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Asnes finally offering FTX, Rabb and Nosi with scales
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2025 3:56 pm
by Nitram Tocrut
Finally, Asnes finally decided to add scales to their XCD/ Alpine touring skis. Unfortunately it only briefly appear on their website as someone probably leaked the breaking news a bit too early. Let's keep an eye on this exciting decelopmenr

Re: Asnes finally offering FTX, Rabb and Nosi with scales
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2025 4:18 pm
by Lhartley
Careful you might give some folks a medical emergency
Re: Asnes finally offering FTX, Rabb and Nosi with scales
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2025 4:32 pm
by stilltryin
They must be special "ski-weighing" scales? And just thrown in for free?
Re: Asnes finally offering FTX, Rabb and Nosi with scales
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2025 4:45 pm
by Nitram Tocrut
stilltryin wrote: ↑Tue Apr 01, 2025 4:32 pm
They must be special "ski-weighing" scales? And just thrown in for free?
Well, I read that they are natural fish scales. They partnered with local fishermen located near their ski factory. But I also heard they might be quite expensive in the USA because of the new tariffs that will free the USA tomorrow. But because of the longstanding friendship between Norway and Canada will get them free of duty

Re: Asnes finally offering FTX, Rabb and Nosi with scales
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2025 11:11 pm
by Inspiredcapers
I do not need any more skis, I do not need any more skis…
Re: Asnes finally offering FTX, Rabb and Nosi with scales
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2025 1:13 am
by CwmRaider
Nitram Tocrut wrote: ↑Tue Apr 01, 2025 4:45 pm
stilltryin wrote: ↑Tue Apr 01, 2025 4:32 pm
They must be special "ski-weighing" scales? And just thrown in for free?
Well, I read that they are natural fish scales. They partnered with local fishermen located near their ski factory. But I also heard they might be quite expensive in the USA because of the new tariffs that will free the USA tomorrow. But because of the longstanding friendship between Norway and Canada will get them free of duty
Actually we pay 25% sales tax on everything in Norway, and things sold abroad should be duty free to the other country and then subjected to your local duties. The money Norway needs to pay its childcare, welfare and free education has to come from somewhere...
Speaking of alternative traction methods:
I have seen climbing skins made of real seal skin here, they reportedly give amazing grip and glide but poor glue retention.