Jenex NORDIXC 125 SR Rollerskis: anybody tried 'em??

Has anybody tried the NORDIXC 125 SR Rollerskis? These are the 3
wheeled rollerskis: 150mm tire in front, 2x 125mm tires in back, cuff
activated brakes, no need for ski boots. They go for $489 -a little
steep, but I am looking for low-impact, aerobic excercise and
enjoyment first, accurately simulating snow xc skiing second.

Any experiences with the NORDIXC ??

Thanks!

I've had the Nordixc Skate rollerskis since they first came out (3-4 yrs?)
These have a single 150 wheel in front & back, with a binding similar to a
snowboard binding. They've worked great and I have really enjoyed them.
One of the best features is the cuff-actuated brake. It really works!
With the Nordixc binding, I rollerski in running shoes. At first, I felt
like I needed a little more support and would use ankle braces. But now I
just use the running shoe. I don't have any experience with the classic
model you are referring to. But I think the Nordixc binding is excellent.

Rick Mitchell
Springville, CA


"John Fox" wrote in message
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Has anybody tried the NORDIXC 125 SR Rollerskis? These are the 3
wheeled rollerskis: 150mm tire in front, 2x 125mm tires in back, cuff
activated brakes, no need for ski boots. They go for $489 -a little
steep, but I am looking for low-impact, aerobic excercise and
enjoyment first, accurately simulating snow xc skiing second.

Any experiences with the NORDIXC ??

Thanks!

Perhaps you should clarify the last phrase, since it could be referring
to speed or technique (or both). Are you looking for a pair of classic
rollerskis? The model you mention is called SC, but with two wheels in
back that makes it a classic ski, presumably. I tried a pre-Aero
classic version of the XC and found them too heavy. They would bounce
once on the pavement on the way down/forward before landing fully, but
I'm tall and you didn't mention your height.

I have a pair of the NordiXC 150 skates that were invaluable in LA where
there was lots of cross traffic and lights, but have been gathering dust
since I moved to the Twin Cities in late 2001 (they could be converted
to 125s, just as I did with the regular Aero 150s, but they are
two-wheeled skates).

Gene Goldenfeld

John Fox wrote:

Has anybody tried the NORDIXC 125 SR Rollerskis? These are the 3
wheeled rollerskis: 150mm tire in front, 2x 125mm tires in back, cuff
activated brakes, no need for ski boots. They go for $489 -a little
steep, but I am looking for low-impact, aerobic excercise and
enjoyment first, accurately simulating snow xc skiing second.

Any experiences with the NORDIXC ??

Thanks!