Why come ski technology changed very much?

[Supermoon]

Scotsman50 - How about incorporating some type of flare or roman candle system into the poles (for emergency use only)? or better yet, it could be a mini-explosive launcher so you could do your own backcountry control work.

I've always looked at lines and thought, "if only I had a mini Howitzer in my ski pole right now"......

[Scotsman50]

HBM -What about skis the screwed together like pool cues...easier to pack and carry?

[Hugh Conway]

Folding Ski's, the height of new technology!
http://www.google.com/patents/US6616170

[Hott Butt Mud]

Folding Ski's, the height of new technology!
http://www.google.com/patents/US6616170

I don't know about you, but I don't ever see anyone skiing on a collapsible ski....

[Dave Marshack]

Ski poles should be light. And I'm not one for getting drunk. However after years of working as a ski mechanic I am convinced we need to change the edge anchor design. Something with a hook or barb type system would make blowouts way harder.

[Hugh Conway]

I don't know about you, but I don't ever see anyone skiing on a collapsible ski....

http://www.gizmag.com/foldable-skis-snowboarders/21336/


change the edge system for fewer blowouts and what breaks instead of the edge? rather blowouts than wrecked skis.

[Tutuko]

Forget avvy transmitters or even transcievers, how about a avvy receiver? for the heros among us. Bionic ski pole mounted because that way it would always be with you, as you say.

[Hott Butt Mud]

How about skis that have handles built on them? Would make carrying the skis easier and grabs in mid-air cooler.

[Hott Butt Mud]

Recco chips built into skis. For all the gapers that lose a ski on deep pow days.

[Hugh Conway]

dildo's on skis for buttmud

[Hugh Conway]

maybe that limited edition bowl of dicks Hugh Conway top sheet

[Scotsman50]

Recco chips built into skis. For all the gapers that lose a ski on deep pow days.

HBM... might be a bit of of a problem in an avy when you waste 15 minutes looking for your lost ski and all you find is a buried person with Recco instead...or vice-versa?

[Scotsman50]

How about skis that have handles built on them? Would make carrying the skis easier and grabs in mid-air cooler.

HBM- Put the handles on the front of the skis and it will also stop people from crossing their tips.....brilliant.

[Hott Butt Mud]

Already was thinking of that and a solution would be to use a different frequency that ID's Recco chips as "Equipment" and as "Body".

Ideally, it would be sweet to have this built in to skis and then each ski would have a "finder key". This could be as simple as a car door remote. Then the skier just keeps the remote key in their pocket. Also may help track down ski thieves.

[Scotsman50]

Already was thinking of that and a solution would be to use a different frequency that ID's Recco chips as "Equipment" and as "Body".

Ideally, it would be sweet to have this built in to skis and then each ski would have a "finder key". This could be as simple as a car door remote. Then the skier just keeps the remote key in their pocket. Also may help track down ski thieves.

They already sell them dude. The owner of the local ski shop here in Greenwater, WA was trying out and selling a transmitter in a small bag that you attached to the back of your binding with a zip tie and had a special receiver....specifically for lost skis in pow...

[old goat]

Given that I started skiing on wooden skis, with lace up leather boots, and cable bindings--seriously--I guess it seems to me like ski technology has improved a bit. One thing hasn't changed--the levi's I started skiing in haven't changed much.

[Hugh Conway]

They already sell them dude. The owner of the local ski shop here in Greenwater, WA was trying out and selling a transmitter in a small bag that you attached to the back of your binding with a zip tie and had a special receiver....specifically for lost skis in pow...

that's like 20 year old avy beacon technology

whats next some miracle waterproof and breathable fabric?

[Scotsman50]

that's like 20 year old avy beacon technology

whats next some miracle waterproof and breathable fabric?

Waterproof and breathable Levi's for Old Goat and Iceman.

[BigHerm]

I'd be interested in seeing a little more progression with the learning aide devices like the piece of plastic that connects your tips together. Surely that could be made of carbon or something.

I have a sweet tip connector with real wing-nut screws and a chain between them. Perfect for larger folks.

There are a ton of different ones, from Monkey Toes to trombone thingy's, to the old stand-by edgie-wedgie. You can even make your own with C-clamps, bungee cord, and PVC.

[Hugh Conway]

Waterproof and breathable Levi's for Old Goat and Iceman.

Like the Snowboard Team had for the 2010 Olympics?

dunno, biggest problem as a travelling skiier is how much crap has to be dragged around

[Scotsman50]

HBM- back to ski poles.... button on top of pole linked to horn. Imagine skiing down a groomer, honking your horn to get the gapers out of your way. Or for Leroy when somebody is stealing your line , or you are stuck in a tree well.

[My Pet Powder Goat]

Vapo-grip ski powlz (TM)

"Phat baskets, phatter bowlz!!"

Tanners looking for a new sponsor

[Hugh Conway]

HBM- back to ski poles.... button on top of pole linked to horn. Imagine skiing down a groomer, honking your horn to get the gapers out of your way. Or for Leroy when somebody is stealing your line , or you are stuck in a tree well.

fuck that, laser death ray. or missiles for avy control as well as gaper destruction

[Scotsman50]

fuck that, laser death ray. or missiles for avy control as well as gaper destruction

Well what about dagger-poles...daggers inside shaft attached to grip. When you want to go ninja on somebody,twist grip and shafts drop away leaving you with a dagger in each hand.
Good for tree branch trimming as well.

[Hott Butt Mud]

Someone should totally make a bong out of a ski pole... or vaporizer. Great idea there. It still has to function as a ski pole, however.