Thanks for that. I hadn't considered the Gamme because I assumed it was a burly expedition-type ski -- I have a pair of O.G. Ingstads for that -- and I'm looking for a light & lively ski for use on local ungroomed trails, linking a turn or two where possible. I currently use a pair of decades-old At...

I want to buy a pair of Asnes Mountain Race 48 skis but the only ones I can find in my length (210 cm) are the skin models. I like using grip wax and have never been tempted by typical waxless skis, but the skin thing is new to me. Does anybody know how well these skis perform, compared to a typical...

Good to know! Thx.

I'd like to buy the waxable version of this ski, but La Cordee only carries the skin version. Does anybody know whether you can peel off the skins if you dont like them and use kick wax? Is the base milled to accommodate the skins, or is it just flat? I wouldnt hesitate to buy the skin version if th...