"They don't make skis for two people." "Right... they used to not make skis for anybody, Chris. And somebody started making skis!" I need this kind of determination in my life.
Banff all the way! We host the festival each year for our CVN ski team fundraiser in Eau Claire, to see skiing featured or work with them on including a submission would be special!!!
Great video production. This was (I believe*) the fourth time the Birke was skied on tandem skis. Gordy Backmann and I were the 3rd* about 20 years ago. The first* was a brother sister duo from the Hayward area and then Bjorn Arves?? . We used a pair of stiff 215cm Karhu (Red) race skis. We had old crappy Profil boots and had matching blue and yellow one-piece suits. Due to it being a low snow year our "training" consisted of poling 15 minutes on a lake. We were clueless. We used klister which was appropriate.... right up until it started snowing at the start. We did not stride, we trudged. Transitions were the hardest as often we would fall, one facing forward and one back. After a bit our skis were so iced up we had 2” of snow caked on the base. We saw a spectator with a big hunting knife and borrowing it, scraped off most of the klister.( he was a good sport) Downhills, what with no or poor tracks were just a point and pray exercise. They were surprisingly fast as we passed a lot of people going down, not so many going up. We ended up finishing in about 4:40 (?) with me beating Gordy by .01 second :) We had our photo taken a lot and people at the feed zones would ask us to stop for photos and a laugh. Would I do it again? No, but after the pain wore off we did do a few bike races on a tandem. If you ever try it be sure you are really good friends with your partner and keep on trudging.
Was that the year Tim Caldwell won? I can see your name on the time sheet, but no Gordy. Would you come out of retirement for a tandem v tandem with these two?
A claim that this was done before doesn't diminish this at all. There was probably sometwo before that in some other race around the world. Their story, the documentation of the journey, and the likely critical change that occurs is what is makes them the fathers of a new sport. Epic.
My comment is not intended to diminish anything you two did. I think your creative effort needs to be applauded, especially as you made a significant investment in equipment, training, dedication, and the purchase of two bibs. Congratulations!!!! Who knows, next year there may be more in attempt to beat your time.
Visionaries ... the plural kind. Nice work you two! We are very much looking forward to seeing how the race goes for you two ... champions, dare I say?
We appreciate that but if it wasn't for our strict diet of White Castle fish sandwiches, Beyond Sliders, and onion chips none of this would have been possible.
It's never been done before, so we gotta go for it. Well, thanks for keeping that American pioneer spirit alive guys! Way to represent what this country has always been all about. And congrats on your Birkie. Aka badass.
This was both hilarious and inspiring! I've only seen tandem skiing once before and I thought maybe it could be used to teach someone skiing, or maybe help someone with a disability to ski. But it doesn't look easy, you really gotta work together. 😅 You guys became so in-sync.
Congratulations, but Bjorn Arvness did this in the early 80’s. They skied the skis as one person, striding up the hills, and managed the down hills effortlessly, as Bjon was a former Olympian.
This is pure gold. I think what is needed though is a Tandem outfit. A flexible membrane between two ski suits and maybe even some aerodynamic foam attached to the back of the rear skier.
I used to work at a Nordic Ctr., and we had a pair of tandem skis just for fun. I used them several times with my friend…I am 6’5”….she is 5’2”…the differences in our stride length were pretty comical!
I went to the banff film festival a while back, and I saw this. It was my favourite part of the whole thing. I saw some tandem bike riders today and decided to see if I could find this video. I was overjoyed when I saw this.
Attended the Banff Mountain Film Festival last two nights here in Duluth. You guys killed it! This was definitely a crowd favorite this year. Very fun.
I was wondering what kind og "Birken" this was when I saw ppl skating, then I saw the bib reading American Birkebeiner I immediately understood more. I dont understand why some do waddle around on skis trying ty skate when theyre obviously not even close. Classic is so much more energy consuming, if you dont know skating. Edit; Creds for doing this so "effortlessly". It was fun to watch.
Now do the downhill version. 6:40 ""using only their own means of propulsion" ...So if I own a paragliding propeller strapped to my back that is technically "my own means of propulsion"
this is so fucking sick. got into xc end of last winter and snuck as much in as i could. awesome to see a different/hilarious take on the xc ski vid! this shit is gold.
Y'all define the spirit of "hacking", in the best of terms. Not only did you prove you could stride, but took it one step more - is that double-pole kick at 11:38? Or, should I say, "tandem double-pole kick"? Anyway, an amazing feat!
This is awesome. Now I know there is a Birkebeinerrenn over seas too, what a pleasant surprise. I should probably known this but, hey every day you learn something new. This reminds me of my youth growing up in Norway.
Yes in fact the Birkie actually started when a group of snowmobilers in Cable Wisconsin had to escort a toddler aged Packers fan by the name of Hank Hankonsson to a bar 55 kilometers away in the city of Hayward Wisconsin so he could escape the reckless heckling of all the Vikings fans who migrate to the city of Cable around this time of year. I think there was a race in Norway that copied it or something.
Amazing skiing! Dumb tandem ski idea for skate skiing: ski that has two halves rotating around their own center points with a bar connecting center points. Something like this: \--\.
You guys are incredible !!!! Skating was found by an american Bill Koch and you are the héritage! I like soo much your passion and pushing the boundaries !!! You are brilliant ! Greatings from 🇫🇷❤
You guys passed me at the birkie, flawless, silent and in tune with each other, I was baffled and couldn’t wrap my head around it for many K’s!
This is a glorious image
"They don't make skis for two people."
"Right... they used to not make skis for anybody, Chris. And somebody started making skis!"
I need this kind of determination in my life.
The kind of determination fueled by Crave Cases and onion chips.
Bravo - this is so funny, well shot, and produced. You guys should submit this to Banff - pitch perfect.
About 2 minutes in I was going "dang, this would be perfect for Banff"
We will absolutely submit to Banff. Thanks for the tip
I had the same thought. Would love to see this on the Banff circuit next year!
Banff all the way! We host the festival each year for our CVN ski team fundraiser in Eau Claire, to see skiing featured or work with them on including a submission would be special!!!
where is part 2
Great video production. This was (I believe*) the fourth time the Birke was skied on tandem skis. Gordy Backmann and I were the 3rd* about 20 years ago. The first* was a brother sister duo from the Hayward area and then Bjorn Arves?? . We used a pair of stiff 215cm Karhu (Red) race skis. We had old crappy Profil boots and had matching blue and yellow one-piece suits. Due to it being a low snow year our "training" consisted of poling 15 minutes on a lake. We were clueless. We used klister which was appropriate.... right up until it started snowing at the start. We did not stride, we trudged. Transitions were the hardest as often we would fall, one facing forward and one back. After a bit our skis were so iced up we had 2” of snow caked on the base. We saw a spectator with a big hunting knife and borrowing it, scraped off most of the klister.( he was a good sport) Downhills, what with no or poor tracks were just a point and pray exercise. They were surprisingly fast as we passed a lot of people going down, not so many going up. We ended up finishing in about 4:40 (?) with me beating Gordy by .01 second :) We had our photo taken a lot and people at the feed zones would ask us to stop for photos and a laugh. Would I do it again? No, but after the pain wore off we did do a few bike races on a tandem. If you ever try it be sure you are really good friends with your partner and keep on trudging.
Was that the year Tim Caldwell won? I can see your name on the time sheet, but no Gordy. Would you come out of retirement for a tandem v tandem with these two?
BULLLSHIT
PICS OR DIDNT HAPPEN
legend
I thought the tangle of legs skis and poles was bad enough when falling on my own!
This is fantastic 🤣
revolutionary. The spirit of the birkie is preserved by you both
A claim that this was done before doesn't diminish this at all. There was probably sometwo before that in some other race around the world. Their story, the documentation of the journey, and the likely critical change that occurs is what is makes them the fathers of a new sport. Epic.
Cinematography, plot, planning & execution, action, drama, comedy, suspense, and revenge. It's all there!
This was a very good video I don't even ski but the editing and comedy mixed in made this a truly enjoyable video. Keep up the good work
This is pure awesomeness! So what's next ... tandem *skating* the Birkie???
what did i just watch lol
Tandem skiing lol
@@chrisparr21 glorious
To quote one of the all time great winter sports movies...
"Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up, its tandem time! Cool Runnings!"
Good luck guys, you should swap bibs for kicks
My comment is not intended to diminish anything you two did. I think your creative effort needs to be applauded, especially as you made a significant investment in equipment, training, dedication, and the purchase of two bibs. Congratulations!!!! Who knows, next year there may be more in attempt to beat your time.
Visionaries ... the plural kind. Nice work you two! We are very much looking forward to seeing how the race goes for you two ... champions, dare I say?
This is the gayest video youtube has ever recommended to me.
AND I LOVE IT!
When is part 2 expected...?
I have no idea why RUclips recommended this to me, but this is amazing! I can't wait for part 2
I am so impressed by how well you guys became. It's obvious how much practice this took but, wow, you looks like naturals.
We appreciate that but if it wasn't for our strict diet of White Castle fish sandwiches, Beyond Sliders, and onion chips none of this would have been possible.
@@WhiteCastleXC The diet of Champions!!
Brilliant use of pronouns! Looking forward to seeing you on the podium.
It's never been done before, so we gotta go for it. Well, thanks for keeping that American pioneer spirit alive guys! Way to represent what this country has always been all about. And congrats on your Birkie. Aka badass.
This was both hilarious and inspiring! I've only seen tandem skiing once before and I thought maybe it could be used to teach someone skiing, or maybe help someone with a disability to ski. But it doesn't look easy, you really gotta work together. 😅 You guys became so in-sync.
Congratulations, but Bjorn Arvness did this in the early 80’s. They skied the skis as one person, striding up the hills, and managed the down hills effortlessly, as Bjon was a former Olympian.
Like if you want to see Part 2 NOW
This is pure gold. I think what is needed though is a Tandem outfit. A flexible membrane between two ski suits and maybe even some aerodynamic foam attached to the back of the rear skier.
😂“Literally never been done?” Say what ? 😂 2 pairs of tandem wood skis,converted in the 70s, in my house right now!
Holy crap the camerawork on this was insanely good!
This was hilarious, loved it. Hooked for part 2.
what about 2 short pairs of skis connected by a flimsier middle section, like you guys are sharing 2 nunchucks
Incredible. I’m so invested in the journey. Looking forward to part 2!
No idea why this was in my feed, never ski’d in my life, but this was entertainment
I love that he sees the stick figure drawing and his first thought is, “They don’t make skis for two people.”
just when i thought cross country skiing couldnt get gayer lmao
I think it should be a new Olympic sport
I NEED part 2. Videos like this are the reason RUclips was awesome in the first place.
how and why is this such a great story. very nathan fielder feel
Subscribed. Please work on part 2 faster.
you got banned for winning cleanly?
The funniest part of this is how good they got lol
There are other sports that allow blind athletes. Why not xc?
Reminds me of a rowing crew.
Y’all are cool, also gonna have to check out this ski shop if I ever want to get back into cross country.
"They used to not make skies for anybody"
I hate this so much I'm subscribing.
Cutting edge!
Sitting in the car tandem too **chef's kiss**
I should be working, but i'm instead I'm watching two grown men on one pair of ski's...and it's majestic.
Fun! Glad to see that I actually saw what I thought I saw at OO. 😂
So Good! I laughed until I cried! I can't wait to see part 2!
I used to work at a Nordic Ctr., and we had a pair of tandem skis just for fun. I used them several times with my friend…I am 6’5”….she is 5’2”…the differences in our stride length were pretty comical!
I went to the banff film festival a while back, and I saw this. It was my favourite part of the whole thing. I saw some tandem bike riders today and decided to see if I could find this video. I was overjoyed when I saw this.
*favorite
This is so funny, you guys are pretty clever. I gotta show this to my husband, who is known XC-ski coach and see if he will laugh or cry 😂.
We need MORE!!
Amazing! Did you get one bib or two?
This is giving strong blades of glory vibes
words cannot describe my joy! This is so awesome that you guys did this! BRAVO!!!
I’ve seen you guys at elm!! I ski for a highschool and it was kinda cool to see you guys
Just kinda trying to inspire the next generation
@@chrisparr21 I was there the day you were trying to climb the hill and figuring out how to do it, nice work!!
Actually made cross-country skiing interesting wow
Discovered via Banff. We all laughed so much. Amazing effort and story. Bravo guys
Attended the Banff Mountain Film Festival last two nights here in Duluth. You guys killed it! This was definitely a crowd favorite this year. Very fun.
Tandem has been done previously on "VASALOPPET" in Sweden. But that was 90K
"something nobodody's done before" bruh two people did a tandem ski backflip in 2015
I was wondering what kind og "Birken" this was when I saw ppl skating, then I saw the bib reading American Birkebeiner I immediately understood more. I dont understand why some do waddle around on skis trying ty skate when theyre obviously not even close. Classic is so much more energy consuming, if you dont know skating. Edit; Creds for doing this so "effortlessly". It was fun to watch.
Now do the downhill version.
6:40 ""using only their own means of propulsion" ...So if I own a paragliding propeller strapped to my back that is technically "my own means of propulsion"
this is so fucking sick. got into xc end of last winter and snuck as much in as i could. awesome to see a different/hilarious take on the xc ski vid! this shit is gold.
Major "Dumb and Dumber" vibes
HAAAARRY!!!
Where’s the sequel?? My friends saw you guys there - but did you race??
Working on it. Sorry editing takes time and I have a job and stuff
All good! Lookin forward to it. :-)
Lmfao this video deserves all the obligatory engagement comments for the Algorithm.
I greatly enjoyed your film in the Banff mountain film fest world tour! Hello from Cleveland Ohio
This absolute crushed at the Banff screening I was at last night. Clsoed the night and the entire theater was dying laughing. Great job.
You got a LKD&SUBSCRBLD so I can see part two you beautiful beef boys
I guess Kevin Spacey had to find something to occupy his time given everything that happened, but tandem skiing?
I don’t even like skiing but I am INVESTED
Pass the groan. Every decision has made pants even more difficult
Y'all define the spirit of "hacking", in the best of terms. Not only did you prove you could stride, but took it one step more - is that double-pole kick at 11:38? Or, should I say, "tandem double-pole kick"? Anyway, an amazing feat!
This is awesome. Now I know there is a Birkebeinerrenn over seas too, what a pleasant surprise. I should probably known this but, hey every day you learn something new. This reminds me of my youth growing up in Norway.
Yes in fact the Birkie actually started when a group of snowmobilers in Cable Wisconsin had to escort a toddler aged Packers fan by the name of Hank Hankonsson to a bar 55 kilometers away in the city of Hayward Wisconsin so he could escape the reckless heckling of all the Vikings fans who migrate to the city of Cable around this time of year. I think there was a race in Norway that copied it or something.
next up! Tandem downhill skiing..
Monoski Family: ruclips.net/video/kR0VzdkMiXk/видео.html
Are y'all Jewish? This is a level of cleverness that seems unique to Jewish folks. 😇
If the ambiguously gay duo cross country skied. This is hilarious what a fun idea
Just like Blades of Glory except on skis. Reminds me of the scene with two hot dogs in one bun
Just when you thought skiing couldn’t get any more lame
How many sprained ankles were suffered during training? ;)
Exactly Lia Thomas' thinking 😅😄
I’m shocked this doesn’t have over a million views
Amazing skiing!
Dumb tandem ski idea for skate skiing: ski that has two halves rotating around their own center points with a bar connecting center points. Something like this: \--\.
I have honestly spent the past three days trying to understand what you described but nothing makes sense.
Legal council is always worth it for a missing apostrophe
No one is commenting that this is literally the plot of Blades of Glory?
whaaaat? only 2.1k subs?? what is this travesty?
don't know why this was recommended to me because i am not a rich white person but it's entertaining
i gotta be honest i didnt even know people in The us did cross country.
This is so stupid. I love it.
We agree
This reminds me of the plot to Blades of Glory 😂 I love it
too cool
This is blades of glory mens doubles
Hahah
The running in tandem was almost more impressive
This is like a tim and eric sketch that was taken too seriously.
Wtf where is part 2
I'm working on it hold your horses
This is like rowing with cross-country skies.
@5:03 jesus christ that parking...
You guys are incredible !!!! Skating was found by an american Bill Koch and you are the héritage! I like soo much your passion and pushing the boundaries !!! You are brilliant ! Greatings from 🇫🇷❤