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- The Universal Binding allows skiers to use any winter boots
- The shorter overall length and wider waist width makes the Meta the best choice for first-time users and first time Nordic skiers
- The extremely wide platform gives the ski a very stable feel to build confidence while exploring in the winter woods
- The Macrolite Poplar core is lightweight and extremely durable
- They have M6 inserts in backcountry 3-pin pattern for users who prefer a 75mm 3-pin boot and binding (not included)
- Their built-in bearfur base provides outstanding grip on the uphill
- Weight per pair: 4 pounds
- Dimensions: 135 / 110 / 120 millimeters
- Construction: wood
- Core: Macrolite poplar
- Base: sintered
I talked a snowboarder freind of mine from out of state to purchase these before coming to Alaska for backcountry because the concept seemed great- a far cry better than snowshoes. After arrival and trial on trail we discovered that there is a serious flaw in that the skin does not go to the edge of the ski, rather leaving nearly a centimeter of base and edge exposed. Anyone who has ever tried to use older skinny skins on newer wide skiis will know exactly what I'm talking about. These skiis don't climb and are very frustrating and inefficient on even gradual slopes in dry snow or hardpack. I tried them myself because I couldn't believe such a long standing company would design such a flawed tool. The binding system is about the only positive, but a heel lift would be a simple addition and neccessary if they actually went uphill.
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from rio rancho, nm on 1/21/2007
i like this ski. it fits in my back seat, it goes uphill well.good with or without poles. very easy to control.makes falling down fun again