My wife skis in Swix lobster gloves. keeps her plenty warm while XC skiing and she runs very cold.
I think her current pair is the women’s version of these
https://www.rei.com/product/158707/s...B&gclsrc=aw.ds
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My wife skis in Swix lobster gloves. keeps her plenty warm while XC skiing and she runs very cold.
I think her current pair is the women’s version of these
https://www.rei.com/product/158707/s...B&gclsrc=aw.ds
I get my light XC gloves at Home Depot for about $20
Lots of lobster gloves. Hestra’s has a removeable wool liner and is warmer, the Jessie Diggins model from Swix has much better dexterity. Dahlie has mittens and lobsters that work well.
Damn - don’t show my wife those Jessie gloves with the embroidered snowflakes or we will have a few more pairs laying around.Quote:
Originally Posted by plugboots
Cool thanks, the Swix lobster ones look pretty good for the price
recs on keeping the lungs in working order for extended (weeks) single digit workouts?
buff would probably not be enjoyable but may work?
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Wool mask? Or something like this: https://www.bouldernordic.com/airtri...ir-mask-4.html
Never heard of lung issues even skiing below -30C. But certainly exposed face skin gets challenged. For aerobic activities not at work, I prefer a nice long wool scarf that can be adjusted as needed. A buff wouldn’t be enough insulation. Moisture from either breath or nose is the harder part to manage, below -20C everything ices up after a few minutes.
FWIW I've had was more trouble with my feet at cold temps than lungs. I do have exercise induced asthma so typically take an inhaler puff at the beginning of a ski and am fine.Quote:
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There are studies showing you should avoid doing frequent max. aerobic exertion when colder than -15C (5F). Here's one:Quote:
Originally Posted by east or bust
https://www.ualberta.ca/folio/2020/0...ty%20Images%29
While doing high-level aerobic activities during these colder temps, you should consider using a thin buff/scarf pulled over your mouth, at least part of the time -- and try to breathe in through your nose as much as possible.
Years ago, I competed in numerous skimo and snowshoe races when the temps were below -15C. I had a bad feeling in my lungs during the beginnings of those races, but it "got better" during the race, so I continued -- but I now regret it, because I think it damaged my lungs. Within a few years of these races, I noticed a decrease in my aerobic capacity and I was diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma -- I don't think it's a coincidence.
Again, this is for continuous high-level aerobic winter activity, not downhill skiing or your typical tour, where you can stop or slow down when necessary.
The time is now! Finally broke the new skate rockets out for their maiden voyage. Zach picked me the perfect pair at Caldwell Sport/West Hill. Freaking things glow on the snow. More snow coming tomorrow night, bring it!
From today at Woodstock Nordic
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Oh shit bro ... you're upside down!!!!
Those just look fast sitting there.Quote:
Originally Posted by buttahflake
Anyone got a line on a good deal on some 191-192 mid-range skate skis? 6'2/195lb so likely a stiff for models that come in medium and stiff.
I'm coming back to nordic and not trying to spend a ton of money...just doing it for fun/fitness but I appreciate a nice ski when it comes to skating.
I think I finally found myself a pair of boots that fits well, but the only pair of skis I could find locally in my size was a Salomon RS7 and I'd like to be at least a step above that.
This seems like it would be great: https://www.gorhambike.com/product/f...m-412543-1.htm
But that's a medium and they don't have the stiff in stock in 191.
Just stumbled across these if you wanted to go the mitt route.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wes Mantooth
https://www.skiessentials.com/armada...en-s-mitt.html
I would recommend an AirTrim mask. Looks a bit weird but you avoid the problem with a buff where it just freezes solid. There is also supposedly a benefit to adding moisture to the air you are breathing as well as warming it up.Quote:
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The new skis are incredible. First time I’ve had someone hand pick a ski for me. Zach and Amy at Caldwell Sport/West Hill Shop are just down the road from me in, Putney VT. The knowledge of all things Nordic runs deep in Putney. They go to Europe twice a year to hand pick all their skis for the season. After talking with Zach last spring about what I like about different skis I had and what I didn’t like. The Rossi’s I have are good when it’s really icy/hard, huge bridge, pronounced edge. They aren’t good at all for normal packed pow days. They have a tiny sweet spot which is hard to access. My old Fischer’s on the other hand have a massive sweet spot which is easy to find. They excel on softer days. Told him my weight and my ability, and he he somehow found me the perfect ski. These skis are so easy for me to use.
From today, soft and a little punchy, but surprisingly fast!
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Skied under or adjacent to the Caldwell’s my entire life, I doubt there’s a shop with the lineage and knowledge as this family.Quote:
Originally Posted by buttahflake
Since it was mentioned earlier, here's a piece my friend recently wrote on Hok skiing in WV.
https://highland-outdoors.com/hok-sk...cq15spXdqKa1LY
My wife has been out xc a bunch on the trails around the corner. So ghay. I'm jealous. My back just isn't up to it. Yet.
Yay, we finally have snow!
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Winter wonderland. Notice fat bike trails in 1st pic.
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Good stuff y’all! Fast skiing in Vermont today. Covered 13 miles at 6:27 pace.
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I’m geeked on this, dudes. Watching videos every night and trying to glean as much info as possible. This one has been crucial.
https://youtu.be/Xo8KM3vMV-0
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For me it is!
Skied 60k today, unfortunately with no pictures. I'm pretty sure that's the furthest I've ever travelled in a day not counting using a bike. It was a real fun ski, especially with a coffee and bear claw break in the middle.
You picked a perfect day. Long loop? It’s about 40K from Mazama to Sun Mountain.
Damn. 60k is a damn fine marathon.
Conditions here are looking up. Lower temps and a couple little refreshes have the trails shaping up nicely. Groomer still catching up. Averaging 8kph, over about 200m of elevation over the hour. But a top speed of 40kph through some switchbacks, without leaving a divot, is the real fun.
Fingers crossed that we get at least 2 full months more of this! No bear tracks since, but hoping to catch sight of the lynx that’s been wandering a section for the past couple weeks. Wolves have been checking out the trails too (following kitty the first set I saw). Good times.
Winthrop, Mazama, Winthrop. It's been a goal for a few winters but I never got around to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by plugboots
I missed a few of the days with really fast conditions earlier this winter so it was real fun today
Glad someone is getting good conditions.
60K sounds like a full day.
Man 60K is freaking huge! I just looked up that Nordic network, I had no idea it was such a big deal out there, place looks insane! You can ski from town to town?
“Town” is relative. The trail network is quite extensive. Nordorking is quite popular in this region
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You happen to know a fella in the Methow that goes by the name of “Flash”?Quote:
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Friend of a friend.
Yep he's still around and I've had multiple friends that have worked for him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peruvian
I’m three drainages south of the Methow but have spent a fair amount of time there. JohnB, plugboots and Lord Thomas are more familiar with the locals than me.Quote:
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Flash used to be the Nordic team coach here. Pretty much everyone knows him.
It's starting to get thin around here. We need more snow.
I took it as a sign that I needed to visit the local dog friendly trail with the pup since he packed on too much winter weight while the grandparents were in town and sneaking him extra food.
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Small world theory unlocked…Quote:
Originally Posted by plugboots
My daughter started TUNA this year 2x/week so I've been nordorking while she skis. Classic with NNN BC setup, it's slow and totally goofy and pretty entertaining. I need to try a skate setup though, always jealous when those guys and gals fly past.
There was a sizeable race for 9 - 12 year olds in southern BC this weekend. Never heard of Methow Valley Nordic before (although had heard of Winthrop) but those kids are fast. Strong team, all the more impressive considering they aren’t pulling from much of a population as far as I can tell.