Got through to SkiTrab, yup I got it wrong, Skimo skis Mark is the toe line, not the normal boot centre. No moved back, one short outing in sketchy conditions, seemed to be a lot better. The dynema cord does stretch when wet, it only needs a few mm to loosen. It does not have a very progressive acti...

Keats on Nevis on Skimo skis....
Read me a lesson, Muse, and speak it loud
Upon the top of Nevis, blind in mist,
If you think I can ski down that,
You must be pissed!

I only posted the good ones! due to the cross fall on the slope, I alpined the upside and long fast tele on the down. Pleased to say the skis gripped well on the polished piste, think my all mountain skis would have skidded more. Previous race not so happy.....enjoy (yup that's me, in the background...

Races organised by Skimo Scotland. They have a website, and Facebook, though British Ski Mountaineering Racing is the go to Facebook page. British Backcountry if you wish to see general off piste skiing. Hampshire Frost for some amazing backcountry ski photos.

Great on a good day.
Ben Nevis is the big one.
Kilts worn at midsummer slide, though not me as I am an import!

DSC_0747.JPG Completed my second Scottish Skimo race of the season - Glencoe Mountain & British Championships. 8k and 760m climb. First part of the descent a bit tricky - steep red run, polished smooth in centre, with a side camber. I was 46 out of 50, though as a 'senior vet' 2 out of 2. 1hr 37m, ...

Tail fix, no thanks, Skimo tip fix yes!
Saves weight and complexity, and can rip skins with skis on.

Makes you wonder if the increased range of leg bend tele skiing is better in moguls?

I think the ball of the inside boot is actually behind the centre of the ski.
I got mine in their summer sale, still more than I would pay for a ‘normal’ ski, but I have lusted after a pair for at least 20 years.

If I did not have Scottybobs with a lovely wood top sheet, it would be a pair from Lonely Mountain Skis here in Scotland.