If you look at what online retailers are stocking this season, it seems like Åsnes has decided to go all-in on trying to push the waxless crap. This will probably be the end of the brand. As @randoskier mentioned, their product in this market is vastly overpriced and underperforming. I don't unders...

Thanks for your thoughts. I got some feedback on reddit that I shouldn't worry so much about the weight recommendation if I'm waxing, and that fits with my experience when I first started skiing in the mid-70's. Skis were way softer, and we still got fine glide with the right wax. To my understandi...

Hi everyone, I’m seeking your expertise as I’m on the hunt for a new pair of skis. What I’m Looking For: I’m after an all-around ski that performs well on flat stretches but also provides good downhill control and maneuverability. I’m willing to sacrifice some kick glide in exchange for better down...

I'd go with the Asnes Admunsen over the Fischer TN59's. I've never used the TN59's but I have used the TN66's (a waxable ski). The TN66 is a real go straight kinda ski, with minimal side cut (compared to the Admunsen's), and a pretty tall camber. I imagine that the TN59's are even more forward orie...

I have pretty much settled on the Admundsen's after reading a great review on here, that seemed to describe just what I'm looking for. http://www.telemarktalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=4513 The Gammes also look good, but I cannot find any of the right size. Neptune Mountaineering looks to have waxab...

Okay, now I see the E89 were predecessor to TN59 and no easier to find. I do see some TN59's for about half the price of the Admunsens (67-55-62). I wonder, if I'm not worried about staying on top of powder, is there any advantage the Admunsens? Or, is the width just going to slow me down with no g...

I have never had a good time with kicker skins or klister. I'm not saying that you couldn't, but I wouldn't want my skiing to be limited to that. Its a weird way to approach things in 2024, and your location it makes no sense at all. I think a waxable ski that can accept kicker skins is likely a mo...

Hi all, Does anybody know if ungroomed Nordic races are still a thing in North America? Google searches pretty much yield the following results; 'In the spirit of the tough old bastards who brought Nordic skiing to this area approx 100,000,000 years ago, we will be holding a 20km classic race held o...

My experience is spring touring in the Canadian Rockies (mostly Jasper NP). Overnight freezing to ice, followed by thaw into slush, sometimes with breakable crust. I have read multiple people claiming that Cascades are totally different from continental snowpacks and waxing doesn't work. Maybe my a...

I scape klister off with the aid of baby powder. If conditions are warm you don’t need to go beyond scraping unless you are going to apply a skin. In southern Michigan temperatures go up and down. I use citrus cleaner if it gets colder to prevent sticking If you find yourself skiing multiple kliste...