Teleman,
My name is Bob, I have been reading your reports in different places for a while. I always wanted to say something, but I didn't. I wanted to tell you I have really enjoyed the reports, and the photos even more.
I also wanted to share with you a couple links. I noticed you mentioning that the E-99's were a little short. The first link is for a US military surplus ski made by Anses. You can get them in either 200 or 210. They are waxable, nice beefy metal edges, sintered base, and fast. The are pretty straight, not much sidecut. They cost about $30 for two pairs plus shipping. If I remember right, it was about $30 to ship to Michigan where I live. Here is the link, just click on it.
https://colemans.com/shop/cold-weather- ... is-2-pair/I also enjoy leather boots. I have been skiing these boots that I bought for about $75 shipped from England. They are made by Alico. They are really high quality leather. They go just above the ankle. They are Thinsulite insulated with a Cambrelle liner. Mine were made in 2011 according to the box, so they are not old junk. They are a little heavy, but they flex onto the ball of my foot really nicely. That bit of extra weight may be due to the heavy sole, which is stiff enough for me to turn some S-112's with only 3-pins in soft snow. I have the skinny skis from Colemans, but when it gets deeper I like the fatter 112's. I really like the leathers! I thought you might like them, so here is the link.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-British-A ... 1784294337Hope you enjoy the season, I have an inch where I am at in Michigan. Tomorrow I am jumping in the canoe and going fishing before they close the season in 10 days. Nothing like some cold water walleye.