ski length, pole length, boot fit
Hi,
I've never x-country skied before, but I would like to get out for some exercise as an alternative to running in the winter. I'm 6'4'', 225 lbs. How long should my skis be? How long should poles be? And, most importantly, how should a boot fit? Toes touching the front? Or, just fit them like I would a running shoe with plenty of room for my toes. I searched google for about an hour, and I couldn't come up with a whole lot of information. I will probably be skiing alone most of the time, so I imagine I need to stay on busy trails with groomed tracks near roads or something like that. Any advice appreciated. Thanks. |
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wrote: Hi, I've never x-country skied before, but I would like to get out for some exercise as an alternative to running in the winter. I'm 6'4'', 225 lbs. How long should my skis be? How long should poles be? And, most importantly, how should a boot fit? Toes touching the front? Or, just fit them like I would a running shoe with plenty of room for my toes. I searched google for about an hour, and I couldn't come up with a whole lot of information. I will probably be skiing alone most of the time, so I imagine I need to stay on busy trails with groomed tracks near roads or something like that. Any advice appreciated. Thanks. Boot fit: Like a running shoe. Snug but not too tight. Pole Length: For Classic Style skiing poles should reach about 1/2 way between armpit and top of shoulder. Stand in your shoes on the floor with pole upright next to you. Ski Length: Depends. You'll probably end up with the maximum length in the model you purchase. But fit is very dependent on finding a ski to work with your body weight. Go to a shop specializing in cross country skis that has a lot of skis to choose from. If they try to fit you by length of ski alone and not take into account your weight then don't buy skis from that dealer. You could also try some mail order places like Eagle River Nordic (www.ernordic.com) or others who will know hoe to fit skis. Being 225 pounds it is likely you'll have to shop carefully for a ski stiff enough for you. You might also try renting skis and taking lessons from certified instructors. Ralph Thornton ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
Hi,
Thanks for the response. skis that has a lot of skis to choose from. If they try to fit you by length of ski alone and not take into account your weight then don't buy skis from that dealer. REI is having a sale and they have some Fischer BC Country Crown's in 210cm for $85. When I asked how long a ski I needed, the salesperson said length is based on weight, and he looked at a chart and said the 210's would 'work' for me. Boot fit: Like a running shoe. Snug but not too tight. I wear size 14 shoes, so I was surprised that REI had both a 49cm(Alpina) and a 48cm(Salomon) shoe on sale--marked down to $20 from $120 and $100 respectively. The 49cm Alpinas had a wider bar at the toe, and the salesperson said that wasn't quite appropriate for the Fischer skis. The Salomons in size 48cm have the narrower bar on the toe. They are very comfortable, but I am worried about how much room there should be for my toes. How should my toes be positioned relative to the front of the boot? Should my toes be just touching the front? For a running shoe I would never buy a pair of shoes where my toe touched the front. REI can get 49cm Salomon's for me from another store, but then I won't get the super clearance price--they will be around $45 instead(v. $20). Pole Length: For Classic Style skiing poles should reach about 1/2 way between armpit and top of shoulder. Stand in your shoes on the floor with pole upright next to you. The poles they have are $12 and at 160cm are in the range you mention. "Ralph" wrote in message ... In article , "7stud" wrote: Hi, I've never x-country skied before, but I would like to get out for some exercise as an alternative to running in the winter. I'm 6'4'', 225 lbs. How long should my skis be? How long should poles be? And, most importantly, how should a boot fit? Toes touching the front? Or, just fit them like I would a running shoe with plenty of room for my toes. I searched google for about an hour, and I couldn't come up with a whole lot of information. I will probably be skiing alone most of the time, so I imagine I need to stay on busy trails with groomed tracks near roads or something like that. Any advice appreciated. Thanks. Boot fit: Like a running shoe. Snug but not too tight. Pole Length: For Classic Style skiing poles should reach about 1/2 way between armpit and top of shoulder. Stand in your shoes on the floor with pole upright next to you. Ski Length: Depends. You'll probably end up with the maximum length in the model you purchase. But fit is very dependent on finding a ski to work with your body weight. Go to a shop specializing in cross country skis that has a lot of skis to choose from. If they try to fit you by length of ski alone and not take into account your weight then don't buy skis from that dealer. You could also try some mail order places like Eagle River Nordic (www.ernordic.com) or others who will know hoe to fit skis. Being 225 pounds it is likely you'll have to shop carefully for a ski stiff enough for you. You might also try renting skis and taking lessons from certified instructors. Ralph Thornton ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
"7stud" wrote in message ... Hi, Thanks for the response. My tip is to take a vacation at a ski centre, hire the kit with the chance to change items to assess them, take tuition and discuss these changes with the instructors and the techies, so that when you return home you will have a purchasing plan. (if you didnt actually buy at the resort). |
Hi,
Thanks for the response...but can anyone tell me how their boots fit? Are your toes touching the front? Should there be 1/4 inch of room? Should it fit like a rockclimbing shoe where your feet are jammed in so tight your toes are curled up? "taywood" wrote in message ... "7stud" wrote in message ... Hi, Thanks for the response. My tip is to take a vacation at a ski centre, hire the kit with the chance to change items to assess them, take tuition and discuss these changes with the instructors and the techies, so that when you return home you will have a purchasing plan. (if you didnt actually buy at the resort). |
No it should fit like a comfortable running shoe fits. My toes do not
jam up against the toe of the boot. In fact, I can't even feel the boot at the toe. The heel should not slip when you walk fast in them either. I wear thick socks in mine though -- and I think it depends on what kind of socks you will wear. You need room for the socks. June "7stud" wrote in message ... Hi, Thanks for the response...but can anyone tell me how their boots fit? Are your toes touching the front? Should there be 1/4 inch of room? Should it fit like a rockclimbing shoe where your feet are jammed in so tight your toes are curled up? "taywood" wrote in message ... "7stud" wrote in message ... Hi, Thanks for the response. My tip is to take a vacation at a ski centre, hire the kit with the chance to change items to assess them, take tuition and discuss these changes with the instructors and the techies, so that when you return home you will have a purchasing plan. (if you didnt actually buy at the resort). |
"7stud" wrote:
Thanks for the response...but can anyone tell me how their boots fit? Are your toes touching the front? Should there be 1/4 inch of room? Should it fit like a rockclimbing shoe where your feet are jammed in so tight your toes are curled up? Snug but comfortable. Rock climbing tight not necessary and probably counter productive. BUT, definitely do not have a too large boot with space between toes and front. Last season I couldn't resist a huge discount on a pair of Salomon Equipe Classic 9's , size 42-2/3, though my usual size is really 42. I figured with some thick wool socks the fit would be okay. Wrong. That much space messed up my kick (dismal as it is anyway) so much that I had to sell them used at huge loss on e-bay and get boots that fit right. --dt |
BUT, definitely do not have a too large boot with space between toes
and front. Last season I couldn't resist a huge discount on a pair of Salomon Equipe Classic 9's Arrgh! I bought and then returned a pair of Salomon Escape D7's in size 48 that were marked down to $20 from $100. They felt great but my toes were right at the front of the boot--not uncomfortable but just touching with two pairs of thinnish ski socks on. Seeing the boots that cheap in my size is what inspired me to get all the gear, and now I don't have boots, and I guess I'll have to return the bindings too. The REI clearance sale is over now. "Doug Taylor" wrote in message ... "7stud" wrote: Thanks for the response...but can anyone tell me how their boots fit? Are your toes touching the front? Should there be 1/4 inch of room? Should it fit like a rockclimbing shoe where your feet are jammed in so tight your toes are curled up? Snug but comfortable. Rock climbing tight not necessary and probably counter productive. BUT, definitely do not have a too large boot with space between toes and front. Last season I couldn't resist a huge discount on a pair of Salomon Equipe Classic 9's , size 42-2/3, though my usual size is really 42. I figured with some thick wool socks the fit would be okay. Wrong. That much space messed up my kick (dismal as it is anyway) so much that I had to sell them used at huge loss on e-bay and get boots that fit right. --dt |
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