Laughingman Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 (edited) Recently I came across a set of karhu 10th mountain (telemark?) skis without bindings. How much are such skis generally worth. (Note I am a climber not a ski person). Edited December 23, 2011 by Laughingman Quote
reddirt Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 someone's selling 1500+ new pairs for $18K (~$12/pair?) http://www.ebay.com/itm/1500-Pairs-Karhu-Backcountry-Telemark-Snow-Skis-/110490213141 Quote
ScottP Posted December 23, 2011 Posted December 23, 2011 The Madshus Epoch is essentially the same ski as the Karhu 10th Mountain (K2 owns both brands and folded the Karhu into the Madshus). They sell online for about $300. Quote
paramagic Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Depends... that's a ski that has been around in one version or another for some time and could probably be found for quite cheap. What do you want to use them for? Quote
Coldfinger Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Recently I came across a set of karhu 10th mountain (telemark?) skis without bindings. How much are such skis generally worth. (Note I am a climber not a ski person). The big thing in determining value of goods is condition, so are these new or have they been mounted (i.e. somebody pulled their binding off of them)? If used what shape is the base in (scores, core shots, dried up)? Those are pretty slick touring skis, have them mounted with Silvrettas and they have enough camber that they glide well and are just fat enough to float. You'll probably want skins for these too if you are planning on anything off of packed trails and flats. Quote
Coldfinger Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 PS There's something pretty funny (hilarious actually) about those skis: They have a "Green Core" meaning they use locally sourced wood--i.e. Chinese wood! Quote
Laughingman Posted January 6, 2012 Author Posted January 6, 2012 They were slightly beat up but not in super horrible shape. They were going for 50 bucks. Quote
Coldfinger Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 What length? If you are going to use a ski binding and boots longer is better, if a silvretta binding probably midlength. Quote
Billygoat Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 $50 sounds like a good deal. I have a pair and used them on the 40km Garbaldi Neve Traverse while carrying a heavy pack. They are a bit of a chore to turn compared to newer shaped, pattern based skis like the Alpina Cross Terrain or the Voile Vector BC (American wood in this board ) of which I have both. I really don't use my 10th mountains any more but they are a great ski, easy to use, and especially fun in Spring corn. You can't go wrong for $50 if there is no horrible, visible damage. Even if they have been mounted before that is no biggy. I ski them all with 3-pins by the way... Quote
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