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by DoggParadox
Thu Jan 11, 2024 10:37 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Anyone Have Experience with Asnes Vikafjell?
Replies: 10
Views: 5276

Anyone Have Experience with Asnes Vikafjell?

Wondering what the forum can tell me about Asnes Vikafjell skis
by DoggParadox
Tue Nov 08, 2022 8:19 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Damage to ski bases - when to replace?
Replies: 9
Views: 5717

Re: Damage to ski bases - when to replace?

Alternative thought, you could probably have someome stone grind them and grind the fishscales right off while they're at it. Could probably have bases that looked new and have them transformed into waxable skis.
by DoggParadox
Mon Oct 17, 2022 1:44 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: What type of X - Skin?
Replies: 9
Views: 5840

Re: What type of X - Skin?

If your ski's don't have a pattern then you didn't receive the waxless model.

Any ski can be waxed.
by DoggParadox
Wed Jun 01, 2022 10:43 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Does Rotobrush Length Need to Match Handle Length?
Replies: 1
Views: 2321

Does Rotobrush Length Need to Match Handle Length?

I'm wondering if the length of a RotoBrush needs to or benefits from matching the length of the RotoBrush handle? I assume I can't use a 140mm brush on a 100mm handle, but is there a downside to using a 100mm brush on a 140mm handle? Would I need to add spacers or anything to keep it snugged up? Can...
by DoggParadox
Tue Mar 29, 2022 1:38 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Skis to compliment Asnes Gamme 54 for the Laurentians?
Replies: 15
Views: 13166

Re: Skis to compliment Asnes Gamme 54 for the Laurentians?

Peltonen Metsa Step (Finnish Forest Ski) assuming you're on flat terrain in a straight line.
by DoggParadox
Thu Mar 17, 2022 11:52 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Last Year’s and this Year’s Grip Wax Experiments
Replies: 30
Views: 26576

Re: Last Year’s and this Year’s Grip Wax Experiments

What is everyone's experience apply Start Oslo? Can you just crayon on and cork it in? I know with Rex Powergrip Marathon (which I think is similar hardwax/klister mix) the instructions are: Apply heat to the wax with a heat gun or waxing iron Rub wax to ski base Apply heat and smooth with a cork or...
by DoggParadox
Thu Mar 10, 2022 8:08 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Swix PS vs HS Hard Wax (Iron In)
Replies: 0
Views: 2663

Swix PS vs HS Hard Wax (Iron In)

Maybe not the perfect place for this question but everyone here seems super knowledgeable and it's hard to find good wax reviews. I'm wondering if anyone has compared the swix PS line and the Swix HS line in testing. Are any of the HS waxes noticeably faster than PS waxes? If so which ones? I'd be l...
by DoggParadox
Fri Mar 04, 2022 6:55 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Ski Pole Length - BC Touring = Classic Groomed
Replies: 1
Views: 2668

Ski Pole Length - BC Touring = Classic Groomed

Just wondering if ski poles for XCd (which I think is kinda the same as back country touring, anyways skiing on flat ungroomed surface), should be the same length as what I use for classic skiing on groomed trails.
by DoggParadox
Sat Feb 26, 2022 10:14 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Last Year’s and this Year’s Grip Wax Experiments
Replies: 30
Views: 26576

Re: Last Year’s and this Year’s Grip Wax Experiments

If I can add to the discussion I’d like to note that the Start Oslo waxes have been fantastic in my recent experience. Definitely not a fast wax but super reliable kick in varied conditions so a perfect BC wax for me. I’ve been supplementing Rode and Swix kick waxes with the Blue or Purple Start Os...
by DoggParadox
Sat Feb 26, 2022 7:40 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Back Country Boots vs Skate Ski Boots for Flat BC Skiing
Replies: 8
Views: 8574

Back Country Boots vs Skate Ski Boots for Flat BC Skiing

Thinking about a BC setup. It would just be for flat terrain, no hills (mainly across frozen lakes). Would be using classic technique. I've skied my skinny (race-y) skis on ungroomed trails before. In general they were fast but unstable (wobbly ankles kind of thing). This was using race-y classic bo...