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1305 E. 1st Street
Duluth, MN 55805
Hours: 9-7 M-F 9-5 Sat 11-5 Sun
E-mail: info_continentalski.com
Tel: (218) 728-4466
Fax: (218) 728-1828
Snow.
Get into it.
Continental will help get you out on the slopes or the trail.
Click on an option from the top menu to go to one of our winter departments.
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XC/Snowshoe Rentals
XC SKI PACKAGE
Rates:
Touring
$15/day
$25/two days
$8/every day after
Skate
$25/day
$40/two days
SNOWSHOES
$10/day
$15/two days
$6/every day after
Continental Ski and Bike now Rents Bikes!!
We have Road and Comfort bikes to rent.
COMFORT BIKE Rates:
$20 per half day (4hrs)
$30 per day
$100 per week
Road bikes
$50 per day
$200 per week
Rental Day consists of:
Mon - Fri 9-7
Sat 9-5
Sun 11-5
XC Ski Training with Nikolai Anikin Jr. from October 2011-March 2012.
Nikolai Anikin Jr. has experience working with skiers of all levels of ability and ages to improve ski technique and fitness. Whether your goal is to improve or simply to finish, Nikolai has helped many to achieve their goals.
In the fall we will work on ski specific drills and exercises designed to mimic winter ski conditions. Most fall workouts begin with an easier 15-30min warmup hike followed by 30-45min of ski specific instruction and ending with 15-30min of pole hiking to practice what you've learned. We will alternate skate and classic sessions in the fall and throughout the winter. Once the snow flies we will work on more specific aspects of XC skiing including skate and classic
techniques used on the uphills and flats as well as a little downhill work.
We meet from 6-8 pm.
Cost for the 6 month program is $300 or $25/lesson.
Please contact Nikolai with questions at nikolai248_yahoo.com or c218 251 4149 and w218 728 4466.
Hope to see you on the Trails.
Whether you want to explore the outdoors, get fit, or have fun with friends and family, cross country skiing is the best way get out and enjoy our long and chilly winters. Hundreds of kilometers of pristine, groomed trails and a snow season which often lasts from November to April makes Duluth the perfect place to explore on skis. In this article I will give you the 101 on getting started, from equipment choices, clothing, and what Duluth has to offer. As with starting any new activity, attaining the necessary equipment is always the most intimidating process. In cross country skiing, there are two primary branches: skate and classic. This is your first step in the decision process. Skate skiing uses a motion quite similar to ice skating, whereas classic skiing involves a striding motion, similar to a walk or run. For most beginners, classic skiing is the best way to start. Classic skis will be more versatile, as you will be able to ski in groomed and un-groomed trails. It is also an easier technique to learn. Thus, classic equipment is what I will focus on in this guide.
Your second step is to determine whether you want waxable or waxless classic skis. For the novice skier, waxless is the way to go. Waxless skis have a base with a scale-like pattern which allows you to kick the ski on almost any snow surface. This means no messing around with sticky kick wax on chilly days with cold fingers. Waxless skis are simple, versatile, and ultimately cheaper because you dont have to purchase kick wax. Within waxless skis, there are some variations, however, but when you go to your local shop simply ask for touring skis and you should be set. Tell the salesmen your weight and whether you want to ski on a groomed or ungroomed (backcountry) trail, and he or she should be able to determine the appropriate ski for your weight.
Once you have skis, everything else is easy. Boots are easier than you may think. There are two different binding systems (the piece that will connect your boot to your ski) and are known as the Salomon and NNN systems. Both are valid options, however, there are currently more boots that are compatible with the NNN system. The key to picking a good boot is fit. When trying on boots, opt for the boot that feels most like your running or walking shoes, flexible and comfy (NOT tight like an alpine boot or hockey skate). Lastly, any relatively light ski pole will do, for classic skiing poles should be arm pit high or so.
Another big question: what should I wear for cross country skiing? The simple answer is to dress in layers, and in most cases, go lighter rather than heavier. XC skiing is a full body, aerobic sport, it burns a lot of calories, keeping you warm. Barring extreme conditions, a base layer, such as polypropylene or spandex, and a wind-proof shell should be all you need on your body. Hats and gloves are another necessity.
Now that equipment is covered, lets talk trails. Minnesota, and Duluth specifically, is home to some of the finest trail systems in the country. Duluth is home to seven trail systems within the city limits and a dozen in the surrounding area. For just $20 a year, you can purchase a Minnesota state ski trail pass and you have access to these, and any other public groomed ski trail in Minnesota. These passes can be purchased at almost any gas station in the area, or anywhere hunting and fishing licenses are sold.
Hopefully you are now aware of the essentials to get started. As an employee at Continental Ski and Bike, I would love to help you get on the trails. Located at 1305 E 1st Street in Duluth, we operate year round, and our cross country ski selection is hard to beat. We carry products from Madshus, Rossignol, Alpina, and many other quality brands. Whether you need your first ski setup or just want to talk trails or wax, our knowledgeable staff will be glad to help. So, get outside, think snow, and see you on the trails!
ALPINE SERVICES
RACE TUNE $60
*stone grind base flat
*structure for conditions
*plane sidewall
*base and side edge ceramic precision grind
*diamond hand file and deburring
*base prep and warm scrape
*iron hot wax
*scrape and polish
BASIC STONE GRIND $40
*crosshatch structure
*base and edge ceramic precision grind
*scrape and brush
PRECISION TUNE $30
BASIC TUNE $20
*belt grind side edge
NORDIC SKI SERVICES
XC Base Clean & Wax: $10.00
-Hot Wax Base - You pick the wax.
XC Kick Wax Removal: $5.00
-Clean Base
XC Base Clean & Pine tar: $25.00
-Pine tar Base - If you insist.
XC Binding Install: $15.00
-Install NNN or Salomon Profile binding
Cut Ski Poles $10
Continental Ski and Bike is now the proud owner of a Wintersteiger Micro 1 Stone Grinder. Similar to the stone grinder Finn Sisu has.
Stone Grinding will turn old skis into like new fast ones or make new skis faster in the conditions of your choosing. Josh Tesch and I have been grinding, testing and racing on the grinds and are finally happy. We are now ready to offer this high level of race service to you.
XC Race Stone Grind: $50.00
- On our new Wintersteiger Machine
-Clean Base & Wax
Hot Box: $20/single $30/Double
-One or Two sessions of baking with different waxes
Hotboxing is a great time and money saver because it is equivalent to waxing your skis many times.
Race Waxing Service
Base Layers + HF $40
+Pure Flouro Cover $70
Binding Adjustment/Test: $15.00
-Adjust Binding to Fit Boot
-Test Binding Twist and Forward Release on Vermont Safety
Binding Install/Test: $40.00
-Binding Installation on New Pair of Skis
Binding Remount/Test: $45.00
-Remount and test bindings on skis which have already had bindings on them
Telemark binding install: $35.00
*Free installation and test with ski and binding purchase.
SNOWBOARD SERVICES
Snowboard Base Clean & Wax: $15.00
-Hot Wax Base
Snowboard Tune: $30.00
-Edge Sharpen
Stone Grind: $40.00
-Stone Grind
HOT WAX $10
BINDING INSTALL (RE-MOUNT) $45
BINDING ADJUST AND TEST $15
Bike Shop Services
Basic Tune-Up - $30.00
* Check/Adjust Brakes, & Shifting
* Lube Chain
* True Wheels
* Check Tires
Deluxe Tune-Up - $50.00
* Basic Tune-Up Plus
* Wheel bearing Adjust
* Thorough Cleaning of Frame, Wheels, & Drivetrain
Tire/Tube Install - $4.61 plus $5 tube = $10 (after tax)
* Replace Tire/Tube
* Check Rim Strip
Wheel Truing - $5.00-15.00
* Straighten Rim
* Replace Spokes as needed
Brake & Derailleur Adjust - $5.00
* Fine Tune Brake & Shift Cable Systems
Re-Rim/Re-Spoke Wheel - $25.00
* Rebuild Wheel with Parts as needed
Bearing Overhaul - $15.00
* Cleaning & Repack of Hub, Headset, & Bottom Bracket Bearings
Complete Overhaul - $95.00
* Comprehensive Restoration of Bearing, Wheels & Control Systems
* Thorough Cleaning of Frame & Drivetrain and Wheels
Bearing Adjustment - $5.00
* Tighten/Loosen Hub, Headset, & Bottom Bracket Bearings for Maximum Efficiency
Cable Replacement - $10.00
* Replace Shift or Brake Inner Wire and Housing.
Prices for service only parts extra
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