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Ski Review: 2018-2019 Åsnes Gamme 54 BC

Last post by Cannatonic « Sat Feb 16, 2019 2:23 pm
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Attachment(s) by lilcliffy » Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:31 pm

Ski Review: 2018-2019 Åsnes Gamme 54 BC

Specs:
• Sidecut profile: 68-54-61mm
• Camber-rocker profile:
o Slightly Nordic-rockered tip
o...
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Sat Feb 16, 2019 2:23 pm
Lundhags Boots

Last post by Cannatonic « Sat Feb 16, 2019 1:44 pm
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by Musk Ox » Sat Feb 16, 2019 6:36 am

We need to talk about Lundhags boots. They're Swedish (as I'm sure everyone knows). They're objects that give me the greatest pleasure, and something...

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Sat Feb 16, 2019 1:44 pm
2019 ALFA Guard Advance GTX M Boots Review

Last post by fisheater « Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:09 am
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Attachment(s) by Johnny » Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:29 pm

ALFA GUARD ADVANCE GTX M Telemark Ski Boots NNN-BC.jpg Yes, granted, it is one of the most expensive leather boot on the market. At €339 a pair, it’s...
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Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:09 am
Asnes New X-Skin System Review (Nylon, Mohair and Race)

Last post by bgregoire « Fri Feb 15, 2019 9:29 pm
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Attachment(s) by Johnny » Mon Nov 27, 2017 1:55 pm

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They were already perfect. And somehow, they were able to make them ever better. I reviewed the former Skin-Lock system last...

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Fri Feb 15, 2019 9:29 pm
Baffin Guide-Pro Boot Review

Last post by fisheater « Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:50 pm
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Attachment(s) by bgregoire » Wed Feb 13, 2019 3:12 pm

The Baffin Guide-Pro is the warmest Nordic backcountry ski boot ever made.
Rated to -70C, it was designed for long and extremely cold ski trips to...

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Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:50 pm
Asnes Rabb 68 Ski Review

Last post by lilcliffy « Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:55 am
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Attachment(s) by Johnny » Wed Dec 26, 2018 3:27 pm

Åsnes Rabb 68 Ski Review Asnes Rabb 68 Ski Review2.jpg
RADD!
I have to say that I wasn’t much excited when I first saw the Rabb 68 in the...
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Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:55 am
Ski Review: 2018-2019 Åsnes Ingstad BC

Last post by lilcliffy « Wed Feb 13, 2019 7:15 am
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by lilcliffy » Mon Dec 31, 2018 1:07 pm

Ski Review: 2018-2019 Åsnes Ingstad BC

“People are underrated”
• Elon Musk
I admire Elon.
This is not just because he believes in people- in the...
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Wed Feb 13, 2019 7:15 am
Alico Ski March Boot

Last post by Cannatonic « Tue Feb 12, 2019 11:31 pm
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Attachment(s) by fisheater » Sat Feb 04, 2017 1:50 pm

I decided to start a review for this boot, with the hope those whom have greater experience in XCD skiing could offers comparisons and contrasts to...
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Tue Feb 12, 2019 11:31 pm
Boot Review: 2018 Crispi Svartisen BC

Last post by bgregoire « Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:13 pm
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Attachment(s) by lilcliffy » Thu Dec 27, 2018 6:48 pm

Ski Boot Review: Crispi Svartisen BC

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Well, I hate to say it but I must start out this review admitting...
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Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:13 pm
Falketind 62 Review

Last post by lilcliffy « Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:59 am
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Attachment(s) by fisheater » Sun Feb 04, 2018 3:09 pm

The ski is a Falketind 62, 188 cm, weight at 180 cm 2040 grams,97-62-86. Mounted 3-pin cable, boot Alico Ski March. I bought this ski for two...
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Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:59 am
Asnes Mountain Race 48

Last post by Cannatonic « Mon Feb 04, 2019 2:01 pm
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by anrothar » Thu Feb 16, 2017 1:50 am

Skier: 6'3", 220 dressed, Mostly non-competitive, distance focused nordic backcountry experience.

Setup:MR 48 in 210, bought from SportAlbert,...
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Mon Feb 04, 2019 2:01 pm
2015 Åsnes Combat NATO

Last post by bem « Mon Feb 04, 2019 6:08 am
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Attachment(s) by lilcliffy » Thu Jan 05, 2017 2:01 pm

A true XCD ski from the point of view of balance . This ski truly does offer both cross-country and moderate down-hill performance. It also climbs...
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Mon Feb 04, 2019 6:08 am
Ski Review 2018-19 Asnes Nansen versus Fischer E109 Crown Xtralite

Last post by NMskier « Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:25 pm
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Attachment(s) by NMskier » Sat Feb 02, 2019 5:37 pm

Let’s start with the obvious - both the Asnes Nansen and the Fischer E109 Crown Xtralite are very capable skis for the back country. The dimensions...

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Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:25 pm
NTN: Rottefella Freeride versus 22 Designs Outlaw Review

Last post by TimMoffett « Sat Feb 02, 2019 6:11 pm
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Attachment(s) by Johnny » Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:25 am

What is the difference between the two? Which one is better, the Rottefella Freeride or the 22 Designs Outlaw? That's what everybody wants to know....
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Sat Feb 02, 2019 6:11 pm
Alpina Discovery 102 Review

Last post by Nitram Tocrut « Thu Jan 31, 2019 12:06 am
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Attachment(s) by Johnny » Sun Jan 17, 2016 10:48 am

Several years ago, I bought a pair of Alpina Cross-Terrains. Back then, I didn't like them much. They were my first pair of waxless skis, I thought...

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Thu Jan 31, 2019 12:06 am
Alpina Alaska NNNBC

Last post by bem « Tue Jan 29, 2019 8:29 am
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Attachment(s) by lilcliffy » Mon Feb 09, 2015 8:20 pm

The Alpina Alaska NNNBC is the best NNNBC Nordic boot I have tried. I have well over 1000kms of backcountry touring on my current pair- without any...
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Tue Jan 29, 2019 8:29 am
ALFA Quest Dynamic / Kikut Perform GTX NNN-BC Ski Boot Review

Last post by Smitty « Tue Jan 29, 2019 12:45 am
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Attachment(s) by Johnny » Mon Oct 08, 2018 1:46 pm

ALFA Quest Dynamic / Kikut Perform GTX NNN-BC Ski Boots

As some of you know, I buy and sell a lot. I’m a gear head, I can’t help it (I have been...
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Tue Jan 29, 2019 12:45 am
Asnes Spitsbergen Expedition ski pole (pros and cons).

Last post by bem « Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:07 am
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Attachment(s) by bem » Sun Jan 20, 2019 7:11 am

Hi,
I have used Asnes Spitsbergen Expedition ski poles since Feb 2017.

I have used them rather much.
My poles are 160 cm long.

I write these...

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Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:07 am
Alpina Alaska 75 boots

Last post by bgregoire « Thu Jan 24, 2019 2:01 pm
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Attachment(s) by Johnny » Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:38 am

I can't tell you how much I love the Alpina Alaska 75. Best leathers I have ever tried.

From Backcountry.com:
The Alpina Alaska 75mm Backcountry...
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Thu Jan 24, 2019 2:01 pm
Madshus Glittertind BOOTS! Initial review - NNN-BC

Last post by HBS « Fri Jan 11, 2019 4:53 pm
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by HBS » Mon Dec 19, 2016 2:36 pm

You probably know the Glittertind ski's but did you know there are Glittertind boots?

I recently purchased a pair and got to compare them with my...
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Fri Jan 11, 2019 4:53 pm
Åsnes Gamme

Last post by Cannatonic « Thu Jan 10, 2019 4:23 pm
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Attachment(s) by Petetheswede » Wed Mar 28, 2018 7:21 am

Hi all! I have a long time been a quiet reader of this forum. My silence have been based partly on my general wish not to exist more than necessary...
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Thu Jan 10, 2019 4:23 pm
New Asnes WL Waxless Skis 2018-2019 Ingstad WL & Nansen WL

Last post by bgregoire « Thu Jan 10, 2019 2:08 pm
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Attachment(s) by Johnny » Tue Aug 28, 2018 7:33 am

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Åsnes Ingstad WL and Nansen WL skis: The Scales are back!
I have just received the first prototypes of the upcoming new...
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Thu Jan 10, 2019 2:08 pm
MEC RD WINDSHELL JACKET REVIEW (2013-4)

Last post by bgregoire « Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:46 am

Attachment(s) by bgregoire » Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:46 am

DISCLAIMER: I wrote this review in 2014 for MEC but unfortunately, it was never published (I wonder why? 8-) . Well I offer it to you today in...

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Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:46 am
Asnes Amundsen Fram WL Waxless Skis

Last post by bem « Thu Jan 10, 2019 1:42 am
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Attachment(s) by bem » Wed Jan 09, 2019 6:21 pm

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In the last few years, the only Asnes waxless ski available on the market was the Amundsen. And it was not available anywhere in North America or...

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Last post by bem View the latest post
Thu Jan 10, 2019 1:42 am
Black Crows Camox Freebird 17/18 Review

Last post by Woodserson « Fri Jan 04, 2019 11:57 pm
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Attachment(s) by Woodserson » Fri Jan 04, 2019 11:26 pm

So this is going to be a weird review with an anti-consumerist/branding rant in the first half. Real review is next post down.

I've been hunting...

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