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by wabene
Sun Mar 03, 2024 1:31 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: S-bound 98 and Nansen vs. Rabb 68
Replies: 34
Views: 3340

Re: S-bound 98 and Nansen vs. Rabb 68

Hey @lilcliffy I'm curious why you went with the shorter length on the SB98? Interesting that you found it more stable on dense snow.
by wabene
Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Alpina Alaska 75 failure: again!
Replies: 22
Views: 1584

Re: Alpina Alaska 75 failure: again!

The thicker Vibram Outback sole would be the wiser choice, with no reports of failure that I'm aware of. who carries this boot? The Vibram Outback sole is used on the Crispi Svartisen, the Alico boots sold by Altai Skis and Fischer boots like the Transnordic. There may be others. Alpina is the only...
by wabene
Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:14 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Alpina Alaska 75 failure: again!
Replies: 22
Views: 1584

Re: Alpina Alaska 75 failure: again!

Alpina has blown it badly by using this thin sole in the first place. They are now doubling down by not only continuing to use it, but also not supporting their customers properly. The thicker Vibram Outback sole would be the wiser choice, with no reports of failure that I'm aware of. The only way t...
by wabene
Mon Feb 26, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: 2 years in a row
Replies: 6
Views: 853

Re: 2 years in a row

Same from the brown western shores of Lake Superior. Nada. A snowpocolypse.
by wabene
Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:53 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: What ski would you use for this???
Replies: 13
Views: 1208

Re: What ski would you use for this???

∆∆ testify @greatgt !! :lol: Your old butt may have blown right by em! C'mon you gotta admit it would be hilarious to see an old guy on skinnys & leather draped in wool blowing by ATers slogging along the flats.
by wabene
Sun Feb 18, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: Community Ski Reviews
Topic: The Legendary Karhu XCD Guide/Madshus Annum
Replies: 21
Views: 32263

Re: The Legendary Karhu XCD Guide/Madshus Annum

@JB TELE 👍👍 agreed on the Madshus. When it's right, it's a ton of fun. On the firm stuff it makes my SB98 feel like a carver. No bueno. I got my M78 for $165, but I'm starting to understand why spending $750 for a Voile ski might be worth it. I have my eye on the Endeavor.
by wabene
Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:28 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Leather care for Alico, Asolo, etc. telemark boots
Replies: 4
Views: 647

Re: Leather care for Alico, Asolo, etc. telemark boots

I switched over to HydroBloc, but still use my left over SnoSeal on gloves and choppers.

https://www.telemarktalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=1725
by wabene
Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:57 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Crispi Futura Pro feedback.
Replies: 19
Views: 2478

Re: Crispi Futura Pro feedback.

Im not sure yet if i am completely happy with these overall. I used them in a combined tour with steep climbs and descents mostly in powder and a bit on a hard snow, groomed slope. I liked the tour comfort a lot, but when I closed the power strap on the brace I got some nasty chafing on the downhil...
by wabene
Sat Feb 10, 2024 6:51 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Good deal? M68 2019/2020 skin 199€
Replies: 1
Views: 332

Re: Good deal? M68 2019/2020 skin 199€

I would say it is a good deal but not what they are stating. I'm going to switch to dollars. They are saying retail is $430 and they are selling for $215, so 50% off. Real retail is closer to $305. You can get the new model here https://www.bergsskishop.com/shop/p90888/panorama-m68-skis for $213.50 ...
by wabene
Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:36 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: kom vs Fischer Sbound 125 advice please
Replies: 34
Views: 4167

Re: kom vs Fischer Sbound 125 advice please

It is interesting that people who tend to prefer the Rotte ST are also people who tend to have thin duckbilled boots like the Alaska, just sayin. I should have been more explicit- I prefer the 3-pin bale and clamp mechanism on the Rotte ST- I prefer it because I find it smoother, easier, more effic...