Telemarking is:

wasatch surf · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:53 pm

http://unofficialnetworks.com/telemarking-75741/

Quote:

“It is one of the engineering marvels of the world how a tele binding with half the function and parts of an AT binding can weigh over twice as much.”

“AT bindings use a mechanical system of springs and cams to release the skier at a predetermined load. Tele bindings stick with their organic roots by using your ACL as a biological release mechanism. The AT system is reset by stepping back into it, and the tele system is reset by stepping into an emergency room.”

“For years, telemark binding designers have struggled to find a balance between having freedom on the uphill and control on the downhill. The result is a nearly perfect division of performance: the uphill inefficiency is equal to downhill instability.

RLH · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:37 pm

Yep, that about sums it up.

fustercluck · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:18 pm

The de-evolution of skiing.

ricorides · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:45 pm

Quote:

Telemarking is:

...Impressive when done well. I have two ripping tele friends I ride with. I couldn't possibly think of doing it. Much respect.

Quote:

“It is one of the engineering marvels of the world how a tele binding with half the function and parts of an AT binding can weigh over twice as much.”

Maybe true, if they're comparing to Dynafit. Marker Tour F12, 4.3lbs. 22 Designs Axl: 4.0lbs. Dynafit TLT: 3/4lbs.

christoph benells · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:11 pm

a good way to waste your twenties

Huck Pitueee · **Joined:** Sun Oct 16, 2011 10:04 am **Posts:** 143

Be carefull of the split board touring setup. I'm still fud up from a fall at walking speed. As I went over the front the toe of my boot was hitting the board and building pressure till my leg turned to the side. Then POP! Torn tendons.

JSteigs · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:21 pm

Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe these are quotes from Andrew McCLean.

wasatch surf · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:46 pm

I don't know where the quotes from I just saw this at work and thought it was kind of funny.

I think tele skiing generally is much more bad ass than AT skiing. Unless you are going super fast or doing big stuff...

examples:
http://jasondorais.blogspot.com/2012/02/middle-teton-speed-ascent-from.html
http://andreasfransson.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-favorite-type-of-ski-day.html

AT skiing seems like a great way not to have fun on the downhill.

touring with marker dukes etc.. is like touring in softboots and strap bindings, fun until you realize it sucks :wink:

PedroDelfuego · **Posted:** Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:51 am

Whats the difference between a girl telemarker and a girl hockey player? I girl hockey player will shower after three periods.

TEX · **Posted:** Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:26 pm

Telemarking- the original method of skiing. Used to go from town to town in Europe long ago. deliver the mail ect.

There wouldnt be any snow sliding if not for telemarking

And to see it done in steep terrain is a work of art.

Scooby2 · **Joined:** Wed Nov 30, 2005 3:32 pm **Posts:** 307

. . . tiring.
. . . all but gone with leather boots and skinny skis
but then most skiing I see looks like it takes way to much effort and concentration

802smuggler · **Posted:** Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:01 pm

TEX wrote:

There wouldnt be any snow sliding if not for telemarking

I can't remember where I saw the video. Maybe it was on sb.com somewhere? Anyways there are some crazy hombres in Hungary that have been snowboarding for centuries! :rock:

b0ardski · **Posted:** Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:48 pm

Telemarking is just skiing on your tip toes

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