@John Dee Actually it was a beautiful sunny, calm 20 degree day. It was nice to be outside and getting a little exercise. It beat the heck out of crunching numbers in the office. As a bonus the city rep is a cute young 50 year old women that is pleasant to work with and easy on the eyes!

My first question is what boot or boot type do you plan on using? If you plan on using leather the Falketind is both an XC ski although not in the same class as a Nansen, and a capable downhill ski. If you want to go T-4 the Vector is very capable, and reliable sources to me say they kick well

Pretty sure modern baby powder is pretty smelling corn starch, in a convenient shaker bottle.
Real talcum powder was causing serious health problems for women, maybe men too!

Klister is gooey stuff, but it sure does work good. The easiest way to remove it is to sprinkle baby powder on the goo and scrape. Add baby powder and scrape as necessary. Once I open a tube of klister I store it in a zip lock with baby powder inside. The baby powder keeps my fingers from getting st...

Or what Al said!

Sounds like the base is higher than the edge, and you certainly will not be grinding the base flat on a waxless ski. Why not just sharpen the side at ninety degrees, and use a diamond “stone” to remove any burr on the base side of the edge.

Blue Extra might work. I’m at the point, where I put on two thin coats of what I think will work. If it only slips a little, I’ll add more and extend the wax. The wax must show me something from the start, or I go warmer. However ice and wet are where klister shines. I would go Swix Blue Extra, Star...

I never had to go more than two clicks with my Ski March boots with any of the Voile 3 pin binding I have used with them. That would include two sets of 3-pin cable and a set of 3-pin Hardwire. I only use one click for general kick and glide on my Ski March. Obviously your situation must be differen...

Sounds like fun, glad you still have good snow. Take care of yourself out there, we don’t want you changing your name to Captain Hook!

Marius, I came to touring from alpine. Many years past. However I believe it’s only been 7-8 years since I’ve been on leather. When I purchased the FT Xplore there was no Xplore binding available, but it wouldn’t have been a consideration as I have an Alaska 75, an Alico Ski March (stiff soled, ankl...