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...began one November morning two years ago when my sister entered my room wearing my ski boots and a canary-eating grin. It seems, I was told, that the boots no longer fit me but that they fit my sister just fine...

Author: By Grover G. Norquist, | Title: Switch to Cross-Country | 12/8/1975 | See Source »

...week later my beautiful Kneisel skis followed suit and I was left with a pair of ski poles that my father--Ten Commandments not withstanding--coveted...

Author: By Grover G. Norquist, | Title: Switch to Cross-Country | 12/8/1975 | See Source »

Your first decision is to choose the width of ski most suitable for the type of skiing you intend to do and the condition of the snow where you will be skiing...

Author: By Grover G. Norquist, | Title: Switch to Cross-Country | 12/8/1975 | See Source »

...widest ski available is the Touring ski. The greater width provides stability and is an advantage in deep powder where the extra surface area keeps you from sinking into the drifts. Those who intend to carry large backpacks should probably opt for these wide touring skis...

Author: By Grover G. Norquist, | Title: Switch to Cross-Country | 12/8/1975 | See Source »

...next width is the light touring ski and has the advantage of being faster and lighter than the regular touring ski...

Author: By Grover G. Norquist, | Title: Switch to Cross-Country | 12/8/1975 | See Source »

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