Waxable E109...

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Waxable E109...

Post by Rodbelan » Mon May 08, 2017 10:26 am

Does someone know this one? I can't find a sizing chart for them... Is the camber stiff? I found a 178 cm pair used...
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Re: Waxable E109...

Post by lilcliffy » Tue May 09, 2017 1:21 pm

Do you know what model year they are? I have the current model E-109 Tour Xtralite Easy-Skin- I have started a review of them over in the "Community Review" section.

The current model has a low profile second camber (i.e. "camber and a half"). The flex pattern underfoot is similar to the Madshus Eon- EXCEPT that the flex of the current E-109 is significantly stiffer than the current Eon. I have the Eon and the current E-109 in a 205cm length. As a backcountry xcountry ski I find the Eon too soft at my weight (185lbs). Despite being stiffer than the Eon- the flex of the current E-109 is finely tuned for fresh soft snow and manageable downhill turns. That being said- I would place the E-109 more on the "XC" side of "XCD" and the Eon more in the middle.

I love the E-109 as a distance-oriented backcountry when the conditions are ideal- see my review for more details.

Overall- I think that the waxable E-99 is a better ski though...
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Re: Waxable E109...

Post by Rodbelan » Tue May 09, 2017 6:12 pm

Thanks lilcliffy... It is actually an older model. Here is a picture:
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Re: Waxable E109...

Post by lilcliffy » Wed May 10, 2017 9:48 am

Almost positive I have tried that model- but cannot remember enough to offer any useful information...I was an almost exclusively Karhu man back then (at least when it came to Nordic touring skis).

The person that comes to mind is Ben (bgregoire)...If my memory is correct he seems to have true knowledge of these older model E-series.
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Re: Waxable E109...

Post by lilcliffy » Wed May 10, 2017 10:12 am

This review looks like the same model:
https://www.utemagasinet.no/Utstyr/TEST-Ski-for-fjellet
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Re: Waxable E109...

Post by bgregoire » Mon May 15, 2017 7:23 am

@Rodbelan,

Hi Rod! I've tried these before and IMO they are more XC oriented than the new Xlite version. Similarly to the newer version, I believe they were sized 10cm shorter than their E99 counterparts which are full length XC. They are a stiff ski but with a softer, albeit very long wax pocket when compared to the older E99s (which I like very much). No nordic rocker or anything like that.

My guess is that as your gabarit, these 178cm will do you fine, worst comes to worst, you will make you Gfriend very happy. Plus, hey! They come with YOUR initials...and those fancy metal eye loops to attach who the hell knows what to come free to! Lets do a trip next winter, you be on those oldskol E109s and I will take my same vintage E99s. Rock it.
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Re: Waxable E109...

Post by Rodbelan » Tue May 16, 2017 8:59 am

Salut Ben,

Thanks for the info...From what you said though, I'm not sure they fit. For exemple, my Glittertind are 180 and perfect...

For the trip? No problem. Or for another outing at the Montagne Saint-Pierre... We'll keep in touch.

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Re: Waxable E109...

Post by bgregoire » Wed May 17, 2017 2:43 pm

For the future....

I found the sizing chart for this era of the E109 on some obscure russian site....enjoy:

SIDECUT: 78 - 60 - 70 L
ENGTHS: 168, 178, 188, 198, 203 cm
WEIGHT / LENGTH: 2290 g / 198 cm
BASE: Sintec

For travel on snow-covered wild nature. notches Mountain Crown system and the steel edge provides excellent holding. Reliable model with lightweight design Air Channel for excellent sliding characteristics and a distinct profile for easy control.
Selection Rostovka:
> 90 kg 203
80 - 89 kg 198 - 203
75 - 79 kg 188 - 198
70 - 74 kg 188 - 198
65 - 69 kg 178 - 188
60 - 64 kg 178 - 188
55 - 59 kg 168 - 178
50 - 54 kg 168
45 - 49 kg -

http://extreme-sport.com.ua/g-5045/
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Re: Waxable E109...

Post by Rodbelan » Wed May 17, 2017 5:18 pm

Ok chef... so that one would fit my size... Merci!
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