http://www.backcountry.com/store/group/20/b100000040/Fischer-Touring-Backcountry-Skis.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:57:17 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Salomon-XADV-89-Grip-Ski/SAL1419M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_141022#question_141022 Salomon XADV 89 Grip Ski<br /><br />I am wondering how the Salomon XADV 89 Grip ski compares to the Rossignol BC 90 ? And what about the Alpina Lite terrain ?<br />Which one is best for what condition and terrain ? thanks ! question_141022 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:57:17 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Fischer-Outbound-Crown-Ski/FIS0027M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140396#question_140396 Fischer Outbound Crown Ski<br /><br />What length? Female, 125lbs, advanced skier question_140396 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:08:54 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Karhu-XCD-10th-Mountain-Ski/KAH0038M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139589#question_139589 Karhu XCD 10th Mountain Ski<br /><br />I&#39;m from the chicago area. There are no ski resorts in my immediate area, and anything near a 500 ft vertical is at least 3-4 hrs away. Rather than going with a traditional downhill set up, I was thinking I would be able to get more use from a ski like the 10th mountain. Primary use will be kicking and gliding on and off trails and searching for any hill worth turning down in nordic parks and forest preserves. I would also like to use them at midwest ski slopes, and eventually get into real back country skiing( skiing the upper peninsula with 250&quot; plus annual snow, 900 ft verticals, and average slope being 31 degrees). The set up I was considering would the 10th mt with voile 3 pin cable binding and a boot like the rossignol bc x11 or the fischer bcx 675. would this be to heavy of a set up, to light? would the karhu gt be a better ski for me? question_139589 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:49:55 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Atomic-Sierra-Positrack-Ski/ATO0263M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139006#question_139006 Atomic Sierra Positrack Ski<br /><br />What is the difference btwn double camber, 1 1/2 camber and single camber? question_139006 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:11:56 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/ROS0362/Rossignol-BC-90-Positrack-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136890#question_136890 Rossignol BC 90 Positrack Ski<br /><br />I am comparing the Rossi BC-90 to the Karhu XCD GT. The dimensions appear close enough for my use primarily on Forest Service roads with a bit of exploring. The XCD GT is a camber and a half for better glide but what is the BC-90? How much does the camber and a half matter for my usage? question_136890 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:27 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Alpina-Woody-Ski/ALP0221M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_135246#question_135246 Alpina Woody Ski<br /><br />Looking for a size recommendation ... I am 5 10, 190 - 200lbs. I ski in bounds on a 178s. I would be looking to use these almost exclusively for for training (lite - I am not hard core) .. up and down Millcreek canyon (if you are familiar with the SLC area). Would I go for 180s or 190s? Thanks in advance. question_135246 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:23:36 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/ALP0201/Alpina-Control-NIS-Cross-Country-Touring-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_129583#question_129583 Alpina Control NIS Cross Country Touring Ski<br /><br />Are there metal edges on these? question_129583 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:49:36 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Rossignol-Evo-Glade-AR-Ski/ROS0086M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_127314#question_127314 Rossignol Evo Glade AR Ski<br /><br />Write your question here..I am buying cross country skis for the 1st time and don&#39;t know what length to get in this style because my weight is 145lbs.+ or - a few. Should I err on the side of longer or shorter? question_127314 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:31:03 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/ALP0201/Alpina-Control-NIS-Cross-Country-Touring-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_125054#question_125054 Alpina Control NIS Cross Country Touring Ski<br /><br />Write your question here...<br />does this model come with bindings, and what about shoes/boots question_125054 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:32:03 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/ALP0201/Alpina-Control-NIS-Cross-Country-Touring-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_123151#question_123151 Alpina Control NIS Cross Country Touring Ski<br /><br />Do these have metal edges? question_123151 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:51:32 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/ALP0201/Alpina-Control-NIS-Cross-Country-Touring-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_121004#question_121004 Alpina Control NIS Cross Country Touring Ski<br /><br />I am new to cross country skiing and need to buy poles, skis, bindings and boots. What are the general sizing guidelines for buying skis and poles? I am a 5 ft. 7 in. female and weigh about 150 lbs. question_121004 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:26:01 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/ALP0202/Alpina-Discovery-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_120687#question_120687 Alpina Discovery Ski<br /><br />Is this ski a double camber or camber-and-a-half? question_120687 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:25:11 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/FIS0065/Fischer-E99-Crown-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_110295#question_110295 Fischer E99 Crown Ski<br /><br />Which size do I need of E99 crown or E109 crown skis.<br />I am 92 kg and 187 cm high. question_110295 Tue, 26 May 2009 07:50:30 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Fischer-Boundless-Crown-Ski/FIS0068M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_101527#question_101527 Fischer Boundless Crown Ski<br /><br />what should be the adequate binding for these skies? how about a Rotteffela Magnum? I like a backountry sky able to go up moderate steps without using skins, but safe in slope-downs (i dont have telemark skills). Thank you!. question_101527 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:52:06 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/ATO0261/Atomic-Alea-53-G2-Ski-Womens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_99440#question_99440 Atomic Alea 53 G2 Ski - Women's<br /><br />I received my atomic alea 53 g2 ski under a month ago but just looked at them yesterday. They are a gift for my daughter but I didn&#39;t open the package up because I was waitng until my dtr&#39;s birthday. Come to my surprise the skis are not the color that I ordered. The bindings are the right color but contrast w/the skis that was sent. What happened? I would like to return the skis for the right color skis that I originally oreded. By the way the product itself is great! question_99440 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:47:30 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/FIS0067/Fischer-Snowbound-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_97676#question_97676 Fischer Snowbound Ski<br /><br />Hello, I am interested in this ski, but am unclear as to sizing. I am a 145# woman and think that the 169 cm. would be correct. What do you think? question_97676 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:09:52 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/KAH0061/Karhu-XCD-10th-Mountain-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_95498#question_95498 Karhu XCD 10th Mountain Ski<br /><br />I have NNN BC bindings and boots. Currently ski on 60mm wide back country skis. How will these perform with this binding/boot set-up? Or should I upgrade to the 3-Pin set up with new boots? question_95498 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:42:01 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Rossignol-Evo-Glade-AR-Ski/ROS0086M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_90534#question_90534 Rossignol Evo Glade AR Ski<br /><br />I&#39;d say I was an intermediate classic skier, with a 64 year-old back who prefers rolling groomed and tracked conditions. I&#39;ll happily give up speed for control and good climbing ability. Buck naked, I weigh 200 pounds; add clothes and a day-pack, I&#39;d be around 215-220. I have a pair of Fischer Crowns (217X 60/55/55 that seem long and floppy. Suggestions? Recommendations for a boot-binding-ski combo. I live in Maine so conditions are &quot;variable.&quot; question_90534 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:07:10 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/ATO0260/Atomic-XCruise-53-G2-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_90456#question_90456 Atomic XCruise 53 G2 Ski<br /><br />Is this ski auniversal ski? question_90456 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:44:27 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/ATO0263/Atomic-Sierra-Positrack-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_89748#question_89748 Atomic Sierra Positrack Ski<br /><br />Are there similar ina wax ski? everything seems to be waxless now? why?? cant be better!? question_89748 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:56:12 GMT