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Terje Mathisen wrote:


You should probably get a lightweight touring xc ski, definitely not one
of those really heavy 'backcountry' skis with (partial) metal edges etc.


I don't consider myself any kind of expert on this subject -- but in my
experience if you're likely to encounter a variety of snow conditions,
including especially hard pack or even a bit icy surfaces on any kind of
slope or gradient, even quite moderate, you absolutely want metal edges
for grip and control, weight or no weight.