Paul and I have really grown to enjoy the cross country skiing while we have been out here! Sadly, the spring-like snow conditions are taking a toll on the edges (what "edges" there are for starters) and bases of the relics we are riding... On top of that, Paul dropped one of his skis binding down the other day and a critical part of the binding broke off! Since my skis are in desperate need of pine-tarring before I can even think about using them again, Paul ended up stealing the part from the binding off one of my skis so that he can still ski to work in the mornings. Needless to say, we were down to only one pair of usable skis, so we began looking around for an affordable new or used set up. Whee found out about a used sports store in Courtenay called "The Blue Toque" and decided to check it out when we were in town next. The first opportunity came yesterday. The Blue Toque has to be the best used sports stores either of us had ever been too; they had everything from double sea kayaks, tele set ups, climbing gear and awesome outdoorwear - all in amazing shape! We both ended up walking away with some new toys! Paul bought a pair brand new of fat back country touring skis for $100 (he still needs to buy bindings for them, so he can only pet and drool over them for now... ) and I found some older (but certainly a huge jump up from the last pair) of xc skis that came with not only with bindings but also a pair of boots that fit me perfect for only $40!
As soon as we had managed to finish up the turnover on the Chalet this afternoon we decided to get out and go for a ski. The weather wasn't the greatest and the snow had the consistency of a slurpy, but we did a good 5km loop and had a great time!
As soon as we had managed to finish up the turnover on the Chalet this afternoon we decided to get out and go for a ski. The weather wasn't the greatest and the snow had the consistency of a slurpy, but we did a good 5km loop and had a great time!
Rockin' the pants undone style. Soon all the trendy kids will be doing it - nothing like being a fashinista.
Paul ended up renting a pair of newer skis to try out. The difference is substantial! The glide is so good on the modern set up and you can really get going fast!
Me and my new skis!
The new (to me) skis and boots felt great! I am super stoked about being about to go out and ski more often!
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