I have 2 pair of old wooden skiis, one has steel edges, the other has woodenb edges. I can't belive you took them out, I would worry about breaking them. Back in the 50's & 60's, I broke a bunch of wooden skis. Then I delaminated several fibreglas skis, and bent a bunch of metal boards. A lot of snow there. I don't care much for deep powder myself but it looks nice.
I'm better now, or at least the boards are better. Been skiing for many decades, never been hurt badly. Last year though, my brother and I were skiing up at Gore Mt just about this time of year and he broke both legs. He skied like I did so I'm trying to crank it back a notch or two.
@vbdenny - ouch. may I suggest taking up knitting? X-country & snowshoes are more my style now...I don't mind a tumble, I just don't want to hospitalize anyone else...particularly with friends watching...they never forget (30 years later)
naw, never seemed to get over my ADHD so knitting is way out. I like working on my cars so I'll probably do some of that but I will always ski. I might slow down a little but I always figured that if I killed myself skiing, it would be a pretty good way to go. Many of the alternatives are much more unpleasant. Interesting that you should mention snowshoes. I just got word that my niece won the silver (not at the Olympics) at a meet. And no, the do never forget (30+ years later).
I have 2 pair of old wooden skiis, one has steel edges, the other has woodenb edges. I can't belive you took them out, I would worry about breaking them. Back in the 50's & 60's, I broke a bunch of wooden skis. Then I delaminated several fibreglas skis, and bent a bunch of metal boards. A lot of snow there. I don't care much for deep powder myself but it looks nice.
vbdenny 2 years ago
Sounds like you're hard on skis, my friend!
'course, my skiing experience was hard on the people involved....the ski patrol had to run a shuttle...
But, I like the old stuff. I like that your local resources are all that is needed to make them.
C24B9 2 years ago
I'm better now, or at least the boards are better. Been skiing for many decades, never been hurt badly. Last year though, my brother and I were skiing up at Gore Mt just about this time of year and he broke both legs. He skied like I did so I'm trying to crank it back a notch or two.
vbdenny 2 years ago
@vbdenny - ouch. may I suggest taking up knitting? X-country & snowshoes are more my style now...I don't mind a tumble, I just don't want to hospitalize anyone else...particularly with friends watching...they never forget (30 years later)
C24B9 2 years ago
naw, never seemed to get over my ADHD so knitting is way out. I like working on my cars so I'll probably do some of that but I will always ski. I might slow down a little but I always figured that if I killed myself skiing, it would be a pretty good way to go. Many of the alternatives are much more unpleasant. Interesting that you should mention snowshoes. I just got word that my niece won the silver (not at the Olympics) at a meet. And no, the do never forget (30+ years later).
vbdenny 2 years ago