Geoff: I typically use thick soled all-leather Asolo back-country boots with the Voile 3-pin bindings. Asolo still makes good quality back-country ski boots that are just about ankle cut like the old mountain hiking boots. Anything higher cut is too high and anything lower is too low. I will try to post a pic of my boots. I also have an old pair of Snowfield II boots that work very well, but they have seen a lot of miles both on the trails as well as lift-service Telemark skiing. Almost all my skis are outfitted with heavy duty 3-pin bindings and the heavy boot is my everyday ski touring boot even on groomed trails and even with lighter-weight skis like these old wood skis. This allows me to power through turns and even cut telemark turns when going on day tours.
I have my 40 year old wood skis and looking for pine tar to tar them. Can I use the pine tar that is used for horse hoofs? I can't find any at sports stores.
Winnifred, here is a link to my UA-cam video showing how to pine tar wood skis. Note that I am using the pine tar made for horse hooves. ua-cam.com/video/Pet3wqrvQvk/v-deo.html
Thanks very much for these videos on preparing wooden skis! The information is more complete than the course I took "back in the day", and very well presented.
Very clear instructions, I have watched and pine tar video, glide wax video, and now this one. Never disappoints. On another video on Samara swords do you know anywhere to get appraisal? Father brought home 2 from WWII. I live in Milwaukee area , son in law from Green Bay. Not interested in selling just curious
I am in Green Bay and would be delighted to see them and provide information. An associate of mine knows the market values of swords. He is also in Green Bay.
I love klister for Spring conditions. Applied correctly nothing can match it. Use a real putty knife not a klister spreader.
Brilliant, thanks for the video and information.
What boots do you use with those voile 3 pin bindings?
Geoff: I typically use thick soled all-leather Asolo back-country boots with the Voile 3-pin bindings. Asolo still makes good quality back-country ski boots that are just about ankle cut like the old mountain hiking boots. Anything higher cut is too high and anything lower is too low. I will try to post a pic of my boots. I also have an old pair of Snowfield II boots that work very well, but they have seen a lot of miles both on the trails as well as lift-service Telemark skiing. Almost all my skis are outfitted with heavy duty 3-pin bindings and the heavy boot is my everyday ski touring boot even on groomed trails and even with lighter-weight skis like these old wood skis. This allows me to power through turns and even cut telemark turns when going on day tours.
You’re doin’ God’s work Mike. Just got a pair of wooden Birkebeiner Madshus from the 70s, and don’t know what I’d do without your videos!
Thank you for you kind words, Big Al. They motivate me to make more videos
I have my 40 year old wood skis and looking for pine tar to tar them. Can I use the pine tar that is used for horse hoofs? I can't find any at sports stores.
Yes, you absolutely CAN use the pine tar that is used for horse hooves. In fact, that is what I use. One quart will last you two lifetimes.
Winnifred, here is a link to my UA-cam video showing how to pine tar wood skis. Note that I am using the pine tar made for horse hooves. ua-cam.com/video/Pet3wqrvQvk/v-deo.html
I use horse hoof pine tar on my skis. I heat it up in the can, first, to thin it a bit.
@@eugenemcgloin6780 That is exactly what I use too, Eugene! I heat mine up too to thin it. Keep on keepin' on, Eugene!
Thanks very much for these videos on preparing wooden skis! The information is more complete than the course I took "back in the day", and very well presented.
Thank you very much, Craig. I do appreciate the positive feedback and compliment.
Very clear instructions, I have watched and pine tar video, glide wax video, and now this one. Never disappoints. On another video on Samara swords do you know anywhere to get appraisal? Father brought home 2 from WWII. I live in Milwaukee area , son in law from Green Bay. Not interested in selling just curious
I am in Green Bay and would be delighted to see them and provide information. An associate of mine knows the market values of swords. He is also in Green Bay.
Loved your explanations, very informative
Glad it was helpful, Annabel.
Great video! You shared some good tips!
Thank you, Eugene!