The ability level assigned to the ski (advanced or beginner), does not really make much difference to this problem. The issue is the speed, arc of turn, and angle the ski was on edge, were out of balance. This is a feel for what the skis are doing thing, more than anything. If you took a WC slalom ski, and tried to carve GS turns, at GS speeds, the ski would chatter.
Trencher
What if you felt the front of your skis startinh to "flap"?
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No :lol: they exist, but I was trying to say that it's not just the ski, it's what you do with it. A different ski shape and stiffnes, may be a cure for that circumstance, but would then create other issues to be overcome.
Trencher
Hmmmm, yes ....whatever happened to the concept of the one ski quiver 8) I must have dreamed it :lol:
It's sometimes good to be a little rude...
:P
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Started by Terencewind in Ski Technique 26-Dec-2009 - 26 Replies
Trencher
reply to 'What if you felt the front of your skis startinh to "flap"?' posted Dec-2009
because I'm so inclined .....
Bandit
reply to 'What if you felt the front of your skis startinh to "flap"?' posted Dec-2009
Trencher.....are you doubting the existence of the legendary Noodle ski? :lol:
So amazingly soft that they would make a very poor butter knife )
So amazingly soft that they would make a very poor butter knife )
Trencher
reply to 'What if you felt the front of your skis startinh to "flap"?' posted Dec-2009
bandit wrote:Trencher.....are you doubting the existence of the legendary Noodle ski? :lol:
So amazingly soft that they would make a very poor butter knife )
No :lol: they exist, but I was trying to say that it's not just the ski, it's what you do with it. A different ski shape and stiffnes, may be a cure for that circumstance, but would then create other issues to be overcome.
Trencher
because I'm so inclined .....
Bandit
reply to 'What if you felt the front of your skis startinh to "flap"?' posted Dec-2009
Trencher wrote:bandit wrote:Trencher.....are you doubting the existence of the legendary Noodle ski? :lol:
So amazingly soft that they would make a very poor butter knife )
No :lol: they exist, but I was trying to say that it's not just the ski, it's what you do with it. A different ski shape and stiffnes, may be a cure for that circumstance, but would then create other issues to be overcome.
Trencher
Hmmmm, yes ....whatever happened to the concept of the one ski quiver 8) I must have dreamed it :lol:
Pablo Escobar
reply to 'What if you felt the front of your skis startinh to "flap"?' posted Dec-2009
One ski quiver? Wash your mouth out :twisted:
Tonypants
reply to 'What if you felt the front of your skis startinh to "flap"?' posted Dec-2009
I tried my new skis last week and found that I felt the" chatter" on groomed surfaces, mainly at speed. I put this down to all mountain skis fighting the coudroy, every where else on the hill was fine.
Could it be just a ski choice against conditions?
Could it be just a ski choice against conditions?
Bandit
reply to 'What if you felt the front of your skis startinh to "flap"?' posted Dec-2009
Pablo Escobar wrote:One ski quiver? Wash your mouth out :twisted:
It's sometimes good to be a little rude...
:P
Terencewind
reply to 'What if you felt the front of your skis startinh to "flap"?' posted Dec-2009
Tony_H wrote:This was the first thought that came into my head.bandit wrote:andyhull wrote:A flapping ski simply means that part of the ski is unweighted. As pavelski has suggested that's where more of your weight should be.
Since it's a soft ski that is more likely to be found flapping on piste, exceeding it's performance window and struggling to hold an edge at speed, I can't agree :D
I used to own a pair of skis that did this, purchased new, and promising much. I tried every skiing variation of stance to get them to quit flapping. Ebay came to the rescue before they did my head in.
Serves me right for believing the marketing hype :roll:
Can the poster let us know what skis he is using, as my guess would be they are either a softer beginner ski or they are just not up to scratch for his ability.
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Topic last updated on 24-January-2012 at 20:06