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From: dave@hplslc.UUCP (Dave Dow)
Newsgroups: net.rec.ski
Subject: Telemark Equipment info wanted
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Date: Mon, 8-Apr-85 14:38:00 EST
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Posted: Mon Apr  8 14:38:00 1985
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Nf-From: hplslc!dave    Apr  8 12:38:00 1985




This year I decided to toss all my heavy downhill equipment and enjoy
the freedom of telemarking.  After spending a few weekends of learning
how to ski all over again I discovered I was enjoying myself and the
motion and challange of skiing much more than I ever had when I used
my alpine skis.  After learning to tackle moguls I've now ventured into
some of the expert runs at the local ski areas.  Next year I hope to
start chute skiing on the skinny skis.  

In the process of learning, however, I've come to discover that my 
equipment is woefully inadequate for the steep and icy stuff.  Currently
I'm using Fisher Europa 99 Crown's, Rotofella bindings, and Asolo Glissade
350 boots (which I am extremely disappointed in.  The vibram sole does
not hold up well to extreme use).  Any equipment recommendations?  It
seems every ski company is coming out with it's own telemark ski.  
Right now I'm sort of partial to Karhu XCD-GT comp's (or something like
that) with Asolo Snowfield boots.  I've seen the Karhu Extreme's, but 
they really seem more downhill than nordic, and I'd like to preserve
at least a bit of the nordic purity.  I'd like to get your input!

                       Dave Dow
                       Hewlett Packard
                       Lake Stevens Instrument Division
                       Lake Stevens WA  98205

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