I’m thinking that the snow in the east where you live is significantly different than here, I lived in Wisconsin for 47 years, back when there was consistent snow cover there from December until March. There was that intermittent snow where we’d get several inches and then none at all for a week or ...

@Hyalite Curious as to where you are at with this- have you narrowed down your search for a waxabke BC Nordic touring ski? The 179cm 88 may be a little short for you- but you don't weigh much- so it depends on context (ie terrain; snow; etc). I personally prefer the narrower 78- as it is much light...

Ya I really wish I’d bought the 189’s instead, they are a great ski nonetheless for me even at 179, just kinda poky at times, and heavy to get athletic on for me. Klunky. Got a Sverdrup to try out, would also be psyched to get the MR51 in 190 IF the price was right, otherwise it will be Gamme’s. Pr...

Hello, this is my first post on Ttalk, so an intro. Living in Bozeman MT for the past seven years chasing snow after the prior 55 in S.E. Wisconsin. Saddened me to experience the shift in consistent snow coverage at the wonderful Kettle Morraine Forest, so I bailed and now have a nice long ski seas...

Hello Brian, it sounds like you have a passion for backcountry skiing and are seeking advice on ski choices that would complement your current setup. Given the terrain you described and your preference for waxable skis, Asnes offers some excellent options. The Asnes Gamme 54 and Nansen models are i...

Actually, $45 for shipping. I guess that’s so bad given it cost me $28 to send a used pair of boots from MT to South Dakota. You know you’re getting on in age when things begin to feel overly expensive. Ha ha.

I will go nnn-bc. Find some good fitting boots. Thanks Manney.

Psyched to get these skiis, just waiting on the PP invoice. Shipping from Canada to Montana was expensive, like $60. So what would be the best binding/boot combo?

For anyone shipping skis, two words… “pool noodles”. Dirt cheap. Slit them in half, put on the edges, then clear tape wrap. Kind of forms an impenetrable cushion. Did this in college when travelling by air because baggage handlers love a challenge. Never had any damage in transit. Great idea!

Can anyone comment regarding the use of a std nnn binding and lighter Rossi/Fischer common softer boot on a ski like the Mtn Race 48? Would I be better off with NNN-BC? Running with the Rottefella 75mm with Alaska’s on the Fischer E88’s, and just assuming the 75 3pin would be overkill. Detriment??....

Can anyone comment regarding the use of a std nnn binding and lighter Rossi/Fischer common softer boot on a ski like the Mtn Race 48? Would I be better off with NNN-BC? Running with the Rottefella 75mm with Alaska’s on the Fischer E88’s, and just assuming the 75 3pin would be overkill. Detriment??.