The V2 910 is probably the slowest wheel around, a speed Len Johnson
use to recommend to elite athletes; for all others he suggested the 930
or sometimes the 920. Marwe's 610 skate is probably the most widely
used rollerski by elites and masters in the U.S., except perhaps in the
east where Jenex is located. It's also popular among some European
teams (lots more brand competition though). I'm not sure about how
widely used the classic versions are outside the upper midwest (where
Finn Sisu is located and used to run masters programs). Elites favor
the single body 700, while the 800, which is the Marwe Combi with a
removable wirewheel attachment, is popular among others. I sold my 930s
a couple of years ago, but as I recall the 800C's ride is much better
and its speed is comparable, perhaps a touch faster. Nothing dangerous
in itself - I'm no daredevil - especially with that limiter in the
bearing.

Gene

On Thu, 7 Mar 2013 12:03:13 -0800 (PST)
wrote:

Gene:

thanks for the suggestion. I really don't know much about Marwe's
and the Finn Sisu site doesn't give much info. 800C's look
intimidatingly exotic... Any feedback on how the speed compares with
V2 910 wheel?

Jon


On Thursday, March 7, 2013 1:48:24 PM UTC-5, wrote:
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)





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