I have, and many others, have posted wondering whether there is a waxable XCD ski with similar specs to the Madshus Epoch/Karhu XCD 10th Mtn and Fischer S-Bound 98.
Check out the Asnes Storetind ("Storetind" in english: "Large Peak"):
http://translate.googleusercontent.com/ ... fikasjoner
With a profile of 103-68-93mm the Storetind sits in between the Epoch/S-98 and the Madsus Annum/Fischer S-112/Rossi BC110.
Single-cambered, rockered tip, carbon reinforced wood core, sintered waxable base, integrated skin system (Asnes' "trap lock").
This ski is available in both Canada and USA:
http://www.norsemanski.com/
http://www.neptunemountaineering.com/sk ... ing&page=1
Man oh man oh man do I want these babies....
Asnes Storetind- mid-fat waxable XCD ski
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lilcliffy
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Asnes Storetind- mid-fat waxable XCD ski
Cross-country AND down-hill skiing in the backcountry.
Unashamed to be a "cross-country type" and love skiing down-hill.
Unashamed to be a "cross-country type" and love skiing down-hill.
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bgregoire
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Re: Asnes Storetind- mid-fat waxable XCD ski
A dream ski for sûre but are you certain of the single camber? I read they had more of the dimensions of an alpine ski. PS: I love asnes skis.
I live for the Telemark arc....The feeeeeeel.....I ski miles to get to a place where there is guaranteed snow to do the deal....TM
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lowangle al
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Re: Asnes Storetind- mid-fat waxable XCD ski
They look interesting, rockered skis work great in the bc even on the up.
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lilcliffy
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Re: Asnes Storetind- mid-fat waxable XCD ski
Fairly sure they do have single camber with a rockered tip...will see if I can find out more!
I love Asnes skis as well- tried them many times- but have never owned a pair. I have a friend who has quite a few pairs (been skiing for 50 years)- been lusting after them for 15 years...he won't sell any.
I love Asnes skis as well- tried them many times- but have never owned a pair. I have a friend who has quite a few pairs (been skiing for 50 years)- been lusting after them for 15 years...he won't sell any.
Cross-country AND down-hill skiing in the backcountry.
Unashamed to be a "cross-country type" and love skiing down-hill.
Unashamed to be a "cross-country type" and love skiing down-hill.
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MikeK
Re: Asnes Storetind- mid-fat waxable XCD ski
I was kind of wondering if they are an anorexic Vector. Kind of looks that way from the pictures i.e. not much of a camber...
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lilcliffy
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Instructor at Maritime College of Forest Technology
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Re: Asnes Storetind- mid-fat waxable XCD ski
Heard back from Asnes in Norway- from Asbjorn Asnes himself:
Hi!
Storetind is a ski with rocker only in tip, and have camber and a small wax pocket.
I don’t know too much about Madshus Annum, so I can`t compare this two skis.
This ski is good for Nordic back country skiing, and works well for telemark turns.
Br
Asbjørn Åsnes
So- this is a traditionally-cambered ski- with rocker in the tip- just like the Madshus/Fischer XCD/S-Bound skis. XCD mountain touring skis.
Now if I can just convince them to make the Storetind in a longer length...
I would still love to try a 188cm pair for a tour with some extreme terrain in the mix...
Hi!
Storetind is a ski with rocker only in tip, and have camber and a small wax pocket.
I don’t know too much about Madshus Annum, so I can`t compare this two skis.
This ski is good for Nordic back country skiing, and works well for telemark turns.
Br
Asbjørn Åsnes
So- this is a traditionally-cambered ski- with rocker in the tip- just like the Madshus/Fischer XCD/S-Bound skis. XCD mountain touring skis.
Now if I can just convince them to make the Storetind in a longer length...
I would still love to try a 188cm pair for a tour with some extreme terrain in the mix...
Cross-country AND down-hill skiing in the backcountry.
Unashamed to be a "cross-country type" and love skiing down-hill.
Unashamed to be a "cross-country type" and love skiing down-hill.
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bgregoire
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Re: Asnes Storetind- mid-fat waxable XCD ski
We'll this site may provide some very interesting info on the Storetind to those that can decipher Norwegian!:lilcliffy wrote: So- this is a traditionally-cambered ski- with rocker in the tip- just like the Madshus/Fischer XCD/S-Bound skis. XCD mountain touring skis.
https://translate.google.com/translate? ... edit-text=
A closer look at the ski:
I live for the Telemark arc....The feeeeeeel.....I ski miles to get to a place where there is guaranteed snow to do the deal....TM
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Woodserson
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Re: Asnes Storetind- mid-fat waxable XCD ski
Such a groovy company. I wished they had a presence in the US (for all 6 skiers who would be interested).
***That one CO company excepted!
***That one CO company excepted!