Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 28th 07, 12:45 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,915
Ski repair
I would advise you not to waste your time,,,,,,Once you have
compromised the ski as you have, it will not hold up to any kind of
repair. The front part of the ski is where you get the most flex,...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 24th 07, 05:02 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,568
Big Man Skate Rollerskis
I am a heavier skier, and have both the 830's(Jenex V-2) and the
Aero's 150. You can't beat the ride of the 150's. After you get used
to them, you will never go back to your old skis.
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 24th 07, 04:54 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,019
quick roller ski question
John,,,,,,I have both the Aero 150, and the V2-830 for skate, and the
V2 900 for classic. I am heavier than you, so I didn't want to take a
chance on the 125's, and you will get a smoother ride on...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 11th 07, 01:37 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,694
Touring ski reviews/chat anywhere?
Well, I would advise not getting the combi ski. It does work, but is
very labor intensive. After doing classic, and applying kick wax, to
do some skating, you have to wipe off the kick wax, and put...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 11th 07, 01:15 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,227
removing Salomon binding screw covers
As the people have said, there is not easy way to get that piece out.
If it is the old style plug, after you have gotten it out, replace it
with another binding screw. If it is just the cap covering...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 5th 07, 07:21 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,268
fischer cold vs warm skis
The cold base is much harder p-tex, and therefore is better suited for
colder conditions, and does not typically take wax as well as the plus
bases. Unless you are skiing in the artic,,,,,and aren't...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 2nd 07, 10:34 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,558
Bad glide on classic skis
Well,,,,,,,,,you have many respones to choose from. X-C ski waxing can
be difficult at times to figure out. It sounds like, the wax that you
put on,,,,,,,was working to start, so you where successful...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 2nd 07, 10:08 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,928
Are New Ski Bases Oxidized?
I guess the question is,,,,,,,,what do you want to do with this
skis,,,,,,,serious racing,,,,,,,,,,,or just skiing around locally at
your favorite spot??? Most skis are made the year before, so they...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 21st 07, 11:51 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,703
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 13th 07, 11:37 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,419
Replace single, old, Swix Team CT2 Pole shaft
Another option is to repair the pole. I just broke one of my excel
skating poles the other day, and am in the process of repairing it. I
broke one of my classic poles a few years ago, and am still...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 11th 07, 01:40 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,427
cleaning ski bases
I'm not sure what turps substitute is,,,but the only thing to use to
clean your bases off, is citrus cleaner, which you should only be
useing on your skate skis, at the end of the season, and classic...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 11th 07, 01:29 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,247
New Salomon Classic Binding System
Well, I posted a while ago about the new Salomon RC classic boots, and
the need for the new binding system, and the question I posted was
whether I could use the old bindings with the...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 23rd 07, 11:29 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,290
Steel Scraping My Skis
Well,,,,,,,,first of all,,,,,,the look that you have read about
,,,,,,,,,,,,the smooth glassy look,,only comes from having alot of
experience metal scraping. I have learned the hard way, and...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 23rd 07, 02:25 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,835
Does Combi skiing work very well?
The answer to your question,,,,,,,,,,,is NO,,,,,,,combi skis do not
work,,that is why nobody sells them anymore. If you are going to do
classic, and skate,,you are better off investing in a pair...
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