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Tried up the hill today, complete satisfaction. Tried it on the black slope Stoh in Špindlerův Mlýn. The descent on the slope was more difficult because of the ice, but on untreated snow of 10/20 cm it was no problem, they held the feet quite well, but it would be good to think of something to fix the heel, but from on my side sufficient skis light and controllable up the hill without any problems and the use of one shoe.
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After all, the pullers work, I haven't been able to test them in soft powder snow yet, when I got the hankies. Easy to move, agile in turns and the fur base seems to hold pretty well on gentle climbs. The top ties could have slightly larger holes, could be locked with e.g. a thin "wire lock", so that it wouldn't go astray at the sausage roasting place?
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The previous generation OAC Kar 147 sliding snowshoes have 5 years of experience. Compared to them, the 149s are clearly lighter, and when the tip of the "ski" rises better than before over dead ends or unevenness, these are excellent "lylys". But unfortunately, similar strides have not been made in ties. The biggest and at the same time the only trouble comes from the loudness of the ties. I personally use two different types of footwear, with the others (hiking boots) the laces squeak with almost every kick, no matter how you adjust the laces. Other footwear do not have the same problem.
The same problem does not occur with ties from a competing manufacturer.
5 stars for the straps and 3 stars for the bindings.
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After much consideration, I ended up with KAR149 sliding snowshoes instead of hunting skis. A successful choice. Project a little over 60cm and progressing in open forest did not cause any problems. You don't need to harden your boots much when the sliding snowshoes are almost on the surface (my weight was approx. 90 kg with the equipment last time). You can't get everything, so steeper climbs should be taken sideways or on a serpentine. Worked very well in the lowlands. Controllable in the powder project and so far has never once started a project where it would have been bumped. No experience yet with a strong spirit, but the lack of lateral grip will probably cause challenges.
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The licks work great, it was a good choice!
However, there is room for improvement in the appearance of the bandages!
A functional whole, I mainly ski on ice in suitable snow, they are convenient when you don't need separate skis and because of their size, they are easy to carry with you even on public transport!
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The set has been used a couple of times in snow (25 - 35 cm) in different terrains. In these conditions, they have been clearly lighter to use than snowshoes. They also don't sink as badly into the snow. Leg sliding is also a lighter exercise than lifting! The bindings have worked well with hiking boots. The lateral grip of the skis could perhaps be improved a little with some floor plan, otherwise OK.
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The snowshoes seem to work as expected. The bandages seem to work well even at a temperature of -25. The grip hairs work well, although in fresh powder snow the grip is understandably a little worse. As a small minus, when used in extreme cold, the shoes and bandages probably caused "coughing" as a contact effect. The directional stability was surprisingly good compared to the shape of the skis. These tools can be recommended for hunting, or otherwise for moving in difficult terrain.
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Really comfortable to ski, the carrying capacity is somehow enough even in soft snow. The skins even have a surprisingly good grip.
Small cons:
- Adjusting the bindings for different shoes is easy in principle, but reading the scale is almost impossible, which means you always have to count the steps in practice.
- Some kind of sticker with such a hard glue that it is difficult to remove is stuck on the ski at the tip. And if you don't remove it, the sticker collects the snowball exactly where it should last.
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The assembly is easy, the quality is good.
I wanted to use it together with a Pulka for the climb to a hut (2087 m) and from there up a mountain (2,501 m) in the Swiss Alps:
https://www.spitzmeilenhuette.ch/winter/zustieg
Unfortunately, this type of snow ski boots is more suitable for flat, slightly hilly tundra terrain with fresh snow and not for steep, side-sloping and icy slopes on the ascent and descent. If there is a straight approach on a farm road that is not too steep, they would be suitable. From a slope of approx. 20° they are not suitable for rough/icy conditions. I slipped sideways or backwards. I then took them off, put on MSR snowshoes and carried the skis upstairs. With the mountain boots and bindings, I didn't dare go downhill, even in the snow conditions with a slope of around 20° - 30°, because I didn't have enough grip.
I won't be returning it as there may still be an opportunity for flatter terrain. I would also try to build crampons ("Jääraudat") myself, adapt them from others or ask Varuste.net:
Are there crampons (“Jääraudat”) for the OAC KAR149 + EA 2.0 bands?
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Get rid of the ski bag! Skis are good for going in the forest and even on a snowy road. Only the snow is an obstacle to speed. The skis carry surprisingly well even in snow, even though the guy has weight on the skis. The bandages are comfortable and easy to use. Fits many shoes.
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The delivery was fast, when inspecting the ties, a headache was caused by a screw that didn't want to go all the way to the bottom, after asking for tips, however, it turned out that with force, that's how it goes. It could be mentioned here in general that you should be rigid. Otherwise, really great spending games.
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A few kilometers of testing behind and mostly satisfied. The side grip is a big minus because it doesn't really seem to be there. I would have liked a bit more grip even on the uphills. But otherwise, nice vermeets for a closed project. The ties seem good and sturdy and easy to install.
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I got sliding snowshoes for skiing in unpiste areas, and I thought that an angular and slightly longer ski would allow better sliding, skiing on a hard surface and some kind of possibility for downhill. However, it seems that sliding snowshoes are a bit like a Swiss link; all the features are there, but nowhere is it really good. However, it works to some extent and the investment is not too big...
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A great product, easy to complete assembly and especially good in deep snow. Delivered in quick time too.
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With the fixing screws of the tip part of the bindings, it took some time to get them in place, otherwise fixing the bindings was simple. The bindings were well adjusted for 37 shoes and the "skis" stay well and firmly on the feet. Tested now three times in nearby forests, it's easy to move around.
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A positive surprise! These are fun! Thanks to its convenient size, it is easy to take with you. Comfortable to use. They are well suited for pulling a box. They went better in closed than my friend's downhill skis. On ice and in really hard snow, it skids to the side, which is annoying. That is, if there is only uphill ahead, I wouldn't go with these. Below the fells, I think they work everywhere (except on snow-free ice).
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Hey. I was able to ski Oac kar149 in the last challenging plus snow conditions and the skis seemed to be sturdy and pleasant. The only bad part was the bindings when the bindings didn't hold the shoe and many times the shoe came off the bindings☹️ Earlier skis were Altai Hok145 + X-trace bindings, so these bindings didn't have the problem of coming off in the middle of skiing.
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Functional skis in wet conditions, where they are surprisingly durable. The basic weakness of the ski model (also applies to other similar ones) is the lack of lateral grip, which disturbs on harder surfaces. With the Ahkio, the longitudinal grip also ends when the hill is steep (as with other types of skis), for which situations you would need the possibility to attach additional skins - now the blunt and wide tip does not allow the use of ready-made skins.
A bigger concern is the EA 2.0 bindings, where the pursuit of lightness and quick adjustability (for rental companies?) has come before durability. The adjustment piece of the second binding came off and was lost in the downhill fall of the powder project. I think they will last in normal skiing positions, but I wouldn't dare go deep into the wilderness without spare parts.
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After a few two-hour forest runs - I'm satisfied with the product. The skis are at their best in a tight fit, work both in the forest and in the field. Very handy in the forest when they are short (149) and the fur base holds quite well on climbs. These are not ski-style skis, as the name suggests, but they are great for slowly, enjoying progress! Commissioning was easy and quick. Likewise the use of bandages. Sievi's lumberjack safety shoes fit the bindings well, and I think that when skiing, the shoe/binding always felt like a sturdy combination.
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The best! The bandages are easy to install and use. The fur on the bottom holds and the skid works both in frozen snow and in slush. Exercising with these creates a feeling of freedom, you can cover even longer distances with a low heart rate. Fat burns and fitness improves.
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Easy deployment. The ties were pre-attached, so all you had to do was attach the rest of the parts without tools.
The snowshoes were as expected, and worked well in both powder and slush. The snowshoes wear surprisingly well.
You can't go hard with those, but it's much more comfortable to go than with normal snowshoes, and you can slide downhill. Steep uphills have to go either sideways or gently up, but otherwise the grips hold well.
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OAC Kar sliding snowshoes have been considered a classic of domestic sliding snowshoes. And according to my own experiences, no reason. The installation of the bandages is well-instructed and went smoothly. The first experience of sliding snowshoes on fresh snow was wonderful: a beautiful sunny day and a pristine hanky and complete silence. The equipment worked excellently and the ride was easy and stable. I recommend.
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Good quality product. I had OAC XCD GT 160 in the test and they were really good. However, I ended up getting these slightly shorter and wider ones. The grip is good and the bearing capacity has been good even with the composition of this winter's snow. I dare to recommend it. User's measurements 187cm 89kg if someone compares to themselves and thinks about the functionality of these.
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They have worked well in many different types of terrain and snow conditions. The hair provides good grip on uphill and downhill slopes. The ties are really quick to attach to the footwear and also to remove. Despite the steel decks, the hard bottom has little lateral grip. Not very good skiable/walking tracks on prepared tracks/tracks.
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I have been very satisfied with the purchase. The OACs were already in heavy use, and there is nothing to complain about. The best thing is that you can go anywhere with them, you can find a quiet ski slope in every mountain. Previous experience has been with shorter, scale-based sliding snowshoes, and I warmly recommend this OAC model for its length and other features.
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The installation of the ties was a bit difficult, I had to use a drill. The installation instructions are printed a little too small. After the initial difficulties, the sliding snowshoes were tested a couple of times, by 2 people, and found to work perfectly. I recommend.
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Having tested a few snow and sliding snowshoes, these are by far the best. Adjusting the bindings for several users or according to different shoes is very easy and fast. The metal edges support the slide and prevent it from sliding sideways, and the fur base provides enough grip, but still allows smooth sliding. It's hard to imagine that some user wouldn't be satisfied with these, if someone is considering a cheaper brand and between these, I recommend choosing these, the cheaper ones you will probably switch to these, however, when you get tired of the lack of these key features mentioned above. :)
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Snowshoes are a new acquaintance for me. In the past, I have moved in the forest with hunting skis, but I have found them clumsy, especially when going up and down. With sliding snowshoes, you can go up the slope nimbly, because the fur sole prevents sliding backwards very well. The descent is more controlled, because the sliding is slower due to the fur base. When moving sideways on a slope with sliding snowshoes, the problem was that it is easy to slip sideways, as there is no way to prevent sliding like on skis. For example, crossing a deep ditch was a challenge to get up the steep edge. It also took a while to realize that it is really a cross between hunting skis and snowshoes and the going is not the same as hunting skis, where e.g. cross-country skiing is more difficult. You had to get used to these, and realize their good features: they carry well in the snow, are agile to use, the installation and adjustment of the bindings was easy, it is possible to go uphill, they fit well in the car, and they look stylish. Being a native was absolutely decisive for me.
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Now, after twenty kilometers in the woods, I can already tell firsthand how easy it is to go on hilly terrain and of course you can also get there on flat terrain. The grip is incredibly good and is enough for fairly steep climbs. Counting is also fun and easy, as long as there is even a few centimeters of snow. You can slide in every direction on the ice surface, but ice skates are for ice.
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It works well both in more immersive snow and when there is a little bit of soft snow on top of a hard base. On a completely hard surface, you tend to slide sideways and the edges don't bite very well. But for "snowshoe" use, as its name suggests, it works well and the going is smoother than with actual snowshoes, because there is still some skiability. There are also cross-country skiing features along the prepared piste for a leisurely ride. With short skis, turns go smoothly even in a dead end. Commissioning is easy, only one screw needs to be screwed. Quality product, good purchase.
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A great way to move in snowy terrain. Carry even in soft snow as well as hunting skis, but the shortness makes them more agile in dense terrain. On hard-packed snow, my skin slows down a bit, but on softer snow, you don't even notice it sliding. The bandages fit snugly and are easy to use. It is easy to go down small hills, but the shoe must then be reasonably supportive of the ankle.
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Online store with super fast delivery!! January weather, a freezing hanki with a bit of powder on top. OAC skis are particularly slippery. The material of the sole and the edge of the edge are not on the same level, so the ski does not have to be held sideways. I miss walking in the forest. The base of the hair does hold back well. I really had to go to the store to make sure I didn't have the wrong product. There were similar ones there too. Quite a difference to the Altai skis, which do not slip to the side.
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Snowshoes that look like skis are snowshoes equipped with a sliding feature. These are nice to move around in the snow by skiing. On a hard surface, these slide equally well in every direction. In deep snow, these are good for day trips from one shelter to another. At the end of the trip, when you are tired, you can go down the hills. With basic snowshoes, it is necessary to walk down the hills as well. A nice addition to winter exercise. If you want snowshoe-like sliding snowshoes, you should take the shortest model. These are not skis. It's worth remembering. I recommend it for winter skiing trips. No monos needed.
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Works like sliding snowshoes should! On steep hills, these are not the first choice. Many people consider edged acanthus, I personally haven't really felt that I get an advantage from them compared to rimless models, but I still ended up with these. On the last trip, maybe I didn't sink as easily as a guy with a shorter model than these.
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After long hunting skis, absolutely great equipment. Especially here in the south, where the forests are often dense. Good carrying properties and very agile to travel. There was a lot to learn in the beginning with the side grip, but you quickly got the hang of it. Going to winter time took a huge leap with these. The quality of the product seems to be excellent and the fur sole that got wet in a swamp ditch kept its grip surprisingly well until the end of the trip.
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Functional sliding snowshoe. The new model has a steeper and slightly wider tip and a couple of centimeters more length. They are well suited for a 179cm/73kg lifter. The ties don't seem very durable. The screws should be tightened carefully so as not to jam.
It's worth remembering that, despite the steel covers, snowshoes work poorly on the ski slope and skiing is a lift. At its best when moving in a closed forest.
Varuste.net's order, delivery and payment process is quite efficient and fast.
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The ties are easy to use and quickly adjustable. About 20 cm in the sleet, progress is quite pleasant. On an uneven, hard-bottomed route, the slide shoe was more difficult to control. On closed descents, the tip of the ski easily dived into the soft snow. I believe that as experience accumulates, the control of sliding snowshoes will also improve. I've used hunting and snowshoes before, so these are somewhere in between.
I am satisfied with the purchase.
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Surprisingly durable and versatile for users of many sizes. I weigh almost a hundred kilos myself and my spouse is almost half lighter, they both work. The bandages are easy to use. For my taste, the skins brake maybe too much on the downhill, but there is enough grip on the uphill
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Almost 8 years of good experience with domestic OAC Kar147 skis. These two centimeters longer seem to be of the same good quality. I especially appreciate the high-quality Finnish work on the skis. In my opinion, Chinese skis with scale bottoms from bargain stores are an unsustainable development and spoil the reputation of genuine fur-soled skis.
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They were exactly as the description suggests. The package arrived quickly and the bandages were easy to attach. You can sink in soft snow, but going is easier with snowshoes. A pile of snow and a little snow on top of it, we're sure to be in perfect conditions! I was not bothered by the sound coming from the bindings when moving. The hair base should.
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Overall a great product. Well designed from start to finish and works brilliantly for its purpose. If the terrain is uphill, these are the best possible for that use. In flat swampy terrain, traditional hunting skis are the fastest, but these are suitable for such a wide variety of terrain. The only small minus comes from the sensitive scratching of the soles, but it does not affect the practical operation in any way.
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All-around high-quality snowshoes that are at their best in the forest. With snowshoes, you can easily get to really challenging places, where normal skis have no business.
It's worth investing in creams so that you can speed up your progress if necessary.
Moving on snowshoes in open terrain is much slower than on skis.
I recommend it for day hiking and max 10km one-time shoes.
The bindings are good, but I was left wondering if, in terms of the slippage of the landings, it would be beneficial to have a quick shift in the front-back direction.
Snowshoes are annoying to handle when transporting and storing. The straps that came with it are unnecessary and for packaging you would need decent fasteners to which you could also attach the poles.
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A very good purchase!
I think putting on the bandages wasn't difficult, even though the instructions weren't the best.
In use, these are great, the other person was very clumsy with his snowshoes. In a dense forest, these are miserable, and if there is ice under the snow, Kant's deficiency hinders clearing the hills.
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Absolutely great boots for winter camping. It's also fine with a pack on the back and the grip of the climbing hair is good enough for uphills. I think it glides quite well even downhill. The ties have a really good feel and are of high quality. I haven't waxed the soles yet, when I haven't had to. There is no frost or protective snow stuck to the bottom of the ski yet. Really agile and work in the hilly and rocky terrains of the Pirkanmaa area. Of course, if you want skiing features, the longer model is definitely better.
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Good means of transport in the closed forest, between snowshoes and long skis. In general, you don't get tangled in rips, like on long cross-country skis. The grip of the hair is good, but the glide is by no means fast. I'm 185 cm tall, but I manage just fine with my wife's OAC 129 long skis. Bindings require a sturdy shoe.
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The sliding shoe works well, at the beginning the use is delicately ski-like, in which case the grip sole does not necessarily hold. When you correct this mistake and use the product on climbs like you would use snowshoes, the grip is 100%, especially on hard surfaces. At first, it may also feel strange in descents, because the slide is not like a ski, but it is a sliding shoe. When fresh, the product felt good and I think that getting used to it will only improve the user experience. The bandage was easy to assemble and worked well in use. When choosing the length of the product, I would personally follow the user's weight classification. Up until now I have gone either hunting or snowshoeing, these require a slightly different technique in order to be able to move very smoothly in the terrain, in my opinion. Good product.
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High-quality equipment.
I wonder if I somehow installed the straps incorrectly? Now, when there is less than 30cm of snow in the forests of southern Finland, there is still so much hay standing up through the window at Christmas time that I collect the baskets and chop the twigs on the back step. Skis are not very load-bearing in such soft snow, it's good to still go around rocks and stumps in the forest. Maybe there should have been a slightly longer version.
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It works well for the purpose for which it was purchased, i.e. for moving forward in a dead end. The grip is excellent, has not slipped. No problems with hair in freezing weather, it comes clean by wiping with a glove. There are already a couple of scratches on the bottom, I don't know if easy scratching will be a problem in the future. With a tamped base, it is better to keep the direction laterally than without a rim, but miracles are not achieved with a metal rim either. In icy places, I prefer to take these off and walk. A layer of soft snow is required for pleasant progress. Still nimble enough in length even for ryteks. Clearly higher quality finish and materials than cheaper competitors.
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The skis have been great and the binding is really easy to use, even in the cold.
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We bought two skis, the other of which was tested on a spring run in Lapland. The skis were comfortable to wear on soft snow, but on hard snow didn’t work so well. Even with rising hair, he got up in the fell as he dared to trust the grip. The skis looked good overall. We believe they will certainly perform better on fresh snow. The bandages were easy to install and good to use: they stuck to the shoes. However, discovering the technology required learning. According to Jänöjuss' descent, "He flew to the cinema with his skis."
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Really good on foot, easy to move on. Holds reliably uphill and has enough glide, but not too much for such a slightly stiffer forest ranger. The final installation of the bandages would be easy, but I would have liked clear images of the left and right skis in the stacking instructions, so that putting the bandages in the right direction would have been smoother. Great product, I can recommend 👍
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High-quality skis. The toe of the bandage is rather narrow and does not fit all shoes. On hard surfaces, the skis will come to a standstill and the applications, for example, will be of little use. There could also be more glide. On the other hand, these are not actual skis, nor snowshoes, but in between. Despite the above disadvantages, the games are suitable for adventures in the middle of nature.
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Order, deadline, delivery => perfect.
Our first uses on hard snow, were scabrous, we think that a use in fresh and deep snow will delight us.
On the straps of the bindings, the notches stop before you can properly tighten kicks that are not too "strong" and provide a passer-by
to store the lanyard.
Very satisfied with this discovery and the product.
Good outings in Ski-Snowshoeing!
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Based on a few runs, I am very happy with the skis. Well carrying 100+ pound men, especially if some kind of get below. The grip is excellent and as long as the weather doesn't rise much above zero, the bottom stays clean. In Plussakel, however, the snow in the deadlock seemed to clump into the holding area. On hard surfaces they slip sideways. The reason for choosing these instead of traditional forest skis was the transportability in a car, but the short length combined with the light weight has proved to be really convenient, for example, when crossing ditches and in denser forests. The bandages work great.
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Very good and high quality product. My work with clients becomes spent almost daily. After all, it’s nice to be able to leave the backyard in the wilderness in the winter to enjoy the peace and quiet. As long as you remember to keep your hair clean and once in the winter, the skincare will come to the surface.
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Completely satisfied with the purchase. Available weekly. Good load capacity, very good grip. Go up the walks and don't jump unnecessarily. On the bills, the pace is moderate or even non-existent (i.e. there really is grip in these), which suits me. Ties very deft to open.
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The OAC KAR snowshoe has worked really well. They do not get the side grip on hard surfaces, it is probably due to the soft-footed footwear. The load-bearing capacity is good and the grip on the coat is excellent. There should be more glide but probably the "driver's" live weight of more than 100kg will be affected.
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It is a working invention. I have slid and enjoyed the freedom of the instrument. Two pairs of these slippers were purchased for our canteen.
Several hours and kilometers have passed. In an open, open and dense forest, in a clearing open, in a swamp, the crossings of various ditches are sufficient for the facility to provide a setting for enjoyment. The nature of the invention provides unhurried enjoyment in a man-made environment created by the Creator.
For user experience ... our own experience of how the tool works so far ... works on all snow and ice platforms, both uphill and downhill. However, it is best on small frosts and that the surface has a snow cover. The OAC KAR 147 UC sliding shoe with EA 2.0 binding works and I dare to recommend the product to anyone and those who have shown interest. Price seems to be a place for oneself to fall for the unworthy. Forget the money, get a slipper with a pair of ties to verify the accuracy described above.
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High quality package. Immediately out of the box, notice the difference with the cheaper ones.
Compared to snowshoeing, at least it makes more sense for itself - it offers a bit of “speed charm” in the downhill. Suitable for slow rushing, the shoe-bandage combination does not allow very wild cornering and edging - it may be due to your own abilities.
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Behind several loops in hilly forest terrain. Snow about 30 - 40 cm.
Fun games for day trips but the going is much heavier than with regular snowshoes. In steep places where snowshoeing would go smoothly, these gliding slippers will have to pick up a route and compete. I would prefer to take forest or mountain skis for the hike.
In soft snow, the KAR 147 often plows under the snow and easily adheres to the shadows and branches. The tip is so gentle that it does not rise to the surface of the snow and the short ski does not bend enough. Grip is good both uphill and downhill. In the 90+ kg calculations, the man can get down, it is useless to imagine that you would go down with these. On the third run, the tip of the ski crashed into the rock and a piece came off the tip. The tricks of this Price Class should have a cover or reinforcement at the forefront once it is intended to be used as a snowshoe in the woods as well. Now it broke down unnecessarily easily.
The bindings are good and easy to use and are suitable for a wide range of shoes.
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Noni's first experiences are in the varied terrain 5.8km…
Did it meet expectations, maybe 4/5
* Conditions: Lots of snow and powder on top of frost -10.
! With the adjustment of the bandages, it is worth taking the time and trying to make them really the right length.
-In the open, you can immerse quite a lot more than with skis.
-lots of snow / soft so the forest ski behaves better downhill
+ much lighter to walk than snowshoes
+ The butt is going really well
+ much better to lower a plowed / hard bottom hill than a hill ski
In brief; the best solution for broken and seedling-rich terrain was a good purchase.
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OAC Karit was a dream for many years. This winter the dream came true and it was worth all the expectation! I don’t know a more fun way to move around in the winter woods. I give five stars to OAC Kare himself. The use of bandages seems to require getting used to. The EA 2.0s are great bindings guaranteed, but the narrow bandage under the wide shoe feels overwhelming at times. I don’t know if there are wider ties of the same type, but I find myself considering them.
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These slip-on shoes and ties are a functional and convenient "package" with forest poles. The footwear should be, for example, sturdy winter sneakers or similar. The bandages do not have softening parts, but they do not press on the feet and are easy to use. The sliding shoe works best in the snow. In a special condition with a frozen snow surface layer and snow beneath, the toe of the slipper was below the surface layer. Otherwise it will rise well to the surface of the snow. These can also be used to descend a hill and preferably just in the snow or at least so that there is a few centimeters of snow. OACt is easy to take in a car. Natural man.
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Installing the bandages was easy if you bother reading the instructions. The print was very small, though, and it could be stuffed! The front piece of the second bandage rabbit, and was allowed to use the force that got the screw in place, otherwise simple. With these "skied" already more than 30km 8.1. after that, although the snow melted from the south, they also worked well on the ice of the lake. Good shopping hang :)
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After a short experiment, the set looks very functional.
Good load even in soft snow, handy to rotate in dense forest, bindings worked well on Sorel's winter boots, very good grip.
There should be even a little more glide, these are hard to slip on. On hard surfaces such as a sledge, the time is rather weak.
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Very comfortable and versatile skis, tested on flat ice and in fell conditions. Full grip uphill at a dead end, downhill the pace didn’t accelerate too hard. Skiability in forest conditions is slightly better with these skis than with the corresponding OAC XCD GT UC 160 skis. No lateral grip can be found, but it was already known at the time of purchase. The bandages were easy to install and adjust to fit the shoe.
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No bigger surprise compared to the other brands, with the exception of the tip, which is low compared to a couple of other competitors, this makes it a bit more stressful to go with a crumb of diving as it partially dives below the surface.
Grip on the slopes really good, the glide must try to improve on downhill with the lubricant.
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In soft snow it goes all the way to the bottom, when the weight with its accessories is about 90 kg. A small piece of the bottom split from the bottom on the first test trip. The tip dives easily under the branches and pus in the soft and the weight point at the tip is hard to get off. Otherwise quite comfortable and skiable.
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Lighter to ride in deeper snow than traditional snowshoes. On steep and icy uphill slopes, the product’s not-so-rigid bindings don’t support particularly well and the counting is a bit so and so especially when you don’t know Telemark technology but maybe you have your own tricks for skinning. But moving in the snowy nature is very fun and yes you should be able to get on top of the mountain ...
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Tested on a dead end, on a path and on a padded fairway. The hang works pretty much the same as snowshoes, i.e. in a walking style. The trail is successful in a slow skiing style, the padded surface easily slips to the sides, so it is not so good to walk. Lowering down a hill is a bit challenging when there are no edges to brake. Downhill, at least on low hills, is successful, but some balancing is required. Very suitable for peaceful progress.
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The skis carry and work great, especially with the new and soft grip, although the tip of the ski dives easily in the deep grip. A fun alternative for cross-country skis or snowshoes. Functional product for hunting use. On hard surfaces, slip and lateral grip are significantly lost. For some strange reason, the toe of the bandage is shaped like a pointed toe. This can pose challenges with wide-toed boot boots.
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Due to the coat, the glide is non-existent. But even in -5 degree weather it slips well, of course not comparable to traditional forest skis. Also skied in -24 degree frost and works great. Load capacity + 85kg excellent for its length. The bindings are really easy to use and quick to use and the adjustments get in place. Good buy!
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The bandages were easy to install and the materials seemed high quality. With the experience of a few trips, the tip of the gliding shoe could rise a little higher so it wouldn’t bark as easily in the snow. By the way, they also feel cleverly short in the bushes of the south compared to long forest skis.
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Following the glowing reviews, I ordered 2 pairs. Very fast delivery.
The product is very well finished (a small graphic defect on the top of one of the skis but without affecting the quality).
Very easy assembly of the bindings (if necessary there is even a tutorial).
From the first snowfall, I will give it a try and then complete my review (which is why I put "only" 4 stars. Maybe a 5th after the test? To be continued ...
However, for the time being, without having yet been able to try the product, I can only recommend Varuste.net which seems to be a very serious company.
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Easy to assemble and seem to be working just fine .
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Reasonably good for every place, but excellent for nothing. In dense twigs, they are cleverly short and still have a reasonable load capacity. There should be some kind of groove in the bottom for directional stability. The fault may also be in the user's nobility, but the ties do not properly allow the use of metal edges on a hard-packed slope. The use of the actual snowshoes has remained very low since their acquisition.
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These skis opened up new dimensions to snowy nature. Now you can get almost anywhere and the movement is easier than with snowshoes.
The bandage is easy / quick to use. The hair on the bottom is firm enough, the edges bring more bite to the falls and when moving, for example, in the fell.
I have not regretted this purchase for a moment.
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Just over 10 times and about 60km this winter 2021 I slipped and had infinitely fun vermes. The hair holds well, and it glides perfectly. Many hills were also calculated using telemark. The self-bonded Meindl meets a flexible hiking shoe that worked well. Some bump / scratch on the soles is but does not interfere with skiing.
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Great product. Also works great with 40 cm of pristine snow. If the snow is damp, eg the weather is pulling to the plus, I recommend waxing the hair so that the snow does not stick. On the last trip, part of the crew walked. If you want to grab, continue gliding with a "skiing movement" and don't start raising your leg - grab less and the grab will come off!
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Perfect skis even for the amateur skier. Work well with powder snow, load-bearing hoe and even plus ice on lake ice. Summer snow does not stick to the bottom hair. On slippery slopes, it slips well even on small slopes. Lateral grip a bit challenging on sloping terrain. The skis are delivered so that the bindings must be installed yourself. Binding installation was successful 👍🏻 Clear instructions included. The best shopping for a long time.
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After a couple of weeks of use I've had time to slip in snowshoes in powder snow, rain kastuttamassa nuoskaisessa in the snow and even snow, and these works. In powder snow, gliding shoes are all the best, it works very well for such a woman under 170 cm. Opening and reattaching the bandages works, and there were no problems with the snow. The lateral grip on the hang is weak, but does not dispel enthusiasm. Even in fairly dense bushes, it is possible to crawl and the trees are agile. On the whole, I am satisfied with the purchase.
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Compared to snowshoes, it works great even in deep powder, even if it sinks deep. But the ride is lighter than with snowshoes. The remaining path is wider and already stronger after one walker, which at least the old dog appreciates.
With a hard hoe or ice, notice that lateral grip isn’t great, especially when the bandage doesn’t allow you to go to a decent edge, but even a couple of miles of soft snow on an icy hoe works wonders. Carries a 100kg walker surprisingly well.
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Gliding shoes are probably okay, but the question arises as to why anyone would use these instead of forest skis. When skiing, there is almost nothing to the edge, with the shoes constantly sliding sideways and skiing is a constant struggle at a maximum forward walking speed. In a closed hanger, on the other hand, there is not enough load-bearing capacity for a man weighing at least 85 kg, and the shoes are constantly sinking deep into the snow, and due to the ski-like structure, it is a full job to work hard again. Forest skis beat these quite 6-0 and traditional snowshoes are much better than these. I recommend getting one of these instead. The bindings are good and I transfer them to my forest skis, but otherwise there was a fault purchase.
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There are quite handy tricks in the terrain. Of course, compared to snowshoes, the benefit is not very significant other than in snow. With the raven, the skis dive under the raven layer and the going is pretty slow. However, the carrier is already gaining momentum. Yes, these can be recommended for heavy snow.
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Once, after trying out a guy’s skis, I dared to buy these for my own camping use. Awesome cabinets for a closed project and landing. If something were desired, then the tip could be a little more bent, then the ski would rise better to the surface of the snow. Hope to have a lot of snow in the years to come.
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Sturdy body, holding hair surprised positively even on a relatively steep hill, bindings of very high quality. Light. I was at first skeptical because the tips are pretty gentle, this proved to be a futile concern. When sliding, the ski easily rises on top of the hoe, thanks to the rigidity it also carries well and the steel edges bite the ice in worse places. A very successful entity.
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pah, expensive hypetysmonos. so it is scratch sensitive and stiff. the downhill is pretty ridiculous and you really can’t advertise that you can even count down 😄. and there are copies of other slippers. I put forward when there was but so p.askas. the emperor had new clothes again ...
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Really operate the sliding snow shoes - I am definitely satisfied. Grip really good. The glide is weaker, but enough for me. Work best in cross-country skiing. With a finished snowmobile groove, for example, the lateral movement is strong. The bindings are easy to install and use.
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I decided to get the slippers after testing them on a short ski vacation, I rented a Polaris Skin Stumpy with Input. These are better for grip, while in Stumpy the tip of the "ski" rose to a more upright = better ascent over the hang. I am very satisfied with these, the use has been and will be.
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Really well-functioning cabinets for casual hiking and short transitions. Heavy load / long distances have not yet been tested, and there is no reference point for decent woods - but yes, these snow and padded tracks are going really well. Cleverly sized when it fits inside the car. The downside might be that the EA bandage is probably suitable for all other shoes except Nokia with skiing.
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Contemporary Lyly and the Bear - washes snowshoes and forest skis on the way. Are relatively heavy, but the weight is not really noticed in use. The side was still EA 1.0 with an adjustment mechanism between which tangles snow to accumulate in certain weather conditions. I don't know if EA 2.0 is better in this regard.
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The deeper the snow, the more fun these skis seem to be. Have had them out on the open lake and in to the bush already. They feel stable and are faster than snowshoeing. Bindings seem robust and are easy to adjust to almost any boot. I only wish the winter camo version had been in stock!
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The ski is really fun.
However, this is only an alternative to snowshoes. If you really want to ski touring, the ski doesn't slip enough. Because you can't take off the climbing skin. One should know that.
Otherwise, it is a great thing to get on skis in winter hiking boots and run across the deep snow, the ski lifts great on steep inclines. Downwards - as described, the ski also lifts: o).
If you do slide a little - then the ski doesn't stay on track, that is, the ski drifts sideways on a slope.
A good buy despite everything, but with a star deduction.
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Based on approx. 16 operating hours, initial assessment: bears moderately in thick frost snow, good glide lubricated with liquid glide cream. A very gentle and shallowly shaped tip barking easily in the snow, which weakens the strain and punctures the go - a higher ascending tip would hardly impair any feature but improve performance in thick frosty snow. The bandage is easy to use, but at least with a hiking shoe, it fires amazingly easily regardless of adjustments, and re-stacking, especially in the cold, is a rather tedious task, as it requires detaching the back of the bandage and retuning the orange part, which is not possible with gloves.
As a whole, however, very nice gadgets. Even better with a little tweaking and product development.
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Great skis! Easy to put on and off and offer a smooth ride.
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Really successful acquisition. Snowball almost a meter, but well the distance folds. Sure, it was already known when my wife had been alike for a couple of winters. I used to move on forest skis in the past, but transporting and operating them seems to leave forest skis less used.
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A first purchase arrived in ten days, excellent condition, followed by an order for two other camouflage-finish skis arrived in eight days, boxes a little damaged, but just a broken ski strap, nothing serious, the vagaries of transport of merchandise.
Otherwise great product, well made and very light, good glide and good grip uphill, very practical edge when the snow is "crusty".
High performance binding with snow boot, when you tighten it well, do not hesitate to play with the possible settings to adapt them well to the shoes.
Now I can't wait to be able to test them in good powder, to see their behavior downhill as well.
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They are pretty great. Easy to buckle up and go. No problems so far.. they seem pretty solid. Definitely makes my time in the woods alot more fun.
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Amazing product and fabulous service. Thank you for an incredible experience!
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Perfecf for backcountry.
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Way better than a snow shoe. Super fun to cruise around in the snow and they are surprisingly grippy, am able the climb steep slopes no problem! These put the fun back into winter for me
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The OAC Kar skis were delivered as ordered. I have tried them out and they are great. It would help if the best type of boots were recommended or some guidance given. That was my only issue as I stumbled around looking for the best with a bit of lateral support. Shipment to Canada B.C. was quite fast.
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High quality product and well endured on many trips.
The uphills get really well and there is enough grip, but on the downhill the glide is a bit deficient and the jerk goes so the balance is put to the test.
On hard snow, the edges slip a little.
Easy to use and well suited for car riding.
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Great Skis , my wide and I are enjoying them very much here in Wi . shipping was super fast , in fact faster the most things ordered within the conus , and shipping fees are more the reasonable
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Efficient service and fast delivery time. I love the skis. Just what I was looking for to get out into the woods. Thanks
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I gave these snowshoes to my husband for Christmas and following the closure of French ski areas. The skis go up well at the same rate as with classic snowshoes. The cant position is complicated to maintain ... on the descent, we are clearly not on a ski touring, the telemark is mandatory to steer them ... so great for intense physical exercise!
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The snow slippers I bought for a couple of weeks off in Northern Lapland were a lot more than I could have expected. The installation of the bandages went smoothly. Time for maintenance-free going in the northern fells and even on less snowy forest bends. When you were careful about rocks and big rhizomes, the journey was hurried. These can really get up and down even in difficult terrain. It remains to be seen how well the hair lasts in use. With thicker snow and snow, the travel companions are great and, best of all, the ties hold well and in frosty conditions, Muck Boots can also fit in ties.
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5.5 km test hike in forest, logging and swamp areas with varying terrain. Get snow 25-35 cm. The ski is awesome, grip good, slides well even if the bottom has not been treated since taking the package. Stable, the project sinks about 10 cm. Really good to go hang. There are no downsides. Really agile even in dense forest. The footwear was a Nokia off-road boot, maybe I could recommend a more polar hiking shoe.
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I have now tested the skis a couple of moose hunting trip and otherwise only hiihdellen in the woods. Work well - hair bases even surprisingly well. Even a few guys are considering getting similar ones when they saw my effortless passage even in challenging places. Good purchase. Let’s see if it lasts as long as my previous, traditional forest skis, acquired in the early ’80s.
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It works great. Thank you
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Swamps tested on a couple of occasions. The bindings work really well and were easy to install ready to use. One star is missing from the review because even the small pebbles had to be carried sideways up and it was pretty challenging. The significance of the hair bases has not yet become clear to me. Sure, there was a small stake that made a difference as well. Otherwise, the skis worked flawlessly. Very strong recommendation.
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Super easy and comfortable with the binding system, and very good grip. Lightweight, durable, yea I only have good things to say.
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Excellent product! Well made and designed, the bindings are easy to tighten. I am going to enjoy these for a long time I am certain.
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Pleasant on slopes and flat. Likewise satisfied with the carrying capacity brought by the width. I'm pretty disappointed attached on the edges and the foot's ability to press the protruding edge as needed. At least I didn’t get any grip myself when I was trying to get support for translations on the bill. The problem, at least for myself, in the transmission of the shoe, the bandage, and the grip I got on the edge. . Have to try another different shoe. Now the shoe was a so-called “rubber toe shoe”, tight.
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First experiences quite nice. Easy to move in the forest, for example, even when climbing uphill, the grip is surprisingly good, and due to the short length, the turn is also possible. Even descending a snowy downhill is easy after practicing the basics of Telemark.
On an icy surface, progress is not pleasant, as was known in advance. Despite the pounding and steel edge, going uphill and downhill is easy.
The ties are excellent. Easy to install and adjust to the right size for your shoe. Attaching and removing the shoe after that is very quick and simple.
Good buy.
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Even after one use, I dare say that absolutely ridiculously fun widgets
Edit. Just over a year of use behind and the feeling is the same. If one now comes up with something to criticize, then once on a longer powder snow trip, the snow packed into the mechanism of adjusting the length of the bandage, loosening the bandage. This has really only happened once although they have been in heavy use. Kantti could also hold better, but these skis are not: D
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I have no previous experience with wide backcountry skis, but so far so good - 2 excursions: one off trail and another on trail. Off trail they offer decent snowshoe-like flotation, with decent grip on uphill (better grip on packed trails than loose snow). Length is good for manoeuvring through trees and around obstacles. Downhill they are quite difficult to control with the EA bindings, even though the non-removable skins slow down the skis considerably (which is good). I don't know how to telemark but in any case when off trail there is sometimes not much room for turns. Something about the EA bindings perhaps makes it difficult to dig the ski edge in. It's possible also that it could be the hiking boot that I was using, which is leather with a somewhat firm sole. I have a feeling that with 75mm 3 pin bindings and rigid boots, I would have more ability to tilt the skis and engage the edges - but I have no experience with these either. Even walking on flat trail the skis tend to slide sideways and this is hard to control. I would recommend this combination for off trail on mostly flat terrain with small hills that are not too steep, for a novice backcountry skier like me.
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One time I had time only to use these skis, but their functionality immediately surprised. The hill can climb so easily, not slipping even on a hard surface. With snowshoes, the same trip would have required considerably more fitness / sweating, with these you can easily go on a longer trip.
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Well now they had to buy then, namely slippers. The package was good, the bigger neoprene boot could fit in a bandage, although a sneaking shoe is by no means a good choice for sliding shoes, although the same shoe is just OK for regular snowshoes. Needs more support from a shoe in this sport. First experiences: great when the feet are next to each other and not separate, as with regular snowshoes. The grip on the ascent is terribly good, the glide on the descent is not very strange, you get put off not to stop on a gentle downhill. I haven't tried any steeper ones yet. Load capacity and comfort are better than with snowshoes. I think GOOD SHOPPING!
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The bandage is good! You can turn and lift the skis as well as step without fear of the shoe slipping off the bandage.
The trial period of the slipper shoes itself is underway; while waiting for the snow ... Closer than short forest skis, worse glide, so don't slip so easily.
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Oh that these are fun to wrestle in the woods in a dead end! Goes really light and holds very well. I pulled the Savota Paljakka shed with a backpack, trees and a 17kg daughter - it holds up well with this load as well. The technique is to learn not to try to "ski" too much with a snowmobile groove, for example, but to adopt the intermediate form of skiing / walking / gliding, so it goes to its sweetest.
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Immediately on the first trip I found something reprehensible .. namely, I had not bought skis before. Absolutely top games! Old loud snowshoes get into metal collection. Of course, the skis do not have the load-bearing capacity and speed of 2-3 meter forest skis, but these can get you where the forest skis have nothing to do. Tested on dense spruces, eaves, quarries, etc. Easy to water zigzags, cross fallen trees and change rattles as desired. So no need to go in a bullet line. Skis at best on danger on a closed road, at worst on a plowed, paved or padded road. It is added that the ties could hold 45-size Kamik Goliaths, while the cheaper models ran out of strap in the middle. 6/5.
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Comfortable and functional ramps, with a few tens of kils of experience I can say that the number one covered terrain,
I haven’t been to hilly terrain but at least climbing is guaranteed to work.
Minus the pump ties, wants to loosen if there is an icy shell on the surface of the hang, secondly the tip of the ski “swims” worse on the surface of the hang than in Stumpy (I bought them first but left the bottom off so I returned)
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An excellent alternative to traditional forest skiing. Agile, very load-bearing, convenient to handle and no slip. At its best on shorter (day) excursions and especially on (dense) wooded terrain. However, for an actual / longer cross-country hike, I would still choose a forest ski because of its faster pace. I highly recommend the product to both forest skiers and snowshoeers.
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Excellent tools when going outside the finished career and also in the career as long as it has rained at least 5cm of fresh snow (otherwise directional stability is worse). The hair keeps surprisingly steep uphill as long as the malt shortens the progression compared to flat terrain.
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A good alternative to a combination of long forest skis and snowshoes. In seedling and crossing ditches considerably more agile than long skis. Carry hangella rel. very. In a submersible hoe, it is easier to slide the hoe on the surface than a snowshoe. Uphill good grip thanks to the hair base.
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Awesome skis for local hiking! Only a closed pack is free! A small minus comes from the bandages when they leave the leg if you try to make more drastic Telemark turns, but on the other hand the bandage thus lasts too, but bounces off the adjustment, i.e. acts as a trigger! I have a Telemark background on low plastic boots, so I’ve had to go to a bit of unnecessarily steep places right away to test, but with stiff hiking boots these have worked really well compared to being aware of bond constraints i.e. gentle turns and not a deep squat position when the bandage “breaks”!
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In the snowy forest absolutely absolute. Significantly lighter and faster progression compared to snowshoes. Short and light, so agile to use even in a slightly denser bush. The bindings are quick, easy and supportive. On the steepest hills, the hair stops in the middle and the zigzag has to move forward. I have learned to downhill telemark for the first time and will be just fine hill, as long as the ground is not too hard. Although these have steel edges, there is little lateral grip in hard snow or ice compared to real downhill slopes. In the thick hang, even advancing on the ice of the sea is quite easy at a steadily lethal pace. A great compromise that works in many places.
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Namä are not skis in the sense traditionally understood by skis. The slide is short due to poor slip. But excellent driving games in hilly and wooded terrain. They are easy to climb hills and safe to descend. Also suitable for forest professionals instead of snowshoes. Significantly faster movement than snowshoes and more comfortable to wear. The bandages are good, sometimes the rags may loosen.
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Hello, after buying the skis that I tried today, I am satisfied. I tested them on a black slope. Up the hill without any problems, the descent was more difficult, but I am satisfied in the bigger snow, untreated 10/20 cm. The only thing I would recommend is to think of fixing the heel.
The product is nice in the powder, both uphill and downhill.
On the other hand, the edges are useless on packed snow because as the foot is not sufficiently held, it is not possible to put the angle.
As a result, it is impossible to put on edges to hook and the ski immediately slopes and the fall is assured.
It would take a system that allows you to block the foot, like a snowboard binding or something like that.
I had high hopes for this purchase.
Are there any slippers in these slippery shoes when the hair is left in the forest pretty quickly?
Hey. At present, there are no grips as a separate product. You can ask the OAC for a hair change.
Really good skis for cross-country skiers. The only downside is the bandages that have changed since last year, which no longer have padding, and the bandage, when tightened, therefore presses completely differently on the toes. The tensioners themselves also feel the easiest, you can see how durable they prove to be in use. The change of bindings is an annoying thing, because the ski itself is of the best quality!
Are these Hinge System bindings? Is this a new communication model for the Hinge System OAC?
Hey. The skis have a familiar OAC EA 2.0 binding that has been updated. The heel can be raised, so bills can also be made in Telemark style.
Those ties are lousy !!! Semmonen's silly rubber inside that gives with it and, for example, when crossing a ditch where you need a jerk then that rubber gives with it and the toe of the shoe wads away from under the front strap and the ski comes off the foot !! Dozens of times cursed in those swamps .. pleasant if you happen to be in the backpack, a gun and still a dog on a leash and in every ditch the skis come off the foot