Punching into crevasses: skis vs on foot

Sam and The Gaper have essentially posted proofs of my theory by taking the limit as snowbridge thickness goes to zero.  If it is true in this limit, intuition certainly suggests the effect will work well on snowbridges of finite thickness.  I never thought I'd see a Hummel complete a derivation for me, way to go Josh!<br><br>~Quod Erat Demonstratum~

Corked 360 over a crevasse no less.<br><br> www.skipressworld.com/us/en/magazine/200...r2004vol3no03a19.htm <br><br>There are some French extreem skiing/boarding films that take it to a different level. 60-70 degree to raps and a jump to finish it off. Two years ago at a bar in France they were showing these films, unreal. The only catch, not many live very long..... ??? If I can find a link to those I'll post it.<br><br>

Well, there are UK skiers with skillz, but they probably don't stay in the UK that long. Check out this guy's site:<br><br> www.philingle.com/index.asp

I like Sky's math analysis. Confirms my thoughts that it's easier to do things faster. Like if you run a marathon in 3:00 that's easier than 4:30 because you don't have time to get so dehydrated, footsore, hungry, mentally worn out, etc. and you don't have to carry so much water and food or wear heavier clothes. Not that I can ski fast. <br><br>One more question related to weight on snow: Is it safer to go behind my 300 lb buddy assuming anything he doesn't break through is safe for my 145 lbs and lighter gear? or should I go first so he doesn't weaken it just enough for it to fail under me? ???

At 200+ lbs, I punch through crusts that others float on whether I'm first or last. I doubt it makes much difference. <br><br>Can you put me in touch with your 300 lb ski buddy? He sounds like he'd make an outstanding snowbridge tester?perfect for these sultry mid-summer days.

<br>Can you put me in touch with your 300 lb ski buddy?  He sounds like he'd make an outstanding snowbridge tester?perfect for these sultry mid-summer days.  

<br><br>.....unless your roped up.