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Originally posted by montcalm
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I'm a new xc skier as of last year, and have a pair of Rossi BC65s, which I love. I really wanted a pair of wooden skis just to have vintage and to play around with waxing.
PXL_20210221_181231954.jpg“Death is the only wise advisor that we have. Whenever you feel, as you always do, that everything is going wrong and you're about to be annihilated, turn to your death and ask if that is so. Your death will tell you, 'I haven't touched you yet.” Carlos Castenada -
Do you have nnn? On the other skis?Originally posted by WinterWarlock View Post
If so it would probably be cheaper just to put new bindings on the woodies. Plenty of people use them with system bindings these daysComment
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My Rossi's have NNN BC, and my older Alpinas have SNS PilotOriginally posted by montcalm View Post“Death is the only wise advisor that we have. Whenever you feel, as you always do, that everything is going wrong and you're about to be annihilated, turn to your death and ask if that is so. Your death will tell you, 'I haven't touched you yet.” Carlos CastenadaComment
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Nice. So I assume you have some nnn bc boots you like?Originally posted by WinterWarlock View Post
If so, then I’d recommend a binding change on the woodies. You might not like the Montana (new ski boots are always a gamble) and it’ll cost twice as much for those boots as it will for some nnn bc autos.Comment
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bumping this because i am having some of the same concerns. hoping to get a little one going on skis this winter, some combination of stomping around, gentle downhills, or having an adult pull them.
i haven't seen much out there in the usual online marketplaces and the prices for new gear seems a little daunting. anyone have anything to add to what was said in this thread last year? or perhaps have any of your kids grown out of their XC gear?Comment
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The Cascade XC Ski Area has (or had) some used skis on consignment - maybe it would be worth checking with them.Comment
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Does anyone know if they will open this year? I see it's for sale, and read that the Adirondack Mountain Club is considering buying it to make an educational center...Originally posted by MTVhike View Post“Death is the only wise advisor that we have. Whenever you feel, as you always do, that everything is going wrong and you're about to be annihilated, turn to your death and ask if that is so. Your death will tell you, 'I haven't touched you yet.” Carlos CastenadaComment
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ADK has finalized the deal to purchase, but Cascade will operate as normal this winter, until April 1st.Originally posted by WinterWarlock View Post
The ski shop opens tomorrow (Friday the 29th). Fall hours are FRI-MON 10AM-5PM.Comment
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This weekend is the West Mountain Ski Swap. So far that's where I've gotten all the equipment for our kids. They usually have some XC gear every year too.Comment
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Also, I should add, check out the iskyny program. 3rd and 4th graders get a card that lets them ski free 3 times at most places in NY. That's 3 free passes at EACH resort, not 3 total. Plus Monday evening and Tuesday evening at West Mountain are $25 for adults and kids 6 and under are free. That made for some cheap skiing when my kids were learning. Kudos West Mountain!Comment
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Thanks for the info, but I'm on the other side of the state.
Still haven't figured out what to do with my kids. I asked them if they wanted to go to ski school but they aren't convinced they want to yet (for DH). As far as XC I don't know - I don't want to buy gear. The toddler skis I have will still fit them but they boots they have now will have the same issues I had earlier. Not sure if I want to mess with that or just wait until they can use a system binding and boot.Comment
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