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Thread: going nordic = going ghay?
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01-18-2023, 06:56 AM #551
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01-18-2023, 08:56 AM #552
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01-18-2023, 07:51 PM #553
Just went down a Green Woodlands Strava rabbit hole. Y’all need to see this ski from a couple of years ago from Simi Hamilton. It insane how fast World Cup skiers are, and to do it for this duration?!?!
https://www.strava.com/activities/4980865468crab in my shoe mouth
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01-18-2023, 07:58 PM #554
I just ran into Simi’s FIL at a party last weekend. He and Sophie are enjoying Basalt these days but still came back to VT for the holidays.
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01-18-2023, 11:12 PM #555
I've got new skate skis, boots, bindings on the way. Brand new nice stuff will be a big step up from my thrift shop set up with combi boots. I ordered the boots and skis from bobleisure.com (German retailer?) after seeing the 4 page thread here on TGR verifying it's legit; but they had no bindings. Ordered the bindings from a shop in Portland, OR. The stuff from Germany is scheduled to get here a day sooner than Oregon?
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01-22-2023, 04:11 PM #556
Rosie Brennan and Julie Kern got on the podium this AM. Well Done Ladies.
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01-22-2023, 07:03 PM #557
going nordic = going ghay?
Finally starting to snow back east, more K opening daily, still kinda thin in spots, but generally very good skiing. It’s dumping right now and we’re looking at another 8-10 tonight!
From today at Woodstock Nordic
Smelled the wood stove from a ways off, so skied over to the cabin and sat by the stove for a few minutes.
crab in my shoe mouth
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01-22-2023, 07:18 PM #558
sweet
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01-22-2023, 07:28 PM #559
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01-23-2023, 10:48 AM #560
Anyone have recs for a good midweight skate ski mitten? I have a lingering hand injury so currently have to keep my middle and index fingers buddy taped together while skiing. My Flylow oven mitts are too bulky for my pole straps and also too toasty. Could do split finger down the middle as well but mainly want something that keeps me warm but not too hot in 15-25 degree temps (my hands don’t run particularly cold)
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01-23-2023, 10:54 AM #561
My wife skis in Swix lobster gloves. keeps her plenty warm while XC skiing and she runs very cold.
I think her current pair is the women’s version of these
https://www.rei.com/product/158707/s...B&gclsrc=aw.ds
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01-23-2023, 10:56 AM #562
I get my light XC gloves at Home Depot for about $20
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01-23-2023, 11:11 AM #563
Lots of lobster gloves. Hestra’s has a removeable wool liner and is warmer, the Jessie Diggins model from Swix has much better dexterity. Dahlie has mittens and lobsters that work well.
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01-23-2023, 12:28 PM #564
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01-23-2023, 12:48 PM #565
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01-23-2023, 01:55 PM #566Registered User
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recs on keeping the lungs in working order for extended (weeks) single digit workouts?
buff would probably not be enjoyable but may work?
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01-23-2023, 07:10 PM #567Registered User
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Wool mask? Or something like this: https://www.bouldernordic.com/airtri...ir-mask-4.html
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01-23-2023, 07:14 PM #568
Never heard of lung issues even skiing below -30C. But certainly exposed face skin gets challenged. For aerobic activities not at work, I prefer a nice long wool scarf that can be adjusted as needed. A buff wouldn’t be enough insulation. Moisture from either breath or nose is the harder part to manage, below -20C everything ices up after a few minutes.
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01-23-2023, 07:17 PM #569
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01-23-2023, 09:43 PM #570
There are studies showing you should avoid doing frequent max. aerobic exertion when colder than -15C (5F). Here's one:
https://www.ualberta.ca/folio/2020/0...ty%20Images%29
While doing high-level aerobic activities during these colder temps, you should consider using a thin buff/scarf pulled over your mouth, at least part of the time -- and try to breathe in through your nose as much as possible.
Years ago, I competed in numerous skimo and snowshoe races when the temps were below -15C. I had a bad feeling in my lungs during the beginnings of those races, but it "got better" during the race, so I continued -- but I now regret it, because I think it damaged my lungs. Within a few years of these races, I noticed a decrease in my aerobic capacity and I was diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma -- I don't think it's a coincidence.
Again, this is for continuous high-level aerobic winter activity, not downhill skiing or your typical tour, where you can stop or slow down when necessary.
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01-24-2023, 12:45 PM #571
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01-25-2023, 08:10 AM #572
Oh shit bro ... you're upside down!!!!
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01-25-2023, 08:11 AM #573
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01-25-2023, 03:32 PM #574Registered User
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Anyone got a line on a good deal on some 191-192 mid-range skate skis? 6'2/195lb so likely a stiff for models that come in medium and stiff.
I'm coming back to nordic and not trying to spend a ton of money...just doing it for fun/fitness but I appreciate a nice ski when it comes to skating.
I think I finally found myself a pair of boots that fits well, but the only pair of skis I could find locally in my size was a Salomon RS7 and I'd like to be at least a step above that.
This seems like it would be great: https://www.gorhambike.com/product/f...m-412543-1.htm
But that's a medium and they don't have the stiff in stock in 191.
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01-25-2023, 03:59 PM #575
Just stumbled across these if you wanted to go the mitt route.
https://www.skiessentials.com/armada...en-s-mitt.htmlMontani Semper Liberi
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