All other factors being equal, the shorter the ski the less power is needed from a telemark binding to pressure the front of the inside ski.
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I don't see how ski length or the binding effects pressuring the ski or your lateral foot to foot pressure. I can see how ski length and binding activity effect where the binding puts the pressure on the ski or how the binding would lever the pressure to the front of the ski and with a shorter ski this leverage would be greater.Last edited by James; 7 January 2014, 04:22 PM.
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Turn initiation usually starts with the tip - especially in powder conditions -- and it is much easier to turn or control the tip with a shorter ski. Both the lever effect, and, more importantly, less length getting in the way. Kind of like the same principle as turning a big boat versus a small boat.
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Originally posted by MattB View PostYou're over simplifying the issue. Ski length is one contributing factor. Springs, boot stiffness, ski stiffness, and probably some other stuff I'm not thinking of should be considered too.Reluctant enthusiast, part-time crusader, half-hearted fanatic
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Originally posted by Tele 'til You're Smelly View PostWell he did say all else being equal.
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