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Karhu Solstice XT and XCD GT,
by Richard
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The new Karhu Solstice XT will find a home in many a skiers requirements. It perfectly fills the gap between the Karhu Rendezvous (for day trips on groomed trails) and the XCD GT (reviewed here).
The Widetrak™ design is wider underfoot, giving the skier a more stable ski, and easy manoeuvrability due to their shorter overall length. The real trick is the half length metal edge, for extra security on firm or icy snow without the cumbersome nature that some skiers experience on day trips with a full metal edge.
The Solstice XT has a cap construction for durability, and a wood core to maintain flex characteristics in the long run. Stable and easy to ski, it will suit those who want something more than a light day touring ski for groomed trails, but do not do those week long, hardcore backcountry pack-carrying tours!
Solstice XT available in 160, 175, 180cm lenghths.
The Karhu XCD was an instant hit when we reintroduced it to the Victorian ski market in 2006, after a number of years’ absence. Redesigned for 2008, it will do the job it is made for even better! A classic blend of nordic and downhill design, it will tour with ease, and turn with ease.
The previous dimensions were 76-62-68mm, the new are 83-62-70mm. By increasing the tip width, you experience easier turn initiation and exit. By leaving the middle and tail dimensions effectively unchanged, the tracking characteristics when touring are enhanced. What this simply means is, when you want the XCD GT to turn, it will turn. When you want it to tour in a straight line, it will do this too!
Also with the Omnitrak® NoWax® Base for unrivalled grip, a cap construction for durability, an air channel core for weight saving and a full metal edge,
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Powderwhore 05, by Tim
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Powderwhore 05 is an exhilarating telemark film set in the Wasatch mountains in Utah, US. It features amazing telemarkers tackling backcountry slopes and the occasional resort. Being mostly shot in Little Cottonwood and Big Cottonwood canyons, cliff jumps are common, and the skiers regularly attack very steep slopes.
Utah is reputed to have the world’s best powder snow, and this film showcases the best of it. The telemarkers often appear to be neck-deep in loose powder, with a large plume trailing behind.
Skiing the wild terrain shown in this film isn’t easy, as evidenced by the extensive falls segment. Some are quite impressive! Also impressively scary is the large avalanche that one of the skiers triggered. Fortunately he wasn’t too badly hurt.
Although it is not an instructional video, the skiers’ good technique is evident, and watching closely will provide plenty of ideas for improving your own skiing.
Powderwhore 05 will inspire you to stop watching movies and get out there!
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