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What are the most basic needs for XC?
I am writing a short article for my local XC club newsletter, aimed at
new XC skiers (or maybe the guys just trying it for the first time ever), about the basic equipment needed. Things you need to have a good experience XC skiing: (assumes little or no grooming, East coast kind of snow (ie; wettish) The obvious things are; skis poles boots Clothing Wipe on wax Am I forgetting anything essential? What kind of clothing can I suggest for a newbie? It does not seem likely that they will buy a lot of XC specific gear..... what kind of clothing will the average person have around that might be suitable? Thanks GR |
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What are the most basic needs for XC?
On 11/13/2011 12:08 AM, gr wrote:
I am writing a short article for my local XC club newsletter, aimed at new XC skiers (or maybe the guys just trying it for the first time ever), about the basic equipment needed. Things you need to have a good experience XC skiing: (assumes little or no grooming, East coast kind of snow (ie; wettish) The obvious things are; skis poles boots Clothing Wipe on wax Am I forgetting anything essential? What kind of clothing can I suggest for a newbie? It does not seem likely that they will buy a lot of XC specific gear..... what kind of clothing will the average person have around that might be suitable? Thanks GR Running/Cycling tights. We have kids on our team that cut costs by just buying the team top and pairing it with the running tights they already own. Give them a generic warning about cotton. Cotton long johns are extinct, fortunately. The rear pockets of a cycling jersey will hold a water bottle and food, and keep them from freezing. Bob Schwartz |
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What are the most basic needs for XC?
Gary,
I think the following sources will help in piecing together your article: - xcskiworld.com - http://www.rideandglide.org/ - http://www.a2skiclub.org/nordicski.htm Gene On Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:08:22 -0500 gr wrote: I am writing a short article for my local XC club newsletter, aimed at new XC skiers (or maybe the guys just trying it for the first time ever), about the basic equipment needed. Things you need to have a good experience XC skiing: (assumes little or no grooming, East coast kind of snow (ie; wettish) The obvious things are; skis poles boots Clothing Wipe on wax Am I forgetting anything essential? What kind of clothing can I suggest for a newbie? It does not seem likely that they will buy a lot of XC specific gear..... what kind of clothing will the average person have around that might be suitable? Thanks GR |
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What are the most basic needs for XC?
On 11/13/2011 6:21 PM, dardruba wrote:
I think an a brief explanation about the need for wax would be beneficial at this early stage. I've seen so many newbies thrutching about on hire skis in the Scottish forests over the years. They generally have good walking clothing suitable for the winter season and then a weekend parttimer hires them skis, boots and poles with a statement that 'if you can walk you can ski' but has no time to explain to them the basics of grip and glide. On 13/11/2011 20:48, wrote: Gary, I think the following sources will help in piecing together your article: - xcskiworld.com - http://www.rideandglide.org/ - http://www.a2skiclub.org/nordicski.htm Gene On Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:08:22 -0500 wrote: I am writing a short article for my local XC club newsletter, aimed at new XC skiers (or maybe the guys just trying it for the first time ever), about the basic equipment needed. Things you need to have a good experience XC skiing: (assumes little or no grooming, East coast kind of snow (ie; wettish) The obvious things are; skis poles boots Clothing Wipe on wax Am I forgetting anything essential? What kind of clothing can I suggest for a newbie? It does not seem likely that they will buy a lot of XC specific gear..... what kind of clothing will the average person have around that might be suitable? Thanks GR In this neck of the woods (upstate NY) the new skiers always start with fishscale skis, largely because we have quite variable temperatures and snow types. So, grip wax would not be useful to newbies, but glide and wax to stop icing would be great for them to know about. This is a chance to mention one of my favorite products; Start Grip tape. I would not be using waxable skis, except for this stuff. It is so durable and has such a wide temperature range, and most importantly; does not have to be messed with each time I go skiing , that it deserves high praise. GR |
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What are the most basic needs for XC?
Things you need to have a good experience XC skiing: (assumes little or no grooming, East coast kind of snow (ie; wettish) The obvious things are; skis poles boots Clothing Wipe on wax Am I forgetting anything essential? How about a positive attitude? I remember switching from running (where I was a fairly elite racer in my local area) to skiing and being beaten by teenage girls, old men, and nearly everyone in between until I learned how much technique can make/break you. You have to stick with skiing for at LEAST one season before you will be anywhere near competent. Then another 2-3 years to be as "fast" as you are when running. |
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What are the most basic needs for XC?
outsideinmi wrote:
How about a positive attitude? I remember switching from running (where I was a fairly elite racer in my local area) to skiing and being beaten by teenage girls, old men, and nearly everyone in between until I learned how much technique can make/break you. You have to stick with skiing for at LEAST one season before you will be anywhere near competent. Then another 2-3 years to be as "fast" as you are when running. Expertise takes 10+ years/10 K hours of systematic training, i.e. just like any other complicated activity. :-) Terje -- - Terje.Mathisen at tmsw.no "almost all programming can be viewed as an exercise in caching" |
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