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Old September 20th 06, 02:05 PM posted to rec.skiing.nordic
Alex
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Default European retailers - Was : pole tips for rollerskiing: is there a quiet alternative?

Jan

I have thought of another good retailer - Telemark-Pyrenees.
http://www.telemark-pyrenees.com/ They are not specialist in
racing-gear - as the name indicates, but they do stock a selection.

They don't have roller-tips in their catalogue, but they can get most
things for you. Very good service and do some excellent prices on
end-of range stuff. You may get a good price on boots if you have big
feet.

Alex

who are good, if
Jan Gerrit Klok wrote:
RMA seems an awesome source, but they emailed me back they can't sell
outside the UK.
Their Sportful 6.9 World Cup Boots look killer, and seem reasonably priced.
I try if they'll ship to mates of mine in the UK :-)

"Alex" schreef in bericht
ups.com...
Jan Gerrit Klok wrote:
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Now I can only select one set of not-fully-worn tips, and no idea where
to easily order "proper" carbide tips for my Swix poles. Of course just
when I really get some consistency in my training...

Jan

There are a few UK-based retailers of Nordic equipment. I can
recommend the following who both supply roller-ski tips. Be sure to
get the size that fits your poles as they come in different diameters.
(Lesson learnt the hard way!)

RMA Sports specialise in XC racing and biathlon gear.
Bob stocks a limited range of brands, but I have always found him to be
helpful and his service excellent. This is his address:
http://www.biathlonsport.com/

Rollerski.co.uk - as the name suggests, only supplies rollerski
equipment. There is a bigger choice of rollerskis than RMA Sports and a
chance to get some coaching. I have only bought one thing off Iain,
which turned up as described and by return. The owner has a good
reputation in the UK Nordic community. Although we all doubt his
sanity in thinking he can make a living from roller-skiing in London
;-)

Alex


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