jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
Hoping to be doing some winter camping in upper Maine and am looking to try and do some cross country skiing. What would be a good boot to get?
... I would like to ski where there are no trails, Going to be pulling a sled as well.
This is what I've learned AFTER buying my boots.....
buy ones that have stiff sides or it makes turning and stopping difficult
buy ones with higher tops and lacing that goes up high enough to provide support
I know you are asking about boots but starting with the type of ski you will be driving would help us help you. Lots of great advice so far on gear. For the type of XC-skiing you plan on doing it seems you would like a XCD (a.k.a. cross country downhill or norpine) type of set up. This is more of the classical XCski that has a wider underfoot base 60-70mm metal edges and a fish scale waxless base. Think Fischer SBounds, Karhu 10 Mountains, or the ski everyone is praising this year Madshus Glittertinds. This type of ski breaks trail well, skis OK in a groomed track mostly because it is too wide for most classic set tracks and they turn ok on the downhill and that is because they are lighter and not as supportive as true down hill ski.Hoping to be doing some winter camping in upper Maine and am looking to try and do some cross country skiing. What would be a good boot to get?