Hi - new to xcountry skiing (have gone a few times and want to go a lot more next season). Picked up a set of old, used skis for a few bucks on the side of the road on a total whim. I would appreciate help IDing the binding type and advice as I figure out whether I can actually use these.

Tyrol Pacer TXS. About 196cm length.

I believe these are old NNN-I bindings from what I've read on here, given the flat heel plate. Does that look right?

If NNN-I, is it compatible with new NNN boots? Have seen a couple people say they cut back the rubber at the front of the binding 5mm or so and it's worked.

If not compatible with new NNN boots, is changing the bindings worth the time/effort/cost?

And perhaps most importantly, is 196cm length too short for a 6ft 1, 180lb skiier relatively new to cross country but otherwise athletic?

Thank you!

Does anyone have experience with these https://nordicx.com/en/rollerskis/Off-Road-Cross/SKIKE-R9-Wahia-200.html?force_sid=1403b27dfc55660eebba062e062ff704 or these https://nordicx.com/en/rollerskis/Off-Road-Cross/SRB-Off-Road-Roller-Skis-200mm.html?force_sid=00721c1bf446631b4cda7d9de8d4ad42?

I want to roller ski on a crushed gravel path near my house. I've been using V2 Aero 125s, and it's possible but tricky going, and slow. I'm not sure that 150mm-wheel roller skis will be much better. But I'm just not sure about 200mm-wheel roller skis--I'm worried they will be too unstable. Does anyone run these? What boots do you use?

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I originally bought the skike v9 fire (big pneumatic tires) with the intention of riding on trails, but all trails here are not packed dirt but basically grass, and the skikes don't seem to work on that. Given this I switched to riding them on normal paved paths, but they are a bit too fast (I live in a hilly area, and some paths are busy and don't have much runoff on the sides so I want to go slow, but still get a workout)

I see some rollerskis (Jenex say) come with speed reducers, so I am wondering if anybody has figured out a way to do something similar with the skikes or if my only option is to get a set of rollerskis that come with them from the factory. I do enjoy the plush ride of the skikes on bad pavement and their brakes are very easy to use, so I hope I can figure something out without having to replace them (they also weren't exactly cheap to begin with).

Hi All, been a lurker but have something to share that I learned recently the hard way. If you’re like me and ski in places where some sort of speed reduction mechanism is necessary you may have eyed up the Fischer brake. I recently decided to upgrade my 25 year old V2 900s for some skigo carbon classic rollerskis and a Fischer brake. It turns out that the brake has some sort of effect on the rear wheel ratchet and by a third or fourth brake, it disengages. So if you don’t want to be like me; don’t buy this combo…

Either on snow or rollers, while double polling, I seem to be predominantly putting weight and balance on my left leg, leading to staggered feet.and very uncomfortable balance when weight on right leg. My balance is generally better on my left from years of soccer with right leg dominant for ball handling and left for balancing. I've seen elite skiers use this form and some have a very even weight distribution. Which is better? I'm guessing even weight distribution because my left leg does get more fatigued when I let it dominate and as mentioned my balance is suffering on my right. If I'm right about that, any tips on correcting my form is appreciated too

Not sure why I’m a bit embarrassed to ask this but can I get a pair of roller skis for my 11 yo son and also use them for myself (adult male)? He’s starting roller ski 1x per week this summer and I’d like to share if possible before getting my own to see if I like it.

Perfect trails, magical midnight lights, absolute silence!

Just purchased these, never done roller skate before, always on snow.

Stoked to try them out. Any recommendations before I strap on my helmet and go?

I just got these from somewhere that was going to toss them out. I don’t know anything about skiing so I’m choosing to sell them. What would be a fair price?

I just got a ski erg to keep up my core/upper body over the summer... and am trying to figure out what is "good" time or power output using 5K as a basis (figure this is aerobic enough to be useful data).

I see there are ranked "skis" here, which put 19:42 5k (something like 210 watts) in the top 25% of those who have submitted ranked skis. But not a ton of data collection points (about 1000 people per year log skis and some may not be skiers but crossfit etc people...).

I've seen a pro loppet skier supposedly does like 295 watts for 2.5 hours on YouTube. So what is good for a master skier power output skierg'ing for 5k? 210 watts for 20 minutes seems honestly quite strong to me. But maybe I am just weak!!! :)

https://log.concept2.com/rankings/2024/skierg/5000

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Pace to watts calc as a reference

https://www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/training/calculators/watts-calculator?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw8diwBhAbEiwA7i_sJSmlh-STsaV48MjMtRr6ce1qCcTR-Y2GlARN444u614-LoWL-Lmb9RoCQ80QAvD_BwE

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I'm wondering if anyone has tips for protecting the Fischer info stickers to ensure that they don't fall off?

Maybe tape over them? Does anyone have recommendations for tape? Or is it the same info stamped onto the ski somewhere else?

Anyone know of attempts to retrofit metal edges into the wear areas of skate skis?

I ski in California and during the spring we have a long "ice" season of refrozen conditions. These conditions can be really fast and fun but round off and destroy the edges of skate skis. I like skating the ice, and icy mornings are the only time I can get out when working, but I'm tired of wrecking my skis. I'm not necessarily looking for better edging, just preservation of the stock edging ability.

I mostly ski a 3-season-old pair of xium premiums. I really liked how these skis performed on ice when I got them but I haven't enjoyed the ice season as much this year as I have in the past, and in particular I've been finding it hard to get a flat ski. I recently tried several skis back-to-back with my xiums and even the cheapest underflexed madshus ski was way more stable and I'm pretty sure was faster on descents because I was able to maintain a flatter ski. I'm fairly certain this is almost 100% due to the fresh edges. I'm aware a grind might help but there's enough missing material that I doubt they'll be as good as new.

Apparently Fischer made some way back: https://groups.google.com/g/rec.skiing.nordic/c/ZY4WYiaeAcE/m/LflT0oHm30kJ

Got these recently with a house I bought and not quite sure what to list them as. I’d like them to go to a good place so any help is appreciated!

Beautiful ski before sunset 🌇

Wondering if there will be anywhere to get on snow in mid-May in Utah? I'll be in Salt Lake City.

Also heard great things about rollerskiing in Park City, so I'd consider that too. But have no idea where, if there are trails vs roads, etc, Thanks in advance for any advice!

I am a citizen racer and have one pair of race skis, 2 year old rossignol S2 I really like them especially the stability underfoot, but thinking about adding a second pair of race skis. Curious about rossignol sx or Fischer 61k for softer conditions/hilly courses(natural snow birkie) and thinking S2 for manmade/flatter hard track races(birkie 24). Anyone have thoughts on the rossi sx vs. Fischer 61k? Would it be good to wait another year for more feedback and production kinks to be worked out on Rossi's sx? Any recommendations on other skis to consider to complement an S2?

Good day all,

I'm thinking about getting some sort of backcountry xc skis, but honestly there's so many subcategories that I'm getting a bit confused. So I thought I'd ask for some pointers here.

Conditions: Anything from knee-deep soft(ish) snow to forests to icy natural snow on a slight uphill/downhill. Maybe just a tiny bit of groomed track if I can get away with it. Not gonna do heavy arctic/alpine touring or anything. Just bumbling in the local forests and at max maybe something super easy in places like Abisko or such. You know, renting a cabin, skiing for a couple of hours and getting back to the cabin.

I think a sturdy bc-nnn boot would be appropriate to tackle the downhills better than with xc race boots (think fischer rc3), but do I need metal edge skis? And what about ski length/width? I mean, fischer alone has traverse 78, outback 68, transnordic 66, spider 62 and so on, and they all come in different widths and lengths. Lots of models but not much is explained what each model is for? Also I know that telemark is a thing, so is it a different thing than what fischer for example offers?

Thanks!

So, anyone doing bodyweight exercises throughout the year? Unlike me who usually do some weight training in winter but then forgets about that once the snow melts.
I decided that this year will be different because in the races I did this season I really felt that my cardio is fine but the upper body strength (lack of it) is holding me back although I have been doing strength training since October without longer breaks. I know I should work on my technique as well but with greater strength I should be able to keep better technique for longer when I become more exhausted.
I can do around 50 pushups, 7 clean pullups, 7 sec L-sit, 10+ dips. I guess I should work more towards pulling power so I am planning to train for muscle ups and front lever. I am training at home where the pullup bar and rings are available but my training so far has been bit here and there without a main goal or advanced move to unlock. Pretty much trying every exercise I can think of like rows, dips, pullups, tucked levers, different pushups but never sticking to a plan. My training has been too random and it feels I have plateaued now.

My question is - has anyone gone into more advanced calisthenics e.g. specific to classic skiing for double poling in mind?