50% OFF XC SKI SALE

pooriggy said:
J has the Silent Spiders from Fischer with a 75mm - 3 pin binding system. These skis are great for blazing trails off track. The boots and bindings are somewhat overkill for a place like 6-mile, but J is old-skool from Maine...thats the way they roll.
Here is the complete write up about J's skis.
http://gearx.com/fischer-spider-62-metal-edge-ski.html?gclid=CPOPg5jp7LwCFQHNOgod9icAvA
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Iggy, what were you wearing when you face planted? I don't want to get those.
 
SpartaBard said:
Iggy, what were you wearing when you face planted? I don't want to get those.
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These skis are 1.7" wide with no metal edge and virtually no sidecut. Not a good idea to go down hill on ice doing 27mph.😀
 
THATmanMANNY said:
so what the hell am I supposed to buy??!!!
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Pay attention to sidecut of a ski. This relates to the size of the ski at the tip, waist and tail. For example a ski which has a sidecut of 64mm tip - 52mm middle – 60mm tail, is a good general size for beginners looking to get out and venture into parks, trails and golf courses. These numbers vary depending upon the manufacturer of the ski and model. Going a couple mm in either direction won't dramatically effect perfomance.
The length of the ski will correspond to your weight, the manufacturer will recommend a length.

-NNN bindings are the safe standard. You can go with a NNN touring binding or NNN back country binding. The BC binding will be a little beefier and wider. If you choose NNN Touring binding you must choose a NNN Touring boot. If you choose a NNN BC Binding you must choose a NNN BC boot. These binding systems are specific to boot systems. Make sure they are compatibale before you buy.

- NNN Boots are the standard. Spend more money on boots, your feet will love you for it. Try them on and make sure they fit snug. A loose sloppy boot will give you blisters.

- Ski Poles, rule of thumb... they should fit under your armpit.

Good luck, we're all counting on you.
 
If you want to get the best control out of your xc skiis get bc three pin bindings (not the old light three pin) with heavy full leathers. The bindings are cheaper but the boots are more expensive but they will last you at least 10 years. They are also much better if you want to do some tele turns.
 
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