Teleboard at MRG: Possible?

BigJay · Mar 4, 2013

Hey!

I'm a boarder... and telemarker... and sometimes (read once every few season), i'm a skier as well. I've never been to MRG because they don't allow single-plank-sideways-mode of alpine sport that i enjoy the most.

Now here's a geeky question: would they allow a tele-board to ride the trails?

A teleboard is a monoski... with tele bindings... mounted sort of inline... boots are tele... bindings are tele...

So, would it be allowed at MRG... even if it's only one board?

MadPatSki · Mar 4, 2013

BigJay said:
Hey!

I'm a boarder... and telemarker... and sometimes (read once every few season), i'm a skier as well. I've never been to MRG because they don't allow single-plank-sideways-mode of alpine sport that i enjoy the most.

Now here's a geeky question: would they allow a tele-board to ride the trails?

A teleboard is a monoski... with tele bindings... mounted sort of inline... boots are tele... bindings are tele...

So, would it be allowed at MRG... even if it's only one board?

From one Zone to the other Zone, similar forums in different languages.

A simple question in one forum becomes a thread in the other.

That being said, I don't know. If it was my call to see if it would comply, I don't know what I would do?

Nick · Mar 4, 2013

Good question. I'd bet it would be OK. I feel like they draw the line pretty succinctly at snowboard.

BigJay · Mar 4, 2013

MadPatSki said:
From one Zone to the other Zone, similar forums in different languages. A simple question in one forum becomes a thread in the other.

The other Zone doesn't offer much discussion... or doesn't allow for much thinking...

Nick said:
Good question. I'd bet it would be OK. I feel like they draw the line pretty succinctly at snowboard.

Alright then... how about hardboots (alpine) snowboarders with poles? They have very narrow boards... and have basically ski boots. They could carry pôles...

MadPatSki · Mar 4, 2013

BigJay said:
The other Zone doesn't offer much discussion... or doesn't allow for much thinking...

A place where you have to conform or be cast out (sounds like a certain Rush song). Helmets, safety bars, modern lifts, nothing too controversial, etc.

music edit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu9Ycq64Gy4

Abubob · Mar 4, 2013

I really don't see the point of Teleboarding. It doesn't seem to serve any function other than to be different. It's form without substance IMHO.

David Metsky · Mar 4, 2013

As far as I know, teleboards aren't allowed at MRG. I agree that they're kind of pointless, but you could make the same argument about tele I suppose.

dmc · Mar 4, 2013

no they are not...

BigJay · Mar 4, 2013

David Metsky said:
As far as I know, teleboards aren't allowed at MRG. I agree that they're kind of pointless, but you could make the same argument about tele I suppose.

Here's my take: i find alpine skiing pretty boring. That is my opinion. My partner is a skier. She rips on two planks. She doesn't like snowboarding too much... But we both tele Nd really enjoy it. Here favorite winter sport isn't better then mine.

So, "pointless" or not, would MRG allow Teleboarding? Kind of like monoski isn't it?

dmc · Mar 4, 2013

BigJay said:
Here's my take: i find alpine skiing pretty boring. That is my opinion. My partner is a skier. She rips on two planks. She doesn't like snowboarding too much... But we both tele Nd really enjoy it. Here favorite winter sport isn't better then mine.

So, "pointless" or not, would MRG allow Teleboarding? Kind of like monoski isn't it?

no they do not allow teleboarding.. key word is "boarding"...

It's a snowboard with free heels... And I agree... It's weird... haha

BigJay · Mar 4, 2013

dmc said:
no they do not allow teleboarding.. key word is "boarding"...

It's a snowboard with free heels... And I agree... It's weird... haha

Since only 5 ppl picked up the sport...Can they change it to monotele just to get in?

Nick · Mar 4, 2013

do what you want!

riverc0il · Mar 4, 2013

Email them and ask. Teleboarding is certainly much more tele than boarding...

dmc · Mar 4, 2013

riverc0il said:
Email them and ask. Teleboarding is certainly much more tele than boarding...

Well... the heels are free - other than that... it's a board..
If you do find out it's allowed.. I'm there..

riverc0il · Mar 4, 2013

dmc said:
Well... the heels are free - other than that... it's a board..

True. It is still 2/3 telemark, boots and bindings. 1/3 board.

BigJay · Mar 4, 2013

riverc0il said:
True. It is still 2/3 telemark, boots and bindings. 1/3 board.

3/4 actually - poles.

or 4/5... You're only missing one board.

David Metsky · Mar 5, 2013

Since it would have the same problem when exiting the Single, teleboards aren't allowed. Neither are monoskis.

Cannonball · Mar 5, 2013

David Metsky said:
Since it would have the same problem when exiting the Single, teleboards aren't allowed. Neither are monoskis.

Hmmm, if that's the driver then a splitboard in split mode would be OK?

BigJay · Mar 5, 2013

Cannonball said:
Hmmm, if that's the driver then a splitboard in split mode would be OK?

That's how i see it too... New bindings are popping out these days. Soon, a quick conversion and you're at the top with skis on each foot... quickly bind it back together and enjoy the ride down with everyone else... like everywhere else!

Cannonball · Mar 5, 2013

BigJay said:
That's how i see it too... New bindings are popping out these days. Soon, a quick conversion and you're at the top with skis on each foot... quickly bind it back together and enjoy the ride down with everyone else... like everywhere else!

Something tells me there is an vague and arbitrary rule that would apply here.....

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