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2012 Atomic Team Classic Posigrip / Salomon Escape 7 Pilot or Siam 7 Pilot Pkg $399
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-2012 Atomic Team Classic PosiGrip Ski weight = 1160 grams for size 191cm. Side cut = (44.5-42-44)mm. Sizes 191cm = (weight range of 110-154 lbs), 196cm = (132-165 lbs), 201cm = (143-198 lbs) & 206cm = (154-209 lbs). This the first time Atomic has put a positive base on a light weight very high performance in track ski. Made for machined groomed tracks this speedster will not disappoint. The greatest attribute is that you will not have to pound them to get grip. Use on and off trail 90 - 10. Demo rating ****3/4 List: $269.95

-- If you order a men's boot (same for bindings and poles) you'll receive the 2012 Salomon Escape 7 Pilot CF boot, Sizes 8 to 15 men, or if you order a women's boot (same for bindings and poles) you'll get the Siam 7 Pilot CF boot, Sizes 5 to 10 women. The Pilot Classic sole attaches the boot to 2 places on the binding for enhanced control! Use on and off trail (50-50). These boots are a great blend of comfort and performance, with Thinsulate insulation, exterior ergonomic flexible cuff (for great ankle support), a lace cover with central zip and a gaiter hook and SNS Pilot Active outsole. External and internal heel reinforcement provides for efficient energy transfer to skis. The Siam 7 Pilot is a women's specific design that includes the above plus Salomon Women's fit, Autofit insole and Fleece lining Rating ****1/2 (*****) is highest) List: $159.95

-- Add the 2012 Salomon/Atomic Pilot Sport Classic Men's OR Women's binding: 2 times the control = 2 times the fun. With 2 axes, a rigid steel link with classic amplitude and bumperless freedom, the Pilot classic technology is ideal for maximum control and power transmission, with easy step-in and user-friendly "push pull" step out. Demo Rating: ****1/2. Use: Mostly classic in-track List price: $84.99

-- Complete the package with the Salomon 2012 Escape or Vitane pole. This pole features an easy adjustment biathlon strap (easy to get into and out of) and tappered composite shaft. Demo Rating ****. Use on and off trail (80-20) List price: $39.95

All for a great 2012 Package price of: $399

List: $549.80 Includes: skis ($269.95), boots ($159.95), bindings ($84.95), poles ($39.95), installation & base prep ($20) and Ski Bones ($5).
The price includes binding installation and base prep!

To order please call 800 832 2663 (if busy please call 517 403 3947) Or email skibones@aol.com

No sales tax if shipped outside Michigan!


2012 Rossignol Evo Tour Positrack / 2012 Salomon Escape 5 TR or Siam 5 TR Boot Pkg $329
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--2012 Rossignol Evo Tour Positrack. Ski weight 1360 grams for size 176cm. Side cut = (60-50-55)mm. Sizes 166cm = (skier weight 80 lbs to 125 lbs), 176cm = (120 to 155 lbs), 186cm = (150 to 186 lbs), 196cm = (180 to 230lbs). Tremendous performance for all around skiing. If there was a ski to change the way "X-C Skiing is too much work" folks think about X-C Skiing, this is it! Lightweight and extremely easy to ski on with half the effort of lesser skis. The Evo Tour is also an ideal ski for sport recreational downhill cross over skiers. You get easy kick and real glide because of the positive no wax base. The air channel wood core is both durable and responsive. Put them on and go X-C skiing just about anywhere. Use in and out of trail: (50-50) XCSKIHQ Demo Rating: ****3/4 List: $240.

-- Match with the 2012 Salomon Escape 5 TR (sizes 7 to 15 men) boot or Salomon Siam 5 TR (sizes 5 to 11 women). Use on and off trail (60-40). This warm boot has the Salomon Touring fit, a lace cover with central zip, profil grip mono-material outsole, (over the ankle upper) and internal heel reinforcement. The Women's Siam 5 has the Salomon Touring Women fit, a lace cover with central zip, profil grip mono-material outsole, (over the ankle upper), internal heel reinforcement and Fleece lining. Demo Rating ***15/16 List: $114.95

-- Add the 2012 Salomon Profil Universal Binding. A great all around auto step in binding. A very popular choice for the recreational no-wax skier. Use on and off trail (50-50). XCSKIHQ Demo Rating: ****. List price: $59.99

-- Plus the 2012 Swix ST621 Trail pole with universal basket, Sizes: 120 cm to 160 cm. Use on and off trail (60-40). List price: $22

A popular 2012 package that is a great value and works well: $329

List: $441.90 Includes: skis ($240), boots ($114.95), bindings ($59.95), poles ($22), binding installation & prep ($20), and Ski Bones ($5).

The price includes binding installation and base prep!

If you have any questions or would like to order by phone please call 800 832 2663 (if busy please call 517 403 3947) Or email skibones@aol.com

No sales tax if shipped outside Michigan!


2012 Atomic XCRUISE 59 Posigrip / 2012 Salomon Escape 7 or Siam 7 boot Pkg $359
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-- 2012 Atomic XCRUISE 59 Posigrip. Ski weight = 1250 grams for size 163 cm. Side cut = (59-50-54)mm. Sizes 163cm (skier weight 80 lbs to 125 lbs), 173cm = (115 to 155 lbs), 183cm = (149 to 185 lbs) and 193cm = (179 to 230 lbs). Lightweight Helium Tube Ultra High Densolight Core, Profil 3D Nordic Cap Construction, and the fantastic new Atomic Posigrip base make this ski one of the best skis we have skied on in years! This no wax thoroughbred not only has excellent grip and hard-to-believe glide, it turns so easily it is amazing. Use in and out of track 50 -50. Demo rating ****3/4 List price: $274.95

-- For Women we will match with the 2012 Salomon Siam 7 boot, Sizes: 4 to 11 Women. Use on and off trail (50-50). The Salomon Touring Women's last blends comfort with performance. Features include fleece lining, thermo fit, exterior ergonomic flexible cuff (for great ankle support), a lace cover with central zip and a gaiter hook and SNS Profil Active outsole. External and internal heel reinforcement provides for efficient energy transfer to skis. Demo Rating ****1/2 (5 stars is highest) List: $139.95

-- For men we will match with the 2012 Salomon Escape 7 boot, Sizes: 6 to 15 men. Use on and off trail (50-50). The Salomon Touring last blends comfort and performance, combining thermo fit, exterior ergonomic flexible cuff (for great ankle support), a lace cover with central zip and a gaiter hook and SNS Profil Active outsole. External and internal heel reinforcement allows efficient energy transfer to skis. Demo Rating ****1/2 (5 stars is highest) List: $139.95

Add the 2012 Salomon Profil Auto Men or Auto Lady binding. One of the easiest in and out all around auto step in binding out there. Flexor hardness rating 95 for ladies 105 for men weighing over 150 lbs. Use on and off trail (50-50). XCSKIHQ Demo Rating: ****. List price: $59.95

-- Plus the 2012 Swix ST621 Trail pole with universal basket (a perfect balance for on packed trails or unpacked snow), Sizes: 120 cm to 160 cm. Use on and off trail (50-50). List price: $22

Put it all together for the best all around advanced nowax package for just $359

List: $521.85 Includes: skis ($274.95), boots ($139.95), bindings ($59.95), poles ($22), binding installation & prep ($20), and Ski Bones ($5).

The price includes binding installation and base prep!

If you have any questions or would like to order by phone please call 800 832 2663 (if busy please call 517 403 3947) Or email skibones@aol.com

No sales tax if shipped outside Michigan!


2012 Salomon Elite 9 Aero Grip / 2012 Salomon Escape 7 Package $369
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-- 2012 Salomon Elite 9 Aero Grip. Ski weight = 1280 grams for size 196cm. Side cut = (48-46-44-46)mm. Sizes 182cm = (weight range 88 to 133 lbs), 190cm = (121 to 154 lbs), 198cm = (143 to 176lbs) and 206cm = (165 to 220lbs). Light weight high performance nowax with heel to toe camber. The Elite 9 is a little easier to climb with than the Fischer Superlight Crown because of the very efficient G2 Syncro nowax pattern. The G5 Zeolit base with a universal grind assures great glide. Demo rating**** List price: $299.95

-- Match with the 2012 Salomon Escape 7 boot, Sizes 6 to 15 men. Use on and off trail (50-50). Salomon Touring last blends comfort with performance, combining thermo fit, exterior ergonomic flexible cuff (for great ankle support), a lace cover with central zip and a gaiter hook and SNS Profil Active outsole. External and internal heel reinforcement provides for efficient energy transfer to skis. Demo Rating ****1/2 (5 stars is highest) List: $139.95

-- Add the 2012 Salomon Profil Auto Men's binding. This is one of the best all around auto step in bindings out there. Flexor hardness rating 105 for men weighing over 150 lbs. Use on and off trail (50-50). XCSKIHQ Demo Rating: ****. List price: $59.95

-- Complete the package with the Salomon 2012 Escape pole. This pole features an easy adjustment biathlon strap (easy to get into and out of) and tapered composite shaft. Demo Rating ****. Use on and off trail (80-20). List price: $39.95

A great performing package at a killer price: $369

List: $564.80 Includes: skis ($299.95), boots ($139.95), bindings ($59.95), poles ($39.95), binding installation & prep ($20), and Ski Bones ($5).

The price includes binding installation and base prep!

If you have any questions or would like to order please call 800 832 2663 (if busy please call 517 403 3947) Or email skibones@aol.com

No sales tax if shipped outside Michigan!


2012 Fischer SL Superlight Crown / 2012 Salomon Escape 7 Pilot or Siam 7 Pilot boot $429
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-- 2012 Fischer SL Superlight Crown Short Cut. Ski weight = 1290 grams for size 192cm. Side cut = (48-44-46)mm. Sizes 172cm = (skier weight under 104 lbs), 182cm = (101-130lbs), 187cm = (121-153 lbs, 192cm = (132-164 lbs), 197cm = (154 -185 lbs), 202cm = (165-198 lbs), 202cm extra stiff = (187-220 lbs), 207cm = (187-220+ lbs), When cross country skiing is easier, it's more fun. This is the basis behind the Short Cut concept. The Short Cut construction brings a distinct separation between the kick and glide phase, the entire no wax pattern makes contact with the snow at once and when unweighted the pocket is designed to have no contact with the snow. Combine Short cut Performance with a light weight Air Core, Race Finish Base and good side cut and you have the ever popular Superlight Crown! Use in track 80%. Demo rating **** List price: $289

-- If you order a men's boot you will receive the 2012 Salomon Escape 7 Pilot CF boot, Sizes 8 to 15 men, or if you order a women's boot you will receive the 2012 Siam 7 Pilot CF boot, Sizes 5 to 10 women. The Pilot Classic sole attaches the boot to 2 places on the binding for enhanced control! Use on and off trail (50-50). This boot offers a great blend of comfort and performance, combining Thinsulate insulation, exterior ergonomic flexible cuff (for great ankle support), a lace cover with central zip and a gaiter hook and SNS Pilot Active outsole. External and internal heel reinforcement provides for efficient energy transfer to skis. The Siam 7 Pilot is a women's specific design that includes the above plus Salomon Women's fit, Autofit insole and Fleece lining Rating ****1/2 (*****) is highest) List: $159.95

-- Add the 2012 Salomon/Atomic Pilot Sport Classic Men's OR Women's binding: 2 times the control = 2 times the fun. With 2 axes, a rigid steel link with classic amplitude and bumperless freedom, the Pilot classic technology is ideal for maximum control and power transmission, with easy step-in and user-friendly "push pull" step out. Demo Rating: ****1/2. Use: Mostly classic in-track List price: $84.99

-- Complete the package with the Salomon 2012 Escape pole. This pole features an easy adjustment biathlon strap (easy to get into and out of) and tapered composite shaft. Demo Rating ****. Use on and off trail (80-20) List price: $39.95

A popular, high-performance package at a great value: $429

List: $598.85 Includes: skis ($289), boots ($159.95), bindings ($84.95), poles ($39.95), installation & base prep ($20) and Ski Bones ($5).

Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a X-C Ski Area with a vast rental and demo fleet on site. We really do ski on what we sell! Our demo ratings reflect only our customers and our own feedback.

The price includes binding installation and base prep!

If you have any questions or would like to order by phone please call 800 832 2663 (if busy please call 517 403 3947) Or email skibones@aol.com

No sales tax if shipped outside Michigan!


2012 Salomon Vitane 9 Aero Grip / 2012 Salomon Siam 7 Boot Pkg $369
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-- 2012 Salomon Vitane 9 Aero Grip. Ski weight = 1280 grams for size 196cm. Side cut = (48-46-44-46)mm. Sizes 174cm = (weight range 72 to 103 lbs), 182cm = (98 to 133 lbs), 190cm = (123 to 154lbs) 198cm = (143 to 186 lbs). Light weight high performance nowax ski for Women. With heel to toe camber the Vitane 9 is a little easier to climb with than the Fischer Superlight Crown because of the very efficient G2 Syncro nowax pattern. The G5 Zeolit base with a universal grind assures great glide. Demo rating**** List price: $299.95

-- Match with the 2012 Salomon Siam 7 boot, Sizes: 4 to 11 Women. Use on and off trail (50-50). The Salomon Touring Women's last blends comfort with performance, offering fleece lining, thermo fit, exterior ergonomic flexible cuff (for great ankle support), a lace cover with central zip and a gaiter hook and SNS Profil Active outsole. External and internal heel reinforcement allows for efficient energy transfer to skis. Demo Rating ****1/2 (5 stars is highest) List: $139.95

-- Add the 2012 Salomon Profil Auto Lady binding. This is one of the best all around auto step in bindings out there. Flexor hardness rating 105 for men weighing over 150 lbs. Use on and off trail (50-50). XCSKIHQ Demo Rating: ****. List price: $59.95

-- Complete the package with the Salomon 2012 Vitane pole. This pole features an easy adjustment biathlon strap (easy to get into and out of) and composite shaft. Demo Rating ****. Use on and off trail (80-20) List price: $39.95

A great value for an excellent advanced nowax package: $369

List: $564.80 Includes: skis ($299.95), boots ($139.95), bindings ($59.95), poles ($39.95), binding installation & prep ($20), and Ski Bones ($5).

The price includes binding installation and base prep!

If you have any questions or would like to order by phone please call 800 832 2663 (if busy please call 517 403 3947) Or email skibones@aol.com

No sales tax if shipped outside Michigan!

2012 Atomic Skintec Nowax / 2012 Salomon Escape 7 Pilot or Siam 7 Pilot Pkg $679
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-- 2012 Atomic Skintec. Ski weight = 1260 grams for size 184cm. Side Cut = (41-44-41)mm. Sizes, 184cm (skier weight 95 to 131 lbs), 191cm = (124 - 155), 198cm = (149 to 185lbs), and 205cm = (179 to 225 lbs). Following is a description of Skintec from USA Atomic Nordic Chief Rick Halling: "Bob, we have been testing this technology for eight years in hard wax, binder and klister conditions. The performance has been fantastic. The name for this insert is Skintec and that will be the name of the ski as well. This will be a genuine landmark in ski history on the same level as the fall of 1974 when the first fiberglass Nordic skis were available for retail, or the fall of 1985 when the first skate skis were available for consumers."

Here at Cross Country Ski Headquarters we were lucky enough to get a pair of these skis last season, so we tested them out. They have better taction than a well waxed classic ski in many conditions! The really big deal is the glide. They glide exceedingly well. If you classic ski mostly on machined groomed trails and enjoy fantastically performing skis, this is the one. On off trail 95 -05. Demo rating ***** List price: $566

-- If you order a men's boot (same for bindings and poles) you receive the 2012 Salomon Escape 7 Pilot CF boot, Sizes 8 to 15 men, or if you order a women's boot (same for bindings and poles) you get the Siam 7 Pilot CF boot, Sizes: 5 to 10 women. The Pilot Classic sole attaches the boot to 2 places on the binding for enhanced control! Use on and off trail (50-50). It's the perfect blend of comfort and performance, combining Thinsulate insulation, exterior ergonomic flexible cuff (for great ankle support), a lace cover with central zip and a gaiter hook and SNS Pilot Active outsole. External and internal heel reinforcement allows for efficient energy transfer to skis. The Siam 7 Pilot is a women's specific design that includes the above plus Salomon Women's fit, Autofit insole and Fleece lining Rating ****1/2 (*****) is highest) List: $159.95

-- Add the 2012 Salomon/Atomic Pilot Sport Classic Men's OR Women's binding: 2 times the control = 2 times the fun. With 2 axes, a rigid steel link with classic amplitude and bumperless freedom, the Pilot classic technology is ideal for maximum control and power transmission, with easy step-in and user-friendly "push pull" step out. Demo Rating: ****1/2. Use: Mostly classic in-track List price: $84.99

-- Complete the package with the Swix RC130 / Carbon pole. This carbon pole has been reinforced to withstand ski edges and impact. It comes with the famous Swix Profit Strap and cork grip zone. Very very stiff and very very light. Demo Rating ****7/8. Use on and off trail (80-20) List price: $170

A revolutionary ski package at an unbeatable price of $679

List: $1005.90 Includes: skis ($566), boots ($159.95), bindings ($84.95), poles ($170), installation & base prep ($20) and Ski Bones ($5).

These skis come in either medium or hard camber. We will determine you length and camber depending on your weight and height and experience level.

The price includes binding installation and base prep!

If you have any questions or would like to order by phone please call 800 832 2663 (if busy please call 517 403 3947) Or email skibones@aol.com

No sales tax if shipped outside Michigan!


2012 Atomic XCRUISE 53 Posigrip / Salomon Escape 7 Pilot or Siam 7 Pilot Pkg $388
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-- 2012 Atomic XCRUISE 53 Posigrip. Ski weight = 1240 grams for size 163cm. Side cut = (53-48-51)mm. Sizes 163cm (skier weight 80 lbs to 125 lbs), 173cm = (115 to 155 lbs), 183cm = 149 to 185 lbs, 193cm = (179 to 230lbs). Lightweight Helium Tube Ultra High Densolight Core, Profil 3D Nordic Cap Construction, and the fantastic new Atomic Posigrip base make this ski one of the best mostly in-tack skis around! This no wax base has excellent grip and great glide. Being narrower than it's close relative the XCRUISE 59 makes it glide easier in tracked trails. Use in and out of track 70 -30. Demo rating ****3/4 List price: $254.95

-- If you order a men's boot you will receive the 2012 Salomon Escape 7 Pilot CF boot, Sizes 8 to 15 men, or if you order a women's boot you will receive the 2012 Siam 7 Pilot CF boot, Sizes 5 to 10 women. The Pilot Classic sole attaches the boot to 2 places on the binding for enhanced control! Use on and off trail (50-50). It's the perfect blend of comfort and performance, combining Thinsulate insulation, exterior ergonomic flexible cuff (for great ankle support), a lace cover with central zip and a gaiter hook and SNS Pilot Active outsole. External and internal heel reinforcement allows for efficient energy transfer to skis. The Siam 7 Pilot is a women's specific design that includes the above plus Salomon Women's fit, Autofit insole and Fleece lining Rating ****1/2 (***** is highest) List: $159.95

-- Add the 2012 Salomon/Atomic Pilot Sport Classic Men's OR Women's binding: 2 times the control = 2 times the fun. With 2 axes, a rigid steel link with classic amplitude and bumperless freedom, the Pilot classic technology is ideal for maximum control and power transmission, with easy step-in and user-friendly "push pull" step out. Demo Rating: ****1/2. Use: Mostly classic in-track List price: $84.99

-- Complete the package with the Salomon 2012 Escape or Vitane pole. This pole features an easy adjustment biathlon strap (easy to get into and out of) and tapered composite shaft. Demo Rating ****. Use on and off trail (80-20) List price: $39.95

A wonderful 2012 nowax package at a great value: $388

List: $564.80 Includes: skis ($254.95), boots ($159.95), bindings ($84.95), poles ($39.95), installation & base prep ($20) and Ski Bones ($5).

The price includes binding installation and base prep!

If you have any questions or would like to order please call 800 832 2663 (if busy please call 517 403 3947) Or email skibones@aol.com

No sales tax if shipped outside Michigan!


 


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