Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 26th 07, 04:31 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,463
Blood volume?
Hi All,
I have a very serious set of varicose veins in my calf, and I have
recently started using a tight support stocking occasionaly. I have not
used it while cycling or skiing, untli today. Today...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 26th 07, 04:05 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,472
legal action by Inge Bråten?
On Jan 26, 3:19 am, John Forrest Tomlinson
wrote:
http://www.fasterskier.com/news3937.html
Lots of coverage here in Norway in the papers. Sounds like a whole
bunch of...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 25th 07, 04:51 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,657
Inappropriate glider?
On Jan 25, 5:21 pm, "Edgar" wrote:
On Jan 25, 12:46 am, wrote:
Hi All,
My skate skis were last waxed last spring for temps around...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 25th 07, 04:49 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,657
Inappropriate glider?
On Jan 25, 5:20 pm, "highpeaksnordic"
wrote:
On Jan 25, 3:46 am, wrote:
My skate skis were last waxed last spring for temps around...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 25th 07, 07:46 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,657
Inappropriate glider?
Hi All,
We finally have some snow again. We had some earlier in the season
which was cruelly rained away, but now we have some that looks like it
will stay.
My skate skis were last waxed last...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 19th 07, 07:07 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,216
Ski Length
bits wrote:
I want to say thanks to each of you who took time to give me your input. I
plan to visit Sierra Nordic (www.sierranordic.com) tomorrow afternoon to
leverage their knowledge and...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 18th 07, 07:11 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,216
Ski Length
bits wrote:
The Goal: To purchase the correct classic (not skate) ski length for 80%
groomed track use where my height is 6' and my weight is ~ 240 lbs and I am
a beginner.
The Reality: I...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 9th 07, 07:42 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,407
Vid of steep Tour de Ski climb?
wrote:
I tried the Eurosport highlight vid and got a "closed" notice on my vid
screen. What's up?
(I hope I don't have to fool with those proxies again, like during the
...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 4th 07, 07:19 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,794
Looking for cheap entry-level skate skis 205cm+
Jan Gerrit Klok wrote:
Wow, what a surprise such responses, how could I have seen those coming? :-)
All very fair, I have zero experience. But call me wrong.
Would drinkgrappadaily not be...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 4th 07, 07:05 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,794
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 4th 07, 06:37 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,794
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 4th 07, 01:17 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,794
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 4th 07, 07:49 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,794
Looking for cheap entry-level skate skis 205cm+
Jan Gerrit Klok wrote:
No 100kg skier is going to accomplish anything in top level racing, because
skis don't exist for him. Racing is close, not to the disadvantage of the
strong, but for...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 4th 07, 07:38 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,794
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
January 3rd 07, 07:58 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,457
W-skate videos -- Double-push
Ken Roberts wrote:
I doubt that for on snow: Getting a 187cm ski to switch its aiming
directions without a substantial hop seems unlikely to me.
And considering the bow of the ski as well, and...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 30th 06, 02:54 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,913
MN's Sucky Season
wrote:
Well, there are jobs, families, the upheaval and difficulties of
starting in another place, personality needs and in addition with a
move abroad, immigration laws,...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 30th 06, 11:48 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,913
MN's Sucky Season
Bjorn A. Payne Diaz wrote:
the system. People at work think the warm weather "is nice" so there's
I live in Norway and it always amazes me when people complain about the
"bad" weather, and...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 29th 06, 04:57 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,096
Anybody done the Norwegian Birkie?
Peter H. wrote:
We've had a few RSNers with very
good racing records over here
(certainly don't include myself there)
who went to the Birken and didn't make the "pin" even,
so it will be...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 29th 06, 02:38 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,096
Anybody done the Norwegian Birkie?
NewMexSki wrote:
wrote:
NewMexSki wrote:
Way to throw down the gauntlet! Which age group are you? I don't mean
to be pessimistic, but the citizens...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 28th 06, 08:22 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,096
Anybody done the Norwegian Birkie?
NewMexSki wrote:
wrote:
NewMexSki wrote:
Way to throw down the gauntlet! Which age group are you? I don't mean
to be pessimistic, but the citizens...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 27th 06, 07:38 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,096
Anybody done the Norwegian Birkie?
NewMexSki wrote:
OK, Terje, Gary, and everyone else who replied. This is all good
information. It is exactly what I'm looking for -- thanks! I'm
getting pretty excited about this trip. It...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 24th 06, 10:16 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,096
Anybody done the Norwegian Birkie?
Peter H. wrote:
wrote:
.......
What finishing time is expected of wave 8-9 skiers?
......
I suspect that corresponds to about 4.5 hours for the...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 24th 06, 10:11 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,096
Anybody done the Norwegian Birkie?
Terje Mathisen wrote:
wrote:
Terje knows more about the WC race, but with Oslo's 1200+ km of trails,
1200?
I think the official number os more like 2600 km,...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 23rd 06, 02:18 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,096
Anybody done the Norwegian Birkie?
Peter H. wrote:
NewMexSki wrote:
Hi all,
I have planned a trip to Norway in March for the "real" Birkebeiner. I
have everything planned and arrangements have all been made and I am
...
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Forum: Nordic Skiing
December 23rd 06, 07:43 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,096
Anybody done the Norwegian Birkie?
NewMexSki wrote:
Hi all,
I have planned a trip to Norway in March for the "real" Birkebeiner. I
have everything planned and arrangements have all been made and I am
learning Norwegian, but I...
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