Play it again sports has new skis, new boots and poles. Got my entire set up for $149.00. The went to ski shop to make sure it was sized properly and BAM . Ready to go ! The same skis at the ski shop were one tear newer and were $300.00 alone.
The part underneath the ski is referred to as seal skin because that is what they used to use back in the day apparently. but now it's referred to as synthetic seal skin
What you really need is snow! If it’s before January, and you are not in the Rockies, you had better go somewhere with snowmaking, or you may have none!
I’m going on a cross country ski school trip and the packing list says to bring like the heaviest jacket and the warmest pants you have for your outer layer and then this guy is wearing like a thin warmup jacket for his outer layer I just thought this was funny bc it shows how little the cold resistance is for people in New Mexico
Josh, great question. You do not need to have off-track specific skis. Any skis work and I will regularly use race skis on off-piste (ungroomed) snow regularly. Many recreation level skis are wider than race skis which will make skiing in deeper snow easier.
I'm 190 lbs, if I add more than 10lbs it really messes with how my classic skis work. Skate skis don't mind as much. But it's not really a backpack sport.
This is more based on your comfort and strength to carry weight. As mentioned in another reply, if you add too much weight you will over flex your skis and your glide would be compromised. So, if you are planning on doing a lot of skiing/touring with a heavy pack you might purchase stiffer skis.
Good info. Too Bad one has to order all the items at most of your stores!! This is kind of like Outside Mag giving pointers to XC despite ignoring it for the last 25 plus years.
Play it again sports has new skis, new boots and poles. Got my entire set up for $149.00. The went to ski shop to make sure it was sized properly and BAM . Ready to go ! The same skis at the ski shop were one tear newer and were $300.00 alone.
That was very informative. Thank you.
Now, just waiting for snow :)))
One of the best introductory video I've seen! Thank you.
I realize it's kind of randomly asking but do anybody know a good site to stream newly released series online ?
Well done explanation for beginners
Thank you!
Very well explained and strait to the points
Glad you enjoyed! 🙌😀
The part underneath the ski is referred to as seal skin because that is what they used to use back in the day apparently. but now it's referred to as synthetic seal skin
This was useful information for me. Thank you ! :)
What you really need is snow! If it’s before January, and you are not in the Rockies, you had better go somewhere with snowmaking, or you may have none!
Great video. Do you have links to all the gear you showed and clothes you were wearing ? Thank you.
Bubbles got jacked!
And $4,000 later, just go hop on the trail!
Play it again sports ! Brand new Rosignol skis, with new boots and barely used poles $149.00 out the door!
Ty my brudda
Why didn't you discuss bindings? Do you assume that NNN is the way to go?
I’m going on a cross country ski school trip and the packing list says to bring like the heaviest jacket and the warmest pants you have for your outer layer and then this guy is wearing like a thin warmup jacket for his outer layer I just thought this was funny bc it shows how little the cold resistance is for people in New Mexico
On avg whats the budget around
I want to ski in the park next to my place where no one ever goes. Do I need off-track ccskis? Or can I just use classic ones
Josh, great question. You do not need to have off-track specific skis. Any skis work and I will regularly use race skis on off-piste (ungroomed) snow regularly. Many recreation level skis are wider than race skis which will make skiing in deeper snow easier.
What is the maximum weight one should carry on one's back when x-country skiing?
I'm 190 lbs, if I add more than 10lbs it really messes with how my classic skis work. Skate skis don't mind as much. But it's not really a backpack sport.
This is more based on your comfort and strength to carry weight. As mentioned in another reply, if you add too much weight you will over flex your skis and your glide would be compromised. So, if you are planning on doing a lot of skiing/touring with a heavy pack you might purchase stiffer skis.
300 pounds max
Good info. Too Bad one has to order all the items at most of your stores!! This is kind of like Outside Mag giving pointers to XC despite ignoring it for the last 25 plus years.
Geesh. I'm not sure what you expected. Shop anywhere you like for xc gear.
I don’t remember him saying that these had to be bought at REI.
I’m not buying special clothes. Lol. Most of what I have is cotton.
you need to clarify the content