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Clip-on Nordic Skates
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Anyone know a good place to order some clip-on nordic skates with SNS pilot bindings?
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Re: Clip-on Nordic Skates [Kensho] [ In reply to ]
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I have been cross country skiing for years but do not know what you mean by clip on. Please expand.

Graham Wilson
USAT Level III Elite Coach
http://www.thewilsongroup.biz
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Re: Clip-on Nordic Skates [feman] [ In reply to ]
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It's an ice skate blade attached to a nordic ski binding. Then you can use your nordic boots for ice skating. Since on most ice skates, the boot is attached to the blade... we would call this a "clip-on". Although, strangely, we would never say we clip on our skis! :-)

Perfect for touring across ice and snow... or winter triathlon! I think I've found a few places that carry them...
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Re: Clip-on Nordic Skates [Kensho] [ In reply to ]
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Thanks Learn something every day. Here is a link.

http://www.nordicskater.com/blades.html

Graham Wilson
USAT Level III Elite Coach
http://www.thewilsongroup.biz
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Re: Clip-on Nordic Skates [Kensho] [ In reply to ]
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I've got a few friends that have these and they love them. I've yet to try them out, however. I'm afraid I'll kill myself. You can order them from newmoonski.com and, I believe, gearwest.com.
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Re: Clip-on Nordic Skates [Kensho] [ In reply to ]
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You can order the blades and get some skate ski bindings anywhere. The bindings bolt on and it is very easy to do. I love mine but you have to use them on a long rink/pond and they do not turn like real speed skates. You can do it but they really go on a long straightaway.

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Re: Clip-on Nordic Skates [Kensho] [ In reply to ]
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Here is another option: http://www.rollerskishop.com/...etail.php?prod=XCICE

Interesting concept... but one is left wondering how well these really work?
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Re: Clip-on Nordic Skates [shohen] [ In reply to ]
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Those look cool!

I bet they are faster than traditional speed skates too..
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Re: Clip-on Nordic Skates [Kensho] [ In reply to ]
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Those look cool!

I bet they are faster than traditional speed skates too..
In a word, No.

In general the clamp or clip on blades are only useful on non-maintained lakes and rivers.

Kevin
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Re: Clip-on Nordic Skates [st speedskater] [ In reply to ]
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I was referring to the link he sent... ice skate SKI's. Double blade.

I understand that real speed skates are MUCH faster than the nordic clip-ons... but they server different purposes.

I'd love a nice boot and clap blade setup.. but the cost...
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Re: Clip-on Nordic Skates [Kensho] [ In reply to ]
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I was referring to the link he sent... ice skate SKI's. Double blade.

I understand that real speed skates are MUCH faster than the nordic clip-ons... but they server different purposes.

I'd love a nice boot and clap blade setup.. but the cost...
Is it about a 3 hour drive to Calgary for you? They have a great long track rink. Then you could try real ice skating. The double blade thing is a different animal all together. It might be fine for skating on rough ice, but on good ice it will be demanding. When you skate the pressure should be on or behind the ball of your foot. Twice I skated on blades that in effect had a small hollow at the arch, it was very difficult to skate well, either the toe or the heel would get all the pressure.

Kevin
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Re: Clip-on Nordic Skates [st speedskater] [ In reply to ]
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I used to live in Calgary (yes, about 3 hours away) and do running intervals around the speed skating oval. Fantastic facility. Never did get on the ice on a pair of skates though. Got to watch several gold medalists practice though...
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Re: Clip-on Nordic Skates [Kensho] [ In reply to ]
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Pecco's bike store in Ottawa has them (or had them a few years ago when i was there). seems to me they were under 100$. they'd likely ship them to you if you want 'em.
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Re: Clip-on Nordic Skates [Kensho] [ In reply to ]
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Try This shop in Ottawa, On, Canada. Because of the Canal, we do a ton of skating. The Winterlude Tri is also a must do, and of course, nordic skates greatly increase your speed and lower your transition time.

http://www.freshairexp.com/

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On schedule: Winterlude Tri (http://www.zone3sports.com/), www.pentathlondesneiges.com
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Re: Clip-on Nordic Skates [rainmaker] [ In reply to ]
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Pecco's went out of business (the Ottawa shop has been gone for a long time, but the Hull shop, closed up late last year)...
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Re: Clip-on Nordic Skates [Kensho] [ In reply to ]
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Can I jump in on this thread with a question?

I just moved out to Colorado and i want to start x-country skiing again. The last time I did it I was in high school, I'm 50 now. So I guess things may have improved a little since then. I need help finding a decent level or just an affordable set of skis, boots and poles. I don't know what to look for, so any help would be great.
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