Thanks a lot everyone, that's very helpful! I should have added that whatever the ski I end up getting, I absolutely intend to carry kicker skins and maybe even full lenght depending on terrain. I will definitely cross the Rossis out from the list. I had not considered the Ingstad because of Lilclif...

Hello everyone! This is a typical long-time-lurker-new-guy post. It’s been a real pleasure reading you all nerding out about rocker, camber and other Nordic arcana. I usually pride myself in thoroughly researching new interests, and I did, but it pains me to admit I’m still confused. So I humbly ask...