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ORS Cross Country Skis Direct Now Selling 2012 Fischer Skis Nordic Touring ...

Montpelier, VT (PRWEB) October 30, 2011

SRO direct skis, a leading retailer and distributor for the ski industry in the northern United States, Canada and worldwide, recently announced the availability of the new Fischer Skis Company products in the category of backcountry leisure and skate category. Featured products include the spider 62 Nordic skis Fischer, SC SkateCut Fischer skating skis and ski boots Fischer RC5 Skate. All products are offered for purchase individually or combined with other components in specific complete cross country ski packages that include skis, boots, bindings and ski poles.

"Fischer Skis is a premier manufacturer in the nordic ski world, and we've proudly carried their products for over three decades. Each year we look forward to the improvements and innovations they bring to the cross country ski industry in the form of new products that further enhance the experience of the user", states Catherine Case, ORS Cross Country Skis Direct Consumer Relations and Sales Director. "The 2011-2012 ski season is an especially good one for the nordic skate skiing and recreational touring-light backcountry touring categories. We are excited to educate our customers about the Fischer SC SkateCut skating skis, Fischer RC5 NNN skate ski boots and the Fischer Spider 62 nordic skis."

The Fischer Spider 62 skis ( http://www.orscrosscountryskisdirect.com/fischer-silent-spider-backcountry-skis.html ) deliver new improvements in the nordic touring skis category. Along with waxless skis technology for universal grip and efficient kick & glide in all kinds of snow conditions and terrain, the Fischer Spider 62 cross country skis include full metal edges, lightweight and durable Air-Channel Core and exclusive Nordic Rocker technology. All these features combine to deliver a product with the versatility to perform well in-track, on any packed trails and exploring off-trail in deeper, untracked snow.

The Fischer SC SkateCut skating skis ( http://www.orscrosscountryskisdirect.com/fischer-sc-skatecut-nis-skate-skis.html ) include premium NIS (Nordic Integrated System) technology with the NIS plate factory-bonded to the skis. This allows for easy installation of any NIS skate bindings, as well as providing a solid, stable platform that delivers superior power transfer. The Fischer SC SkateCut NIS skate skis offer universal versatility to meet the needs of novice cross country skiers learning the skate technique and also advanced-level, high-performance skaters seeking everyday skate skis that provide lightweight durability, fast glide on all snow types and maximum control and balance.

can you use telemark skiis for cross country? | Winter Olympics

So I’m going to be living in the rockies for a year. I’m a decent alpine skier, and I’m thinking of getting into both cross country and alpine skiing during the year. I’m hesitant to buy separate cross country and alpine skis. I was thinking of buying telemark skis and using them for both downhill and cross country. Does this make any sense? I’m not really sure what the advantage of telemark skiing is, but if I could use them for both then I’d consider it.

Best answer:

Answer by Willie D B) Tele skis are regular skis, to go uphill effectively you need climbing skins. This is OK if you plan to go up to the top of a mountain and ski down, but not good on rolling terrain or terrain with lots of ups and downs. You either have to keep putting the skins on and taking them off or keep them off and herringbone up the short hills. Most XC skis have a base that grabs the snow without the need for skins. http://karhuskico.com/products or Fischer S-Bound (the Outtabounds orSnowbound Crown) http://www.fischerskis.com/en/products_nordic_ski.php5?parent=50369.

These skis mounted with a 3-pin cable binding and used with a heavier duty 3-pin boot such as this one from Garmont http://www.garmontusa.com/921121201.html can be used bot on-piste at resorts and in the backcountry.

My buddy Eric skis on a similar set up everywhere he goes. The downside is that you can’t tackle really aggressive downhill terrain. The touring bindings and softer boots just don’t have the stability that a beefy telemark binding and boot has.

I also see guys at Mad River Glen skiing on similar set ups as well, so it can be done.

Good Luck.

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