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by John Dee
Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:43 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Toe bang, really want to make boots work.
Replies: 4
Views: 631

Re: Toe bang, really want to make boots work.

I knew the advice to see a bootfitter would arise. Its just not convenient at this place and time. If the boots do not fill an area, molding will not help. Heating a liner allows a liner to fit better by conforming to foot. The liner does not expand. I’ve purchased two new liners from Intuition and ...
by John Dee
Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:01 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Toe bang, really want to make boots work.
Replies: 4
Views: 631

Toe bang, really want to make boots work.

I had a little pain in my big toe sockets (first joint, technically the feet) after the last time with Excursions. It wasn't a lot, but it was the sort of deep sensation that causes me concern. These boots opened me up to a new type of skiing, and I really want to get back in them. I have tried on a...
by John Dee
Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:47 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: New Super Tele's and full thickness soles?
Replies: 18
Views: 2467

Re: New Super Tele's and full thickness soles?

Ski Marchs in EU44. I can close the bail to the middle position, too. If folks here use both, Ski Marchs and Alaskas, they could give you information about sole thickness. The ST with cables are an awesome binding! My experience is different. I mounted some STs because they were 50% off. Ski marche...
by John Dee
Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:26 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Front skins with kicker skins instead of full length... anyone tried this?
Replies: 38
Views: 4444

Re: Front skins with kicker skins instead of full length... anyone tried this?

@John Dee Are you referring to a racing skin? example: https://www.pomoca.com/skins/014-race-pro-2-0 Nope. I went to a shop in 2022 for climbing skins, and one of the options was 3/4 front to back. I don't recall much else except they were dark orange color, and that they were a fairly common skin ...
by John Dee
Tue Feb 06, 2024 9:30 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Pictures, pictures and pictures!
Replies: 1758
Views: 1841288

Re: Pictures, pictures and pictures!

Put some old NNNBC bindings I had on my Hoks using the AltaiSki adapter plates. I ski 3 pin but my rock skiing buddy is on NNNNBC and wanted to give them a try on some crusty hiking trails. I think he’s gonna do some bushwhacking too. I just recently learned of the adapter plates and was thinking t...
by John Dee
Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:39 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Front skins with kicker skins instead of full length... anyone tried this?
Replies: 38
Views: 4444

Re: Front skins with kicker skins instead of full length... anyone tried this?

They sell 3/4 length skins fairly commonly. So you can look at reviews for them. I think its economical more than anything.
by John Dee
Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:11 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Technique feedback thread - post a video.
Replies: 62
Views: 7204

Re: Technique feedback thread - post a video.

- I have found success with a tighter and more rear-ski weighted stance. - Bring skis closer together (in the left-right axis). I have been told imagine you are holding your car keys between your thighs. This helps with the concept of turning your 2 skis into one big ski during a telemark turn. Lea...
by John Dee
Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:00 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: I need a lift ski.
Replies: 28
Views: 6503

Re: I need a lift ski.

What about these? https://www.ebay.com/itm/386692119370?hash=item5a08a57b4a:g:H0gAAOSwcIBlrvs9&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwPmMCiq%2B9mLNp6ozCvNLoeT1LAXr8vjmUgMCypMVMOFs22B%2FHWYV0F4798H5VIaKQhhScBgNOSVSNL%2FbLSRx4wDVF0TL4ghRxn%2BgJGk2vvPb3EGKGMDmFWAPhun%2FQWwEUynoRNBm8nPYNgyn38M5H8Re7LQScy9L29JdnrhrK4RAJq...
by John Dee
Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:49 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Gear Basket
Replies: 626
Views: 707959

Re: Gear Basket

by John Dee
Mon Jan 22, 2024 2:21 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Need another ski for downhill usage
Replies: 9
Views: 2120

Re: Need another ski for downhill usage

I don't think the Combat Nato is what you think it is. The Ingstad is based on it, has rocker, and is a fine telemark/BC ski. Its also cheaper than the FT62 or Raab 68 from Varuste.com.