Peltonen Facile Nanogrip 2012

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I bought these for the 2014 general purpose when I started skiing after a break of many years. There is enough grip, the glide depends on the weather. Today in the -10c frost and on a relatively fresh track, skiing didn't really become anything. I wouldn’t necessarily buy again for occasional use because now, after a year, it feels like I should buy skis lubricated skis anyway. With less frost and close to zero, it works better.

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I skied on the Ylläs spring hill in a test sense on nano-skis for 100 km. The temperature ranged from -2 to -6 degrees. The first five miles were a really sticky ride when the ski’s nano-bottom was “run in”. After that, the skis started to slip. The grip was incredibly good - much better than the other skiers in our party who had lubricated skis underneath. The grip was a big help as I pulled half the test miles of the Chariot stroller after me. According to our own estimates, the glide in the nano-skis was about 10-20% less than in the lubricated skis. I wasn't bothered by it either. Admittedly, if you enjoy fast-paced skiing, you should ski with lubricated outings. At 30 miles, I wondered when the grip of the skis dropped significantly. I already meant to put the skis in pieces and a fireplace, but my nephew reassured me and told me to clean the bottom of the skis with Rex’s bio-cleaner. This was done, and the grip returned. I recommend nanoscopes for lower frost readings because nano-skis do not work in severe frost conditions. In this case, a lubricated ski is definitely better. Cleaning the bottom of the nanoscopes is really easy and quick with a liquid cleaner. I think it's worth cleaning every 20 miles. I also recommend cleaning after the last ski run in the spring to prevent dirt from getting stuck.