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by NMXCSki
Sun Mar 09, 2025 1:47 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: XCD skis on hardpack at the resort
Replies: 42
Views: 14179

Re: XCD skis on hardpack at the resort

Took my S-Bound 98s with NNN-BC and Alpina Alaska boots to the resort yesterday. Granted I only did green runs but I am so impressed with the turnability of these skis. I imagine it would be even better with 3-pin with cables or Xplore. Blue runs might be pushing it with NNN-BC but I was able to do ...
by NMXCSki
Mon Jan 06, 2025 10:09 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: XCD to Skate Ski - Help!
Replies: 7
Views: 4720

Re: XCD to Skate Ski - Help!

I ended up reordering the skis with a stiffer camber/weight range. Glad to hear confirmation that it was the right decision. Now to find someone who will buy the 1st pair off of me. I posted them to craigslist with no bites just yet. Thinking of trying the Chama Chile Cross Country Ski race later th...
by NMXCSki
Mon Dec 30, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: XCD to Skate Ski - Help!
Replies: 7
Views: 4720

Re: XCD to Skate Ski - Help!

I wish. I live in northern New Mexico so not many places to rent xc gear and the snow this year has been pretty poor. Makes sense to go lighter to learn I suppose. Thanks.
by NMXCSki
Thu Dec 26, 2024 7:11 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: XCD to Skate Ski - Help!
Replies: 7
Views: 4720

XCD to Skate Ski - Help!

Hello all, New to the forum here. I've been big into backcountry XCD the last several seasons but looking to try out skate skiing at nearby groomed course. My partner bought me Madshus Endurance Skate Skis for Christmas but I think they may be too small. I'm used to a backcountry xc ski length being...