Forum: Nordic Skiing
September 24th 08, 06:46 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
August 28th 08, 10:58 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,420
Sore Shoulder Blade
On Aug 28, 5:43*pm, wrote:
On Aug 28, 11:35*am, EdV wrote:
I transitioned from briskly walking up and down a steep 100ft
elevation hill...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
August 28th 08, 10:55 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,420
Sore Shoulder Blade
On Aug 28, 3:03*pm, wrote:
I have a list of exercises, but before that, some questions: Where do
your poles come up to on your torso? *Are you gripping them full handed
or pulling...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
August 28th 08, 06:35 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,420
Sore Shoulder Blade
I transitioned from briskly walking up and down a steep 100ft
elevation hill to running it with poles. Felt great for the first
week or so but now, ouch. I get what feels like spasms in a...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
May 28th 08, 05:30 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,655
Marwe Question
On May 20, 12:01*pm, Camilo wrote:
Thanks for the words of wisdom and video clip links everyone. *One of
these days I'm going to get some carbide tips put on some old...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 3rd 08, 04:18 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,444
Sunday Morning Dream Skiing
I skied up and down the freshly groomed downhill runs at Hyland in
Bloomington, MN Sunday morning. The whole place is open from 6(ish)am
to 9am to nordic ski. I used half metal edge Fischer...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 17th 08, 12:24 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
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Info on Hyland Ski in Bloomington, MN?
I am taking a telemark class which has been very fun abd instructive.
There appears to be some unofficial trail(s) linking the ski slope to
the cross country ski trails nearby.
Anybody in the group...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 24th 07, 03:20 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Woo Hoo!
Skied on my first pair of waxable classics! Just an old pair of Elans
with three pin bindings and hardly the best waxing (my first).
Remarkable glide compared to my crusty backcountry waxless...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 24th 07, 03:17 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,226
Hamstring troubles for skiers?
On Dec 23, 6:16*pm, "Jeff Potter (of OutYourBackdoor.com)"
wrote:
Does anyone notice that xc skiing puts an unusual strain on
hamstrings, that it uses this muscle in an...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 18th 07, 05:52 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,490
Strap on bindings?
On Dec 18, 7:34 am, "KENT" wrote:
I was just thinking that I don't want strap-on bindings. What I need is a
strap-on boot bottom that I can put on my insulated work boots (...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 18th 07, 05:44 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,490
Strap on bindings?
On Dec 18, 7:34 am, "KENT" wrote:
I was just thinking that I don't want strap-on bindings. What I need is a
strap-on boot bottom that I can put on my insulated work boots (...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 14th 07, 04:30 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,229
Glove and Mitten Maintenance?
I am sure this is a "DOH" question to most but my hands get cold.
Should I bring my gloves and mittens in from the car and dry them out
regularly? I tend to leave stuff in the car so I don't forget...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 7th 07, 09:46 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,424
Single-camber skis for homemade trails?
On Dec 6, 7:41 am, "Jeff Potter (of OutYourBackdoor.com)"
wrote:
Does anyone have experience with single-camber skis versus double on
homemade trails? (Not set track.)
I...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 3rd 07, 04:54 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,586
Fractured Metatarsal
On Nov 30, 10:11 pm, gr wrote:
mountaingirl wrote:
Hi,
I fractured a metatarsal last year overdoing the skiing. Anyone got
any ideas on supporting it...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
November 23rd 07, 12:55 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,813
Waxy Build Up Tips?
I got an old pair of waxable classic Elan skis at the thrift store.
Can I take them to my favorite nordic outfitter and have the gnarly
wax build up removed and the base set up for new wax?
Advice...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
October 16th 07, 04:48 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,212
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
September 24th 07, 08:55 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,212
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
August 29th 07, 07:21 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,513
One winter race
On Aug 29, 7:55 am, SkiFit wrote:
The board seems slow at the moment so, in an effort to push the MI5
posts down I offer this for discussion:
I will likely have time to...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
August 20th 07, 05:03 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Mt. Frontenac Ski Area near Red Wing Minnesota?
From what I understand this used to a nice ski hill with a lift and
now the lift is gone. The golf course people who own it no longer
support/sell winter activities there.
Anybody tried skiing up...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
August 18th 07, 07:11 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,699
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
August 14th 07, 05:03 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,699
Nordic Running Pole Plant Question/Observation
Yeah, it's me again. I am still enjoying my slow running with the
poles. Sunday I had a goal of "run or more than an hour" which was
much easier than I had thought it would be because it was in the...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
July 31st 07, 01:08 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,254
In search of an uphill
On Jul 30, 11:26 pm, wrote:
I think the question was about rollerskiing.
EdV wrote:
On Jul 23, 5:29 pm, Matt Liebsch ...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
July 30th 07, 05:26 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,254
In search of an uphill
On Jul 23, 5:29 pm, Matt Liebsch wrote:
Ok you east metro skiers, I need to find an uphill with at least 5min
of sustained climbing (doesn't need to be super steep, but...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
July 30th 07, 01:10 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,084
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
July 25th 07, 05:11 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,084
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