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Old April 1st 09, 08:36 PM posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Default Composite Shafts Versus Aluminum

Has anyone noticed a significant difference in dampening when using
composite versus aluminum roller ski shafts. Been looking at the Jenex
and Swenor skate models.
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Old April 2nd 09, 12:20 AM posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Default Composite Shafts Versus Aluminum

On Apr 1, 1:36*pm, ADK Skier wrote:
Has anyone noticed a significant difference in dampening when using
composite versus aluminum roller ski shafts. Been looking at the Jenex
and Swenor skate models.


i've tried swix alulites for r.s. they vibrate more and also make loud
metallic noise when sliding on pavement. I did not like them
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Old April 2nd 09, 03:58 AM posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Default Composite Shafts Versus Aluminum

The question is about rollerski shafts, it seems. On the best
pavement, the difference will take a long workout to show, and it may
not be great, depending on your tolerance. As the pavement quality
deteriorates into the typical range, the difference moves up in time.
I've used Jenex aluminum and Marwe composite, and the latter dampens
vibration considerably better. Have the Swenors improved their wheel
wear?

Gene

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On Apr 1, 1:36*pm, ADK Skier wrote:
Has anyone noticed a significant difference in dampening when using
composite versus aluminum roller ski shafts. Been looking at the Jenex
and Swenor skate models.


i've tried swix alulites for r.s. they vibrate more and also make loud
metallic noise when sliding on pavement. I did not like them

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Old April 2nd 09, 07:23 AM posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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The question is about rollerski shafts, it seems.


yes, indeed. My bad
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Old April 2nd 09, 11:07 AM posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Default Composite Shafts Versus Aluminum

On Apr 2, 3:23*am, wrote:
The question is about rollerski shafts, it seems.


yes, indeed. My bad


Yes were talking about roller ski shafts and skate wheels e.g. 24mm x
100mm not the mushy Swenor classic wheels. If I go with the Jenex or
the Swenor composite models I'll eventually replace the worn out
wheels with www.therollerskishop.com 24mm x 100mm wheels. I don't know
how they get the price down so low but these wheels are outstanding
for dependability, ride quality, and wear. For example the complete
wheel from Roller Ski Shop is $15, while the Swenor replacement wheel
from the US Dealer is $45 each.
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Old April 3rd 09, 01:05 PM posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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On Apr 2, 7:07*am, ADK Skier wrote:

The question is about rollerski shafts, it seems.


I used to use a small diameter wheel Pro-Ski skate RS w/ the
triangular section shaft and truly did not like them. I have a set of
V2 classic's and have the same complaint - way too much road shock and
vibration transmitted to my feet and legs.

My Aero 125's likely transmit shock also, but the shaft seems softer
and of course, the large diameter inflatable wheels soak up a lot of
shock.

RS poles? I'll never use aluminum poles again, I get almost instant
elbow pain from the shock of impact.

I don't know how they get the price down so low but these wheels are outstanding


I did an extensive search on wheels last fall - there are hundreds of
wheels and suppliers out there, especially the 70-80 mm wheels popular
w/ in-line skaters. Competition keeps the cost of some reasonable.

- Bob
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Old April 3rd 09, 01:30 PM posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Default Composite Shafts Versus Aluminum

highpeaksnordic wrote:
I did an extensive search on wheels last fall - there are hundreds of
wheels and suppliers out there, especially the 70-80 mm wheels popular
w/ in-line skaters. Competition keeps the cost of some reasonable.


Yeah, I did an extensive search last fall too after a wheel
failure on my SISU 2000s. The stock wheel came with a flat
profile that I couldn't find in a 78mm diameter. The wheels
with that profile are all small diameter for aggressive
skates. I settled on a set of roller hockey wheels as the
softest, flattest profile wheels I was likely to get.

As an experiment I tried a set of regular elliptical inline
skate wheels. They were noticeably less stable.

I saw Dale Niggeman later and asked him about replacement
wheels. Tough luck for me, can't get them anymore. Turns out
the hockey wheels were a good 2nd choice. The replacement
will no doubt quickly wear down to a flat profile anyway.

Bob Schwartz
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Old April 11th 09, 12:31 AM posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Default Composite Shafts Versus Aluminum

I have been using the new composite V2 skis with the stiff flex, they
are really nice. I do notice the reduced road vibration and little
extra bounce. I swapped the worthless wheels for some rollerski shop
wheels, I had the "slow" speed, but they were a little too slow, the
medium or medium and slow combo seems like a good way to go.

You have to fuss with the adjuster on the v2's to get them to track
right, it's kind of a pain in the neck.
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Old April 11th 09, 12:37 AM posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Default Composite Shafts Versus Aluminum

I have been using the new composite V2 skis with the stiff flex, they
are really nice. I do notice the reduced road vibration and little
extra bounce. I swapped the worthless wheels for some rollerski shop
wheels, I had the "slow" speed, but they were a little too slow, the
medium or medium and slow combo seems like a good way to go.

You have to fuss with the adjuster on the v2's to get them to track
right, it's kind of a pain in the neck.
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Old April 11th 09, 12:06 PM posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Default Composite Shafts Versus Aluminum

On Apr 10, 8:37*pm, john wrote:
I have been using the new composite V2 skis with the stiff flex, they
are really nice. *I do notice the reduced road vibration and little
extra bounce. *I swapped the worthless wheels for some rollerski shop
wheels, I had the "slow" speed, but they were a little too slow, the
medium or medium and slow combo seems like a good way to go.

You have to fuss with the adjuster on the v2's to get them to track
right, it's kind of a pain in the neck.


I guess what I had to say was so earth shaking I had to repeat it.
Hear ye hear ye.

How come nobody much uses the usenet groups any more? Where did
everyone go, something like facebook? This used to be a pretty lively
group. Is usenet just reserved fro the pedophiles and creeps sneaker
vendors now? Alas.
 




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