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Things I've learned and done on skinny skis since taking it up in 1984 at the advanced age of 27
Monday, December 16, 2024
Oops, what happened to 2024?
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Somehow, January through March of 2024 managed to slip past unrecorded. We had almost no natural cross-country ski conditions. Mostly, I hi...
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Ski Machines
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Two or three people within a week or two have mentioned on the sales floor that they are unfamiliar with skiing, but have used the Nordic Tr...
Tuesday, February 07, 2023
Well this is some crap
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After a brief cameo by the legendary polar power of old, winter has reverted to its mediocre slouch. No one was happy to see the frigid bl...
Monday, January 23, 2023
Why did we do Telemark turns?
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Advancements in ski design made the Telemark turn a pointless affectation by the middle of the first decade of the 21st Century.With Telem...
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Another winter that isn't?
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Each year seems to bring a new record for warmest and least snowy winter. The lack of snow could represent a drought or a warm shift that t...
Sunday, March 06, 2022
Rental Wrap-up
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The season appears to be winding down. Here it is, March 6, and the temperature is headed for the 50s by mid afternoon, The day began with...
Saturday, March 05, 2022
Beware of the Flying Starfish
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A beginner cross-country skier expressed concern about trying to control skinny skating skis on a downhill, especially if they were only on...
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