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Perisher Backcountry ski/climb trip info! 24-Aug-2012 At 12:07:17 PM TonyB

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On 24/08/2012 uwhp510 wrote:
>This makes no sense. As a though experiment, which of the following structures
>is more stable;

Yes, that is most people's immediate reaction. However, I said dynamic, not static stability. Your example shows static stability, where low CG is best.

Try balancing a broom on your hand, heavy end down, then heavy end up. You will find it easiest with the heavy end at the top, ie high CG !

Arm position is also influenced by the style of tele. Trad has the rear foot weighted. The weighting becomes more equal at speed. Body leans back slightly. Rear heel is well off the ski, easiest with flexible boots. Very tough on the thighs with long runs. It gives a carved turn with narrow tracks in deep snow. Easy to get even beginners tele-ing. The style that followed this was front foot weighted. Easy to pick with skidded turns. Not pretty IMHO. Heavy gear was essential because it was easy to trip up. Beginners always tend to weight the front foot and wonder why it's so hard to turn. Body position was compact, which favored hands low. Modern teles are almost like a modern parallel but with feet reversed. Equal weighting. Skis turn using camber and side-cut. Heavy gear is needed to better control edging. Looks great. It is also more compact than trad.