're awesome for deep snow treks. Can't wait for the fatback video, thank you for the continued quality video output! The Pink Ninja disguising as an everyday skier gave me a chuckle.
Functionally those seem to do what snowshoes do, only better, because they are longer (giving you better flotation). I would imagine that you can move faster and break trail easier using the hunter skis than you could on snowshoes. I don't know how they would function in very steep terrain - that is what I am most curious about. Where I live it is common to travel up very steep hills (1000' of elevation gain per mile) and snowshoes are preferred. Interesting product! I can't wait to see you putting those skis in action soon.
This method benefited from experience gained many generations. To do this, you can use a hide that needs to take from the legs of an ungulate animal. What we see (furry strip on centerline), it's a convenient way to move around the hilly terrain as well as on ice or frozen snow. If you need stealthiness and low noise, then the side ribs on skis get a fur upholstery too. The entire underside is covered with fur if soft snow is around. We can also use another way in which the casing looks like as a removable fur stocking. This is useful if the weather changes or it takes to speed up the run.
"Roger that Tower, we have a Pink Ninja on the flight line. Aeroflot 1117, Tower, Ninja moving towards......,Tower/Aeroflot 1117..status.. Tower/Aeroflot 1117...... Tower/Aeroflot 1117....vector away from NINJA
What sucks is that skis like this are not available here in Canada. Even though my grand father used his frequently they just are not anything you can purchase here. The only solution is to make them yourself or find a ski maker and have them made for you. Trying to have anything shipped from Russia is difficult at best since the trade sanctions. Sucks for those of us who need products that are only made in Russia.
@@SurvivalRussia Thank you. Your channel has become my favorite in the last year. I enjoy it more than all the others. The forests you frequent are very much the same as here in Northern Canada. You have inspired me to get out more than I have in the past. I just returned from a 2 week stay at our camp along the Ottawa River. First time staying for that long over winter. It is amazing how much the river ice talks at night. Great experience. Thank you for such a wonderful channel.
Thank you! Being from Hawaii, I have never seen skis like that before. A great system! Do they hold up well? Have you ever snapped one? Keep up the great work. Always enjoy your vids.
I have wanted to by som kind of equipment to use on winterhunting huntingtrips. Those look genious! Might have to order a pair! But cound not make out a price on the website. 🤔 Greetings from a outdoorsman from the northernmoast of Norway.
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Link To The Siberian Hunter Skis And Boots: tropa42.ru/english
Survival Russia in the documentation "happy people-a year in the Russian taiga" one guy also made them himself you might want to try it out. It takes straight grained wood planks a, plane, hot water and something to hold them in place when bending
Robin, these skis are laminated.
Annie I know but plain wood works as well, I think this design has been around a lot longer than laminating in the Taiga
I am sure you are right about that, Robin. It would be interesting to know how they compared to each other.
Annie exactly
Thanks
"supper light" while they are dry.. ;)
Yes, and they don't really get wet during winter. I mostly use skis during winter and not so much in spring/summer LOL
Sorry for the nit picking lars, it's only because I'm jealous as fuck..
The same principle of fur is still used today with off piste skiers and snowboarders, except their system is removable and the backcontains a glue, and clips front and back are used to fix it to the ski. Modern touring bindings have walk mode which hinges as well. Touring ski's are also very wide and the boots are lighter as well, not like this setup, but still.
Less drag than, but with all the stability of, Ojibwa-pattern snowshoes.
Very attractive.
they look like very nice skis, they look more enjoyable then standard cross-country skis which I have used with poles
Yeah I like them a lot. I will now modify my altai hok skis with those bindings. MUCH better. Thank you buddy.
I know what you mean about falling in deep snow and getting stuck. It took me several minutes to get up once when I was skiing, because the snow was too soft and deep. I had to wiggle around till I could undo the skis. I have to admit, I was getting concerned for a few minutes.
I understand you why you were concerned for a moment there :)
Thanks Lars, I'm going to try to make a pair. Charlie
Good idea about the horse hair,never seen that before,but I already see in my mind how it works
those look very functional and therefore very awesome; I think that the ninja tried to show up, but she forgot the pink.
Nice review, thank you
Hello Lars, I got in touch with this company. They wanted to know my height and weight along with the total of a backpack. I'f 5'10", 170pounds, with the backpack total at most would be about 230 pounds. What ski would you recommend?
If you mean what type of skis, then I would of course go for the ones with a strip of fur or the ones fully covered in fur. The "full-fur" version is expensive though.
Thanks Lars. Looking at their web site, there is a picture of a bunch of skis in different lengths and widths. I guess for different snow conditions and load weights?
Nice skis Lars. Happy hunting. Don't forget to share the stuff with us. Take care
Interesting skis. Aside from the horse hair, they look very similar to the skis the Sable hunter made in the documentary Happy People: A Year In The Taiga. Worth watching.
Still kicking around the idea of getting myself a pair but generally where I go it has been well traveled by snow-machines so getting in is not a huge effort for the best part. I usually use snowshoes as well when doing our other treks. Look forward to the fatback video (already watched it actually),thanks for sharing Lars
Very cool...a classic look
I hope they serve you well Lars 👍🏻
I have some commercial hunter skis that are really nice. Altai skiis. They are much shorter and not as wide either but they work well in deep snow.
Yours are awesome
Possible replacement fur strip walkin around in the background. lol.
Can't wait to see these in action 👍
4:35 Glad to see they still teach kids how to tie their shoes in Russia.
how wide and how long pleas
I've only ever used waxless skis or skis with climbing skins for cross-country or uphill use. I've long wondered how waxed skis worked compared to the other systems. I really like that simple binding system...gets the job done and easy to get out of! I imagine that those skis aren't far removed from the ones that the old time Scandinavians originally developed long ago.
Absolutely the best, cross country load skis I have ever seen! I am impressed. These skis will probably handle almost every type of snow out there. Most people ( I imagine, anyway) do not understand the makeup and sheer number of types of snowfall (folk.ntnu.no/ivarse/snjoord.html ... and www.wilds.mb.ca/taiga/tbspub56.html ), and the stages it goes through as it falls through varying air temperatures and as it ages on the ground. Snow changes a lot. Moving through it, and moving through it with an unstable load on your back (that moose leg, for example! :)) does require stable footing that will accommodate changes in balance and inhibit rearward movement. That large amount of horse fur is brilliant. Gosh-- I wish I still lived where there was snow.
The hunter skis can double as a bed in the woods - upside down.
And if you order two pairs, you can easily convert one pair into a sledge with a long rectangual box of some sort on top of them. Well, I guess my brain can need some sleep now. Have a good night folks.
You can make a good sled from these yes :)
Super awesome. Thanks Mrs SR!
Ski Ninja on camera. 😉
Survival Russia can’t seen to find a ballpark price range very cool skis
Hello from alaska
I’d love a pair I think they would work well here as we are both in the boreal forest
Why didn't you go for the horse hair on the full width of the ski for the silent option?
Lars, I looked up this link for the hunter skis. i don't see a price. What do they cost? Thanks! Muskrat
Nice skiis
why do you call your shotgun a printing tool?
Sometimes it not good to say "Firearm" :)
Survival Russia smartMan
I have enough snow in my area but im thinking i will have to use snow shoes. thanks for the info.
i had no idea aspen wood was strong like that. so basically these are like really long snowshoes?
Are you still planing to make some? I might laminate some plywood ones together and put a plastic base on them and use xc grip wax instead of skins
Thanks for the video. You always have interesting information. It definitely makes me want to try it out .
Those skis might have some applications on super light powder and flat ground but I think that may be it. Removable skins are almost a must as is a better binding for catching that free ride home. What I really would like some info on is the skis in your cross draw neck knife video.
"Might have some application" :) This is an age-old and time proven design. Ideal for long steady trips, even hauling a sled. The basic design possibly originates from the Altai Mountains, so of course these can be used on slopes and hill terrain too. The white skis in mentioned video are the cheaper and heavier factory made "copies" of these. They still work though. No fur skins though.
Survival Russia ;)
JJ you probably have more experience than me as I've only been skiing for 45 years. I've also chased lions through some of the worst country you can find on skis with skins and I know what works and what doesn't. Survival Russia is right, snowshoes suck. We call them misery slippers up here. However not all skis are better. While I think those skis would be awesome on that tabletop where the vid was filmed, if you had to use them to get through some rugged country I can guarantee they would be on your back not where they belong.
Clint Stubbe Hey Clint, very interested in what skis you use, what skins etc. thanks!
Jersey Jeeper I've tried lots of combos over the years and what works the best is personal preference but modern fat powder skis have as much surface area as a snowshoe. They also are strong enough to retain a binding for taking advantage of the downhill portions. If a ski is too wide you can't traverse sidehill as the ski just lays over especially without a strong binding. Old school leather boots work fine as long as you aren't getting too serious with your telemark turns and any skin that covers most of the surface of your ski. They go on and off in a jiffy. Too big of a topic to cover fully. Don't want to slag those skis or that company because as I said for that terrain I think they would be great, just not great all round in my opinion.
Отличные лыжи, я думаю что я в них пробегу на биатлоне!!!)))))))
Давай братан! Tы может взять лыжи, не вопрос.
What is the music at the beginning please?
Awesome video Lars!
I've seen those skis when browsing their site, they look really nice!
And I'll be getting a pair of those Winter Ichigi soon! They look great too!
I'd think all the bracing and ski sticks would only be useful if you're doing sport skiing. It wouldn't make sense to lock your feet in your skis when you're out trekking through the woods.
I'll watch the fatback video soon! I need to catchup on your videos.
Oh!! really cool looking ski's. Much better looking than the other "Taiga??" or what was the name?? Company added to my list. (Long time ago) But I do not know, if I will come to buy something, but one never know. :o)
Yes, these are real skis. Not made from leftovers :)
Lars, I am very interested in these. I hunt and trap on snowshoes. The film "Happy people" is the first I have heard of these, and tried to make some like they show in that film. My tree had too much twist and it didn't work. I want to use them for wolf trapping. I think deer or elk hair on the bottom would add scent the wolves would not be afraid of. Horse hair would last longer though. Please show more of this! Thanks!
Muskrat
GREAT Video Again! thanks! Does moose shank hair work for the bottom? I thought that was what the the hunters used in _Happy people_ hopefully I am not mistaken cause; I thought I had all the materials ready to make some skis😕.
Are you planning on doing a video about repairing knitted wool socks soon? Half of mine have holes haha.
They did a beautiful jobs on those skis.
Turned out to be a good Sunday, 2 Survival Russia videos is awesomeness! 7:34 was great
I find hunting to be much better than snowshoes in deep snow and far quicker going down hill, too! Yours look pretty awesome and maybe have some camber under the binding? I'll be looking forward to seeing you out and about on them winter!
Those are nice. I bet you could walk easily over deep fluffy powder with those.
You bet :)
you mean the californian snow that got popular in the 80s?
Always neat to see different countries solutions to outdoors issues, cool looking skis Lars. Would you say they work the same leg muscles as regular walking or do you have to build up time on them to be able to walk with feet apart like that. I would be interested in seeing them climb an incline and perhaps a little down the hill action, just something small, not like Александр Викторович Хорошилов style stuff. :D
Pink ninja photo-bombs Lars once again
Beautiful ,function with form. They are a tool, not a toy. Long and wide so weight is distributed so not to sink or the front of the ski to dig in to the snow. Thousands of years went into their design, I think the hide hair would work well even going up an icy ski trail... Those toe bindings are awesome, any boot will fit, and no fear of injury if you fall over...
Siberian uphill ski racing sounds like a plan? Lars, I bought a silky 180 folding saw, fantastic tool, every tree I see I want to saw it!! Only downside is that the wood has to be solidly held.
Sawing teeth are so aggresive. Good work!
You are right on all accounts Norman :) Yes the teeth on the F180 are quite aggressive but the saw dust/chips clears better than with the finer teeth.
As usual you are correct, like cutting wood with a hacksaw, ha ha
Look awesome :)
lars when are you lighting the big Siberian log i'm dying with anticipation
Totally great video..nicely done.thank you..
Your welcome my friend..
glad that the Pink Troll made an appearance
Those are beautiful. 👍🤘👊
i like that heart shaped field in the beginning of all your videos Lars
: ))
Are these ski’s identical or is there a left & right? Does the size depend on the height and weight of the user plus the load they are carrying? What is the average kilometres per kilo of bacon?
Lovely Skis, sometimes the simplest designs are the best.
what wood are they made from ?
“Do the Fatback” - sounds like a funky dance)))
Nice pair of s
Skis, Lars. I've never worn traditional sports Skis and am not likely to since they are not my interest. However, it's going to be good to watch you using them during the winter. At least we saw the little pink Ninja wearing hers and doing very well with them. Take care...
Another interesting video, brilliant with the horse fur on the bottom. Had to laugh when the pink ninja appeared in shot, you take care of your self and your family.
Can I buy these if I live In Canada? The sites a little hard for me to navigate because a lot of it’s in Russian. This invention is the absolute coolest thing I’ve seen and it’s way better than snowshoes
Just write them an email and say you come from me. They have shipped many sets aboard to the EU and US.
@@SurvivalRussia okay I will try that thanks so much for quick response.
@@SurvivalRussia Hey! I was able to order myself a pair, I’m excited. I was wondering, do you have any tips on maintaining them?
Looking forward to more of these! There isn't much information about this style here in the US. I might have to order a pair!
top quality product Lars, they really know what they are doing it seems. Never seen the Horse hair before, very cool and i love it when the Pink Ninja bombs your vids in the background, cracks me up. Cheers Moose
MOOSEDOWNUNDER pink ninja is awesome Moose lol
I thoroughly enjoy all of your videos. They are packed full of useful information for us outdoor people. Thank you, and keep up the good videos!
Those look great! I might try and make a pair. Wonder how moose fur would work?
Moose shank fur works very well :)
Short stiff fur..that makes sense. I used to live in Canada's Eastern Arctic and seal fur really works well!
Awesome skis, Lars! Reminds me of traditional Altai Mountain skis. I have modern Altai Hok skis, with the furry skins, and I agree. Way, way, waaaaaay better than snowshoes. Perfect for hunting and moving around the forest. I also use one long pole, and it's awesome. Looking forward to seeing you get some trails best in this winter. Take care.
Cool skis Lars, the horsehair is brilliant, never seen it before but it makes perfect sense.
How long will the horsehair last? Will it need new stuff every season?
Where did the idea for calling a certain tool the "printing device" come from? I understand why you do it, but I'm not sure how it equates to printing per se. I would have chose the moniker "forceful extruder" or something to that effect
Perhaps I can answer...I would say because it generally leaves red "ink" behind, and Goo gul checks for the other word to de-monetize channels. Sappy liberals.
Maybe due to the fact it can make a lot of "copies".....
I have tried ordering these and after two or three emails back and forth, they stopped responding to me. Not impressed at all. I guess two pairs are not enough to bother sending to the US. 🤬
PlanetRigo, if they stopped responding to you three hours ago, it is probably because the time was 01.00 am for them (if it is the same time as Lars has.)
Annie, no I have been messaging them for several weeks. After, finally determining the size I needed and committing to order two pairs, they ceased responding to my emails after I asked how I tender payment to them, this was over three weeks ago. I have lived overseas for several years and understand how to talk to people of other cultures with a language deficit. I would actually be interested to hear if ANYONE from the U.S. has ever successfully ordered and received a set of these skis from the company recommended.
What does tender payment mean?
Now I wish we got enough snow in Oklahoma to get a pair of these.
I really like that you are all about everyday people using products that can be of use instead of chasing after sponsors.
I share your vids with my family.
These skis look very interesting. Do you know how the laminated wood holds up in wet/wet and freeze conditions. I have some experience with primitive skis and I think that every pair that I've had has delaminated due to the soak and thaw effect. The family that makes them is fantastic to deal with. I got some of their boots as a gift. They are warm, comfortable and very quiet while walking in the woods. Took 7 weeks from order to delivery in the U.S. Good cold weather motorcycling boots too. Love your videos.
Buuuuuuut how do you know which one is a left ski?
I love how the wife is slowly moving the camera angle so the pink troll can be seen in the frame and he is just talking on about the skis looking like "wtf is wrong? stay still woman!"
Those are some nice looking skis brother, didn't know about the horse fur. I'd love to get some snow here, and be able to get out into my forest. Have a nice day!
These look Awesome for your type of terrain. But here in the California Sierra Nevada Mountains, I think snowshoes might still work better. But I would like to see how well they work in the mountains if you have any. Love this channel, I found you on TAOFLEDERMAUS.
There you go giving me the urge to spend more money. I can see those skis being the berries for trapping beaver under ice. Webs sre dangerous because they are tied to your feet. I have Hoks and I love them. Thanks for the video.
Now all you need is the Skidoo and Seadoo ... and do Russian snow skiing across the frozen swamps, tundra, and taiga ....
Lars, I am ready to order a pair but they want me to send payment to an employee's (Ivan) paypal account. Does this sound legitimate or was my email hacked? Thanks
Hello Duane. I know they use PP for customers abroad. I'm also quite sure the receiver was an 'Ivan". I can try and double check, but then you will have to send me a PM here. I went to your channel and it does not have the option of sending you messages. It will be hard for me to find this comment again in 12 hrs time :)
That horse hair/skin strip is a rather ingenious idea! As a Finn I've gotten used to the basic slim skis, though some people here sometimes use the wider "old timey" ski which some folks call "The Army ski" because those were in use in the Finnish Army. Those Siberian hunter-skis do look like they're awesome for deep snow treks. Can't wait for the fatback video, thank you for the continued quality video output! The Pink Ninja disguising as an everyday skier gave me a chuckle.
Камусовые лыжи-это хорошо! =)))
Functionally those seem to do what snowshoes do, only better, because they are longer (giving you better flotation). I would imagine that you can move faster and break trail easier using the hunter skis than you could on snowshoes. I don't know how they would function in very steep terrain - that is what I am most curious about. Where I live it is common to travel up very steep hills (1000' of elevation gain per mile) and snowshoes are preferred. Interesting product! I can't wait to see you putting those skis in action soon.
Now that is way old school tech! Very cool to see this! 👍🏻
That is is indeed. Thank you too buddy :)
This method benefited from experience gained many generations. To do this, you can use a hide that needs to take from the legs of an ungulate animal. What we see (furry strip on centerline), it's a convenient way to move around the hilly terrain as well as on ice or frozen snow. If you need stealthiness and low noise, then the side ribs on skis get a fur upholstery too. The entire underside is covered with fur if soft snow is around. We can also use another way in which the casing looks like as a removable fur stocking. This is useful if the weather changes or it takes to speed up the run.
ImixSpb - I am just happy that someone is doing this so that the knowledge of many generations is not lost.
Logica Redux - I got it from my father-in-law. He was an excellent hunter.
They seem to be very noisy. Not too god for hunting. Maybe the sound is louder on video.
+tdrnkr Lars is on 'frozen' crusted 'snow', rain>sleet>snow>rain, 'laminated' into crust. Deep soft snow much different.
"Roger that Tower, we have a Pink Ninja on the flight line. Aeroflot 1117, Tower, Ninja moving towards......,Tower/Aeroflot 1117..status..
Tower/Aeroflot 1117......
Tower/Aeroflot 1117....vector away from NINJA
What sucks is that skis like this are not available here in Canada. Even though my grand father used his frequently they just are not anything you can purchase here. The only solution is to make them yourself or find a ski maker and have them made for you. Trying to have anything shipped from Russia is difficult at best since the trade sanctions. Sucks for those of us who need products that are only made in Russia.
They have shipped skis to bot the US and Canada. No problem. Tell them I sent you tropa42.ru/english
@@SurvivalRussia Thank you. Your channel has become my favorite in the last year. I enjoy it more than all the others. The forests you frequent are very much the same as here in Northern Canada. You have inspired me to get out more than I have in the past. I just returned from a 2 week stay at our camp along the Ottawa River. First time staying for that long over winter. It is amazing how much the river ice talks at night. Great experience. Thank you for such a wonderful channel.
Do you have to treat the skies
Хорошие лыжи,это крылья для охотника...)
Thank you! Being from Hawaii, I have never seen skis like that before. A great system! Do they hold up well? Have you ever snapped one? Keep up the great work. Always enjoy your vids.
I like your new Skis, they look great & i think they will do a good job in the deep snow.
Have a good time & greetings from Germania!
Thank you buddy :)
Use them for 3 year. Great
Yes, they are really good my friend :)
I have wanted to by som kind of equipment to use on winterhunting huntingtrips. Those look genious! Might have to order a pair! But cound not make out a price on the website. 🤔
Greetings from a outdoorsman from the northernmoast of Norway.
good video
Very cool idea , never heard of the fur option before ! Awesome set of skies ! Thanks for the video !
Thank you too. The fur works really well, especially in fine powder snow.
The pink ninja isn't pink any more!
Lars what king of finish do they put on the ski. HppyTrails
Some kind of lacquer/varnish "thing" :)
No pine tar, I noticed. You might want/need to put on a new coat of spar varnish each season, depending on how hard you use them.
"Head & Shoulders" -)
Does the Boot/Ski company ship to the US? Do they have a website?
Of course they do. Send them an email. Here's the link to the English part of the site tropa42.ru/english
jmegown52302 did you not watch the video?
Karl lowry sometimes I comment before I finish a video...
Good luck with that. They stopped responding to me after a few emails.
LOL!! The Pink Ninja upstaged you and stole the video from behind. Don't you just love them little girls.