I rented a pair if these from a local shop to give a whirl. True to their description, these are a cross between x-country skis and snowshoes and just might be the right choice for many for winter travel in the front and backcountry. Waxless: One less thing to learn when you're just starting out. These skis do resemble those that many places may rent. In the past I've rented skis for the once or twice I would go out in a year. They're good for several different skiing situations. They slide well and you don't have to worry about waxing (time and money saving). I can even skate with them! I let a friend who is fairly new to xc skiing use them once, and she immediately bought a pair. They have a nice side cut for easy turning, and are slender enough to use in classic tracks on the golf course as well.
#Otx spider 62 full
With full metal edges, they are perfect for skiing on snowmobile tracks or in light powder.
I've been xc skiing since I was a kid growing up in Michigan-50 years! I love these skis. As a matter of fact, I picked them up the day after Michigan was dumped on by the first major snowfall in 2017! When I walked into… Full reviewĮxcellent skis for track or light back-country. I recently picked them up at REI Outfitters in Troy, Michigan. Well, here goes, my review of my Fischer Spiders XC skis. The full metal edge will give you the grip you need while in the backcountry trails, indeed. These skis can be used on groomed XC trails and especially off-trails.
If you're looking for an excellent set of XC skis, I recommend the Fischer Spider 62's. They offer a maneuverability in tight terrain my cross-country skis struggle in, a bit more… Full review The Hok has enough traction to climb up and enough glide to slide down. My wife and I enjoy wandering up frozen stream and river beds. I find the Hoks to be superb for exploring. If you can walk, you can Hok :) I’ve had three seasons of Hok experience now, two with the Universal Binding, one with the three-pin binding. These are a lightweight, maneuverable way to get off the beaten track and have snowfun. I’ve set them up with a Telebry release plate, Voile 3-pin bindings, and cables from Rottefella Chili telemark bindings (love that heel lever) for the descents.
They provide a quick escape down local forestry management roads, meadows, snow-covered riverbeds, exploring rolling terrain, and gliding down gentle slopes. These are currently my go-to ski for solo outings. Enough flex to make for acceptable kick n’ glide, stiff enough to minimize foundering in powder. Åsnes Kongsvold Jakt Old Ralphie, our German Shepherd-Border Collie mix, was my best bud on many a mountain hike, but I often had to leave him behind on ski mountaineering… Full review Intended for hunters and dog owners that want to avoid injuring their dogs, it also works well for backcountry skiers that stick to soft snow conditions. Full reviewĪ light, wide touring ski with deep sidecut but lacking steel edges that delivers a balanced blend of touring and turning performance. Perhaps they used flatter scales to improve downhill performance, but this ski is not downhill oriented and would actually work better all around with a thinner tip of perhaps 78 or 79 mm. It is reasonably efficient under most conditions but not a great climber on any snow due to the shallow scales (as compared to Fischer crowns for example). I have skied the Eon for four years mostly in northern Norway/Sweden. Good, but not great ski for nordic touring.