 Poster: A snowHead
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Was out today near Morillon and saw what seemed like a family group all of whom were wearing/using straps to tether their skis to their legs. The skis and bindings were modern enough with brakes fitted so was quite surprised to see them. Was wondering whether this was possibly a new hire option but thought that the idea was somewhat outdated and potentially unsafe.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Basil, could they have been powder traces?
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Many people worry about losing skis in powder and so use traces or leashes. Many other people do not like either for various reasons. As in many things, there are pros and cons.
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Just been skyping my mate in St Foy - he lost and found his ski's today, due to the deep snow (and that's just the piste!), so if they're cheap I may get some!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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FlyingStantoni, Not powder traces. The straps were connected to the binding and around the leg just below the knee.
Appreciate that with the powder about they might be worried about losing skis but they did not seem like off-pisters. Its been ages since I've seen them fitted.
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Not powder traces. The straps were connected to the binding and around the leg just below the knee.
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We once shared a snowcat with some Japanese guests - they all had powder traces matching that description - ie affixed to their legs just below the knee.
I couldn't find any powder traces in the UK on an online search - so Mrs MA & I made our own. They are lengths of coloured ribbon which we tie to the ski brakes then stuff up our trouser legs. Have skied with them fitted but are yet to fall in deep powder to test them out....
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Touring bindings often have an option for leashes. Brakes (when fitted) are usually ineffective if the heels aren't clipped down. However, many choose not to use leashes as a) they're a faff and b) you definately don't want them in an avalanche.
I have used them in the past with a 'fuse' made out of a thick split ring but I've given up on them now. The worst thing is after a fall when the skis are chasing you down the hill!
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| altis wrote: |
| Touring bindings often have an option for leashes. Brakes (when fitted) are usually ineffective if the heels aren't clipped down. |
You would have the heel clipped down if you were skiing 
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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One day, I must post the video of a run away board I took in Fernie, featuring the most inaffectual superman-style dive to attempt to stop it ever seen on camera...
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Wayne, That was pretty much my view too but couldn't put it as eloquently.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Wayne, Oh buggah, but then I never thought I was with the in-crowd anyway. By the way do those dot thingys come with leashes?.
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You know it makes sense.
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| Basil wrote: |
| By the way do those dot thingys come with leashes?. |
Not surprisingly the dotjo-3in1-stepin-pro-ski-a-matic does
They say a photograph never lies so here's the proof, if any were needed.
Think I'll have a chat to Admin about these - they have got to be a seller.
This time next year Rodney we'll be.......
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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I've been using powder ribbons for a few years now, about 6' long and bright orange that tie onto the rear binding and the rest stuffs up the trouser leg, I've been VERY VERY glad of them on a number of occasions in deep snow where that 2-3" of ribbon showing above the snow 20 yards from where I fell has turned a 3 hour search into a 30 second hike to an area where I thought, "I would never have thought of looking here!!!". Very easy to make and worth £????
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