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Forum: Nordic Skiing September 13th 09, 02:57 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 9
Views: 2,676
Posted By mountainwalker
Feedback on V2 Carbon Fiber Rollerskis?

On Sep 11, 8:04*am, Jon wrote:
In Len Johnson's last blog post he mentions that he's finally
developing a carbon fiber version of his classical rollerski (900
series). *Does...
Forum: Nordic Skiing May 25th 08, 09:45 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 3
Views: 1,451
Posted By mountainwalker
Where to skate roller ski in or near Palo Alto, CA?

I'll be working from Palo Alto for the summer where if I'm crazy
enough to brave the warm weather early enough in the AM, I might like
to roller ski - does anyone know any good spots on or near...
Forum: Nordic Skiing May 17th 08, 02:34 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 15
Views: 4,625
Posted By mountainwalker
Marwe Question

On May 16, 10:21 am, wrote:
On May 15, 2:47 pm, Camilo wrote:



Hi: I think I know the answer to this question since I looked at the
...
Forum: Nordic Skiing January 25th 08, 04:27 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 2
Views: 3,200
Posted By mountainwalker
Proper foot position over ski, boot width and Pilot versus NNNbindings - any thoughts?

I only learned how to skate ski last year at Lake Placid ORDA, and am
very dedicated to getting better. Recently I had a chance to
participate in a NENSA clinic at the Von Trapps x country area...
Forum: Nordic Skiing January 21st 08, 11:29 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 0
Views: 2,704
Posted By mountainwalker
For sale: New pair of Ibex Men's Silas Backcountry Pants, Size Large

http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/ProductDetail.php?GID=820&VID=9242&Product=Silas-Backcountry-Pant

These pants were a holiday gift and are brand new with the tags still
attached. I'm a longtime merino...
Forum: Nordic Skiing November 16th 07, 02:45 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 11
Views: 5,638
Posted By mountainwalker
Marwe medium speed skate wheels (#6) unavailable in U.S. now;Anyone know where to get in Europe?

On Nov 15, 12:19 pm, "Bjorn A. Payne Diaz"
wrote:
If the order falls through, you can try Finn-sisu again. I guess Marwe
made a special run of wheels to fill orders.

...
Forum: Nordic Skiing November 3rd 07, 04:22 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 11
Views: 5,638
Posted By mountainwalker
Marwe medium speed skate wheels (#6) unavailable in U.S. now; Anyone know where to get in Europe?

On Nov 2, 5:29 pm, wrote:
Not sure why you are having trouble loading their site, but here's some
relevant info:
Marwe 105 mm Urethane wheels: 33.00€ (inc VAT) 27.59€ (ex...
Forum: Nordic Skiing October 29th 07, 01:34 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 2
Views: 2,372
Posted By mountainwalker
Roller skis

On Oct 24, 9:25 pm, Jeffery Clarke wrote:
For those interested in roller skis. I just bought a pair of SkiSkett Fires
with speed reducers. Really like them. They track...
Forum: Nordic Skiing October 18th 07, 02:25 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 0
Views: 1,857
Posted By mountainwalker
Can anyone recommend Canadian and European Nordic ski shops that carry Marwe roller skis

Can anyone recommend any European and Canadian Nordic ski shops that
carry Marwe? Looking to pick up 610 medium speed (#6) wheels from
last year's run (see my previous post about problems with this...
Forum: Nordic Skiing October 18th 07, 12:40 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 11
Views: 5,638
Posted By mountainwalker
Marwe medium speed skate wheels (#6) unavailable in U.S. now; Anyone know where to get in Europe?

On Oct 17, 5:32 pm, mountainwalker wrote:
Just found out that Marwe, in an attempt to improve them, messed with
its formula for its medium speed (#6) skate wheels and...
Forum: Nordic Skiing October 17th 07, 09:32 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 11
Views: 5,638
Posted By mountainwalker
Marwe medium speed skate wheels (#6) unavailable in U.S. now; Anyone know where to get in Europe?

Just found out that Marwe, in an attempt to improve them, messed with
its formula for its medium speed (#6) skate wheels and ruined them for
the season, and FinnSisu, the Marwe distributor in the...
Forum: Nordic Skiing October 4th 07, 09:25 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 8
Views: 2,662
Posted By mountainwalker
Best pant for very cold and windy conditions - windproof front and back, or windproof front only?

What's been your experience - which softshell pant will work best for
stop and go (go active, such as x country ski, snowshoe and backpack)
in very cold windy conditions- a pant that is fully...
Forum: Nordic Skiing June 27th 07, 04:15 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 7
Views: 6,826
Posted By mountainwalker
What are your favorite classic roller skis and why?

V2 930 and 930K (K is just longer for taller skiers) were
recommended. Any other suggestions?
Forum: Nordic Skiing June 22nd 07, 10:12 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 0
Views: 3,624
Posted By mountainwalker
Anyone ever use this Start speed reducer with Marwe?

This is the reducer a store in the UK suggested, by Start roller
skis: http://www.startex.fi/product.php?prod=186 . Anyone ever use
it before? I do think it would be a problem to use a speed...
Forum: Nordic Skiing June 21st 07, 11:23 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 3
Views: 19,735
Posted By mountainwalker
Speed Reducers for Marwe 610 skate roller skis

On Jun 10, 9:35 am, "
wrote:
On Jun 10, 11:25 am, mountainwalker wrote:

Is it possible to mount a speed...
Forum: Nordic Skiing June 21st 07, 11:21 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 3
Views: 19,735
Posted By mountainwalker
Speed Reducers for Marwe 610 skate roller skis

On Jun 10, 9:35 am, "
wrote:
On Jun 10, 11:25 am, mountainwalker wrote:

Is it possible to mount a speed...
Forum: Nordic Skiing June 10th 07, 03:25 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 3
Views: 19,735
Posted By mountainwalker
Speed Reducers for Marwe 610 skate roller skis

Is it possible to mount a speed reducer, such as the Jenex V2 speed
reducer, on Marwe 610 skate skis? Has anyone tried something like
this?
Forum: Nordic Skiing April 30th 07, 04:53 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 8
Views: 5,050
Posted By mountainwalker
light boot covers to protect boots while learning to roller ski

On Apr 29, 4:12 pm, wrote:
- Falling is big but minor concern (hopefully not happening a lot).
Will scuff up the boots.
- Boots will get dirty and grimmy, depending on how...
Forum: Nordic Skiing April 29th 07, 03:24 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 3
Views: 2,016
Posted By mountainwalker
Roller ski clinics in the Northeast?

On Apr 25, 6:08 pm, John Forrest Tomlinson
wrote:
On 25 Apr 2007 14:03:07 -0700, Larry wrote:

Does anyone know of any rollerski weekend...
Forum: Nordic Skiing April 29th 07, 03:22 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 8
Views: 5,050
Posted By mountainwalker
light boot covers to protect boots while learning to roller ski

Can anyone recommend LIGHT boot covers to cover my new Salomon RS
Carbon boots to protect them while learning to roller ski? Several
roller ski buddies told me that the first few weeks on roller...
Forum: Nordic Skiing April 29th 07, 03:07 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 2
Views: 2,608
Posted By mountainwalker
Usefull gimmicks for skating?

On Apr 22, 7:28 am, "Jan Gerrit Klok"
wrote:
I know all these infomercials are for useless product, but this one
intrigues me a bit in it's simplicity. So...
Forum: Nordic Skiing April 18th 07, 02:49 AM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 10
Views: 6,960
Posted By mountainwalker
Classic Roller Skiing and Difference between Jenex V2 Aero 125 and V2 105SRX

On Apr 17, 9:49 pm, Marsh Jones wrote:
I do a fair amount of classic rollerskiing (and mostly classic ski), and
infinitely prefer the Jenex 800 series or Marwe Classics. ...
Forum: Nordic Skiing April 17th 07, 10:48 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 10
Views: 6,960
Posted By mountainwalker
Classic Roller Skiing and Difference between Jenex V2 Aero 125 and V2 105SRX

I'm interested in finding out more about stable 3 wheel classic roller
skis. Do people enjoy classic roller skiing? Which models of 3 wheel
classic skis do people like?

Also, has anyone tried the...
Forum: Nordic Skiing April 17th 07, 10:24 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 3
Views: 2,713
Posted By mountainwalker
Proper/Optimum placement of bindings in roller skis

On Apr 16, 9:59 am, "Matt" wrote:
MW:

The problem with a more forward-mounted binding on a roller ski is tail
drag. How far the binding is mounted in front...
Forum: Nordic Skiing April 15th 07, 08:31 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Replies: 0
Views: 4,729
Posted By mountainwalker
Is flex good in a roller ski? Has anyone tried the Ski Skett Flex Skate roller skis?

I had read of Ski Skett Flex roller skis made of carbon fiber and was
just curious - is flex generally a good thing in roller skis? Does it
help simulate skiing on snow? Has anyone tried these? ...
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