I wanted a rollerski that allows me to get better on snow, means that it has to feel like a snow ski, not only a shaft with two wheels, but a flex that makes me feel I'm improving even without snow..! From a simple activity that allows me to keep the technic fresh when there's no snow, I'm about to adopt it as a real summer sport because of these rollerskis, stealing some cycling time..!
The Fasterskiers review convinced me to give it a try, and made my move because of Clayton Keim, owner of Rollerskishop quick responses to my emails an accomodation and expertise..!
Out of the box, the Pursuits looked well made, light and solid, and felt it when clipped. I was surprised by the smoothness of the 110mn(108) wheels. At 6'3" (185lb.), although a little under the weight limit, I didn't feel the flex right away, but when I started pushing harder, and harder, there I was : 'this flex', what I was looking for, and on downhill : keeping the line, (better than on a friend's Marwes last summer), and step turns felt light..!
The brake is simply light and effective, though if I set the rope too tight, the ski slaps the heel when pulling back from a push, and due to my long legs (37"), I had to raise the handle, and if I had to do it again, as a tall guy, I would go, and probably will, for the same rollerski, but longer shaft (670mn.)..!
The only downside to me I find, is not about the product, but probably a technical matter from my part to correct, and it's not about swingweight, but when I push (V-ing), I feel a little more pressure on the front wheels, otherwise : superb handling, I'm happy with my choice..!
