I'm thinking that I'm getting ready to buy an Arctic Bedding for my next trip to the winter mountains. I've looked at both Fjellpulken Sleeper 200 SF and Piteraq Arctic Bedding HD XL. They have almost the same dimensions (195 x 65 x 20 cm vs 200 x 67 x 16 cm), but the Fjellpulken weighs 2400 g compa...

Thanks a lot Jurassien :) Since I wrote I've actually by pure luck been offered a unused pair of Colltex full length MIX skin 50mm x 2000 mm with a simple metal bar at the top. I know it's maybe a bit too short but at least it's free! So I think I'll go with that and make my own experience! I might ...

Since you have brand-new Åsnes skis, let Åsnes come to word: https://asnes-academy.com/en/choose-the-right-gear/prepping-and-waxing-cross-country-skis-for-the-backcountry-simply/ If you are new to all this and find the information intimidating, or more bother than you think it's worth, then just sc...

Thanks a lot for your good advice! I think I'll go the simple way and follow the "Instant Glide" section at Åsnes' website as Jurassien suggested and then do my own experiences from that. Regarding full-length skins I've decided to go with a 45mm 100% mohair, but I'm in doubt which Colltex model I s...

Hi I have bought a pair of brand new Åsnes Amundsen Fram Waxless BC (208 cm, 67-57-62 mm) with Rottefella NNN BC Manual binding. I also bought short skins: X-skin 45 mm Mohair and X-skin 45 mm Nylon. I am in doubt whether it is necessary to prepare the skis before I use them for the first time. They...