START Classic Rullskidor

[NordicFury]

Hello,

 

Does anyone have experience with START classic rollerski?

I know it is not best one, but it is cheap for me to get.

 

Any comment on START classic rollerski?

Same company which make the grip tape.

 

http://www.startex.fi/product.php?prod=184

 

The version that is available to me is actually older version I think.

Looks very similar to Ski Skett Nord Classic construction. Do you think it is same thing with different label?

 

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/8721/std50.gif

 

- Also, do rollerskis use the same size bearing that rollerblades use?

So, I could experiment with faster bearings from rollerblades?

(In the non-ratchet wheel)

 

Thank you very much!

[Frazzi]

The version that is available to me is actually older version I think.

Looks very similar to Ski Skett Nord Classic construction. Do you think it is same thing with different label?

Yes, that is Ski Skett Nord CL with a START sticker on the side. I have the exact same model, only white instead of purple. I bought mine really cheap (about 20 € !) on an out-sale a few years ago. I also thought it was a START roller ski at first, but later I discovered it was a Ski Skett. I have not skied with them so much, but I think they are good roller skis. Have not had any problems with them.

 

You can also buy spare-parts to Ski Skett from here: http://www.skiskett.com/demowebshop/english/store/comersus_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp?idCategory=33

http://www.skiskett.com/demowebshop/data/catalog/224A.jpg

http://www.skiskett.com/demowebshop/english/store/comersus_viewitem.asp?idproduct=234

[NordicFury]

Thank you Frazzi. 20 € a good deal!

 

Unfortunately, the START classic ski on sale may have been sold. Will verify with the shop tomorrow.

 

If it has been sold, I will go with "Eagle Sport Road Trainer Classic".

Their older model, before the Classic XT.

 

** Do you know how long a pair of rubber wheels usually lasts? (approximately)

A season or two?

 

I will probably use them every other day when I walk the dog.

 

Thank you.