Lundhags Abisku Trial

[mca80]

No rush or expectations of course. If it were me I would wear both around the house doing lunges/bends, hold onto a table and get onto toes, get them broken in and get a feel, and then try them when there is snow. Then sell one.

[JohnSKepler]

No rush or expectations of course. If it were me I would wear both around the house doing lunges/bends, hold onto a table and get onto toes, get them broken in and get a feel, and then try them when there is snow. Then sell one.

Stay tuned!

[randoskier]

To be clear these are the low-cut ones, correct? Not the expedition?

Yes, these are the low-cut ones.

These ARE a direct competitor of the Alaska, built for the exact same thing Scandi touring (fjellski).

[JohnSKepler]

To be clear these are the low-cut ones, correct? Not the expedition?

Yes, these are the low-cut ones.

These ARE a direct competitor of the Alaska, built for the exact same thing Scandi touring (fjellski).

Direct competitor but different design philosophy, though I do not disagree with you. The Alaska's are much more flexible in the ankle. These Abisku's provide much more lateral support with a stiffer sole. Maybe after breaking in they'll feel closer?

I put in a different footbed and it improved the feel of the 40. The 41 is more comfortable but just feels too clunky and, I think as it breaks in, my forefoot will really start to rattle around in the big toe box. Anyone out there who usually wears a size 9 or maybe a 42 in the Alaska or Free will probably fit nicely into this 41.

[turnfarmer]

Sort of interested in 41 if you decide to sell

[JohnSKepler]

Sort of interested in 41 if you decide to sell

I replaced the VERY thick wool insole with something a little thinner and the 40 fits great. It'll need a little breaking in but if you are interested in the 41 I paid $227. You can have it for that plus shipping.

[mca80]

Sort of interested in 41 if you decide to sell

I replaced the VERY thick wool insole with something a little thinner and the 40 fits great. It'll need a little breaking in but if you are interested in the 41 I paid $227. You can have it for that plus shipping.

Did you sell these?

[JohnSKepler]

Sort of interested in 41 if you decide to sell

I replaced the VERY thick wool insole with something a little thinner and the 40 fits great. It'll need a little breaking in but if you are interested in the 41 I paid $227. You can have it for that plus shipping.

Did you sell these?

Nope. Have not sold them. Haha, haven't even tried. But I need to.

[JohnSKepler]

Finally got out in the Abisku today. They are my new favorite XC/d/D boot. Like a cross between the Alaska Alpina, that is a bit soft for a wider ski, and the Free, that bends in a weird spot and gives my heel gangrene. Did about 3 miles and 600 ft elevation in 10-12" of fresh heavy powder. They are rigid enough to be very stable as well as letting me push a Telemark turn, but light enough to kick and glide and climb. They are quite warm and did't give me any hot spots. They do put some pressure on the top of my foot but it keeps the foot in place and I think it will break in. Heel hold is exceptional. I wear them without the wool insert and can wear them with thick or thin socks. Really happy with them so far.