Jeff from Eb's talks off track skiing

Jeff, our backcountry ski enthusiast at the store, talks off-track skiing and our 2019-20 season lineup.

[@markusschaffer9712]

Thanks for the guidance, Jeff!

[@itsjavaman]

I'm researching BC skis for xcountry skiing on relatively flat terrain (in MN.) where there are no established trails. I want a stable platform. Why stop at 78's? What's the tradeoff from going wider to say 98's or even 109's?

[@EbsAdventure]

Hey Lars, thanks for the question. Basic answer: fatter skis are slower. I like to ski out in my 70's - in the dry, fine snow we have in SK you're going to be sinking in and "walking" anyway, and when I turn back along my own trail I get a lot better glide with a narrower ski. In more humid snow you could definitely get away with a fatter ski and still get some glide. It's personal preference too, so if you're lucky you can experiment and find what you like best.