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Neo Classic Telemark Skis

Post by CIMA » Thu Oct 05, 2023 1:10 am

Have skinny telemark skis for leather boots have died out?
No, they haven't!

Here are new releases:
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There are three types (Zero, Tsurugi 2999, Yakushi 2926) and each has three types depending on wooden materials and their layer patterns. The dimensions of all nine types are almost the same.
Price: approx. 570 USD

Unfortunately, the skis are made-to-order and may be available in Japan only.

The flowing river never stops and yet the water never stays the same.

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Re: Neo Classic Telemark Skis

Post by Manney » Thu Oct 05, 2023 4:04 pm

Quick question… since you’re Japanese and monitoring ski manufacturing in your country…

Do you know who makes these skis for the Japanese Military?
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They have a very distinctive grip zone.
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Re: Neo Classic Telemark Skis

Post by Erik H » Thu Oct 05, 2023 9:46 pm

Those are very neat! I love the texture on those topsheets



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Re: Neo Classic Telemark Skis

Post by CIMA » Fri Oct 06, 2023 12:54 am

Manney wrote:
Thu Oct 05, 2023 4:04 pm
Do you know who makes these skis for the Japanese Military?

IMG_0698.jpeg
Wow, how maniac!
I checked some Japanese sites but found that the skis were not sold to the public.

However, some Tele junkies borrowed the skis and tried a test-drive:



The following is the closeup of the gear (from 2:58):

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Re: Neo Classic Telemark Skis

Post by CIMA » Fri Oct 06, 2023 1:11 am

Erik H wrote:
Thu Oct 05, 2023 9:46 pm
Those are very neat! I love the texture on those topsheets
It looks like the topsheets are for preventing scratching or easy removal of sticking snow.

The ski designer says that he regretted the durability of the last version of BD Saint Elias and then carefully chose wooden materials and layering for longer use.
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Re: Neo Classic Telemark Skis

Post by Manney » Fri Oct 06, 2023 7:59 am

Good videos… thanks. The military guys are novices but that’s OK. Everyone starts at the bottom. Presume that the portion showing the levels on a pyramid is talking about military ski training in Japan following the Japanese Ski Association levels.

The arc of the “scales” has the potential of meeting the snow at 90 degrees along some part of it, regardless of the angle of attack. Might be of some use herringboning.

The top sheet appear to be painted wood, not capped polyester. This is like the old USGI, which is still in inventory and use by a few countries’ militaries.

The data point on this being military only ski will be added to the database.
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Re: Neo Classic Telemark Skis

Post by JB TELE » Mon Oct 09, 2023 12:19 am

Would these be considered skinny downhill skis rather than cross country skis?



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Re: Neo Classic Telemark Skis

Post by CIMA » Mon Oct 09, 2023 12:32 am

The skis are designed mainly for skinny downhill because there is no traction pattern on them.
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