Metal Edge Touring Skis

Full length steel edge.

Metal edge touring skis.

Metal edge touring skis made for off track exploration are shorter wider and more durable than both and they excel in steeper deeper. The 2020 rossignol bc 80 positrack skis are metal edged skis that let you explore the unfamiliar snowy territories with a full grip control and speed. These skis are designed to handle out of track cross country skiing and are better at handling steep terrain. It was over a decade ago that fischer broke the mold with waxless metal edged skis when they introduced their s bound series.

In the interim karhu pushed the envelope with their 78mm wide guide then voile picked up the ball where karhu left it and kept expanding the waistline to 115mm with their charger bc. Characterized as shorter and wider than touring skis metal edge touring skis can handle softer and deeper snow as well as icy conditions. Only buy a backcountry ski of 115mm if you plan on skiing regularly in deep conditions or alaska type lines that require a big powerful ski like the dps. Racing skis are also long and narrow but have a stiffer flex that improves speed but requires much more skill to perform well.

Top quality great selection and expert advice you can trust. Metal edged skis are meant for setting your own track or skiing off of groomed trails. Metal edged touring skis. Advanced beginners and up.

Skis with metal edges skis tend to be shorter and more rugged while edge less skis are longer lighter and work well on trails and groomed tracks too. Often these skis see use on steeper terrain and deeper snow where their sidecut and metal edges can be used to greater. The full metal edge will give you the grip you need while in the backcountry trails indeed. Touring skis are designed for groomed trails with a long and narrow shape.

These skis are usually wider than touring skis and feature steel edges for better grip in rough snow conditions. Best metal edge touring skis. Full length metal edges. Rossignol bc 80 positrack skis men s.

Alpina sports discovery 80. Cross country touring skis. If you re looking for an excellent set of xc skis i recommend the fischer spider 62 s. Wider skis offer stability and float in deep snow while a narrower ski provides better maneuverability and glide.

These skis can be used on groomed xc trails and especially off trails. Standard shipping on orders of 50 or more. If you re planning on taking the touring ski on. Shop for metal edge touring skis at rei free u s.

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