Rodeling: Perfect Anywhere Snow
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- Опубліковано 5 кві 2023
- March 18, 2023 it was ride your Rodel anywhere day here in the Big Hole Mts. A three-day window opened when wind slab, crusted snow and cold temperatures came together over a three foot snow base to make a solid Rodeling surface. Karen and I could slalom the bitterbrush and serviceberry like never before. The crust was indestructible with a one inch hoarfrost/unconsolidated snow surface. Karen surprised me with her gutsiness. She was making turns and playing the slopes like never before. I missed a few of my own turns trying to keep the camera on her. This is only the second time in decades that the snow was like this. Ordinarily we'd be the Rodelbahn, roads and snowmobile trails. It might happen again this season. I'll be watching.
We're both riding Torggler sportrodels. Each slide was at least 3/4 mile long, sometimes longer. Proof once again that Rodeling can be done literally out-the-back door. No $100+ lift ticket. No fighting the crowds at over-priced ski areas. When the short-lived powder goes away, Rodelers come out to play. - Спорт
Good to see you on the Rodel again!
Good to see you back in action as well. I don't video every time we Rodel unless it's a new situation. We head out every snow season. I did miss one occasion last year though. I was following a gutsy beginner on a 14% slope. He went into a hairpin turn completely under control, but failed to see a snow boulder frozen to the inside corner. It threw him right off of the Rodel. No one hurt. No damage. I managed to push the empty Rodel bulldozer-style with my feet while still moving at speed. Would have made great video if I had been wearing the helmet cam. Oh, well, can't get them all.
Congrats to your Belagschiene, espscially in new snow it will even make more of a difference.
Thanks! I was reluctant to try them past years because of lack of snow cover here. But this has been a super snow season. Belagschiene have been around for a few years. I think the construction has matured somewhat so gave them a try. I don't agree with one guy in the USA who thinks they should be for everything. We still don't have groomed Rodelbahns, accept my own. Rocks and other hazards are a major problem. The racing stainless steel can take the abuse. I still advise beginners here to start with stainless steel unless they enjoy filling scrapes in the p-tex. Better to focus on learning the skills and not be distracted by possible p-tex damage.
@@Turboganz Yes they are quite sensitive to rocks an so on and most of the times you do not have as much grip as with steel. I normaly start and finisch the season with steal as it is unceartain how the condition of the track may be. But during the season when there is enough snow I normaly use Belagschienen because they are good in all conditions. the colder it is the faster steel is usually, but new snow is deadly for steal.
@@christianfischer7132 Your observations match my own. I appreciate the back-up. Yes, the sharp, new snow crystals cause lower speeds on the stainless steel. It's like sliding on sand. The best I can do to counter that is a harder wax to lower the friction. Regarding the carving ability, as I remarked in the video, the Belagschienen appear to not hold an edge as good as the stainless steel. Nice to see that you came to the same conclusion. BTW I do have to correct myself. The USA does have one commercial Rodelbahn served by snowcat. It is expensive, owned by a non-profit and not exactly challenging, but it's a start.
Why haven’t you ever been rodeling? It seems like something you would have a lot of enthusiasm for and we know you know how to save your allowance. Can we start a Gofundme?
Crysta (the address leads to the Crysta Wolfe page), you sank your own ship in the first sentence, if the above is a trolling effort. This IS after all a Rodeling Channel and has been for over ten years. During that time I have been (and still am) identified as the Rodelmeister. My enthusiasm for Rodeling and Rollenrodeling grows ever stronger, as does my joy in teaching the sport. Yes, I DO know how to save my allowance. In the economy of today, it's a valuable skill. If someone wants to send money, that's their decision, not mine. Happy Rodeling.