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Karhu XCD 10th Mountain Backcountry Skis
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Karhu XCD 10th Mountain Backcountry Skis

Item # 757917

$309.95

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The Karhu full metal-edge XCD 10th Mountain is a ski with impressive backcountry genes.

  • Appropriate for cross-country downhill and general touring use
  • New Greenlight™ wood core improves performance, cuts weight and helps reduce the carbon impact
  • Paulownia wood core is locally sourced in China, cutting transportation needs in half and reducing the impact of global shipping
  • Deep progressive sidecuts promote turn initiation and exit, and enhance tracking while touring
  • Four-direction fiberglass wrap provides torsional rigidity, lively flex, powerful edge hold and extreme durability
  • Omnitrak® NoWax Base features round, spaced scales in transition zones for glide and sharp, tight scales underfoot for grip
  • Single-seam cap construction helps put the ski on edge
  • Carbon powerband strengthens skis without adding weight
  • Full metal edges provide added control on difficult surfaces

Sizing charts are a general guideline designed for the average skier. When selecting a size, please keep in mind that there could be additional factors that can affect which size would best suit your needs. If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding ski sizing, please contact us at 1-800-426-4840. Please note: Karhu products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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Karhu XCD 10th Mountain Backcountry Skis Specs

Specification

Description

Suggested useBackcountry
Top sheetCap
CoreWood
BaseWaxless
Sidecut99/68/84 millimeters
Metal edgeYes
Lengths (cm)165, 175, 185, 195 centimeters
Weight per pair(185cm) 2,530 grams
GenderUnisex

Karhu XCD 10th Mountain Backcountry Skis Customer Reviews

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Karhu XCD 10th Mountain Backcountry Skis
 
5.0

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Glide well (5)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Stable (4)
  • Turns easily (4)
  • Lively flex (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry touring (5)
    • Telemarking (3)
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    • Advanced skier (3)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Oct

    24

    2008

    (38 of 38 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    This is the one I was waiting for!

    By 3pinner

    from Virginia

    About Me Advanced Skier

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Glide Well
    • Lightweight
    • Lively Flex
    • Stable
    • Turns Easily

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Touring
      • Telemarking

      Comments about Karhu XCD 10th Mountain Backcountry Skis:

      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.

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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (38 of 38 customers found this review helpful)

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      Feb

      21

      2009

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Perfect Nordic Backcountry Ski

      By mtn_mojo

      from Northern Colorado

      About Me Advanced Skier

      Pros

      • Break Trail Well
      • Glide Well
      • Lightweight
      • Love Powder
      • Turns Easily

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Touring
        • Groomed Trails
        • Multi-day Tours
        • Telemarking

        Comments about Karhu XCD 10th Mountain Backcountry Skis:

        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.

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        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Feb

        24

        2009

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        love them!

        By mainedriver

        from belfast, maine

        About Me Intermediate Skier

        Pros

        • Glide Well
        • Lightweight
        • Lively Flex
        • Stable
        • Turns Easily

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Touring

          Comments about Karhu XCD 10th Mountain Backcountry Skis:

          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!

          • Gift:
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          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Feb

          24

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great Ski

          By Jeff

          from Tigard, OR

          About Me Advanced Skier

          Pros

          • Glide Well
          • Lightweight
          • Lively Flex
          • Stable
          • Turns Easily

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry Touring
            • Multi-day Tours
            • Telemarking

            Comments about Karhu XCD 10th Mountain Backcountry Skis:

            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!!!

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            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Mar

            9

            2009

             
            5.0

            These have made me love Backcounty again

            By utahman[@]

            from Salt Lake City, Utah

            About Me Intermediate Skier

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Glide Well
            • Stable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backcountry Touring
              • Icy Conditions

              Comments about Karhu XCD 10th Mountain Backcountry Skis:

              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.

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              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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