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Ski Review: Åsnes Storetind

Last post by lilcliffy « Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:51 am

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•Width/sidecut profile: 103-68-93mm

•Length: 172cm, 180cm, 188cm (I own the 188cm)...

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Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:51 am
Asnes Ingstad BC 2018 Ski Review

Last post by lilcliffy « Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:26 am
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Attachment(s) by Johnny » Mon Nov 13, 2017 2:01 pm

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Unparalleled?
Ok, this is something new. Really, something completely different. It’s a totally unique ski. I have...
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Last post by lilcliffy View the latest post
Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:26 am
Åsnes Gamme

Last post by Cannatonic « Wed Apr 18, 2018 1:53 pm
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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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Wed Apr 18, 2018 1:53 pm
G3 Stinger XCD review coming

Last post by Nick BC « Sat Apr 14, 2018 11:58 pm
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by Nick BC » Thu Jan 25, 2018 12:23 am

Well the deal was too good to pass up so I bought a pair of 172's from the G3 website for C$300. I've had my eyes on these skis for a while, but...

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Sat Apr 14, 2018 11:58 pm
Fischer Easy-Skin vs. Asnes Skin-Lock

Last post by Woodserson « Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:18 pm
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Attachment(s) by lilcliffy » Thu Sep 29, 2016 5:29 pm

WELL!

Now that I am aware that a number of us have skis with Fischer's Easy-Skin and/or Asnes' Skin-lock; I am very keen to test them out, compare...
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Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:18 pm
2015 Fischer E-109 Tour Easy-Skin

Last post by lilcliffy « Sat Apr 07, 2018 8:09 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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Sat Apr 07, 2018 8:09 pm
Alico Ski March Boot

Last post by Verskis « Thu Mar 22, 2018 3:22 am
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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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Last post by Verskis View the latest post
Thu Mar 22, 2018 3:22 am
Falketind 62 Review

Last post by HBS « Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:20 pm
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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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Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:20 pm
Ski Review: Altai Kom 162cm

Last post by Woodserson « Tue Mar 06, 2018 9:45 pm
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Attachment(s) by lilcliffy » Thu Feb 15, 2018 4:23 pm

So- to start- I have already made at least one mistake with this ski already.

First mistake: thinking that my first test should be to cross-country...
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Last post by Woodserson View the latest post
Tue Mar 06, 2018 9:45 pm
Yet Another Madshus Eon Review

Last post by t-$ « Mon Feb 26, 2018 5:53 pm
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by t-$ » Wed Jan 17, 2018 10:14 pm

Hey guys,

I'd thought i'd post my initial thoughts on the Eon after one ski :lol: :?

Eon 62, 185 cm
Alpina Alaska / bc magnum

anyway, this...

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Mon Feb 26, 2018 5:53 pm
2014 Fischer E-99 Crown

Last post by Woodserson « Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:52 pm
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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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Last post by Woodserson View the latest post
Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:52 pm
Atomic Vantage 85 Review

Last post by Woodserson « Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:36 pm

Attachment(s) by Woodserson » Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:36 pm

BooYA my Atomic Vantage 85s have become my number 1, go-to, do-it-all ski for the frontside. BAM! They come out of the gate, don't ask questions,...

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Last post by Woodserson View the latest post
Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:36 pm
Madshus Glittertind

Last post by anemic « Mon Feb 05, 2018 10:48 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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Last post by anemic View the latest post
Mon Feb 05, 2018 10:48 pm
FTP Gloves and Mittens

Last post by Johnny « Tue Jan 30, 2018 11:52 am

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No, it doesn't mean File Transfer Protocol . And it doesn't mean Fuck The Police either. It stands for Free The Powder, a small company selling...

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Tue Jan 30, 2018 11:52 am
Hagan Off Limits Ski Review

Last post by Johnny « Sun Jan 28, 2018 1:50 pm
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NO, they are not toys. They are neither snoeshoes nor ski blades. And no, they are not Hoks either. They are a lot more...

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Last post by Johnny View the latest post
Sun Jan 28, 2018 1:50 pm
The ever-so-popular Madshus Eon

Last post by lowangle al « Fri Jan 26, 2018 3:23 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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Last post by lowangle al View the latest post
Fri Jan 26, 2018 3:23 pm
Ultra Vector

Last post by Woodserson « Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:55 am
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by twopass » Sun Jan 21, 2018 9:29 pm

Gotta' pair comin'! Will I like them?

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Last post by Woodserson View the latest post
Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:55 am
Asnes USGI Combat Skis

Last post by Desmo « Sun Jan 21, 2018 9:33 am
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Attachment(s) by lilcliffy » Wed Dec 09, 2015 5:07 am

What follows is the beginning of a full-season review (I say "full-season" with optimism, considering how late the snow base is!) on the...
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Last post by Desmo View the latest post
Sun Jan 21, 2018 9:33 am
Alpina Alaska NNNBC

Last post by lilcliffy « Thu Jan 18, 2018 12:23 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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Last post by lilcliffy View the latest post
Thu Jan 18, 2018 12:23 pm
Altai Skis Hok Review

Last post by lilcliffy « Mon Jan 15, 2018 3:15 pm
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Attachment(s) by Johnny » 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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Last post by lilcliffy View the latest post
Mon Jan 15, 2018 3:15 pm
Asnes USGI review

Last post by lilcliffy « Sat Jan 13, 2018 12:39 pm
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by t-$ » Sun Dec 10, 2017 10:16 pm

hey folks. just took the first run on the USGI's and thought i'd post some thoughts about them.

first off, i'm coming at XCD from a mostly cross...

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Last post by lilcliffy View the latest post
Sat Jan 13, 2018 12:39 pm
2016 Volkl Kendo

Last post by anemic « Tue Jan 09, 2018 9:46 am
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by anemic » Wed Jan 03, 2018 10:47 am

Seems many of us focus on being out there on our own or with a buddy away from the chairlifts and crowds but also occasionally find ourselves on the...

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Last post by anemic View the latest post
Tue Jan 09, 2018 9:46 am
Classic Pins: Rottefella ST vs. Voile HD Mountaineer

Last post by Cannatonic « Sun Jan 07, 2018 2:31 pm
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by MikeK » Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:35 pm

This is an old debate, and a relatively unimportant one as both products provide similar performance, but there are differences.

Similarities:...
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Last post by Cannatonic View the latest post
Sun Jan 07, 2018 2:31 pm
2015 Fischer E-99 Tour Easy-Skin

Last post by lilcliffy « Sun Dec 31, 2017 8:16 am
Replies: 9
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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Last post by lilcliffy View the latest post
Sun Dec 31, 2017 8:16 am
2015 Fischer E-109 Crown

Last post by lilcliffy « Sun Dec 31, 2017 7:59 am
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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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Last post by lilcliffy View the latest post
Sun Dec 31, 2017 7:59 am

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