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Old March 7th 13, 06:48 PM posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Default Classic Roller Skis: Swenor v. Ski-Go v. V2

How about Marwe, either the 700C or 800C? I've been using the 800C for
over a decade. Composite shafts (also non composite models) and built
in speed control (like a governor old VWs used to have). The 800C
is the longest on the market and great for a taller person. See
http://www.marwestore.com/ and
http://www.finnsisu.com/shop/Rollerskis.14

Gene


On Thu, 7 Mar 2013 06:09:28 -0800 (PST)
wrote:

Getting a jump on the spring...

I'm intrigued by videos of Ski-Go's classic rollerski that has
natural looking "flex" with every kick
(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0w-K9jlkAE) Seems like this would
make it a lot easier on the joints than pounding a kick into a stiff
aluminum shaft.

The problem is, the video also makes it look like the wheels are
pretty fast (and other reviews confirm it's faster than Swenor or
V2's slow wheels).

So, just trolling for any feedback people might have on the different
state-of-the-art classic roller skis out there. I'm looking for
something that is slow enough to be able do diagonal stride up a mild
uphill along with having a flexy shaft for absorbing both vibration
and impact forces of the kick. (Nice to have is something that would
roll over bumps without catching.)

Specific contenders seem to be:

- Ski-Go Carbon 780
- Swenor Fiberglass Cap (with "wheel speed 3")
- V2 Terra (with composite shaft) or standard V2 910 with composite
shaft


Thanks in advance,

Jon

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