Best Back Country Skis - Åsnes Amundsen Fram Waxless
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From the manufacturer:
Åsnes Amundsen Fram Waxless is a waxless ski, stiff along its length, narrow enough for groomed tracks but perfectly at home in the mountains.
A ski for long mountain excursions, with a higher pocket over the grip zone than the Amundsen, the full steel edge, and the stiffness and stability of the Amundsen Fram Waxless make it ideal for treks with extra weight - perfect for adventurers planning long trips with a sled or heavy loads.
The Åsnes fish-scale pattern provides excellent grip, regardless of condition, without time spent waxing.
Amundsen skis are equipped with Skinlock, ready for an X-Skin to be locked into the center of the ski in seconds. So although the Amundsen BC is narrow enough for groomed tracks, climbing skin can be instantly attached for climbing.
Roald Amundsen (1872-1928), the first man to reach both the South and North Poles, was a polar explorer, discoverer, researcher and flight pioneer. He navigated the Northwest Passage and was a pioneer in the use of airships and planes in polar research. Many of his expeditions were made with the Polar ship ‘Fram’, owned by the explorer Frijdtof Nansen.
Choosing the right length
Ski length is determined according to body weight and height. The table below is only a guide, however - experience, skill, terrain, and individual needs can all influence your choice of length.
Generally speaking, moving through rugged terrain calls for shorter skis than the open mountain plateau. And for beginners, short skis are easier to control. If you’re mainly skiing along tracks, the length isn’t the most crucial factor. For good float on deep snow, a slighter wider ski is useful. Lighter skiers might consider a shorter ski; heavier skiers a longer ski. Skiers with loads such as backpacks and sleds might consider a longer ski.
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Awesome video, best information on these skis I have found!
@OutdoorPrep
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Happy to hear it was helpful :)
Can also say the same thing about long skins. If you go with pulk it makes a huge difference, shorts skins are not going to be enough to go comfortably uphill. If you just go with a backpack, short skins will be enough.
@OutdoorPrep
2 жыл бұрын
Yes short skins are not enough for uphill with a pulk. Ask me how I know 😭😩
Perfect review 👏💪
@OutdoorPrep
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
Great and well made review! Greetings from Sweden
@OutdoorPrep
6 ай бұрын
Takk 🙏
I hope all is good with you I enjoyed the video and hope you stay safe and happy 🙏
@OutdoorPrep
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Brian 🙏 All good here. Hope you’re well too. Preparing for a winter ski trip?
@brianferris1233
Жыл бұрын
@@OutdoorPrep Down East in Southern New Brunswick we will be waiting till Dec for our snow
Really great review! I've used both, automatic and manual binding and they both have the same problem with ice and snow which prevents you from clipping in. The advantage of the automatic binding is that you don't need to bend down to clip in, however, the chances of this happening are not very high and you end up bending down anyway to check what's up. Clipping out works well though, you can just press the button with your pole. In regards to reliability, I think the mechanism is quite similar, I don't think there is a big difference in reliability. Overall, I think I slightly preferred the manual one, it felt that it was a bit faster to operate.
@OutdoorPrep
2 жыл бұрын
Oh that’s great input! Thanks Oleg! Would you go for the Magnum?
@olegmakarov3097
2 жыл бұрын
@@OutdoorPrep I think Magnum is not needed for me but if you have a really big foot size, it makes more sense. I'm also very curious about the new binding they have, seen some good reviews about it.
@OutdoorPrep
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it looks more durable, but I guess more made for touring ski's and not a lot of boot options. Maybe that will change, but hopefully not too quick as we JUST got these boots :D
I went automatic interesting you chose manual Yeah Chris was saying snow ice csn get behind bar Waiting for my skis Good info on steel edges Im learning about wax 😅
@OutdoorPrep
5 ай бұрын
It’s indeed for in cases it freezes up. Manual you’re more likely to open. Curious to hear how you find the automatic ones
@TonyHobbs
5 ай бұрын
@@OutdoorPrep me too lol I was thinking if manual more difficult these easier with that spring but yeah it all sounds fun challenging lol
Nice review. I"ve just one pair my self but I haven't tried them yet. How did you prepare your skies when you received them? And how do you wax them (it needs glide wax although it's waxless)? I think it's a bit difficult to find out what's needed so your experience would be highly appreciated 👍
@OutdoorPrep
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏 appreciate your support. I got the wax less model. The fish scale that I’ve showed in the video, on the bottom, that is what provides grip. There are also models that need waxing but this one does not. So if you have a fish scale like this one, you don’t need to do anything. The wax is for grip, not glide. Do get some skins for more grip like I’ve showed in the video. Have fun!
Hi, great video. How did you find going downhill with the sled? Did you go south from Abisko? - I'm making the same trip in March and I'm a bit nervous about going down over the high pass with the sled. Maybe I should hire snow shoes in case this section is too tricky, as I'm not great on the downhills? Any advice would be much appreciated!
@OutdoorPrep
7 ай бұрын
Yes I went from south from Abisko. In my opinion a much better route. Sled with a harness is easy on downhill, but the weight just pushes you. Last March I used a rope which is much more comfortable on uphill / flat but tricky on the downhill. What I would recommend: bring 20-30m of very thin rope. Can be tent guyline or paracord. Really nothing super thick, no climbing rope. What you can do is just guide the sled down if you find it too tricky. I did that in a very steep route (not Tjaktja pass) but alternative route to Vistas / Nallo. Tjaktja pass is easy. It’s very big and wide so plenty of space to zig-zag your way down. Don’t bring snow shoes, just long skins - they will break for you. Check out my Instagram stories @outdoorprep to see things from last trip. Let me know if you have more questions
Hi, did you go with those skis in the deep snow? I believe those are great in the on the tracks, but in deep snow? I assume it would be better to have something wider.
@OutdoorPrep
10 ай бұрын
Great question - I’ve recently experienced that they’re too narrow on fresh deep snow when you’re exceeding the manufacturers weight specs. I was sinking deep in snow while others with wider skis and fewer kg’s were still floating. A very heavy sled also played a role in this.
Let me give you a little norwegian tip - before clipping in, use the metal end of your poles to remove snow and ice :)
@OutdoorPrep
Жыл бұрын
Always great to hear Norwegian tips 🙌🏼 I wasn’t able to manoeuvre the poles to remove the snow somehow - first think I’ve tried 😂🤷🏻♂️
@jarlespelund1021
Жыл бұрын
@@OutdoorPrep Takes some practice, but the metal end of the pole is a great tool!
@OutdoorPrep
Жыл бұрын
Yeah it somehow didn’t want to fit but will give it another go next year. Any more Norwegian tips? 😃
@jarlespelund1021
Жыл бұрын
@@OutdoorPrep Im sure there are many more, but not for this situation ;) keep skiing!
Which full length skins did you buy? I can see it's Colltex but which model and why? I've looked at Colltex BC Skin MIX 52mm R2C but I don't know if it's the same as yours.
@OutdoorPrep
Жыл бұрын
This one Colltex Tödi Mix Straigh Skin, 2 m 50mm varuste.net/en/p100219/colltex-t%C3%B6di-mix-straigh-skin-2-m
@torbenheikelvinther4535
Жыл бұрын
@@OutdoorPrep Thanks. Any particular reason you chose the 60mm instead of the 50mm? The Amundsen is only 57mm at the most narrow part!
@OutdoorPrep
Жыл бұрын
Wait - you’re right - it’s the 50mm. Sorry. Was typing on the go 😇 45mm for the short skins. I went with it as it was listed as compatible on some shops website. Worked out very well.
@TonyHobbs
5 ай бұрын
I've bought colltex for my waxable skis
Any new videos coming? New Brunswick Canada 🇨🇦
@OutdoorPrep
Жыл бұрын
They surely are. Getting organised after moving. Stay tuned :)
@andrewmacaulay1585
Жыл бұрын
@@OutdoorPrep thank you
how tall are you and weight? If you ski on 206 cm
@OutdoorPrep
Жыл бұрын
196cm. Check out Asnes guide on their website to find the right size.
I share your enthusiasm. But as far as I can tell from your videos this is your first backcountry or even cross country ski. So I would be a bit carefull to make a review based on your experience with one pair of ski making a clickbait phrase about the best skis. Stay humble bro. Don‘t pretend to be an expert.
@OutdoorPrep
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Sergei Brin. If you’ve listened to the words in the video you’ll know, bro 🙏🏻