They are the new x-skins w/ plastic brackets. Visually it does seem like they'd catch but I only tried them a few times so I'll take your word for it

I like the idea of trimming the skins to the heels for the Nansens although the kick and glide is pretty good with wax so that's what I'll do most of the time. I haven't examined it but I'm wondering how much of the drag is caused by the bracket on the front of the skin.

I am almost 100% positive that I have skied those Dorados- many years ago...Don't they have a traditional single camber with a soft round flex? If the flex is like I remember they are more like the Epoch/XCD 10th Mtn than they are the Tour 10th Mtn... Yes, they have a single camber that's easy to c...

Ah, good to know. Thanks

Yes, waxable.

If I was doing the same, a double boot, I would order 2 sizes up and definitely WIDE, cause that is 5+5mm on the sides of your feet too. I'm sure you're right. My 1st goal is to get one pair that fits well and that's why I ordered the 2 sizes that should be closest. It would be nice if I could use ...

Great! That's what I'll do as well. Thanks.

Not sure but probably wood.

My E99s have a 55mm waist but the new Easy Skin Xtralites are 54mm. Does it still make sense to mount 3 pin bindings on them?

I just picked up a pair of Karhu Dorado (175cm, 86,68,73) for my wife. I have never heard of these before but they were mint and cheap.