Telemark Skis
2009
What are the best telemark skis to buy for a beginner? What about telemark boots for wide feet?
Oh sweet….I couldn’t have asked for a better question!
A narrower ski would be the way I would go. There are plenty to choose from.
The World Piste or She’s Piste from K2 are very good all-mountain skis. K2 rates them as Intermediate-to-expert skis, but I’ve had first-time tele-skiiers on both of them and they had NO problems. These skis are ideal for groomed slopes and don’t do that bad in deep snow either. I’ve skied both of these skis. I like them a lot.
The Ace, Siren, Ticket, Aviatrix, or Baron from G3 all have a skinny mid-ski area. They tend to be a bit softer than the K2s. The Ace is very light as well. I have only skied the Baron and the Siren. I’m not as big of a fan of the G3 skis as I am of the K2 skis. I like a stiffer ski myself, but there is nothing bad about this brand at all.
The Karhu Kodiak is a very nice ski as well. My buddy liked it very much when he tried it. I was skiing on the Karhu Jak…a wider ski, and he had an easier time carving than I did.
Black Diamond has replaced the Crossbow with The Machine. (well…sort of.) I haven’t skied on it yet. The Crossbow (if you can find some) was avery good ski. Very responsive and easy to turn. It’s big brother, The Havoc, is a bit harder to turn, but also very responsive and a very good all-around ski.
Atomic has once again changed all of the names of thier skis except the Kongur. I haven’t skied this season’s line. The Janek seems to be the relpacement for the old TM-22s, which were replaced two years ago by something else…the name escapes me…but it wasn’t a bad ski either.
I have yet to still demo a pair of Scotty Bob skis…apparantly, these are the bomb! Hopefully I’ll get my hands on a pair before March is over with.
If you can afford to sacrifice some ski length without being overweight for your ski, I would drop down to the length below what is recommended for your weight. You’ll go a bit slower, but you’ll be able to better master the turns. However, if this is something you plan to stick with, then get the appropriate ski length for your weight and just learn how to drive the suckers. That was my game plan and it seems to work, but whenever I demo skis I almost always go shorter.
If you are going to have a one-ski quiver, any of the skis I mentioned should get you through for a few years. They all perform well on the groomers and they are not bad in a few fresh inches either. Big Powder is another story all together.
Now…on to the boots.
Scarpa are good for narrower feet, Garmont for average and wider feet. Dynafit, also good for most people, and Crispi are good for people who need more volume. I’ve sold Garmont and Scarpa…I only know what my other bootfitter buddies have told me about Dynafit and Crispi. What model you choose should be based on your weight and what you plan to ski. The Garmont Syner-G or Venus works for just about everyone. I have a wider foot, but don’t need a lot of volume. I use Garmont boots now. I used to use Asolo. They were a ok…the Garmonts are much better.
Get the boot fit properly!!!! A good fit matters with any ski boot, but it is even more important with telemark boots. A bad fit can lead to blisters and an unbalanced stance will make learning the turns even harder.
Bindings:
I like Rotefella the best. Black Diamond makes some good bindings too. The G3 bindings are good, but take some more skill to really work well.
Go demo some skis before you buy. Try out a whole bunch of them.
Have Fun!!!!
Email me with any other questions you might have!
Wow…there went my lunch hour! Gotta get back to the snow!!!)
Powderwhore Productions – TELEVISION – Telemark Ski Movie Trailer
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SCARPA T2 TELEMARK THREE PIN SKI BOOTS WOMEN’S 7 7.5 NICE SHAPE FREE SHIPPING !! $59.99 |
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SCARPA T3 TELEMARK BOOTS THREE PIN SKI BOOTS BARELY WORN WOMEN’S 6 MONDO 23 !! $99.99 |
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160~ K2 Schi Devil Telemark ski with G3 Targa bindings $225.00 |
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Scarpa T~Race Telemark ski boot size 23 $150.00 |
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Head Wild Thang Women’s Telemark Ski With Bindings/ Brown 161cm $299.99 |
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Garmont Elektra Women’s Telemark Ski Boot Size 24.5 White/Silver $249.99 |
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Used Black Diamond Push Telemark Tele Ski Boots Men’s Mondo 29.0 US 11 $434.99 |
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Used Scarpa T1 Telemark Tele Ski Boots Women’s Mondo 28.0 US 10 $454.99 |
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Used Garmont Prophet NTN Thermo Telemark Tele Ski Boots Men’s Mondo 27.0 US 9 $419.99 |
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Scarpa Telemark Ski Boots Size 12.5 $35.00 |
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SCARPA Men’s T2 Eco Telemark Ski Boots 26.5 $599.00 |
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Telemark Cross Country Ski Boots, Crispi CX Size 27cm $388.76 |
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NEAR NEW Telemark Cross Country Ski Boots Size ~22cm Mondo Scarpa T2 $388.76 |
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NEW Telemark Cross Country Ski Boots 23cm Mondo Garmont Venus G-Fit $388.76 |
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166 cm Karhu Kodiak men’s Telemark Alpine Touring skis $169.00 |
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186 cm Karhu Kodiak men’s Telemark Alpine Touring skis $159.00 |
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NEW IN BOX Garmont Kenai TELEMARK Skiing Boots $369.99 |
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NEW IN BOX Garmont Kenai TELEMARK Skiing Boots $369.99 |
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NEW IN BOX Garmont Kenai TELEMARK Skiing Boots $369.99 |
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GARMONT Cross Country Telemark XC Ski Boots Size 26 CM $199.99 |
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NEW Dynafit Manaslu 173 Skis // 108/95/122 Touring AT Telemark Downhill Alpine $349.99 |
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Icelantic Nomad Skis Marker Bindings Scout Alpine Touring Telemark Backcountry $219.00 |
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G3 CLIIMBING SKINS ALPINE TOURING RANDONEE TELEMARK AT SKIS 90mm 180CM +/- $59.99 |
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MERRELL TELEMARK SKI BOOTS SIZE 37 EU / U.S. SIZE 6.5 WOMEN’S $58.99 |
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Crampons for Rainey Super Loop Telemark Ski Bindings $24.99 |
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SCARPA Telemark T2 Cross Country Ski Boots 3 Pin XC Size 38 EUR $139.99 |
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VOLKL Mountain M30 Power Shell Telemark Cut Shaped Skis No Bindings 184 CM $169.99 |
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ATOMIC ARC RACING TELEMARK SKIS 205cm $129.99 |
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Used K2 Telemark 7.6 Piste off Triaxial cap Snow Skis $59.99 |
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TRAK RALLYE NO WAX TELEMARK CROSS COUNTRY SKIS 215cm $59.99 |
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ROMBO TOURING TELEMARK SKI BOOTS SIZE 7 MEN 8.5 WOMEN $43.99 |
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RIP IT! Telemark Skiing Decal (tele ski ski pole powder t-shirt) $3.37 |
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ARTEX 3 PIN TELEMARK SKI BOOTS 39 EUR / SIZE 8 WOMEN’S 7 MEN’S $38.99 |
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MERRELL Fuzion Telemark Cross Country Ski Boot 3 Pin Wmn’s 8 / 40 – Italy $129.99 |
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176 cm Karhu Betty Women’s all mountain Telemark skis $169.00 |
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SCARPA TELEMARK SKI BOOTS U.S. SIZE 8.5 MEN’S $75.00 |
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166 cm Karhu Betty Women’s all mountain Telemark skis $149.00 |
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Used Black Diamond Custom Telemark Tele Ski Boots Men’s Mondo 27.0 US 9 $449.99 |
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167 cm K2 Backlite Alpine Touring Telemark skis $199.00 |
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Telemark $16.99 Full Pupp:5 |
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Rossignol Phantom SC97 Skis – Men’s $569.95 The SC97 is for the telemark, AT, or alpine powder skier looking for a versatile, all-mountain, freeride ski to go anywhere on the mountain. It charges down the hill with the precision of a race ski, but has the user-friendly feel of a freeride ski. The new SC97 is the apex of wide all-mountain skis. With its 97mm waist, it glides through powder like a butterfly, yet busts through relentless crud with amazing ease. Bowls, glades, and frozen hard-pack are no match for this new generation of wide-waisted freeride ski. Key Features of the Rossignol Phantom SC97 Skis: 80% Off-piste / 20% Piste Sidecut : 130/96.5/115 Radius : 24.6m (186) Structure : Sandwich Absorption : Internal VAS Core : Wood / Metal Size: 186 cm Color: As Shown Gender: Male Age: Adult |
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Telemark Skiing $14.96 This book is in New – Excellent condition |
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The Heroes of Telemark – Widescreen Subtitle $12.99 In this tale of espionage and adventure set during World War II, Norway has fallen under Nazi occupation, and a factory is producing “heavy water” (a key ingredient in the manufacture of atomic weapons), under the order of the German military. Knut Straud (Richard Harris), a leading figure in the Norwegian underground, joins forces with scientist Dr. Rolf Pederson (Kirk Douglas), who is working with British intelligence agents to destroy the factory in hopes of keeping the Atomic Bomb out of Axis hands. However, while originally Straud and Pederson are only supposed to infiltrate the factory as a reconnaissance force while awaiting British troops, the English army is forced to retreat from their plans, leaving the Norwegians to destroy the factory and scuttle a shipment of the “heavy water” all by themselves. Inspired by a true story, The Heroes of Telemark also features Michael Redgrave and Anton Diffring. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi |
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The Heroes of Telemark – Children $19.99 In this tale of espionage and adventure set during World War II, Norway has fallen under Nazi occupation, and a factory is producing “heavy water” (a key ingredient in the manufacture of atomic weapons), under the order of the German military. Knut Straud (Richard Harris), a leading figure in the Norwegian underground, joins forces with scientist Dr. Rolf Pederson (Kirk Douglas), who is working with British intelligence agents to destroy the factory in hopes of keeping the Atomic Bomb out of Axis hands. However, while originally Straud and Pederson are only supposed to infiltrate the factory as a reconnaissance force while awaiting British troops, the English army is forced to retreat from their plans, leaving the Norwegians to destroy the factory and scuttle a shipment of the “heavy water” all by themselves. Inspired by a true story, The Heroes of Telemark also features Michael Redgrave and Anton Diffring. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi |
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Telemark Sports Oval Sticker by CafePress $5 A great telemark sticker with a cool telemarker. Great telemarking gift Sports Oval Sticker Our stickers are printed on 4mil vinyl using water and UV resistant inks 150; meaning no fading in the sun or bleeding in the rain. Measures 3 x 5 oval. Printed on durable 4mil vinyl. |
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