Czech it out for yourselves:
http://www.sporten.cz/eng/catalog/nordi ... ckcountry/
Had the Expedition 90-70-80 in my hands today. A nice ski! Seems double cambered, well really stiff in the pocket, needed my two hand to flatten out a 170cm and even then. The place in town only has the waxless (positive) base but from Sporten's website, it appears they make a waxable too (!)
The good new is the shop will have a few pairs for rent so I get to try one out for cheap.....if ever snow falls that is.
I'm sure I'd love a pair of the Expeditions at 180cm if single cambered and waxable....
What do you think of the Sporten line?
Sporten: a new player on the nordic backcountry ski scene
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bgregoire
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Sporten: a new player on the nordic backcountry ski scene
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MikeK
Re: Sporten: a new player on the nordic backcountry ski scen
Looks like they would be good for flat terrain touring. Not a lot of sidecut, fairly straight looking shape, no torsion box, wax base.
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lilcliffy
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Re: Sporten: a new player on the nordic backcountry ski scen
Very good.bgregoire wrote:Czech it out for yourselves:
I have checked out this website before- can't remember why...
I have never seen them in the flesh though. what shop has them for rent?
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Re: Sporten: a new player on the nordic backcountry ski scen
La Vie Dehors in Rimouski. My guess is that they will only have them setup with NNN BC though. Sounds like they are distributed by the same folks that are brining Alfa boots into Québec. Got to slip a few pairs on as well! Great support and stiff flex! Hoping the distributor will bring in the 75mm....
Coming back to the Sporten, I've noticed the recommended lengths are rather short, especially in the wider models, when compared to similar brands. I must say the Expeditions camber was very hard to flatten out. So these might be for those looking to ski short or for the heavier built (The Ranger's longest length at 200cm for someone between 207-233lb!!!).
Coming back to the Sporten, I've noticed the recommended lengths are rather short, especially in the wider models, when compared to similar brands. I must say the Expeditions camber was very hard to flatten out. So these might be for those looking to ski short or for the heavier built (The Ranger's longest length at 200cm for someone between 207-233lb!!!).
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Re: Sporten: a new player on the nordic backcountry ski scen
Would love to try the Sporten's at some point...not sure when I'm going to make it to QC again- was hoping this winter- but it is not looking like we will be able to pull it off.
Alfa boots, eh? Very interested in the Quest Advance...did you try that model on? CANNOT believe how expensive they are! For that kind of money, I don't know if I will ever be able to justify buying a pair- as opposed to just getting another pair of Alaskas.
Alfa boots, eh? Very interested in the Quest Advance...did you try that model on? CANNOT believe how expensive they are! For that kind of money, I don't know if I will ever be able to justify buying a pair- as opposed to just getting another pair of Alaskas.
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Re: Sporten: a new player on the nordic backcountry ski scen
They did not have the Quest Advance in my size and only in NNN BC. Alfa boots are by far the most confortable I have found as yet (for those afflicted with wide toes).lilcliffy wrote:Would love to try the Sporten's at some point...not sure when I'm going to make it to QC again- was hoping this winter- but it is not looking like we will be able to pull it off.
Alfa boots, eh? Very interested in the Quest Advance...did you try that model on? CANNOT believe how expensive they are! For that kind of money, I don't know if I will ever be able to justify buying a pair- as opposed to just getting another pair of Alaskas.
The Quest A/P/S are neat too but I prefer the polar with cotton gaiter (more breathable) and velcro over the zip. Can you imagine having to change the zip if ever it snags? Once again though, they dont have the Polars at the local shop, and +$$$.
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Re: Sporten: a new player on the nordic backcountry ski scen
I do not know if I would be interested. I've seen em here in Quebec City... Strong camber, reminding me the Rossis (except the 125). I had Rossis BC90 at some point. Sold them immediately after a couple of try. The climbing was horrible, the turning not much better; problem is I followed the mfg recommandations regarding length. Should have bought the smaller ones. I would get the 125 though... camber similar to a degree to annum maybe epoch... Why larger touring skis with strong camber? I do not get it but it is primarly a matter of taste, I guess...
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MikeK
Re: Sporten: a new player on the nordic backcountry ski scen
We need a graph of that camberRodbelan wrote:I do not know if I would be interested. I've seen em here in Quebec City... Strong camber, reminding me the Rossis (except the 125). I had Rossis BC90 at some point. Sold them immediately after a couple of try. The climbing was horrible, the turning not much better; problem is I followed the mfg recommandations regarding length. Should have bought the smaller ones. I would get the 125 though... camber similar to a degree to annum maybe epoch... Why larger touring skis with strong camber? I do not get it but it is primarly a matter of taste, I guess...
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bgregoire
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Re: Sporten: a new player on the nordic backcountry ski scen
I'm with you on that! I'd love to hear what Sporten would have to say? Could this simply be an oversight???Rodbelan wrote: Why larger touring skis with strong camber? I do not get it
Otherwize, they call em Expedition: could this be some kind of compromise between efficient K&G on hard flat surfaces (lakes), good floatation in heavy fluff and stability on the down. I'm excluding tele-turning in this approach. The objective would be extended traversing, with, perhaps, a heavy backpack or pulka.
Have to say too, found the skis quite light and i like the graphics.
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MikeK
Re: Sporten: a new player on the nordic backcountry ski scen
I think this. Winter backpacking or expeds. Shorter length and increased width for maneuverability and stability I'd assume.bgregoire wrote: Otherwize, they call em Expedition: could this be some kind of compromise between efficient K&G on hard flat surfaces (lakes), good floatation in heavy fluff and stability on the down. I'm excluding tele-turning in this approach. The objective would be extended traversing, with, perhaps, a heavy backpack or pulka.