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With a deep sidecut and full metal edges, the 10th Mountain turns quickly, adding low angle glades and bowls to its excellent performance on rolling terrain and backcountry trails.
The Karhu full metal-edge XCD 10th Mountain is a ski with impressive backcountry genes.
A touring favorite, the evolving 10th Mountain features increased sidecut for advanced downhill performance. A subtle XCD camber improves glide without inhibiting the ski's ability to turn, carve and climb.
Karhu redesigned the XCD 10TH Mountain last year to make it lighter, quicker and friendlier for turns, and give it greater range to complement the no-hassle touring ability of the Omnitrak NoWax base. With a deeper Progressive XCD Sidecut and full metal edges, the 10TH Mountain turns quickly, adding low-angle glades and bowls to its excellent performance on rolling terrain and backcountry trails.
Like its revered namesake military division, the Karhu XCD 10th Mountain Ski travels light, goes anywhere, and performs when most nordic skis flounder. A wider profile and enhanced sidecut allow you to explore off-trail and enjoy the freedom of making turns in untracked snow.
| Base: | Omnitrak NoWax base |
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| Base Material: | Waxless |
| Camber: | Single camber |
| Cap Material: | Carbon Powerbands, Greenlight Core |
| Construction: | cap |
| Core: | Paulownia wood |
| Dimensions: | 99 / 68 / 84 millimeters |
| Feature 1: | Omnitrak NoWax base for uphill grip |
| Feature 2: | Selectively harvested, lightweight Greenlight core |
| Feature 3: | Carbon stringers provide torsional stiffness |
| Feature 4: | XCD Progressive sidecut for greater agility |
| Gender: | Unisex |
| Lengths: | 165cm, 175cm, 185cm, 195cm |
| Lengths (cm): | 165, 175, 185, 195 centimeters |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | 1 Year |
| Metal Edges: | Yes |
| Metal edge: | Yes |
| Recommended Use: | Nordic touring, recreational touring, cross country skiing |
| Shipping Surcharge: | Yes |
| Sidecut: | 99/68/84 millimeters |
| Sidecut (Mm): | 99-68-84 mm |
| Suggested use: | Backcountry |
| Top sheet: | Cap |
| Topsheet: | Cap |
| User Statement: | Lightweight BC ski to move fast in the backcountry. |
| Waxless: | Yes |
| Weight per pair: | (185 cm) 2,530 grams |
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 | Karhu 10Th Mountain OmnitrakUnspecified | $309.95 |
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| Size | Color | |
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| White / Blue | N/A | |
| 165 | 309.95 | 299.95 |
| 165cm | 279.95309.95349.00 | |
| 175cm | 279.95309.95 | |
| 175 | 309.95 | 299.95309.00 |
| 185 | 309.95 | 299.95309.00 |
| 185cm | 279.95309.95349.00 | |
| 195cm | 279.95309.95 | |
| 195 | 309.95 | 299.95309.00 |
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Perfect Nordic Backcountry Ski | |
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| I've owned a pair of the 07/08 models for a year now, and have been incredibly pleased! These skis are absolutely perfect for my preferred style of nordic skiing: lots of untracked snow, lots of hills, plenty of touring and descending. For someone who enjoys the endorphin rush of climbing as much as the adrenalin of the descent will love the light weight, camber and sticky (but not so sticky it interferes with glide) scales on the bottom...skins are only a last resort with these bad boys! Going down is a rush too...they turn easy, float in the soft stuff, and respond well. Only downside is they aren't super great on the hard pack. They can get you down the mountain, but they tend to get rattley. Thank god for Colorado powder! When simply touring, they track well and are light enough to get a great kick and glide going. They do fine in a groomed track, but really love it when you head off trail towards those sweet tree runs or hilly glades you've been eyeing. In short, these skis are just the ticket for exploring the Rocky Mountain backcountry. Light enough for long tours, robust enough to get some sweet turns in your favorite, far-flung powder stash. | |
| mtn_mojo at REI on 02/21/2009 | |
Rocking the Karhu! | |
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| Wow!! I skied alot on fischer skis last year but these Karhu's totally rock, the extra sidecut makes turning a breeze while the wide base really helps with stability. I ski almost exclusively on conservation trails so I always break my own trails and then ski them until they get too icy and crampons become necessary. I set these up with some nnn-bc magnum bindings and a really burly boots and this sytem rocks. Some people doubted i would be able to turn this setup, but i say drop the knee and do a teleturn, and so far i have come up smiling everytime. Sure it is wider, and possibly slower than the skinny sticks, but i like it. | |
| Gary at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 12/22/2008 | |
Great Ski | |
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| I just got these skis and have taken them out on some advanced trails through trees with nice open slopes for tele turns. I was super impressed with how a ski of this width glided and how easy it was to tour with. It was a joy on the way down. It floated over the choppy stuff on the trail and made turns in "cascade cement" feel easy. I have NNN bindings and the Alpina 2050 boot and feel this is a perfect set up in anything but hardpack or ice. I'm very happy!!! | |
| Jeff at REI on 02/24/2009 | |
This is the one I was waiting for! | |
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| I have been looking for a ski with these qualities for years. Test drove these in the W. Virginia backcountry last year and immediately bought a pair. Great grip for uphill slogs, good gliders on the flats, and these babys TURN! Then turn as well (or better in some conditions) than my tele-specific boards. The perfect ski for BC touring. Best boot to drive 'em with is a mid weight plastic, like the Garmont Excursion or equivalent. | |
| 3pinner at REI on 10/24/2008 | |
love them! | |
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| Got these skis today and skied with them in very deep, packed powder on the side of a very steep hill. They gave me a much improved feeling of control and I stayed on top of the snow where as I would have been sinking with my narrow Karhus. I know I'm going to love these in all conditions! | |
| mainedriver at REI on 02/24/2009 | |
These have made me love Backcounty again | |
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| Very good float on soft snow/powder. No washout on hard pack and crusty snow (although I have washed out a couple of times). No wax base is good up to moderate incline, skins needed for steep ascents (which is to be expected, I think). Using with Voile 3-pin/cable bindings and Crispi leather boots. | |
| utahman[@] at REI on 03/09/2009 | |
Karhu 10th Mtn Ski | |
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| Good backcountry ski. Fish scale base grips well; kicker skins suffice for icy conditions or climbing. A very good all-around ski, fairly lightweight setup when used with Voile Mountaineer 3-pin binding and Rossignol or Alpina backcountry boots. | |
| Map Man at Mountain Gear on 07/22/2008 | |
Great Ski | |
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| These skiis do great on the trail, going uphill, breaking trail. I would definately recommend to a friend. The camber is good and the scales really grab when going uphill. | |
| Dana at Mountain Gear on 01/14/2009 | |
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