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Ski Skett Fire
Has anyone tried out the Ski Skett Fires. I have been skiing on ProSkis for
almost 20 years and have gone through about 4 shafts due to metal fatigue, especially with the diagonal technique. The speed reducers are a really nice feature as I ski in pretty hilly terrain but the skis don't feel clunky like the Aeros which also have speed reducers. I am a little concerned about the extra width of the Fires in terms of asymmetrical wheel wear but the speed reducers looks like they might work on the steep downhills. Jeff |
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Ski Skett Fire
On Apr 11, 12:45 am, Jeffery Clarke wrote:
Has anyone tried out the Ski Skett Fires. I have been skiing on ProSkis for almost 20 years and have gone through about 4 shafts due to metal fatigue, especially with the diagonal technique. The speed reducers are a really nice feature as I ski in pretty hilly terrain but the skis don't feel clunky like the Aeros which also have speed reducers. I am a little concerned about the extra width of the Fires in terms of asymmetrical wheel wear but the speed reducers looks like they might work on the steep downhills. Jeff Hi Jeff, Have you actually demoed the Fires yet? The roller ski I've seen that looks most similar to the Fires is the V2 105SR from Jenex - similar size, similar height from ground, speed reducers and similar wheels size (and the 105SR wheels are rubber and not filled with air like the V2 Aero 125 and 150) - you might want to check the 105SR out. I'm very curious how the ride is on the Fires, especially if anyone can compare the ride with the V2 105SR. I also wonder how wide the Fires are compared with the 105SR - SkiSkett says the wide platform of the Fires makes it easier to learn on. Please let me know Jeff if you find anything out from someone who has tried the Fires and even better someone who may have tried the Fires and the 105SR. I'll share anything I find out as well - EJ |
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Ski Skett Fire
Ditto. MOST interested.
I own the Ski Skett combis now, and demoed the Shark last weekend. It is way way too fast for me, has a harsh ride compared to the Nordics. I'm not sure what wheel combo the demo had on it, but they do not make a speed reducer or brake for this model. I'm looking for something to skate on. You CAN skate with the combis, but not really well. And it causes extreme rear wheel wear. |
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Ski Skett Fire
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Randy AKA Cubby wrote: I own the Ski Skett combis now, and demoed the Shark last weekend. It is way way too fast for me, has a harsh ride compared to the Nordics. I'm not sure what wheel combo the demo had on it, but they do not make a speed reducer or brake for this model. Are you sure about that? I thought they sold speed reducers for the Shark. I have a pair of Fires, which are adequate for my pathetic purposes, but I have to say that I think the Ski Skett speed reducers are a little cheesy/tweaky. The problem is that because they're continuously adjustable (as opposed to notched, like the V2) it's a little difficult to get the pressure on both skis matched quickly. -- Melinda Shore - Software longa, hardware brevis - Prouder than ever to be a member of the reality-based community |
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Ski Skett Fire
Reasonably sure. They don't list the speed reducers as an option on
either the Ski Skett site http://www.skiskett.com/demowebshop/...?idproduct=241 or www.Nordicskater.com I think the little speed reduction you can get with the Shark is done with the type wheel you put on it.They list slow medium and fast. I'm not sure what wheels I had on, but it was objectional especially downhill, couldn't slow appreciatebly with even a snowplow. |
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Ski Skett Fire
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http://www.nordicskater.com/skiskett.html Randy AKA Cubby wrote: Reasonably sure. They don't list the speed reducers as an option on either the Ski Skett site http://www.skiskett.com/demowebshop/...?idproduct=241 or www.Nordicskater.com I think the little speed reduction you can get with the Shark is done with the type wheel you put on it.They list slow medium and fast. I'm not sure what wheels I had on, but it was objectional especially downhill, couldn't slow appreciatebly with even a snowplow. |
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Ski SKett Fire
The picture is showing the Fire, which has an 80mm wheel. The Shark has
100mm. I suppose it's possible to put the speed reducers on the larger wheel. However, I have used the speed reducer and find them difficult at best. It's almost impossible to match the friction left to right as there is no notching system, just the screw tightening down. I've finally concluded that the feel of the skates, the way they act, is highly subjective and varies with each skater depending on ability and a lot of other things. I ended up buying the Fire today WITHOUT the reducers because it fits the way I skate/ski better than the Shark, V-2s, or anything else I've demo'd. I demo'd the shark, the V-2 100s, the V-2 Aero-s. Didnt have a chance to demo marwes or anything else. My take: I will have to race to keep up with people on Aeros or the Shark. No big deal. It feels like snow to me. Would it to you? I don't know. The downhill speed is manageable on the Fire and wasn't for me on the Shark. The Shark had more road vibration. The Aeros didn't fit me at all. They seemed to weigh a ton and I had a hard time keeping my ankles tracking right. So thats my vote. Your mileage may vary. |
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