Asnes quiver of two

[Danylewich]

@lilcliffy Thanks for your feedback. Just got the FT62. Now thinking about Gamme 54 versus Borge Ousland. I think I might like to use the narrower ski a fair bit in tracks, so leaning to Ousland. Does anyone know anything about Ousland first hand yet? @lilcliffy I see from another post you got the new white Gamme 54 and it is lighter, but I think dimensions are the same? I.e. might be a bit scraping in tracks? Thanks, David

[Woodserson]

I have the Gamme 54, yes the shovel scrapes the tracks and it can get the annoying for many miles. It takes more effort and it takes away your speed. I just don't use it in tracks, I ski to the side now. BUT it is an amazing ski, it is THE SKI in this class. That being said, I am very tempted by the Ouslands as a track/BC ski (especially for a tour in the Jura which has so much track skiing over miles it boggles the mind, but also ample BC opportunities) but for anything, anything, that doesn't require miles of tracks... GAMME.

You have to ask yourself what you're going to be doing most of the time, not 10% of the time, and go with that one.

[lilcliffy]

@lilcliffy Thanks for your feedback. Just got the FT62. Now thinking about Gamme 54 versus Borge Ousland. I think I might like to use the narrower ski a fair bit in tracks, so leaning to Ousland. Does anyone know anything about Ousland first hand yet? @lilcliffy I see from another post you got the new white Gamme 54 and it is lighter, but I think dimensions are the same? I.e. might be a bit scraping in tracks? Thanks, David

I echo Woodserson's last post-
For me- the Gamme is too wide and stiff in the tip for use as a dedicated Classic track ski...

The new updated Gamme has the exact same dimensions as the previous model- and it remains a very stiff ski.
I have not tried the new model yet (flurries at our place this morning!!!)- but I am very impressed- my impression is that it is everything the previous model was, but significantly lighter.

[SkiLaronLee]

I am wondering which 2 skis you chose and how you liked that choice now that it’s a few years down the trail.

Cheers, Laron

[fisheater]

@SkiLaronLee I still have a Gamme, have a Falketind Xplore, I also still have the Tindan 86 for more serious downhill touring.
I still need at least 3.
If I could justify it’s use I would buy a 205 cm Nansen for a turnier trail ski. Yes, I can turn Gamme, and my trails are twisty. I would buy the Nansen to drop a knee on just about every downhill turn, especially where I don’t need to turn, I just want to.

[cbratina]

Interesting discussion. I am currently using old Fischer E99’s with Merrel XCD 75 mm boots on mostly ungroomed trails with short climbs and twisty descents, mostly in Western Mass and central NH, and trying to decide which Asnes to buy. This would be away from groomed areas on trails with some snowmobile traffic. The snow varies mostly between red and blue wax with occasional green. Would set them up with Xplore bindings and Alpina boots.Looking at the Gamme, Borge Ousland, and Nansen. I would like them to turn better than my E99s on both soft powder and heavily skied sections. I have several pairs of old Asnes non edge skis, including the Tur Langreen and LT50 that I can use in groomed areas.

[CwmRaider]

Interesting discussion. I am currently using old Fischer E99’s with Merrel XCD 75 mm boots on mostly ungroomed trails with short climbs and twisty descents, mostly in Western Mass and central NH, and trying to decide which Asnes to buy. This would be away from groomed areas on trails with some snowmobile traffic. The snow varies mostly between red and blue wax with occasional green. Would set them up with Xplore bindings and Alpina boots.Looking at the Gamme, Borge Ousland, and Nansen. I would like them to turn better than my E99s on both soft powder and heavily skied sections. I have several pairs of old Asnes non edge skis, including the Tur Langreen and LT50 that I can use in groomed areas.

I have Ouslands and FT-X and love them both. But if I would have just one pair it would probably be Åsnes Otto Sverdrup.

[The GCW]

cbratina,

I have Fischer E99’s (Europa 99 Crown fish scale, 195cm), Åsnes, Gamme (180cm), Nansen (195 cm) & 62 Falktind Xplore (172cm) skis.

The Fischer's are harder to turn. For more heavily skied trips, I may choose the Nansen because they deflect less but, I like the sports car ability of the Gamme and it's My favorite. I'm unsure which I'd choose for powder. It depends on the route and the conditions. I'v had the Gamme's in the deepest snow & I was happy.

[Inspiredcapers]

My first choice would be my Gammes, The Green Man is simply awesome! I’ve long been interested trying out the Fjoro 92, I think that would cover the bases for backcountry and groomers.

[fisheater]

My first choice would be my Gammes, The Green Man is simply awesome! I’ve long been interested trying out the Fjoro 92, I think that would cover the bases for backcountry and groomers.

I have a Tindan 86, I would believe it is similar to the Fjoro. The Tindan has a flat tail that tracks nicely in soft snow. If one were to miscalculate and end up using soft Alaska boots and the trail being compacted, the Tindan would be all over the trail with no hope of control on a soft boot.
Downhill performance of the Tindan is good, but good is relevant. I had a twenty year hiatus from resort skiing. The last ten years of that hiatus would have a couple weekends a year resort skiing with my son. It also included two visits to Midwest Telefest. During my last visit 2 seasons past, I had a woman my age (60+) blow by me on Tele gear. That showed me that my skills had eroded mostly BC trail skiing in the lower peninsula of Michigan. It also showed me my gear, T-4, Tindan, and 3-pin HW was not on par with what people skied at the resort.
I bought a resort set up, although boots and bindings are on the light side, and the ski has no metal. I purchased Summit Cone Pariah, Voile Transit, F-1 Race. The ski is much more powerful than Tindan, the boot much more powerful, and in combination with the much more active (in the most neutral position) Transit, the boot binding is much more precise.
While I’m sure the Fjoro would be a good ski at the resort. You will be most likely skiing skiing slower than other people.
Oh, and just so you can laugh at me, I’m still can’t keep up with a woman my age on Tele gear. She’s an old friend from my ski school days. She’s level 3 PSIA, and a very good skier. She keeps up with here husband who is also a level 3. I’m glad the vertical in Southern Michigan is small, at least I’m riding the same chair!
I do see quite a few Vectors at Midwest Telefest, however even if the ski is a bit light, they are all paired with Outlaws and TX Pros. I can’t believe the difference in control with F-1 and Transit, Outlaw and TX Pro is almost a different sport from T-4 and 3-pin Hardwire