Comments on: Power Assisted Skin Ripping

By: BC Sparks

BC Sparks — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:47:24 +0000

This video from Voile-USA demonstrated this technique.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mayZW1sz2cU

It’s been online for a few years.

By: ptor

ptor — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:59:38 +0000

I like putting the tip loop on, peeling a little back, sticking it on and then pulling the rest down. Then generally you’re pulling down with one arm and pushing with the other so more force than pulling with both. Never a problem. If you’re in heavy snowfall or high winds, peeling the entire ski before sticking it on is definately not ideal.The new split style skins with the light material in the middle are great to eliminate the “bullworker” effect. I chuck those mesh things in the garbage right away too although I’m trying to figure out another use for them. Maybe covers for sprout jars, splinting material or a some kind of kinky costume?? Anybody have any ideas?? Sawdust also works great for making skins less sticky as does good old dirt.

By: Mac

Mac — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:17:48 +0000

Forgive me for potenitially lowering the tone, but wow! All the ski tourers I see are hairy, slightly nerdy guys and failed / frustrated climbers to boot.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:50:40 +0000

Splitboarders have used this technique for several (or more) years now. It’s the only method I’ve ever known.

By: dug

dug — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:08:17 +0000

wait, i HAVE seen that before. who was it? who was it?

oh, right, that woman from three’s company, right?

i’m afraid if i tried that a hernia would be the least of my problems.