I have only this seasons experience telemarking so take this with a grain of salt, but I started on xc skis to learn the fundamentals before I could find a deal on heavier downhill gear that fit my budget. I absolutely feel that my technique is better on the heavier gear due to my initial practice o...

https://i.postimg.cc/sX0B47Vf/20250227-080856.jpg Got these skis off kijiji recently and was really hoping to get out skiing them next week (new to telemark and just upgraded from xc skis to these + scarpa T1s) however when I was messing with the cable this nut suddenly seized and I haven't been ab...

Trying to get some clear answers on this. Is it at all possible to climb steeply on xc skis and wax? I am familiar with lilcliffy's and Pinnah's method of waxing for touring (Polar on whole ski and kick wax of the day in pocket or extended if needed) and yet I still start sliding backwards on essent...

I would add: what is that ski actually? Brand and model? I'm not 100% certain so I attached some photos to see if anyone can identify them. They are older Asnes skis but I can't seem to find these exact ones online https://i.postimg.cc/434k872z/20250216-092705.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/NFHWy1Lw/2025...

Exciting! I look forward to watching the video

Looking for advice on width of skis for XCD. Found a pair of metal edge skis and boots locally for pretty cheap, but the tip width is only 60mm, with waist width of 50mm. Is this too skinny for off trail XCD skiing? I have only skate skied on groomed trails before this. Would I be able to get out on...