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Salomon XADV 89 Grip Ski For old beginner ?

xcaret

2014-11-23 01:02:41

Salomon XADV 89 Grip Ski For old beginner ?

I'm going to learn BC sking this year ,and after researching skis, and also been talking to MEC I'm thinking these Salomon XADV 89 Grip SkIS ,will do fine. I want to ski off track, and in foothill country and prarie too, no real steep hills ,and I dont need speed ,or anything extreme. I just want to go along at my own speed ,on all kinds of snow and enjoy the scenery ans solitude.

I don't see any reviews,has anyone skied on these skis. I'm pasting the specs below.

Salomon XADV 89 Grip Ski
Length:
168 cm, 180 cm, 192 cm
Dimensions:
86 / 60 / 78 mm
Sidecut:
BC Carve
Construction:
Grip & turn
Core:
Densowood
Base:
G2
Grip:
Posigrip
Claimed Weight:
4 lb 6 oz
Recommended Use:
nordic touring
Manufacturer Warranty:
2 years

Any advise will be appreciated. Oh I'm not as decrepid as I sound lol. I hiked all summer long and hiked/scrambled to several peaks visible from Calgary, Glassgow, Romulus, banded peak,and several more ..
2wheeler

2014-11-23 11:13:45

Those should work great for exploring, but just remember that cross country skis aren't great going down hill! I wouldn't be hiking any peaks with these skis, because the descent would be very... exciting.
xcaret

2014-11-23 21:38:42

An exciting experience going down the peak you say ? ha-ha. Thanks 2wheeler. No I dont want to climb and steep hills, or mountain peaks..

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