http://www.backcountry.com/store/subcat/14/b111/Rossignol-Cross-Country-Skiing.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/Outdoor-Research-Cascadia-Gaiter/ODR0314M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140408#question_140408 Outdoor Research Cascadia Gaiter<br /><br />I wear a size 10.5-11 hiking boat size, I&#39;m 6&#39;2&quot; and have pretty skinny legs. It looks like I could go with L or XL. Can anyone help direct me to the right size to purchase?? question_140408 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:34:48 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/Fischer-SCS-Skating-Ski/FIS0019M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139808#question_139808 Fischer SCS Skating Ski<br /><br />Does this ski use NIS binding? question_139808 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:24:53 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Salomon-SNS-Pilot-Sport-Skate-Binding/SAL1255M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139719#question_139719 Salomon SNS Pilot Sport Skate Binding<br /><br />Write your question here...Does this binding have the spring return to keep the heel down? question_139719 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:11:22 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/Alpina-Tempest-Cross-Country-Touring-Ski/ALP0130M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139070#question_139070 Alpina Tempest Cross Country Touring Ski<br /><br />Hi I&#39;m looking for a good ski for packed trails but also want to be able to easily go off-trail and downhill if necessary. I&#39;m intermediate and want a fun fast, flexible skis to meet a variety of conditions....what is the best &quot;hybrid ski&quot;. question_139070 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:32:42 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Outdoor-Research-Crocodiles-Gaiter-Mens/ODR0025M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139044#question_139044 Outdoor Research Crocodiles Gaiter - Men's<br /><br />Hey I need these gators for alpine mountaineering in Europe, I&#39;m 6&#39; 1&quot; and 185 pounds. I will use them with size 11 alpine boots (several different models). And possible with some size 11 soft shell hiking boots. Should I go with a L or XL??? thanks question_139044 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:00:32 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/Black-Diamond-Apex-GTX-Gaiter/BLD0443M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138983#question_138983 Black Diamond Apex GTX Gaiter <br /><br />What is the durability of the inner leg section. Is is the same or weaker than 1000 D cordura? How much weaker/stronger? question_138983 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:42:55 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Outdoor-Research-Crocodiles-Gaiter-Womens/ODR0036M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138867#question_138867 Outdoor Research Crocodiles Gaiter - Women's<br /><br />Are the Croc gaiters waterproof? Am wanting to use these for BC skiing and hiking. Hiking conditions range from spring/summer to wet to winter hiking in snow. Most backcountry time is spent in CO Rockies. Are the Verglas a better alternative -- their specs say waterproof. question_138867 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:17:23 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Swix-Snowboard-Waxing-Iron/SWI0344M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138865#question_138865 Swix Snowboard Waxing Iron<br /><br />Are there any features that differentiate between a snowboard iron and a ski iron? This unit physically resembles irons called &quot;Snowboard and ski wax iron&quot;, &quot;FX waxing iron&quot;, &quot;economy wax iron&quot;, and a bunch of other names on other sites but there are not enough details given to determine if they are the same unit. What is the power rating and temperature range of this unit?<br /><br />EDIT: This unit also physically resembles a Dakine iron and a OneBallJay iron sold on this site. Are they the same product under different brands? question_138865 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:05:04 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Alpina-Blazer-Touring-Boot/ALP0129M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137877#question_137877 Alpina Blazer Touring Boot<br /><br />I do need a new pair, and don&#39;t feel like changing bindings.... these look attractive.... However, I have a wide foot, and need a wide width shoe.... Can you tell me what is the widest width these come in, or who might have them.<br />Thanks,<br />Larry question_137877 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:57:26 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Alpina-BC-200-Touring-Ski-Boot/ALP0197M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137709#question_137709 Alpina BC 200 Touring Ski Boot<br /><br />will these boots work with a salomon profile bindings. the bindings are from 2007 question_137709 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:16:13 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mountain-Hardwear-Ascent-Stretch-Air-Perm-Gaiter-Womens/MHW0877M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137580#question_137580 Mountain Hardwear Ascent Stretch Air Perm Gaiter - Women's<br /><br />How are they sized? question_137580 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:51:56 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Rossignol-Alutec-Pole/ROS0382M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137123#question_137123 Rossignol Alutec Pole<br /><br />Is this sold as a pair or a single pole? question_137123 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:26:49 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Fischer-Vision-Skate-Ski-Womens/FIS0056M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137104#question_137104 Fischer Vision Skate Ski - Women's<br /><br />How are the bindings? Would this ski be a good beginner club race ski? Thanks question_137104 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:58:10 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/DAKINE-Deluxe-Tune-Tuning-Kit/DAK0182M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137056#question_137056 DAKINE Deluxe Tune Tuning Kit<br /><br />Besides not including the iron, is there any difference between this and the Dakine Super Tune tuning kit? (this kit does skis too right?:) question_137056 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:22:56 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/Package-Salomon-Womens-Snowscape-7-Siam-Touring-Package/BCS0748M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136873#question_136873 Package Salomon Women's Snowscape 7 Siam Touring Package<br /><br />looking at salmon womens snowscape 7 siam traveleing pks $385.92 just checking if the skis are to be waxed or non-waxable question_136873 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:18:14 GMT