Cross COuntry Newbie

bum · 17-12-19, 11:32 PM

I have cross-country skied at Kings Canyon National Park 30 years ago and again a decade ago at Frisco Nordic Center. While swooshing along on the two tracks, someone whizzed by on the groomed trail, which looked like it would be much more fun. I stepped onto that trail and could not emulate what I found later to be referred to as skate-skiing. Later, when I returned my skis, I was told that I needed special skis.
Recently, I pulled skis out of a dumpster and one of the bindings was broken. I did some research and found the 3-pin to be an outdated style but I found a replacement pair on Ebay for $4 so I clicked Buy Now.
As much as I would like to try again to skate-ski (nordic?), Frisco is over a two hour drive. I should finally make the drive this season, rent and see if I how I like it. I have read that it is strenuous.

What style of used bindings and boots shall I purchase to use with my "new" skis? Folks here in Northern Colorado tend to use the local golf course after a snow. The Poudre Canyon is also a short drive.

Skis-Rossignol acrylite 49
old bindings-dovre
new old bindings-rottefella

I do not have the URL's of the photos that I would like to upload.

bum · 24-01-20, 03:35 PM

Thank you for responding. I had lost hope that anyone would read my post.

Fort Collins , Colorado

17-12-19, 11:32 PM	#1
bum I haven't picked a title Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 2	Cross COuntry Newbie I have cross-country skied at Kings Canyon National Park 30 years ago and again a decade ago at Frisco Nordic Center. While swooshing along on the two tracks, someone whizzed by on the groomed trail, which looked like it would be much more fun. I stepped onto that trail and could not emulate what I found later to be referred to as skate-skiing. Later, when I returned my skis, I was told that I needed special skis. Recently, I pulled skis out of a dumpster and one of the bindings was broken. I did some research and found the 3-pin to be an outdated style but I found a replacement pair on Ebay for $4 so I clicked Buy Now. As much as I would like to try again to skate-ski (nordic?), Frisco is over a two hour drive. I should finally make the drive this season, rent and see if I how I like it. I have read that it is strenuous. What style of used bindings and boots shall I purchase to use with my "new" skis? Folks here in Northern Colorado tend to use the local golf course after a snow. The Poudre Canyon is also a short drive. Skis-Rossignol acrylite 49 old bindings-dovre new old bindings-rottefella I do not have the URL's of the photos that I would like to upload. __________________

24-01-20, 03:35 PM	#2
bum I haven't picked a title Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 2	Thank you for responding. I had lost hope that anyone would read my post. Fort Collins , Colorado