Advice on new skis

[MikeK]

I'm 10.5 too... There is no size on my Veloces... But after trying to give them to a few people, they seem to be around 7 US... If anyone here wants them, they can have it for the price of shipping...

I am the same size (except my feet seem to be two different sizes), and have a pair of Libero 28.5's which are slightly too small for me. You can have them for shipping cost. I don't think they are size 7, but maybe more like 10 or 28.

mugglesport,

You should jump on those and if the shell fits, get a pair of intuitions for them. Much cheaper than new and will give the most bang for the buck. Search the forum for Excursion + Intuition to find the info on which one to use. Should work with the Libero as it is a predecessor to the Excursion.

If not, resell and return the liner. It's a small gamble...

[mugglesport]

I'm 10.5 too... There is no size on my Veloces... But after trying to give them to a few people, they seem to be around 7 US... If anyone here wants them, they can have it for the price of shipping...

I am the same size (except my feet seem to be two different sizes), and have a pair of Libero 28.5's which are slightly too small for me. You can have them for shipping cost. I don't think they are size 7, but maybe more like 10 or 28.

I'll take them! I'll pm you.

[GLB]

The Asnes line is very interesting. The Gamme 54 has my attention. Also the Breidablikk is very interesting but I would prefer metal edges.

[MikeK]

Find any skis yet GLB? It won't be long... you don't want to be left with your pants down

[GLB]

I have a couple in my cart from Madshus last years line. I also am looking at the Asnes, and contacted Neptune Mountaineering by email about the availability but haven't heard from them yet.

[MikeK]

I'd call Neptune. I didn't have much luck emailing them.

I'm sure they'll have a fresh ship of Asnes coming in.

[dorthman]

wow, their products are interesting. dedication to wax-base is cool

that edgeless hunting ski: http://www.en.asnes.com/produkt/breidablikk-hunting/

this info in the sondre description: "Sondre Nordheim was an excellent skier, and is described as a pioneer of modern skiing. He constructed teh first telemarking ski with a sidecut. Additionally, he was involved in the development of rigid ski bindings around the heel allowing for quick and strong turns and jumps without risk of losing the skis"

Ingstad and Nansen models look very appealing too. don't see many skinny turn oriented skis like that

[dorthman]

http://www.en.asnes.com/produkt/kongsvold-jakt/

it's marketed as dog friendly alpine grouse hunting ski!!

bless them nordic countries and their culture. that is so...cool?

edit: sorry to threadjack, just nerdin' out

[GLB]

I have a pair of Madshus Glitts and Voss on the way. Could not pass up those deals. Neptune contacted me and stated that they usually receive new skis in Oct but are expecting it to be latter this year. They are not sure which models of Asnes they will receive when the shipment comes in.

[MikeK]

OK - cool you bought some skis, but really those two won't give you a good spread in performance IMO. They are almost the same ski.