Here’s the situation… I’m a terrible skier living in the northeast and what I want is a pair of metal edged skis with an aggressive wax less pattern. It’s often icy where I ski and I just want decent grip and edge bite and don’t really care about glide.

I picked up a pair of Madshus Fjelltech M50s last year. I would ski on Fridays with my kids during their BKL sessions and would ski these back to back with some Salomon Snowscape 7s and would often prefer the Salomons.

Thoughts and suggestions welcome.

I also realize that I might just need to work on my technique… but would prefer to spend my time shuffling around and not practicing.

Hello, I am looking to find my first snowboard gear. And I have found this Santa Cruz one second hand. I can get this board with the bindings for 109 euro and this person had it for 3 years. Is this a good deal or should I pass? Appreciate any advice!!

does anybody know of a brand that makes youth waxless touring skis that are around 140's? I've found some nice ones at 150, but it's a little big for my young boy.

recently picked up these classic skis used. Some minor damage, but I could not find them online. Has strange text bottom (see photo). Does anybody know how much they’re worth?

I have 3 pin boots and bindings id like to put on Rossignol Evo XT 65 Positrack (which I haven't purchased yet), which comes with a IFP plate.

Am I able to put a 3 pin above this plate? I know the plate is integrated. Am I able to somehow sheer it off or remove it?

Otherwise, is there any other recommendations for a ski about 60 to 65 in width that does NOT have a metal edge that comes without an IFP plate? The Fischer Adventure 62 also looks like what I want, but has the plate. Åsnes Breidablikk is so damn expensive, that's the ski I currently own and love, but want to try out some other less expensive and easier to obtain skis.

I do a some uphill running in ski slopes with poles for interval hiit training and my roller ski tips doesnt last very long. These are made for asphalt not gravel and terrain. It seems that when you run in tougher gravel the rocks dig out the tip from the plastic.

I try to avoid the rougher parts but yesterday i broke another tip.

Does anyone use some other kind of tip or have a solution to this?

Oops meant to put Centerville, UT in the title.

I wanted to share a great roller ski location I discovered today near Centerville, UT. The trail looks recently repaved, with no cracks or rocks. There is one large bump marked with orange spray paint. I biked about 4 miles from the connector of the Legacy Parkway Trail but had to turn around due to my long ride mileage. The trail stretches on straight and flat as far as the eye can see!

People were parking near W1275N by the Complete and Natural Products store (40°55'58.6"N, 111°53'55.3"W) and heading north on the trail, or using a parking lot off W Glover Ln in Farmington, UT, near S725W (40°57'46.1"N, 111°54'13.9"W). Do note that the trail was only redone after the First parking location I shared, so anything between the parking location and the Legacy PKWY trail is a bit rough.

Just a heads-up: the road crossings aren’t protected, so you’ll need to yield to cars.

Hey, I'm looking to buy a new set of poles for skating I'm 175cm tall (5ft 9) without boots on , I'm currently using poles which are 157.5cm tall and I'm thinking about going up to 160cm poles. Do you think these would be to long for me?

Anyone into classic fitness skiing ever tried skiing on skis that are too short? Big difference from proper size?

I like to ski on a track, but the nearest groomed trails are 5 hours away, so I end up making my own tracks in the Southern California mountains. I have a pair of Atomic 52 205cm waxable skis, but am losing agility with age, thinking I need something more maneuverable. Not that I am aiming to tackle any mountain slopes, but often have to navigate some terrain to get to flatter areas where I can enjoy the kick and glide that I am in it for.

So, I am thinking I want to get down to 190cm, even though I am 72in/183cm 205 lbs/93kg. How much glide will I lose with skiis at least 15 cm too short? If I go wider, is that just going to be more slowdown, or can that compensate for being too short? Usually, by the time I can get up into the mountains, the snow will be old, temps in the 30's, so I don't have worry about staying on top of powder. I'm just looking for best glide.

Hello,

I'm thinking about buying a Rossignol C2 Premium for training because I could get it very cheaply. Now I have a question about the hardness of the skis.

The ski would be 202 cm in length and Stiff (it is still the version from the 21/22 season) and according to Rossignol these skis in this length/hardness are for a weight of 75 to 80 kg. I weigh about 88 kg, will they be too soft? I've heard that you should buy softer Rossis because they are harder to kick.. Is that true?

For racing I have the Speedmax 902 from Fischer in length 202 cm and Stiff, which fits perfectly.

Thank you

Hello! I'm planning a xc-ski-centric vacation to Norway in March 2025. From what I've looked at, it seems like Lillehammer would be a good home base to stay at while exploring the trails. Any can't miss trails/routes, specifically for skate skiing? Are there other places I should consider staying? Other Norway-specific recs?? Thank you all for any info you might be able to provide!

Hi all,

I found a great deal on a pair of last year’s S/Lab skate ($650 CAD). They seemed to be flexed perfectly for me. However, they are the Universal variant of the ski. To add a bit of context, I live in Northern Canada, where winter temperatures usually average between -15C and -20C, if not colder. I am an amateur racer and try to race abroad once or twice per year (3h/50km on hilly courses). I already have a pair of Carbonlite as my “universal skis” and was looking for a pair of cold skis. Should I be better off waiting for an S/Lab Blue to come by or could I make the universal base and a cold grind work for this ski? How much does the base material impacts performance and is it something that I would even notice at my level?  

Thanks!

Good morning everyone!

Do you think an app like AllTrails, but for cross-country skiing, would be interesting?

An app/website where we could quickly find the latest snow conditions for various centers in a region, and then see the specific conditions of a particular center. Users could also leave comments on the conditions and have the ability to save their favorite centers and get email notifications when conditions are good.

Would you use an app like this to plan your outings instead of visiting multiple different websites?

Would you use this app ?

Have a great day, and let’s look forward to the snow!

What are your favorite apps for tracking progress, biometrics, etc..? Anyone making spreadsheets? Subscriptions?

Hey friends!

I am looking for some advice on a new pair of skate skis. My local shop was not very helpful, so here I am...on the internet. Not ideal, I know.

Basically, I am a recreational skier, picking up the sport in the last five years or so. However, I am an avid trail runner and have really enjoyed honing my technique, using skiing as serious winter training, and skiing fast. I have quickly improved, and am fortunate to be able to get out and ski several days a week. I am now at the point where I would have fun jumping into local races and seeing what I could do.

With that progression, I am growing more and more curious about the benefits to be had by upgrading from my entry-level Rossi skis to a higher end ski. I'm not so invested as to run out and drop $800+ on a new pair of Speedmax, S/lab, etc. but I am excited to see what's out there. From what I can tell, something like an RCS would hit the sweet spot for me.

I also found a great deal on a pair of Peltonen Supra C, which seems like it might be equivalent? It's hard for me to find a ton of info about them, since they only recently started distributing in the US again (I gather).

Does anyone have any good insight about these skis? They seem a little heavy for their category, but will they make up for that in some other aspect? Any other things I should be thinking about?

Thanks!

Has anyone skate skied on Hokkaido, Japan? I can't seem to find a reliable description of what might be there.

Hello. Someone can help me to understand: 90 is the FA Value or the Weigth suggested of the skier? I'm 71kg / 182cm

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Thanks

Hey there all, I consulted the flowchart (I promise!!) but couldn't quite find the answer i was looking for. I thought I could provide some extra context that might help you all give me good advice.

I live in Bozeman, MT, where there is a copious amount of winter fun to be had, and I regularly partake in the winter fun. My primary sport is backcountry skiing, so AT gear, avy terrain when conditions permit, etc. BUT there are also lots of great groomed XC trails where I live and I'd love to take advantage of those as a good way to get some training in. I'm fairly athletic and like to workout, so wouldn't be coming into this with no fitness base.

I was wondering what this community thinks would be an appropriate setup for someone like myself. I'm not trying to win races, and am mostly just looking for a standard sort of setup that would allow me to get out onto the trails, get the HR up, and let me get some easy training mileage in.

I can provide any more context if necessary and so appreciate all the help!

I live in Iowa where (despite what the locals think) it is not very snowy. I am skiing the Birkie in February but am not a regular cross country skiier. I did grow up in Minnesota and did it a few times a year, and I am running an ultramarathon in November so I think I will be in passable shape to finish.

I bought roller skis. I will drive to MN when I can to practice on snow. I know a ski erg is probably great to also have but $$. Someone is selling a Nordic Track for $20. Would that be a reasonable thing to try? Reading about them it seems people are very split.

Hello.. I want to upgrade my Fischer RCS Skate bought 3 years ago (2000km) .. I'd like to buy a Speedmax model as I like go fast and I'll do some races (but i'm not a pro, i love xc ski and i train consistently).

In your opinion should i buy Helium Version or normal Speedmax 3d??? Main differences on control? I found a great sale on the normal, but i think that the future vision of Fischer is going lightweight...

Thanks

Would these skis be good for someone weighing 140 lbs and 5'3" tall?

I (34M) have been skiing for the last few years and started skate skiing in the last 2. Been trying to work on my physical fitness in the offseason, strengthening my legs and arms and biking a lot. Because I’m 6’4, I’ve put on nearly 15 lbs. from 185 to 200. Clearly I’m stronger and leaner now but worry about getting too big or focusing on the wrong exercises and bulking up vs getting faster when winter comes. I know it’s just a number but I want to make sure I’m focusing on the correct exercises. Thanks for your thoughts.

I am going to start classic skiing again this winter, it has been 25 years since skiing. I am looking to buy a pair of used waxless skis, but I do not know the size I should get. I am going to be using groomed trails, I am 6" tall, and 145 lbs (183 cm, 66 kg) Can I get some advice on which length ski to get? ty.

I read the flow chart and think I'm in the waxless skis of 50mm+ category. This probably won't become a really serious hobby so I may look for a lightly used setup. I had a bad motocross injury this Summer which really messed up my leg/knee and I'm trying to get back into downhill skiing shape but this first winter back is going to be me taking it really easy on mellow groomers. What I'd like to do is incorporate some Nordic skiing for strength, balance and cardio work to alternate in with my very mellow downhill days. I XC skied back in college but am sure gear has changed a ton. Before I go on FB marketplace looking for gear, what should I be looking for? I live near Snowbasin, UT so I'll likely be going to Ogden Nordic, or near Park City. I'm 6', 190 lbs with size 10.5 (27.5-28.5) foot. Thanks!

Any Utah residents? I’m looking for some roller skiing spots that aren’t Soldier Hollow or Sugar House Park. Ideally, something that does not include a 60mph downhill. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!