Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 3rd 08, 02:15 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,553
Kick bike?
I was stuck some time ago when leaning on a full shopping cart and
running along, how much it feels like gliding. I am thinking a kick bike
(or something else??) may also give that feeling. After...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 3rd 08, 02:10 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,295
Spring ski YouTube---Michigan downhills
jeff potter wrote:
I just made a YouTube showing a couple downhills at Stinchfield, a
fave Michigan woodlot. Spring skiing. It got a bit sunny and the speed
dropped but it was still fun. Nice,...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
August 19th 07, 02:00 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,206
Winter must really be coming!!!
A sure sign of it; I got both a Ski and a Powder Magazine in the mail!
(pretty pictures , but I am not a downhill guy, (just mentioning so no
one thinks I have become lazy and gone to the...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
June 29th 07, 01:34 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,594
What's Everyone Been Up To?
wrote:
How's the summer going? Man, I haven't posted on the nordic skiing
newsgroup in a looooong time... I'm knocking on 2,000 bike miles for
the year so far. The plan is...
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Forum: Backcountry Skiing
April 14th 07, 11:53 PM Posted to rec.skiing.backcountry
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,702
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 12th 07, 03:27 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,816
2" today! It was 47F yesterday...
wrote:
OK, it's springtime. It's been cold lately but then warmish the past
few days. Now today here in mid-Michigan we're getting a couple fresh
inches.
I wonder if...
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Forum: Snowboarding
April 8th 07, 08:32 PM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,277
Waxing question
Jolly_O wrote:
I've been waxing my skis for several years, but I just started
snowboarding this year, and the board seems to be a different beast.
Mine is a Burton Bullet. I can tell when my...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 8th 07, 02:16 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,839
Ski edges
Micheal Artindale wrote:
Are there manufacturers that have metal edges?
Reason I ask this is because while Alpine skiing today, I noticed that the
edges helped me get down the hill safely,...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 28th 07, 02:23 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,056
Magazine articles 1893-1900 about skiing
David Dermott wrote:
I found some online articles from the outdoor/sport magazine
"Outing" . These are probably some of the earliest articles
in North America about skiing. They are in PDF...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 28th 07, 02:15 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,946
Ski repair
wrote:
Hi group,
A couple of weeks ago, I felt badly and my knee hit the ski directly,
embossing it profoundly; now the ski has a major weakness at this spot
- about...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 27th 07, 03:28 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,230
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 25th 07, 03:54 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,901
Rollerski pole tips?
Anybody know a good way to buy or make or cobble some tips for std xc
ski poles so that they have a flat or rubber bottom on the end (so I
don't dig up the dirt trails!). Akers did not have them,...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 25th 07, 03:51 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,946
Roller ski review coming
Randy AKA Cubby wrote:
Just a real newb question on roller skis.
I have a wonderful pair of Ski SKett combis, really love them for what I
do. But of course you're pretty much limited to the...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 15th 07, 11:49 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,472
Sore achilles from missed kicks?
wrote:
My achilles tendon is sore. I think it's from missed kicks. It's
happened before. I recall that it goes away with use---correct use,
that is. But I'm not positive.
...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 15th 07, 12:38 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,039
Nordix Aero 125 SR
gr wrote:
Got a birthday coming up and am thinking real strong about asking for
Nordix Aero 1225 SR roller skis for use on rail trails, and maybe some
packed earth hiking trails. Any comments...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 13th 07, 08:08 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,039
Nordix Aero 125 SR
Got a birthday coming up and am thinking real strong about asking for
Nordix Aero 1225 SR roller skis for use on rail trails, and maybe some
packed earth hiking trails. Any comments or experiences...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 13th 07, 12:14 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,184
Resources for the newly-hooked!
IronDocBill wrote:
Hi there...did my first ever 20km race this past weekend and am hooked
on this sport now. I have a history of Ironman races and triathlons
but I think I like this sport even...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 10th 07, 02:18 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,723
Touring ski reviews/chat anywhere?
wrote:
EdV wrote:
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Hey JP,
are you looking for skis that float well and don't have to
fit into classic tracks? I have been enjoying Salomon's super...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 1st 07, 02:51 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,918
Another kind of glide
Is this the ultimate glide?
Maybe for the off-snow season?
http://www.jet-man.com/actuel.html#
gr
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 24th 07, 08:04 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,615
pants
mountainwalker wrote:
On Feb 24, 7:36 am, "32 degrees" wrote:
I've worn my sporthill XC pants down to 0 deg F with NOTHING else
orver/under. I can imagine with...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 15th 07, 03:23 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,692
Touring Centers near Burlington
Bill in Schenectady wrote:
Hello. Next week, my family will spend a couple of days in the Burlington,
VT area for cross country skiing. We intend to spend one day (at least) at
the Trapp...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 13th 07, 04:05 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,889
Rex Grip Tape
Neil Smith wrote:
Dear All,
Else where made an interesting recommendation to use Rex Grip Tape.
I am attracted by there convenience and that fact that my bases, after many
years rock and...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 1st 07, 03:10 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,278
Salomon Classic Boots-No More Foot Pain!
ADK Skier wrote:
I finally figured out why I could never wear the Salomon classic boots
when they went to the 2 part sole. After trying the original Bumble
Bee (Yellow and Black) Salomon...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 1st 07, 03:09 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,647
Ski boot sizing
Tim Troupe wrote:
Hi,
I am a newbie at this sport and have a question.When I ski I get very
sore heels...rubbed raw.This of course limits my time x-country skiing.I
wear about a size 11 mens...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 28th 07, 10:47 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,878
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