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Altai Skis Hok Review

Last post by lilcliffy « Tue May 23, 2017 9:23 am
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by LoveJohnny » Sun Jan 17, 2016 11:33 am

Fun! I have to start this review with the word fun...! Because it's really what the Hoks are all about!

I was not convinced at all before trying the...
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Tue May 23, 2017 9:23 am
Fischer S Bound 98 and Madshus Epoch

Last post by Cannatonic « Sat Apr 15, 2017 3:14 pm
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by MikeK » Thu Nov 27, 2014 11:31 am

Before I purchased these skis I did some research to try to find a comparison between the two. Not much existed.

I'd opted for the Epochs initially...
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Sat Apr 15, 2017 3:14 pm
Alpina Alaska 75 boots

Last post by Cannatonic « Wed Apr 12, 2017 2:49 pm
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Attachment(s) by LoveJohnny » 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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Wed Apr 12, 2017 2:49 pm
2015 Åsnes Combat NATO

Last post by Cannatonic « Mon Apr 10, 2017 12:21 pm
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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 Apr 10, 2017 12:21 pm
Madshus Glittertind

Last post by EarlS « Sun Apr 09, 2017 1:22 pm
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by MikeK » Tue Mar 10, 2015 12:22 pm

I am going to refrain from writing a review. I know others out there own and use this ski and I would like to hear their comments. This is the ski I...

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Sun Apr 09, 2017 1:22 pm
2015 Fischer E-109 Tour Easy-Skin

Last post by Cannatonic « Wed Apr 05, 2017 1:16 pm
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by lilcliffy » Tue Dec 13, 2016 9:43 pm

Dawn.
Twelve inches of fresh cold powder on top of 2 feet of condensed frozen base.

-15C, brilliant clear sky- not a breath of wind.

Kick wax-...
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Wed Apr 05, 2017 1:16 pm
2017 Scarpa T4

Last post by lowangle al « Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:25 pm
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Attachment(s) by iBjorn » Mon Feb 13, 2017 3:52 pm

The other week I received my new 2017 Scarpa T4s, so I thought that I can share some thoughts about them. This is my 6th pair of T3/T4s, these boots...

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Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:25 pm
2015 Fischer E-109 Crown

Last post by lilcliffy « Tue Apr 04, 2017 3:34 pm
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by lilcliffy » Tue Dec 06, 2016 11:12 pm

2015 FISCHER E-109 CROWN
• Excellent backcountry Nordic ski: cross-country skiing on fresh snow with a mix of old-school and new-school downhill...

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Tue Apr 04, 2017 3:34 pm
2015 Fischer E-99 Tour Easy-Skin

Last post by lilcliffy « Tue Apr 04, 2017 3:23 pm
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by lilcliffy » Mon Dec 19, 2016 12:04 pm

FAST.
Smooth.
High-performance grip and glide.
Very light, responsive and manoeuvrable.
Finely-tuned flex for efficient xcountry skiing on highly...

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Tue Apr 04, 2017 3:23 pm
Alpina Alaska NNNBC

Last post by lilcliffy « Tue Apr 04, 2017 2:05 pm
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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 Apr 04, 2017 2:05 pm
2014 Fischer E-99 Crown

Last post by lilcliffy « Mon Apr 03, 2017 9:41 am
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by lilcliffy » Mon Dec 19, 2016 11:15 am

SUMMARY

• Excellent backcountry xcountry ski: double-cambered with a moderately-stiff flex pattern. Excellent Nordic kick and glide off the groomed...

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Mon Apr 03, 2017 9:41 am
Alico Ski March Boot

Last post by woodchuck « Thu Mar 16, 2017 8:55 pm
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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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Thu Mar 16, 2017 8:55 pm
Voile Charger

Last post by fisheater « Sun Mar 12, 2017 8:51 pm
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by mainer » Mon Jan 02, 2017 2:13 pm

I've got a few days on my new pair of Chargers, so I figure I know enough to give them an honest review.

Ski: Voile Charger 191cm.
Binding: Axl,...

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Sun Mar 12, 2017 8:51 pm
Fischer Country Crown

Last post by Cannatonic « Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:50 pm
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Attachment(s) by MikeK » Wed Oct 12, 2016 9:08 pm

Ben had mentioned these skis to me a year or so ago and I kind of had them in the back of my head as a ski to look into. I wanted to get my wife...
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Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:50 pm
Asnes Mohair Short Skin 35mm SkinLock Review

Last post by Cannatonic « Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:41 pm
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Attachment(s) by LoveJohnny » Mon Nov 28, 2016 10:15 am

I've been a lot into tantric Buddhism and Hinduism lately. Meditation, Pranayama, Kundalini and all that stuff. It's great for focusing,...
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Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:41 pm
Dynastar GS 1984

Last post by anemic « Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:08 pm
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Attachment(s) by Bri7 » Thu Jan 19, 2017 1:20 pm

A few years ago, I was lucky enough to get my hand on a pair of barely used Dynastar GS 1984. At that time I did not realize how lucky I was, the...
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Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:08 pm
Asnes Gamme 54

Last post by anrothar « Wed Feb 22, 2017 4:10 pm
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by anrothar » Thu Feb 16, 2017 1:37 am

I only have one ski on these, so I'll be updating this as I go.

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

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Wed Feb 22, 2017 4:10 pm
Asnes Mountain Race 48

Last post by anemic « Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:43 am
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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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Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:43 am
NTN: Rottefella Freeride versus 22 Designs Outlaw Review

Last post by NTN Mike « Sun Feb 19, 2017 5:58 pm
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Attachment(s) by LoveJohnny » 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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Sun Feb 19, 2017 5:58 pm
Rottefella Xcelerator 2.0 Binding Review

Last post by solipskier « Tue Feb 14, 2017 5:33 pm
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Attachment(s) by LoveJohnny » Thu Jan 05, 2017 10:48 am

Why is there always progress and advances in technology? It's pretty simple: All major breakthrough technologies come from racing. Whether it's ski,...

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Tue Feb 14, 2017 5:33 pm
The ever-so-popular Madshus Eon

Last post by MikeK « Tue Feb 14, 2017 2:04 pm
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Attachment(s) by lilcliffy » Sat Feb 07, 2015 10:31 pm

What follows is my review of the Madshus Eon/Karhu XCD GT. My current pair of Eons is a 205cm, with a waxless base (although I keep feeling that I...
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Tue Feb 14, 2017 2:04 pm
Asnes Nansen Review

Last post by HBS « Mon Feb 13, 2017 4:35 pm
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by HBS » Fri Feb 03, 2017 3:54 pm

I'm lucky enough to live almost across the street from the sole US distributor of Asnes skies and last year, coming from a groomed trail nordic ski...
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Mon Feb 13, 2017 4:35 pm
Climbing Skins Direct

Last post by fisheater « Thu Feb 02, 2017 8:35 pm
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by Woodserson » Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:11 pm

So I needed some skins for my Vectors and I decided to give these guys a try. They are certainly affordable, they have a generic BCA-type clip for...

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Thu Feb 02, 2017 8:35 pm
Fischer S Bound 125

Last post by Woodserson « Sun Jan 29, 2017 9:55 pm
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by MikeK » Thu Oct 06, 2016 2:05 pm

Just adding this for any discussion relevant to this ski - rongon, perhaps you can fill us in with more detail later in the season?

Your...
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Sun Jan 29, 2017 9:55 pm
2015 Fischer S-Bound 98 Review S98

Last post by Woodserson « Sun Jan 29, 2017 9:40 pm
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Attachment(s) by LoveJohnny » Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:00 am

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The S-98 have been previously discussed here before, in a much better way that I could ever do. But I thought I could write a few words...
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Sun Jan 29, 2017 9:40 pm

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