Forum: Nordic Skiing
May 25th 08, 02:49 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Marwe Question
I can understand where it's not much fun having to worry about speed
reduction and the consequences of falling on pavement much of the time.
And based on my experience, Aeros would be among the last...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
May 21st 08, 07:18 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 16
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
May 20th 08, 10:47 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,673
Marwe Question
Yes, rollerskiing is harder on boots, tho I haven't destroyed any like
some others have reported. I use my old bumblebee pilot boots from 1999.
I'd probably benefit from a less worn-in pair with more...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
May 16th 08, 10:44 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
May 16th 08, 02:42 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,673
Marwe Question
wrote:
I have a friend who has designed some of the earo equipment and aux
brakes that were used on Lance's TT bikes at the Tour. I've been
talking to him about...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
May 16th 08, 01:54 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,673
Marwe Question
Camilo wrote:
On May 15, 11:47 am, Camilo wrote:
Hi: I think I know the answer to this question since I looked at the
Finn Sisu website and...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
May 7th 08, 07:29 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 10
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Fans' Skiing Commentary and Analysis
Have you looked at the Handbook on Cross Country Skiing put out by the
Olympics Medical Committee? I think there is some similar or parallel
discussion and reference to research articles that may be...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
May 6th 08, 01:41 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 3
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Slower wheels for V2 150s?
I went through a very similar experience with those, which led me to
change rollerski brands and where I go, given no reducers. I'm a much
better skier for it and have gotten rid of the frustration...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 21st 08, 05:44 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 5
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Jenex Omni-Prep
Try a google search on 'omni prep ski rotary.' Of the three choices,
Akers is good and so is buying direct from Jenex, but requires a call.
rm
wrote:
Hi,
I'm looking for an...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 17th 08, 07:17 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 16th 08, 01:05 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 16th 08, 12:51 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 15th 08, 02:59 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 10
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white or grey areas on ski bases. Solved.
What do you mean by grind being the major factor? I ask because Kuzmin
argues that grind makes the ski slower and reduces hydrophobicity, which
then makes wax necessary. See his answer to Ian...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 15th 08, 02:40 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 14th 08, 03:18 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 10
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Two questions from this ski season
Top of grip (normal style) should be no higher than bone on side of
shoulder, but may be shorter if that's what it takes to get over the
poles and not have a delayed return (too long). Also, a more...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 13th 08, 12:09 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
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Kikken Randal gets DVT
Things are looking worse for Kikkan:
http://www.adn.com/outdoors/skiing/story/372495.html
wrote:
See www.fasterskier.com for Kikkan's blog and Anchorage Daily News
article on...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 12th 08, 03:02 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Two questions from this ski season
Are you in a position to post any videos?
Larry wrote:
Unfortunately, most of my ski time is on wheels, so the few days that
I got to spend on snow this year were full of...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 12th 08, 03:01 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 11
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Heart Rate Monitors and Overtraining
About block interval training, there's been some articles on
fasterskier.com, if you check their archives. I'm going to suggest
caution with it. It's been hotly debated at the elite level, and
most...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 11th 08, 04:11 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Modify/stiffen your own skis?
If you add a filler or riser under the binding, the ski becomes stiffer.
Petter wrote:
Changing the stiffness of your ski is a great idea. Something like put
a...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 10th 08, 07:17 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 11
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Heart Rate Monitors and Overtraining
Sure, it doesn't have to be real formal or stripped of fun. The
general point is that having a plan for getting in the kind of
condition you want does pay off. It might be something simple like...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 10th 08, 12:45 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 9th 08, 11:28 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,152
Heart Rate Monitors and Overtraining
I'd suggest that the first issue is not HRM or not, but what your
training plan was. It sounds like you might have tried to accomplish
too much too quickly, since overtraining is usually the result...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 9th 08, 01:47 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 6
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Looking for one Swix cork handle
No solace, but Swix cork grips are typically made with two seams, which
apparently is why they are so flimsy.
Camilo wrote:
On Apr 5, 9:24 am, Gunde ...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 5th 08, 09:14 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
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Kikken Randal gets DVT
See www.fasterskier.com for Kikkan's blog and Anchorage Daily News
article on her medical condition.
Something in the newspaper article, referring particularly to the
effects of long-distance...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
April 4th 08, 04:51 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,422
skate rollerski length question
Well, yes, if your goal is high intensity or safety, then slower wheels
can help where the terrain doesn't. Although how do you recover? The
more common problem rollerski skaters face is running...
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