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[Humble]

if someone could help with vids and/or explicit instructions on the proper technique of the "snowplow" (a common phrase used to describe a method of decreasing speed on ski's) i would be very appreciative

[Conundrum]

pizza slice

[MakersTeleMark]

[dfinn]

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...ow&btnG=Search

[kidwoo]

if someone could help with vids and/or explicit instructions on the proper technique of the "snowplow"

I'm usually up pretty early in the morning but I've got the technique down. You want the blade angled at about 35deg in light snow, 45-50deg in heavier stuff. Kick it back closer to straight when you get to your friend's driveways.......they'll appreciate the lack of a berm. Make sure you've got it tilted foreward enough to not dig into the asphalt because it will skip and make your truck handle poorly as you make your sweeps through the neighborhood. And as always.......aim for jibber kids in baggy clothes waiting on the bus to northstar.

[Humble]

i do everytime i take a shower...

you help me with the snowplow and i'll help you with your 12 steps!

alcohol consumption makes you cool

[Humble]

I'm usually up pretty early in the morning but I've got the technique down. You want the blade angled at about 35deg in light snow, 45-50deg in heavier stuff. Kick it back closer to straight when you get to your friend's driveways.......they'll appreciate the lack of a berm. Make sure you've got it tilted foreward enough to not dig into the asphalt because it will skip and make your truck handle poorly as you make your sweeps through the neighborhood. And as always.......aim for jibber kids in baggy clothes waiting on the bus to northstar.

you lost me in your techinal jargon

[kidwoo]

you lost me in your techinal jargon

Dang son..........and I even left out all the hydraulic line installation stuff.

Let's start over
What kind of truck do you have?

[Arty50]

pizza slice

Pizza is for pussies. It's all about the french fries, bitch!

[Humble]

Dang son..........and I even left out all the hydraulic line installation stuff.

Let's start over
What kind of truck do you have?

i have independant trucks... and spitfire wheels but that isnt really very pertanent to this topic

[dfinn]

i have independant trucks... and spitfire wheels but that isnt really very pertanent to this topic

how are those on powder snorkel days?

[PlayHarder]

Above all else, remember that leaning back on the tails is the best way to control speed in a proper snowplow.

[kidwoo]

i have independant trucks... and spitfire wheels but that isnt really very pertanent to this topic

Actually it is.

You might get stuck.


The surface you have to skate on is directly related to how good of a plow job you did.........so this is important. You're going to need some old powell rat bones 85d wheels though. Ditch the spits.

[Squatch]

1. angle skis in a triangle
2. lower goggles so forehead is exposed
3. double pole plant to start, repeat until desired speed is acheived
4. weight on inside edges
5. put one pole next to your side, racer-tuck style. other pole should be considered "freestyle" and can be held any way but racer-tuck style. if necessary twist one shoulder around so it drags.
6. scream wildly, either in fear or joy, depending on experience and difficulty of run.

[orlowskij]

Pizza is for pussies. It's all about the french fries, bitch!

But, if you french fry when your supposed to pizza, your gonna have a bad time.

[jonesy]

[birdboatboy]

Yelling snowplow is a definite necessity.

[birdman829]

But, if you french fry when your supposed to pizza, your gonna have a bad time.

WORD!!!!
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[roorfan]

just wear a starter jacket (of your favorite football team) and the rest will come naturally

[Humble]

just wear a starter jacket (of your favorite football team) and the rest will come naturally

thanx!!! is it okay if it has 4 year old nacho cheese and duct tape on it?

[skiitsbetter]

1. angle skis in a triangle
2. lower goggles so forehead is exposed
3. double pole plant to start, repeat until desired speed is acheived
4. weight on inside edges
5. put one pole next to your side, racer-tuck style. other pole should be considered "freestyle" and can be held any way but racer-tuck style. if necessary twist one shoulder around so it drags.
6. scream wildly, either in fear or joy, depending on experience and difficulty of run.

Most importantly, lock your knees, and lean back, the further the better!

[i_ski_do_u]

I use a skid steer to plow snow. Works great.

Oh, this is about skiing. Snow plowing causes knee pain and burning thighs when done properly.

[BradyCU]

The bindings din must also be set no higher than your weight/100. This will ensure proper release before injury can occur.