Hi Randoskier and S...ss!! I just saw your post, haven't logged in in a while. Initally, I posted the metal edge question and regreatted that I mentioned skiing with a dog. I was simply curious about what was the pros/cons of using a metal edged ski, particuarlly when pulling a pulk . Then I receiv...

I had the old kikut and killed it in 3 seasons of HEAVY use. I have the updated version and I really like it. I have 100 miles on it now and my feet haven't blistered. I especially like the improved torsional rigidity with the good kick and glide action now that they're broken in. I am skiing and s...

I had the old kikut and killed it in 3 seasons of HEAVY use. I have the updated version and I really like it. I have 100 miles on it now and my feet haven't blistered. I especially like the improved torsional rigidity with the good kick and glide action now that they're broken in. I am skiing and s...

I had the old kikut and killed it in 3 seasons of HEAVY use. I have the updated version and I really like it. I have 100 miles on it now and my feet haven't blistered. I especially like the improved torsional rigidity with the good kick and glide action now that they're broken in. I am skiing and sk...

Hi! I've spent a lot of time thinking about this question. I have the Asnes Finnmark 54 and I love them. I've thought about buying another pair simply to have for when my current pair dies. I have the waxable Finnmark. I had the waxless version and wasn't crazy about them. I have hundreds of miles o...

Hey all, I took my green Gammes to the Brooks Range for a caribou hunt this spring. Highs of 29F and 18 hours of sunlight made the snow ice in the morning and quite wet by the end of the day. I used a pulk to haul all my gear in and skied around with it in search of caribou. For these reasons I deci...

Thanks for the advice everyone! I grabbed what they had here in town. I'll write up a review once I've had some time on these skis.

I think it comes down to this: In short- you can get the WL pattern to work by combining with grip wax or skins, or very careful kicking,but then what is the point? I don't like such level of compromise on my gear myself. Can your shop not order a pair in waxable? My hunch is you would be happier, ...

I hear you and I am in total agreement with you Roelant! I'm also in the position of not having access to what I would ideally select and trying to make a compromise so that I can at least get out on a ski that I won't worry constantly about hitting the dog with. Someone recommended detuning my edge...

Thanks for the responses. Yeah, I was really wanting a Finnmark 54 since I love the Gamme so much. Can't believe the price on that ski from Varuste! Any other thoughts on the waxless? Are they really that bad? The scale patter on the 210s matches pretty close to the kick zone that I would wax on the...