Åsnes Borge Ousland BC Ski Review
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Re: Åsnes Borge Ousland BC Ski Review
Danylewich-
Based on everything we are getting on the Ousland-
I am thinking the Ousland is your ski- vs the Gamme.
The new Gamme has a tip every bit as stiff as the previous- not designed for the groomed classic track.
Based on everything we are getting on the Ousland-
I am thinking the Ousland is your ski- vs the Gamme.
The new Gamme has a tip every bit as stiff as the previous- not designed for the groomed classic track.
Cross-country AND down-hill skiing in the backcountry.
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Re: Åsnes Borge Ousland BC Ski Review
@lilcliffy thanks for advice!
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Re: Åsnes Borge Ousland BC Ski Review
If you can't find the manuals vs the magnums I generally don't have problems with the magnums in track though I usually use the manuals on more track oriented skis. Neither go beyond the boot so your boot will grab regardless.
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Re: Åsnes Borge Ousland BC Ski Review
Seems to be the series of little ribs underneath the side wings that were catching. I'm thinking the Manual might not have those little ribs?
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Re: Åsnes Borge Ousland BC Ski Review
Woodserson wrote: ↑Thu Dec 19, 2019 8:27 amJohnny, any chance we can get a picture of these skis with bases compressed to see the nordic rocker
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Re: Åsnes Borge Ousland BC Ski Review
Awesome skis... Much faster than the Ingstad... More versatile and smoother than the Gamme... Who else got a pair?
I know a few of you guys bought them this season... What do you think about the Ousland so far?
I know a few of you guys bought them this season... What do you think about the Ousland so far?
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Re: Åsnes Borge Ousland BC Ski Review
so what's the difference w/ Gamme? Softer tip and lighter weight? Seems like the Ousland is better for traditional XC - or an expedition ski that can do turns (unlike Amundsen). If you plan to make more turning descents is the Gamme still the best of the 3 for that or would it be Ousland?
The E99's soft tips are great for initiating tele turns, but the Gamme's have a more crisp, responsive feel to them. I guess the Ousland would be good if you find yourself in more groomed XC situations vs. the Gamme?
The E99's soft tips are great for initiating tele turns, but the Gamme's have a more crisp, responsive feel to them. I guess the Ousland would be good if you find yourself in more groomed XC situations vs. the Gamme?
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Re: Åsnes Borge Ousland BC Ski Review
A few subtleties but yes that is the main difference...Cannatonic wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2020 7:42 pmso what's the difference w/ Gamme? Softer tip and lighter weight?
I wouldn't count on any of them for nice smooth turns, as they all have quite a lot of camber... And I don't consider "arcing" a way of turning. But since the Ousland is the one with the softer tips it could be the easiest, depending on how and where you turn...Seems like the Ousland is better for traditional XC - or an expedition ski that can do turns (unlike Amundsen). If you plan to make more turning descents is the Gamme still the best of the 3 for that or would it be Ousland?
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Åsnes Borge Ousland BC Ski Review
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc_(geometry)Johnny wrote: I wouldn't count on any of them for nice smooth turns, as they all have quite a lot of camber... And I don't consider "arcing" a way of turning. But since the Ousland is the one with the softer tips it could be the easiest, depending on how and where you turn...
If it’s not a turn, then it’s the entire world that is curving around our skis as we Arc.
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Re: Åsnes Borge Ousland BC Ski Review
Wow.... Ben.... This is absolutely beautiful... What a beautiful way to say it... Those few words are brilliant... I like it a lot... Very high metaphysical content... These words are filled with such powerful tele spirits... You're a very wise man...!
You know, this is exactly what I mean by dancing with God... Playing with gravity and nature... Not forcing anything. No force, no cables, no springs, no fight, no buckles, no arcing... Just forget everything, let it flow and enjoy the ride:
Johnny wrote: Just let yourself glide, follow the curves. Don't force anything... Don't try to control your skis, just let them follow the fall line and move your body accordingly... It's just like Tai-Chi, don't try to control... Just absorb and redirect the force... Don't try to control things...
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