I purchased the Spider 62 as my first set of Cross Country skis, and I have found them to be great for a beginner. I go in and out of the tracks on a given trail. The metal edges given me greater confidence, as a novice skier. Great video!
Hi! Thanks for the review, it was really useful for me, and actually it was in harmony with other sources I managed to find. Would you recommend the Outback 68 as a first ski for someone (me :) ), who has absolutely zero experience with skiing, but being active in outdoor sport? (hiking, trail running, climbing) Thanks in advance :)
Yes, I think this is a good beginner ski. You can start in the tracks or even out of the tracks but still on the groomed area for xc skating, and then go slightly off track into the back country. They are super light and make for an enjoyable outing. If you are not going to do tracks at all, then I'd recommend going for something wider. But then you need to consider the extra weight. I bought the 98 this season and find them better for floatation, but considerably heavier that I only use them for longer backcountry outings. I use my 68 for anything shorter than 2 hours, 98 for anything longer 4 hours to full day.
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@@catatonik82 your advices are pretty useful, thanks! :)
Thanks for this clip, these are the skis I am considering to buy. How are the outbacks 68s doing with bcx 6 boots you are reviewing in the other video? Aren’t those boots too beefy to do cross country skiing in regular tracks from time to time?
I would not recommend the bcx for a quick casual outing. They are harder to put on (laces! Annoying with cold dry hands) and the stability is really more important where you really need to control your ski (so in a more powdery hors piste OR on a steep and narrow downhill). I now also own the 98 width as well. I use the 98 with the bcx for anything longer (see replies to comment below) and the 68 with the otx for anything shorter than 2 hours and more casual outings with the family.
But... If you think you are going to buy more than one pair of skis, and only one pair of shoes,... Then I'd recommend the bcx as the better choice. Otx shoes on 98 skis would not work!
Hi there. Thank you :-) I generally wear my OTX with the 68s and the BCX with the 98. BCX can feel like overkill on the 68s, but I do wear them sometimes if I know I'm going down some narrow trails and want a bit more control over my ski. Hope this helps!
I have been on the Outbacks 68's now for 7 years and only ski fresh tracks with them. The second day I try to set the track and pack it better and find you need a lot of ankle support to do this. I love the Rossignol BC X10 boots. The fisher The Fisher OTX boots are just too too soft and ofter no ankle support. They felt like slippers and might be nice for a groomed set track and NOT for fresh snow. Off Track stick with the stiffer boots so you can drive the skis forward (Fisher BCX tour or beefer BCX Transnordic) for 12 in plus powder days. Get out there and enjoy.🎿
I am a cross country skier from India. I am looking for such off track skis. What is the cost of these skis and how can I buy them. What would be the total cost if you include boots and poles?
If recommend you do a Google search as the options are probably quite different for India. I bought mine on Sport Conrad, but it doesn't look like they have the full selection this year. I think the full package of skis, bindings, boots, poles was about 500-600 euros
I'm curious why you chose to go with a shorter Spider 62 compared to the longer (but wider) Outback 68? Were you just looking for more float in the deep stuff (than just more width would give you)?
I purchased the Spider 62 as my first set of Cross Country skis, and I have found them to be great for a beginner. I go in and out of the tracks on a given trail. The metal edges given me greater confidence, as a novice skier.
Great video!
Same!!
Thanks for this video. I'm looking for such skis. It was a good help for my decision! Heini
Thanks!
great video, helped me a lot, thank you
Hi! Thanks for the review, it was really useful for me, and actually it was in harmony with other sources I managed to find. Would you recommend the Outback 68 as a first ski for someone (me :) ), who has absolutely zero experience with skiing, but being active in outdoor sport? (hiking, trail running, climbing) Thanks in advance :)
Yes, I think this is a good beginner ski. You can start in the tracks or even out of the tracks but still on the groomed area for xc skating, and then go slightly off track into the back country. They are super light and make for an enjoyable outing. If you are not going to do tracks at all, then I'd recommend going for something wider. But then you need to consider the extra weight. I bought the 98 this season and find them better for floatation, but considerably heavier that I only use them for longer backcountry outings. I use my 68 for anything shorter than 2 hours, 98 for anything longer 4 hours to full day.
@@catatonik82 your advices are pretty useful, thanks! :)
Thanks for this clip, these are the skis I am considering to buy. How are the outbacks 68s doing with bcx 6 boots you are reviewing in the other video? Aren’t those boots too beefy to do cross country skiing in regular tracks from time to time?
I would not recommend the bcx for a quick casual outing. They are harder to put on (laces! Annoying with cold dry hands) and the stability is really more important where you really need to control your ski (so in a more powdery hors piste OR on a steep and narrow downhill). I now also own the 98 width as well. I use the 98 with the bcx for anything longer (see replies to comment below) and the 68 with the otx for anything shorter than 2 hours and more casual outings with the family.
But... If you think you are going to buy more than one pair of skis, and only one pair of shoes,... Then I'd recommend the bcx as the better choice. Otx shoes on 98 skis would not work!
Hi There! Thanks for your video. I have purchased the Outback 68's and I was wondering if you wear your OTX 5's with these skis?
Hi there. Thank you :-) I generally wear my OTX with the 68s and the BCX with the 98. BCX can feel like overkill on the 68s, but I do wear them sometimes if I know I'm going down some narrow trails and want a bit more control over my ski. Hope this helps!
I have been on the Outbacks 68's now for 7 years and only ski fresh tracks with them. The second day I try to set the track and pack it better and find you need a lot of ankle support to do this. I love the Rossignol BC X10 boots. The fisher The Fisher OTX boots are just too too soft and ofter no ankle support. They felt like slippers and might be nice for a groomed set track and NOT for fresh snow. Off Track stick with the stiffer boots so you can drive the skis forward (Fisher BCX tour or beefer BCX Transnordic) for 12 in plus powder days. Get out there and enjoy.🎿
The Jerall Mountains... that's in northern Cyrodiil isn't it?
Ha!... That's Jura :-)
I am a cross country skier from India. I am looking for such off track skis. What is the cost of these skis and how can I buy them. What would be the total cost if you include boots and poles?
If recommend you do a Google search as the options are probably quite different for India. I bought mine on Sport Conrad, but it doesn't look like they have the full selection this year. I think the full package of skis, bindings, boots, poles was about 500-600 euros
I'm curious why you chose to go with a shorter Spider 62 compared to the longer (but wider) Outback 68? Were you just looking for more float in the deep stuff (than just more width would give you)?
The 62 are for my wife who is shorter and lighter. I use the 68 only.