The "Pinch and Roll" Speeds Transition Times :)

@WhitePine wrote:

My skins are insanely difficult to get apart. They are way too tacky. I’m definitely going to try this method.

Unfortunately it doesn’t help for when I have to separate them when I arrive at the trailhead.

Why don’t you use those voile cheat sheet mesh things? They came with my skins, I use them all the time now. No problem pulling them apart.

I have well over 100 days on two sets of skins using the rolling method. no problem. Fold the skins at the end of the day otherwise I always roll them. If your skins are brand new you might get some fibers in them so if it’s a concern peel them apart a few times before rolling. And if you get some fibers stuck in the glue so what? That just makes them easier to work with. I have 5″ long strips of glue missing and rarely have skin problems. So I don’t buy the “fibers in my glue ruined my skins” story.
Two tips
-make sure any snow or excess moisture is removed from plush before rolling
-you don’t have to roll super tight I roll them verly loosely and then smash into my pack and it works great.
If you are having skin problems get a brown paper bag or parchment paper and iron your old glue it will give new life to old glopped up glue and is way easier and cheaper than a full reglue.

Disclaimer- if you fuck your skins up by rolling them don’t blame me. 😉

@nedrapier wrote:

Unfortunately it doesn’t help for when I have to separate them when I arrive at the trailhead.

You could skin up before you leave the house? Easier to separate when they’re that wee bit warmer.

For some reason, mine seem more difficult and tacky when they are warm. I think I’ll try to recondition them with the parchment paper as wasatch surf recommended.

I forgot my cheat sheets at home yesterday and did the pinch and roll technique while yo-yoing about 5 laps. I started rolling up from the tail so that when I unrolled I could hook the tip on the ski and they pretty much unrolled themselves. Slick. Also, when I rip my skins off the board I am holding the tail anyway, so it is the natural end to start rolling from. All in all it is a worthy technique to try.

I’m liking the roll method and working through the learning curve. You’re more likely to get snow on the glue because you’re working a whole skin instead of one third at a time. Late season I might not roll because we skin through mud, pollen, pine needles etc.

I ride from Baker to Hood. No problems with hairs on the glue after rolling between laps. I’m using G3 alpinists.

Another pinch and roller signing in here.

We struggle to stay below freezing alot of the time here in Australia so I thought I better chime in for those worried about the warm weather pinch and roll. Just don’t leave them rolled for too long.

Been doing it for a few years now on some of the older purple Voile Tractors and never had problems, even after a good re glue.

I’d say it’s a better time saver than the Tesla sytem if i’d ever used the Tesla sytem, i’ll let you know.

To un roll it does anyone do it like they’re cracking a whip? So quick but works better on warmer days.

That move also needs a catchy name, something to do with S & M and bondage.

Get your pinch on.