I'm worried that the forward lockout of the duke will interfere with my natural stride and was thinking that some trekkers would be able to get me past the verticle stop on a duke.
thanks!
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I'm worried that the forward lockout of the duke will interfere with my natural stride and was thinking that some trekkers would be able to get me past the verticle stop on a duke.
thanks!
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Originally Posted by lemon boy
I think Max has the same plan in mind.
You might have a problem with stack height. I've heard of people going beyond three all beef patties on one sandwich, but I think that's just crazy talk.Quote:
Originally Posted by lemon boy
I run yellow linken risers so stack height doesn't bother me. I am worried about the ramp angle though.
definitely nail the ramp angle. Tanner didn't pay attention which is why he died.Quote:
Originally Posted by lemon boy
I wouldn't ski anything under 50 degrees. You might be limited.
I was thinking of using my Trekkers with some Dukes this season, but I heard a rumor that there's going to be a Dynafit compatible Alpine Trekker with possibly a mid-season release so I might just hold off for that.
EDIT: Has anyone ever had an Alpine Trekker inadvertantly pop into walk mode when skiing downhill in them????
Solely for Alaska, Tierra del Fuego, Antarctic and Arctic use only?Quote:
Originally Posted by Odin
Just spent sometime looking into this.
Only way trekers will work with dukes are by using them switch while having dukes in tour mode. It may require that you smash your knee caps with a large maul to get a stride length longer than 3 inches.
Seems completely doable.
Now working on which direction skins should be used (one facing forward one back?) and a possible ski crampon option.
Think we can put together a group buy on mauls so we can all smash our knees?
sounds like a career opportunity for iceman. Quoth, the iceman cometh.Quote:
Originally Posted by irul&ublo
And an opportunity for a groupbuy on rontele jokesQuote:
Originally Posted by lemon boy
Wait! Should I mount these forward or back? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by PNWbrit
mount the dukes back, trekkers forward, bash kneekaps and drive it into the road (switch, of course).Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankZappa
one each way frank. skins go opposite from the trekkers mount.
Dukes go both ways - just ask WindsorQuote:
Originally Posted by FrankZappa
I don't have twin tips. Is it possible to click in to the trekers backwards?
Wait (again). Now I'm utterly confused... Which way is in front of me?[/scratching head]
Is it possible that my skins go on reverse? Which way do you mount your skins? Switch or Fakie?
Photo tutorial
http://www.hengda-industrial.com/pic...stilts11-1.jpg
Facking Jong! Put the glue side down on the snow and then walk up the skin. Peel skin off snow and reattach one ski length higher...... repeat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Odin
Do they eliminate rocker launch?
do they eliminate pedal bob?
do they eliminate annoying wrinkles and unsightly bulges?
I would say yes since you've effectively created a VPP setup, course it would all depend on one's femur length as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by f2f
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ah, it all makes sense now, thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by MrZach
PEOPLE: You do NOT want MID STROKE PEDAL BOB! Nothing will drive a man to insanity faster than MID STROKE PEDAL BOB! Forfukssake!
This is why we went to the dukes in the first place, for tip release, segmented glue affixiation and generous stroke compesnation for femur displacement.
lemon: yes, you can use trekkers w/ dukes. i wouldn't recommend it though, since you'll have to get out of the bindings to switch modes. :eek:
chris knight: you don't get it. stack height is good for you. better angulation. and, since dukes are all freeride oriented, think about skinning in super deep pow. the stack height will make you tall enough so your head is actually above the snow so you can breathe. :nonono2:
we have snorkels for that, thankyouverymuch.Quote:
Originally Posted by jfk
Speak for yourself assbag.Quote:
Originally Posted by f2f
I've got gills.
What?!Quote:
Originally Posted by cj001f
Not the new Aviegills? I thought they were still highly experimental and at the very least required you reverse the polarity of the batteries in your stud finder.
:nonono2:Quote:
Originally Posted by cj001f
So are you guys using spd cleats or toe clips on your trekkers?
Personally, I don't like being clipped in so I just stick with flat soled skate shoes and powder straps.Quote:
Originally Posted by tromano
The only way to go:Quote:
Originally Posted by tromano
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Spats and cufflinks is what I am using, and risers.
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Originally Posted by PNWbrit
Yes, the new AvieGills. Experimental surgery available in only the best Indonesian hospitals. One problem I've found is they do require running with a 50/50 espresso and beer ratio instead of blood during the winter to prevent icing.
tongue in cheek man, tongue in cheek :)Quote:
Originally Posted by f2f
No problem I'm already running that mix year round.Quote:
Originally Posted by cj001f
Huh, I should give that a shot. Usually I run it a bit leaner in the summer, more beer. I also usually go with a lower weight beer - some hefewizens. Winter I need the heavy duty porters and stouts.Quote:
Originally Posted by PNWbrit
Would that be tongue in asscheek, assbag?Quote:
Originally Posted by cj001f
edit to add:;)
The real question should be can you telemark on Dukes if you use trekkers? And before anyone "jongs" me, "yes" I did search :confused:
^^^^^
No no. You're all confused. Alpine Trekkers are for Alpine skiing. You need the Telemark Trekkers to tele on the Dukes. Works better with a Derby though.