Carrying Skis

[bdfreetuna]

LOL @ Ski carrying accessories!

Sling that shit over your shoulder... strap the boots over your shoulder, and put a backpack with all your gear on your back under all that.

Works for me

 

[Nick]

I think someone came in with that last year and we all proceeded to make fun of the idea.

At any rate, Unofficial Networks weighs in on the issue this morning.

Interesting I've always put the binding on my shoulder and I've almost never had an issue with it. I'll make sure to try some advanced cantilever action next time I'm out

 

[wa-loaf]

Interesting I've always put the binding on my shoulder and I've almost never had an issue with it. I'll make sure to try some advanced cantilever action next time I'm out

Tips forward front binding resting behind your shoulder. Advanced move, make sure the brake on the top ski is behind the bottom one to avoid any slide and release.

 

[o3jeff]

Tips forward front binding resting behind your shoulder. Advanced move, make sure the brake on the top ski is behind the bottom one to avoid any slide and release.

I think I need longer skis, I find the balance point puts the front binding on my shoulder.

 

[wa-loaf]

I think I need longer skis, I find the balance point puts the front binding on my shoulder.

Nope, you don't want the balance point on your shoulder. Behind it, you get the balance when you drape your wrist over the tips.

 

[St. Bear]

I think I need longer skis, I find the balance point puts the front binding on my shoulder.

I usually put them on my shoulder, but hold onto the back of the skis with my hand, so the tips are up in the air. Never had any issues with them sliding down or moving.

My wife uses the carry thingy that Black Phantom had in the first post, and she swears by it. I'm a minimalist, the less stuff I use, the less there is for me to break or lose.

 

[Black Phantom]

You tele?

 

[bvibert]

You tele?

Only on the 5th Wednesday of every month.

 

[bvibert]

Nope, you don't want the balance point on your shoulder. Behind it, you get the balance when you drape your wrist over the tips.

This. That way all you need is a little pressure on the tips from your wrist to keep them steady, as the extra length out the back will constantly be trying to pull the tips up.

 

[Cannonball]

Put snowboard in hand. Walk. What's the technical debate?

 

[gmcunni]

Nope, you don't want the balance point on your shoulder. Behind it, you get the balance when you drape your wrist over the tips.

yes, especially when i have my transpack boot back on. the padded shoulder strap makes a nice resting point for the skis.

 

[Jessy]

Is this how you carry multiple sets?

If not, how do you carry them? How many years of ski carrying experience do you have? Are you skiing this weekend? What's the square root of 11ty billion?

I-N-G-E-N-I-O-U-S!!! :beer:

 

[gmcunni]

Is this how you carry multiple sets?

that's a nice quiver she has but i think she's a bit tall for those skis.

 

[Jessy]

that's a nice quiver she has but i think she's a bit tall for those skis.

Maybe for the sons.. or... wow! she must have two others pairs of legs somewhere!!

 

[Philpug]

That was used in the Stowe Observer

 

[wa-loaf]

That was used in the Stowe Observer

Was that someone you know who put that together? I hate designers who just take photos off of the internet. If they got paid for that they owe you some royalties ...

 

[C-Rex]

I love the oblivious people that walk around with their skis on their shoulder and don't hold them high enough. Nothing like a sharp ski edge to the eye to complete an epic day.

 

[drjeff]

that's a nice quiver she has but i think she's a bit tall for those skis.

I wonder how many times her kids have tried to step into the WRONG pair of skis?? :lol:

 

[drjeff]

I love the oblivious people that walk around with their skis on their shoulder and don't hold them high enough. Nothing like a sharp ski edge to the eye to complete an epic day.

Yup! You've got to pay almost as much attention when walking through a busy base area/parking lot as you do when sliding down the hill!

 

[gmcunni]

Yup! You've got to pay almost as much attention when walking through a busy base area/parking lot as you do when sliding down the hill!

LOL, this was me on Sunday. i usually carry my skis on my shoulder tips in front but it has been digging into my shoulder so i tried tails in front. it was more comfortable but the balancing point is different so the tips stick out back much further. i kept hitting things (not people thankfully) as i walked to the car.