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From: paul@hpfclp.UUCP (paul)
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Subject: Re: Telemark Equipment info wanted
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Date: Sat, 13-Apr-85 16:45:00 EST
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Posted: Sat Apr 13 16:45:00 1985
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Nf-From: hpfclp!paul    Apr 19 13:45:00 1985

I currently use the Karhu Comps along with the Rotefella "White Shark"
bindings and Asolo Snowfields. I am very happy with this setup for
area skiing (I use the Comps for backcountry skiing in the spring/early
summer, using skins when climbing is necessary). Before I bought the
Comps I tried Phoenix's and some Rossignols. 

The Rotefella bindings are head and shoulders above any other bindings
on the market. Do NOT buy any other binding but these, especially for
use with a telemark ski.

I have had my Snowfields for 4 years, and have not had any problems
whatsover. I have also heard good things about the Merrells. The only
thing about the Snowfields is they can be cold, especially when riding
the lifts. I have a pair of Thinsulite over-the-bootr gaitors, which
help quite a bit.

If you really want to sli steep and icy stuff, I suggest you look into
some of Paul Ramer's alpine/nordic gear. None of the stiffest
area telemarking skiis and bindings are appropriate for icy steep slopes.

Paul Beiser
Hewlett-Packard   
Ft. Collins, Colorado
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