Alpina Tempest Cross Country Touring Ski

you would need something around the 180 cm mark, how tall is this kid? 180 cm is about 5ft 10 inches in length, they may be awkward on a shorter child

Is this a question? First, the terms "no wax" or "waxless" skis does not mean the skis do not require wax! It just means you have a textured area underfoot that allows you to propel forward and you do not need to apply a sticky (kick) wax to accomplish forward movement. However, it sounds fishy what the shop told you. I've worked in a shop many years and this sounds like a classic case of too small skis. If you weigh too much for your skis you will constantly be flattening its camber and dragging the textured, underfoot section. It is like driving with the emergency brake on, you can do it, but it is inefficient.

I'm not an expert on this but I am a long time skier. I own old, long, waxed wooden ski's that are very skinny as well as new Alpina Tempest Cross Country Touring Ski's. I have auto bindings on both sets. Both are awesome in their own right. If the conditions are cold with good snow, I'm gonna be on the waxed ones for speed and wicked glide. However if the conditions are normal here in the Northeast then its the Alpina's. The Alpina is great for a varity of conditions from powder to very icy, and from trail breaking to groomed trails. The Alpina's run shorter and wider then I've ever used before. This means they are easier to turn going down a hill and more stable overall. The steel edge is awesome in bad conditions but if you don't have lots of ice there is no need for it. I would definitly recommend this ski for you or one that is just as wide. Also make sure you have the correct length ski poles.

I cannot believe people are still humoring you. Props to Alexander.

I think you should go rent some skis and make sure you like what you try before you buy. Go for a wide classic XC ski maybe.

what do you do if your 600 pounds and love snow? im laying in bed dreaming once i can just feel the soft wind of snowy air blowing against my face i wanna ski!!!!!! i dont wanna bike!!

Alexander, i do not want to ride a bike on snow if i wanted to ride a bike i will get out my old huffy and go on the road! i do not want to downhill ski either! i want to cross country ski with my friends! please do a better job of answering my question! i think you should quit your job for this company and find something that you are good at because you obviously do not know what you are talking about. Could somebody answer my original question? i want to know if and where i could get some skis. Thank you

Have you ever heard of snowbikes? http://www.snowbike.us/ that way you could sit down and it wouldn't be so hard on your knees...

For this ski the 190 or 195.Cross country skis are sized according to weight. Ideally you want to weigh just enough to make the ski flex flat and make contact with the snow. Each set of skis will have a different amount of camber (flex) with a different weight rating. The best advice is to check with each ski manufacturer before you buy.

This site does sell boots as well, yes. And the only store is in Salt Lake City, Utah.

I'd recommend snowshoes instead. That'll be a lot easier to walk a dog in.

no, bindings are sold separately