Jalla wrote: ↑Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:07 am
My latest conclution is the Ingstad 195(im 85kg) with a 75mm and stiff boot, but the sverdrup is tempting for the days all about xc. How big is the difference between these skies in reality? Can i go wrong with either?
Sverdrup versus Ingstad (geometry and flex):
- Sverdrup is narrower
- Sverdrup has slightly less pronounced rocker (very close though)
- Sverdrup has significantly more camber and stiffness underfoot than the Ingstad
- Sverdrup has a moure flexible shovel and tail than the Ingstad
- Sverdrup has more tapered, and slightly raised tail compared to the Ingstad
Have not skied the Sverdrup yet-
I am expecting the Sverdrup to be a more efficient XC ski on consolidated snow- compared to the Ingstad.
I do not expect the Sverdrup to be a more efficient XC in deep soft soft snow- compared to the Ingstad.
As far as comparitive performance in steep terrain- we shall see!
Assuming that one chooses an appropriate length in the Sverdrup- I would suggest that the Sverdrup will be a more versatile ski than the Ingstad.
I predict that the Sverdrup will not offer as much stablilty in deep snow as the Ingstad-
The Sverdrup should still be quite supportive in deep snow- it still has a stable longitudinal flex- despite having a more flexible shovel and tail.
For example- the shovel on the Sverdrup is more stable than the shovel on my Eon/E99 Xtralite/E109 Xtralite.
Breakable crust and the Sverdrup aren't going to get along though- that rockered shovel is going to ride on top of crust, while the midsection of the ski will break through.