Forum: Nordic Skiing
July 31st 08, 04:27 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,215
billy demong
Political? maybe you're on to something.
I just look at all the hours and time Newell and Koos spend on skis
and I can't believe they can't crank out a world class 10k.
these guys put in some MAJOR...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
June 11th 08, 01:17 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,951
computer network question - terje? well OT !!
Thanks Terje.
No I really don't trust these people to handle it and i have backed up
my information/pics on my own via DVD and jump/flash drives.
But, for me this matter is simply bugging me on...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 6th 08, 01:24 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,210
exercise physiology question
hahahaha -- SO EASY TO SAY BUT SO HARD TO DO !!
"However, a small decrease in intensity (e.g. slowing the
pace) earlier in the exercise bout would spare glycogen sufficiently
to avoid...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 28th 08, 06:23 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,154
Last ski, best ski... now what?
You got me Terje - Oslo tops Marquette any day. But would Mora or
Falun give Oslo a run for the money?
More trails in Oslo ... probably, i bet.
JKal.
On Mar 28, 8:57*am, Terje Mathisen...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 23rd 08, 11:49 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,210
exercise physiology question
On Mar 22, 11:02*pm, wrote:
On Mar 22, 8:48*am, "Jeff and Stephanie Kalember"
wrote:
Hey all, a question for anyone out there with an...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 18th 08, 06:50 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,311
how long is you kick zone???
When my local ski shop guy measured them he said that the longer zone
(70cm=27.5 inches) is for "powder conditions, softer track" and the
shorter zone (46cm=18inches) is for klister. So, generally...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 18th 08, 02:01 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,311
how long is you kick zone???
I think my kick zone is too long. Seems as though a large portion of
my ski is kick zone !!!
A long kick zone means MORE drag right -- less glide area ... ??
27.5 inches (70 cm) for powder...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 10th 08, 03:02 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,587
fluoro powder need input
Sounds about right to me wintermutt.
If its really warm conditions with wet snow or water I'd add some big
structure with my Toko "press in" structure tool too...
JKal.
It is amazing how much speed...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 9th 08, 12:19 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,366
Videos from Holmenkollen online
THANKS OSKAR !!
great interviews with Bjorn, Thomas, and Vegard too ...
I'm watching now, download complete AND its SUPER high quality ...
love it!!
JKal.
On Mar 8, 8:01*pm, Oskar K...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 3rd 08, 12:07 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,902
Economic strategies for trail systems...
Jeff, I've been throwing around the idea of getting an old snowmobile
(or better yet a new 4 cylinder, less exhaust output model) and a
simple single track pull behind groomer (or having one made by...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 2nd 08, 08:55 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 28
Views: 8,434
Vasaloppet 2008
Interesting race this year Jim. the pack held together for the first
half of the race as usual, but then by about 60k it was a one man
race. Looks like Anders held on for a bit but Jorgen won by...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 2nd 08, 02:07 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,080
Highlights of Lahti Sprints
THANKS TASSAVA
On Mar 1, 11:46*pm, tassava wrote:
Our friends at Estonian TV have bits and pieces of the Lahti sprint
finals...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 2nd 08, 12:23 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 28
Views: 8,434
Vasaloppet 2008
results posted on VASALOPPET website ...
http://www.resultat.vasaloppet.se/vasaresult/do/en/result/lead?station=7&year=2008&raceSelection=01m01&length=10
jkal.
On Mar 1, 7:27*pm, tassava...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 1st 08, 08:16 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 28
Views: 8,434
Vasaloppet 2008
I'll second that request daniel, i'd love to see the race, or just
parts, or just the start, or just the finish, or ... well, anything !
JKal.
On Mar 1, 1:55*pm, Daniel ...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 28th 08, 11:11 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,984
2008 Birkie
I'm with you DMK -
Good to see the classic race taking on a life of its own.
last year (or the year before?) I posted that the birkie should go
skate one year, classic the next ... would be cool, but...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 26th 08, 09:33 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,984
2008 Birkie
YOU QUIT DRINKING COFFEE???
What sort of a crazy decision is that? Coffee is the life blood of
midwestern, scandavian type people Jay !!
Hurry ! Get back on it quick and you might salvage your...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 25th 08, 10:16 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,130
FALUN FIS race
That is one sick sprint. Northug certainly has the best sprint in a
situation like this.
why can't he seem to do it in a big mass start race ? You would think
that would be his best type of race...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 24th 08, 07:54 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,130
FALUN FIS race
DOES ANYONE HAVE A LINK TO Norwegian, Swedish, Estonian Television
clips of the finish?
I'm trying to get the link on NRK to work now, but it seems not to
load...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 23rd 08, 08:53 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,961
Vasaloppet This year
WISH I WAS GOING !! I did it in 2006 - perfect conditions that year -
BLUE EXTRA and never had to stop to rewax!
JKal.
On Feb 21, 1:26*am, Stuart wrote:
Wondering how many...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 23rd 08, 08:34 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,130
FALUN FIS race
Yes Romat, I saw Freeman falling back (watching the splits wishing i
had known about the live feed) a bit then latching back onto the
group. Sure was a big group hanging together for the...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 23rd 08, 01:00 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,130
FALUN FIS race
"watching" the men's race live splits online right now ...
EXCITING !! I also just downloaded the last race at Liberec - GREAT
VIDEO QUALITY !! thanks Oskar !! I have a new computer now with...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 14th 07, 05:21 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,544
Wax Iron
SWEET - Can't wait to see the Pimp My Iron designs when they're out.
attachments? special gloves to wear with them? Speakers to plug your
iPod into it?
I made US Nationals last year - but not...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 4th 07, 01:03 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,654
herringbone in SKATE race !
circa 1985 !!
Check this video out
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Zk5zelpnuX8
all the big names from the 80's - Gunde Svan, Endestead, Ottoson, Koch
and its in Biwabik, Mn !!
Any midwesterners at this...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 2nd 07, 12:36 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,366
Photos from Stockholm and Falun
Excellent pics, especially up at Falun ! Looked like a fast track
there with lots of snow still. Its nice to watch a race and walk
through the woods...
JKal.
On Mar 31, 6:15 pm, oskarlin...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 5th 07, 04:58 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,350
OT - PAL European VHS conversion to US VHS
I have just ONE set of tapes I want to get converted to US VHS from
PAL.
you mentioned LA -- where? have an address or know a business
name ???
(i tried googling, no luck)
JKal.
thanks for all the...
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