tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.comments2024-02-24T10:06:12.182+01:00Off Piste SkiingSimonChristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14679976727957056892noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-9910894999487712542021-12-17T03:33:19.595+01:002021-12-17T03:33:19.595+01:00Thanks for thissThanks for thissMonihttps://www.monicabutler.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-418917355786686262019-06-19T09:48:27.555+01:002019-06-19T09:48:27.555+01:00Thanks for sharing, nice post! Post really provice...Thanks for sharing, nice post! 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Cat 4/5 so a good week to play on...Well said Simon. Cat 4/5 so a good week to play on the pistes.Alan Scowcrofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07020846091883517529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-25081828382043082852016-03-19T20:19:24.343+01:002016-03-19T20:19:24.343+01:00Alex, it was most definitely a very very good week...Alex, it was most definitely a very very good week!SimonChristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14679976727957056892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-13328374166474024572016-03-15T15:24:58.629+01:002016-03-15T15:24:58.629+01:00Oh creppe. I knew it. I knew I shouldn't have ...Oh creppe. I knew it. I knew I shouldn't have looked. So awesome. Will now sulk for the rest of the week (month?)... Hope to see you next winter! Alex Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-14283740706368633652015-10-06T19:02:20.238+01:002015-10-06T19:02:20.238+01:00Hi Iulia, depends what you want to do... For a tou...Hi Iulia, depends what you want to do... For a touring-oriented ski the Ranger (R.108 this winter) is a fantastic one-ski-does-it-all machine, for lift-served and some uphill the Director is hard to beat as a playful, fun but hard-charging ski!SimonChristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14679976727957056892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-71860569769037554032015-10-06T07:42:39.347+01:002015-10-06T07:42:39.347+01:00so , I am wondering, should I choose the ranger or...so , I am wondering, should I choose the ranger or the director??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08635439664885188762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-6915647316642919662015-05-12T15:24:49.613+01:002015-05-12T15:24:49.613+01:00Hi Anonymous, thanks for taking the time to read t...Hi Anonymous, thanks for taking the time to read the blog!<br />The crust was breakbale but actually quite supportive (which doesn;t make sense really but there we go...). In terms of transition it was definitely a case of making the skis light and getting them onto the new edge and partly steered (by a small amount) into the new curve so as to avoid any 'hooky' incidents - it definitely had the feel of snow that would trap one ski while the other went off in the other direction... A little hop/jump, edge change in air and slight direction change in summary...SimonChristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14679976727957056892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-43829969063918827752015-05-11T11:28:03.000+01:002015-05-11T11:28:03.000+01:00Nice skiing of that crust. Looking at the up track...Nice skiing of that crust. Looking at the up track it does not hold your weight that well. When transitioning into the turn and exiting it, what do you think is the optimal technique? I am always a bit wary being "stuck on the rails" mid turn and stacking it.<br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-74724624389774679222015-01-10T19:29:45.018+01:002015-01-10T19:29:45.018+01:00Great post Si and good points raised. Thought prov...Great post Si and good points raised. Thought provoking stuff on many aspectsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10703592029394438285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-51247494106043604512015-01-06T14:51:43.124+01:002015-01-06T14:51:43.124+01:00No wonder the pisteurs didn't want us to skin ...No wonder the pisteurs didn't want us to skin up to the summit on New Year's day! (altis)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-58969955324496204432014-10-06T19:57:22.918+01:002014-10-06T19:57:22.918+01:00Hi Mike, excellent... will be in touch!
SimonHi Mike, excellent... will be in touch!<br />SimonSimonChristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14679976727957056892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-77500323559603850262014-10-06T15:16:48.772+01:002014-10-06T15:16:48.772+01:00I know someone who might be flying back from the s...I know someone who might be flying back from the states this autumn if you're interested Simon?<br />Hope you're well, MikeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16078701285932259697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-24314669121600039432014-02-18T14:12:42.153+01:002014-02-18T14:12:42.153+01:00this great i cant wait to go to arc 1950 this year...this great i cant wait to go to <a href="http://www.avoriazaccomodation.co.uk/Avoriaz_Accommodation_option_guide/" rel="nofollow">arc 1950</a> this yearAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17057475201619521059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-2153264847369435312014-02-14T14:37:16.522+01:002014-02-14T14:37:16.522+01:00Hi Olli, yes have skied them a fair bit now (&...Hi Olli, yes have skied them a fair bit now (& very impressed) - review coming up very shortly...!SimonChristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14679976727957056892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-85289065421105016812014-02-13T13:30:36.498+01:002014-02-13T13:30:36.498+01:00Hey, did you get to ride the Rangers yet? Anxious ...Hey, did you get to ride the Rangers yet? Anxious to hear what you think of them... I´m getting a pair with Dynafits<br />thx olliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-6427865915568374192013-12-22T12:22:54.865+01:002013-12-22T12:22:54.865+01:00Just took the same plunge yesterday!
Let's com...Just took the same plunge yesterday!<br />Let's compare notes in January. Andy Perkinshttp://www.andypmountainguide.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-13724298357655782812013-12-10T19:12:50.121+01:002013-12-10T19:12:50.121+01:00Hi Philip,
I mounted Barons on the Gotamas as I wa...Hi Philip,<br />I mounted Barons on the Gotamas as I wanted a full-on beefy set-up... Weight not a consideration...<br />Going to be mounting Plum Yaks on the Rangers which are as wide as the Gotamas so time will tell... I know a few folks with even wider skis mounted up with pin bindings - no complaints so far it would seem.<br />Regarding weight, the difference between a 184 Mantra and a 186 Gotama is around 260g, so not massive. I have done 1000m+ days on Gotamas + Barons, and reckon with a pin binding on there you could happily do 1500m days no worries...<br />SimonChristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14679976727957056892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-19751448613133587172013-12-08T21:55:59.793+01:002013-12-08T21:55:59.793+01:00Hey Simon
Nice post. I'm thinking about the G...Hey Simon<br /><br />Nice post. I'm thinking about the Gotamas (at 186) to replace my Mantra. I love the Mantras but I started really liking them more when they got older and they became much more smeary and swively (the traditional camber is gone basically). So given that Gotama can do crud (which is what I was worried about), I'm leaning towards a more "fun" touring ski, for shorter days, instead of a more traditional Mantra. <br /><br />Is there a specific reason you did not mount dynafit on the Gotamas? Have your heard of dyanfit delaminate the gotama? Or you think the ski might be a little too much for lightweight touring boots? Lastly, you have an idea of the weight difference between a Mantra and a Gotama? Any thoughts appreciated...<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Philip<br /><br /><br />Philip Eberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12554105125572999133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-91143878439600739172013-12-08T21:50:19.070+01:002013-12-08T21:50:19.070+01:00Hi Simon
I'm thinking of the Gotamas (186) as...Hi Simon<br /><br />I'm thinking of the Gotamas (186) as well, so good to hear you like them. I'm thinking of mounting them with some dynafit to replace my Mantra. I love the Mantras, but want more float and actually started liking the Mantra the older they got -- they became more "smeary" and the camber is totally gone now. That's why I'm leaning towards the Gotama (especially if it can go through crud as well). <br /><br />Any specific reason you went for Marker bindings? Have you heard of problems mounting a dynafit on the Gotama, or you reckon your touring boot is not strong enough to steer a Gotama? <br /><br />Lastly, do you know whether there is much of a weight difference between the Gotama and the Mantra? <br /><br />Cheers<br />Philip<br />Philip Eberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12554105125572999133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-81063239027461980092013-12-03T14:33:32.570+01:002013-12-03T14:33:32.570+01:00Good point Matt... some last minute editing hadn&#...Good point Matt... some last minute editing hadn't quite been put through the logic filter...<br />The Mantras are heavier (approx 2.1Kg per ski) than the Ranger Carbonlites (approx 1.6 Kg per ski).<br />Have now re-edited the post above so it makes more sense. Thanks for pointing that out!SimonChristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14679976727957056892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-80990553209412923372013-12-02T22:17:38.416+01:002013-12-02T22:17:38.416+01:00Are the Mantras lighter than the Rangers?!Are the Mantras lighter than the Rangers?!Matt Clarknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-33001957780503040002013-11-30T17:51:22.937+01:002013-11-30T17:51:22.937+01:00I swear I saw Patrick Vallencant in Glencoe in 198...I swear I saw Patrick Vallencant in Glencoe in 1983!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-52856527753556175822013-11-26T09:12:07.517+01:002013-11-26T09:12:07.517+01:00Saudan link here.
Seems he spent a "gap yea...Saudan link here. <br />Seems he spent a "gap year" in 1962 at Glenshee!<br /><br />http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvain_Saudandoug brycehttp://www.haggistrap.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091572246385755812.post-90213118361566530332013-11-26T08:56:20.183+01:002013-11-26T08:56:20.183+01:00I am wondering if that picture is a rare photo of ...I am wondering if that picture is a rare photo of the ski centre at Marr Lodge ? It opened in 1963 and had snow making - though was commercially a totally disaster. The T-bar ended up being moved to Glenshee (i.e the Cairnwell race track t-bar).<br /><br />http://www.highland-instinct.co.uk/skiresorts/history/marlodge/index.php<br /><br />Doug Bryce / HaggisTrapAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com