Ok sounds good, I was under the impression that wax would help prevent damage to the ski but if it will be fine without it I'm happy to keep it simple. I have some solid glide wax so I can use that if I need to. Always nice to hear that less work is required than I thought :) Honestly I don't know a...

Hello, thanks so much to all who responded. I didn't mean to neglect the thread but it's been a busy couple weeks for me and probably some of you as well! Anyway, I got the skis and they look great. I just got them mounted yesterday so I haven't had the chance to take them out yet, but from everyone...

Hello! I would like to start backcountry skiing this winter and I could use some advice on appropriate gear. Background info: I've been cross country skiing recreationally since childhood in both groomed resorts and local natural areas. I have the basic skills to snowplow down hills and get from A t...