Hi everyone! I bought a pair of Fischer SB98 last winter. I didn't get skins by then because I figured I would use the skins from my old skis, but they don't fit well. I was wondering if I could get some advice on the best skins I could use for my skis. I am looking for full skins (not interested by...

lilcliffy It's not that bad. I feel secure, but to lace it perfectly, I have to remove the lace from the eyelet to properly lock my foot. Than I put it back in the nylon eyelet and lace the ankle. That's why I feel like it's messy, but it might be me that is messing around too much! Anyway, when I'...

lilcliffy SEPAQ's website mentions 435 total snow in 2024 at high elevation and 200cm in the valley. But they don't mention mm of rain! And we had plenty this winter... including last night. Yesterday, it was forecasting snow at the end of the week. Now it's forecasting rain. Anyway, I can't do muc...

That's right. It is the same loop as the Alaska. Bad move if you ask me. But, obviously I didn't know I disliked this system before I had to deal with it...

lilcliffy Salut Gareth! It feels so nice to have you around here! NB and Saguenay must have similar conditions. I had a few really nice outings last week as we had snow during the weekend and than hot weather and rain on Wednesday. It was the perfect, albeit short window to enjoy a little ski. I'm ...

telerat You're right, Skaget is not high end boot per se . But it is very expensive here in Canada, especially if you compare it with 75mm ou NNN. It's about twice the price as I first payed for a Alpina Alaska 75 mm a few years ago. To me, the problem in the lacing system is the little polyester b...

Hi fellow telemarkers, When I first started this thread, I said I would post some feedback about my experiences with my new setup. So, I put my hands on Fischer S-Bound 98, 189cm long mounted with Xplore bindings paired with Alfa Skaget boots in mid-february. I don't know about you all, but we had a...

@lilcliffy Wow! I'm glad to know you love Ste-Rose so much. Do you still come around here often? Our third child is non-verbal autistic- he needs 24hr care and supervision- For example- he went outside for 3 hours last night and waded knee deep snow on his bicycle at -20C!!! Our son is wonderful, a...

Monday morning update. I called the local shop. They don't have the SB98 in store as we are speaking. I'm gonna order one and it should be there by mid-February. I'll keep you all in touch when I get to test it. I'm still gonna head to the city today to try the Skaget and see if it's a good fit. It'...

Hi lilcliffy ! Thank you for your helpful response and insights. I'm glad to read that you love the Saguenay. I personally live in Sainte-Rose-du-Nord. I don't know if you've been there, but it is absolutely beautiful. So I recommend it for a future trip in Saguenay if you haven't been there already...