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by 3pinjohnnie
Mon Oct 04, 2021 2:59 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Advice wanted re Asnes MR48: Skin or not?
Replies: 4
Views: 5523

Re: Advice wanted re Asnes MR48: Skin or not?

Thanks for that. I hadn't considered the Gamme because I assumed it was a burly expedition-type ski -- I have a pair of O.G. Ingstads for that -- and I'm looking for a light & lively ski for use on local ungroomed trails, linking a turn or two where possible. I currently use a pair of decades-old At...
by 3pinjohnnie
Sun Oct 03, 2021 11:27 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Advice wanted re Asnes MR48: Skin or not?
Replies: 4
Views: 5523

Advice wanted re Asnes MR48: Skin or not?

I want to buy a pair of Asnes Mountain Race 48 skis but the only ones I can find in my length (210 cm) are the skin models. I like using grip wax and have never been tempted by typical waxless skis, but the skin thing is new to me. Does anybody know how well these skis perform, compared to a typical...
by 3pinjohnnie
Thu Mar 04, 2021 3:45 pm
Forum: Community Ski Reviews
Topic: Asnes Mountain Race 48 SKIN
Replies: 160
Views: 225336

Re: Asnes Mountain Race 48 SKIN

Good to know! Thx.
by 3pinjohnnie
Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:51 pm
Forum: Community Ski Reviews
Topic: Asnes Mountain Race 48 SKIN
Replies: 160
Views: 225336

Re: Asnes Mountain Race 48 SKIN

I'd like to buy the waxable version of this ski, but La Cordee only carries the skin version. Does anybody know whether you can peel off the skins if you dont like them and use kick wax? Is the base milled to accommodate the skins, or is it just flat? I wouldnt hesitate to buy the skin version if th...