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Good sources for used equipment in NE?
Does anybody know of any good sources for used AT/Tele equipment in the
New England region? Preferably shops staffed by knowledgeable folks who do backcountry locally with a good selection for a chump just getting into it without a ton of cash? |
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On 27 Dec 2005 17:04:03 -0800, "Opposite George"
wrote: Does anybody know of any good sources for used AT/Tele equipment in the New England region? Preferably shops staffed by knowledgeable folks who do backcountry locally with a good selection for a chump just getting into it without a ton of cash? North Conway area: IME (International Mtn Equip) http://www.ime-usa.com/ Ragged Mtn (just north of town in Intervale) http://www.raggedmountain.com/contact.php Both have knowledgable staff, rentals, and used/consignment gear. Websites may not show it completely. Tele gear easier to find than randonee/AT. Of course, you may be tempted to use the skis nearby. Even looking to do it on the cheap, I would strongly recommend you focus on getting good boots that fit your feet well, and suit your style of skiing. Starting out on groomed slopes for practice and easier things, you might with to use old alpine skis mounted with the binding type you choose. I have a pair of alpine skis that cost me $25 used which serve me well except for XC style uses. Look for lighter weight ones. You can also start with basic alpine ski poles, as the benefits of adjustable poles are less apparent on easier terrain. Happy trails, Gary (net.yogi.bear) -- At the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom |
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Gary -- Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely check out both those
places when I'm in the 'hood (probably late January/early February.) It's impossible to see and play with backcountry stuff here in SW Connecticut so at least it'll be worth it to see what the toys look like. Anyway, this year'll be my starter year in the backwoods which means I'm planning on exploring areas with small elevation gains and developed hiking trail networks here in the northeast. The "destination" backcountry areas will have to wait at least another year for me. As an experienced long-distance hiker and downhiller I can really appreciate the benefits of weight reduction (especially at the feet) and the joys of good gear, but since I probably won't make it into the woods any more than five or six times this year I'm willing to make some compromises until I decide whether I like the backcountry enough to get some more serious stuff. "Run what you brung" is going to have to do for the time being. Anyway, here's what I came up with: I found some used randonee skis w/AT bindings, both in good shape, for a song. They tuned up nicely so those'll be my starter boards. As for boots, I'm planning on using an old pair of downhill boots I already have. Though they're not as performance-oriented as my current downhill boots they fit me well and are lighter and easier to flex/stride in. I also got a set of skins for cheap; we'll see if they're good enough for what I'll be asking them to do (which, this year, won't be that much.) Now as for poles, even though I've got downhill poles galore I was thinking I'd fit snow baskets on my trekking poles and voila -- adjustable poles. They'll be heavy, but heck, I've used 'em for nordic before and they didn't seem that bad. Also I suspect they're more rugged than regular poles which is probably a bonus in the woods, no? Anyway, thanks again for the advice. Now if we could only get some more cover in the local "starter" backwoods areas... -- OG |
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