Forum: Nordic Skiing
July 4th 13, 06:43 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,282
UK-bound, puzzled
runcyclexcski wrote:
Hey fellow RSNers,
I just accepted a job offer at a university in the UK
(Leicestershire). I am prepared to rollerski most of the time, but
where would the closest XC...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 29th 13, 05:47 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,989
Roll your own rollerskis
wrote:
In article ,
dardruba wrote:
Wow, such an interesting response. Thank You. I wish you well in your
...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 27th 13, 01:43 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,989
Roll your own rollerskis
wrote:
In article ,
wrote:
I doubt that a couple of meters will be workable. It will be very
long and...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 24th 13, 08:02 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,855
Terje: Why do SkiO's only skate?
wrote:
On Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:02:47 +0100
Terje Mathisen "terje.mathisen at tmsw.no" wrote:
There was a paper some years back where they compared Max-O2 for
world cup...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 24th 13, 08:02 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,855
Terje: Why do SkiO's only skate?
wrote:
The technique used in Ski-O is only sort of skating. With the
emphasis so much on smaller trails and technical courses, there isn't
much time spent on wide groomed...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
March 22nd 13, 12:44 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,855
Terje: Why do SkiO's only skate?
wrote:
Hi... This one's for Terje.
OK, I'm here of course...
I just looked into Ski-O. It seems they only skate. The online
handbook says that skating off-trail in...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 22nd 13, 07:53 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,030
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 2nd 13, 06:53 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,747
Hints for trip to ALps?
gr wrote:
I am taking a trip in March to the Alps (Les Rousses near Jura
Mountain/Valley). Flying into Geneva, then staying in Les Rousses for XC
skiing. This is a first time trip for me, so...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 2nd 13, 06:52 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,557
Wet Snow
gr wrote:
On 2/1/2013 9:54 AM, Ben Kaufman wrote:
On Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:05:24 -0000, "Neil" wrote:
SNIP
By the way what are rock skis?
Wow, you must...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 26th 13, 09:31 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,557
Wet Snow
Neil wrote:
fish scales?
No, no!
Fish scales were the original attempt to make "waxless" skis, they have
never worked and I still cringe when I hear a tourist coming (very
slowly!) down the...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 26th 13, 04:12 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,557
Wet Snow
Neil wrote:
Wet snow, fluffy or soft, air temperature at or above 32f/0c. What are
the recommendations for wax, both red and blue that include 32f/0c ball
up. It seems to leave only glide wax...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 13th 12, 10:11 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,335
XC ski hints wanted!
gr wrote:
I had in mind more specific hints such as;
--great products you have found
Blue Extra wax, either Swix or Rode
-ways that work to keeps hands warm
(Heavy) mittens, not gloves!
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
October 31st 12, 05:32 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,744
What happened to the Nordic Skiing Newsgroup?
gr wrote:
On 10/29/2012 1:39 PM, Big Hitter wrote:
Last time I was on here this was a pretty decent newsgroup. I know
there was a time when a lot of spam showed up and kind of ruined it. I
...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
July 6th 12, 12:50 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,643
dead
outsideinmi wrote:
hey GR and Gene, good to see you here too.
who was the guy from Twin cities that always posted back in the 90's?? Jay?
Tegeder?
Two Jays: Tegeder and Wenner, both from...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
July 5th 12, 07:20 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,643
dead
gr wrote:
On 7/4/2012 2:23 PM, outsideinmi wrote:
man, except for Terje this group has died. remember the old days?
or, of
course, maybe its just that its 33C outside and sunny and nobody...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 30th 12, 10:20 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,482
A taste of Norway!
gr wrote:
On 4/29/2012 5:35 AM, Terje Mathisen wrote:
gr wrote:
A series on Netflix, about a gangster relocated to Norway. Lots of
Norwegian culture info and snow..... pretty darn...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 29th 12, 09:35 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,482
A taste of Norway!
gr wrote:
A series on Netflix, about a gangster relocated to Norway. Lots of
Norwegian culture info and snow..... pretty darn interesting!
Lillyhammer?
Quite fun actually. :-)
Terje
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
February 18th 12, 05:13 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,667
Coldest Summer in NY
Ben Kaufman wrote:
On Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:02:40 -0500, "Morris
wrote:
On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:53:13 -0500, Ben Kaufman
...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 28th 12, 03:19 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,829
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 27th 12, 06:19 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,829
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 26th 12, 12:26 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,829
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 12th 12, 07:56 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,752
Peter Northug - Tour de ski - Toblach
lolix wrote:
Hi,
I have the feeling that Peter had poorly performing skis that day.
Man, he couldn't draft on Mario (Ok, drafting behind a V2 skier isn't
a *real* gain in no-wind...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 6th 12, 03:00 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,458
Mass Starts
Jim wrote:
On Jan 3, 3:28 am, Terje Mathisen"terje.mathisen at tmsw.no" wrote:
wrote:
I'm not sure if quiet after some years is agreement. The skiers,
especially those...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 3rd 12, 07:28 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,458
Mass Starts
wrote:
I'm not sure if quiet after some years is agreement. The skiers,
especially those who've been around for awhile, still seem to
appreciate individual start distance...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
November 25th 11, 06:01 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,448
Live FIS channel?
Brian Pauley wrote:
Hi,
Anyone have a link or idea for an online channel carrying the FIS
nordic races this year?
NRK.NO, but probably limited to .NO ip addresses?
:-(
(You might be able to...
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