Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 13th 11, 12:08 PM
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I have similar experience. Last year I made the...
I have similar experience. Last year I made the definate switch to midfoot landing. This not only solved an injury that seemed certain to cripple me for life (severe over-pronation causing horrific...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 30th 10, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,547
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 24th 10, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 11,588
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
October 22nd 10, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,696
How good are Leki HM Shark poles? Pls help
Hi,
I don't have access to doorfront ski shops too well, but shop for good poles.
Found a somewhat discounted pai of 175cm HM Sharks. I like the idea of the trigger grips, very, very much.
But I...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
October 15th 10, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,314
Like 2 of those magic wheels!
I think I had an...
Like 2 of those magic wheels!
I think I had an idea like that when I was first exposed to footage of those.
That weight can surely be improved upon with some good engineering. I'm already involved...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
October 8th 10, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,368
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
September 11th 10, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,203
I like shutes for their cool factor, but never...
I like shutes for their cool factor, but never tried any.
Why not just get slow wheels, or "brake" bearings?
I used to have 4*90mm Continental wheels (made for wet conditions, awefully slow beyond...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
June 27th 10, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,454
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
June 13th 10, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,033
While sprinting is indeed a genetic talent, I...
While sprinting is indeed a genetic talent, I have something else to offer as a consideration.
I was in my early 20's, wanting to be a good MTB racer. Really tall, heaviest rider in the scene. I...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
May 2nd 10, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,033
Could you please offer an example of clear...
Could you please offer an example of clear footage of this special jump skate by Northug please?
Technique can always be improved. His playful double poling sprints, coming from way behind in classic...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 24th 10, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,755
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 23rd 10, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,161
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 17th 10, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,161
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 17th 10, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,161
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 16th 10, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,161
I was perplexed at the difference Pilot II made...
I was perplexed at the difference Pilot II made over Pilot. I could see a combination of bumper and only the second Pilot II pin. Think cycling shoe, the range of motion, power, and pressure. That's...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 16th 10, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,161
I wrote a review of the Wedges on...
I wrote a review of the Wedges on www.xcskiforum.com , maybe even cross-posted here.
Wedges? Night and day, yes, BUT mostly when using Pilot II boots, AND the Salomon skis which already have a...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 12th 10, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,721
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 7th 10, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,624
Sorry to break it to you, but your spousal unit...
Sorry to break it to you, but your spousal unit is part of the problem. If skis and boots last this long before they "get old", you can do the relatively easy math of how many pairs of skis can be...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 1st 10, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,158
Thanks for responding with your insight Terre....
Thanks for responding with your insight Terre. And congrats on your road crossing free trails :-)
Austria has made me a champ at getting out and in of skis. I at times get skiing before I'm fully...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 28th 10, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,158
It would have been less boring if the...
It would have been less boring if the change-skis-pit had been on a longer de-tour.
Pro skiers seem to be quite challenged by having to put on their skis, and get going on them. Recreational skiers...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 27th 10, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,983
He wouldn't be the first old grey to combine...
He wouldn't be the first old grey to combine racism with sexism. He's one for two for sure. Read his degrading comments towards women and their persuit of Olympic status. He lost his invite to my...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 26th 10, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,943
In the US, as that particular country is being...
In the US, as that particular country is being discussed on this global venue, the NoCO skiers seems to absolute world top class. Few in the world match them.
Biathlon, the best US athlete in the...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 25th 10, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,455
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 24th 10, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,624
Baskets or grips to add length to my $$$ poles?
Hi all,
I have Fisher Carbonlites. I ordered 175cm, but they are not a mm longer than my 172.5cm Rossignol Worldcups. Cork grips worn out, barkets useless for casual skiing, but the shafts are...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 24th 10, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,848
Culture is everything. Status of the...
Culture is everything. Status of the athletes.
See Belgium, cyclo-cross racing. 9 million citizen, and hard to beat. Czech Republic is picking it up nicely of late.
Norway, what, 4 million or so?...
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