Ideal ski for a long tour in variable conditions.
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lilcliffy
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Re: Ideal ski for a long tour in variable conditions.
If downhill turning performance really isnt an issue- than the MT68 is the best choice- it is a more efficient XC ski than the current Ingstad (ie with a ton of Nordic rocker) in all snow conditions- despite weighing half a ton.
Cross-country AND down-hill skiing in the backcountry.
Unashamed to be a "cross-country type" and love skiing down-hill.
Unashamed to be a "cross-country type" and love skiing down-hill.
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randoskier
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Re: Ideal ski for a long tour in variable conditions.
Fair enough, I was just being a smart ass, sorry. : )fisheater wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 2:44 pm@randoskier while I respect your touring knowledge, this tour can easily be completed on waxable skis. Some of us don’t care for the glide of waxless skis.
I have recently purchased a couple pair of waxless skis, because waxless skis have their place. Some of us truly enjoy the kick and glide of a waxed ski.