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Classic or skating cross-country skiing?
- Classic cross-country skiing
If you simply want to enjoy a leisurely stroll in the great outdoors, this is the technique for you. Originally, it was designed for simple travel and hunting. Over time, it developed into the most popular cross-country skiing technique in the world.
Similar to walking on foot, the cross-country skier advances with two parallel tracks, using arm and leg movements, but in a more amplified way to obtain a good glide. Cross-country skiers advance with their poles, leaning one foot on the other. You can opt for either the touring mode, ideal for family and friends, or the intensive, more technical mode, for the more adventurous.
When buying Nordic skis, you'll need to choose between skis with curved tips, an anti-recoil system, scales or grip wax.
- Skating
If you love thrills, speed and physical effort, this is the technique for you. It appeared later, in the 1970s. It's also known as theskater's step"orfreestyle". You have to perform a gliding step as if you were skating or rollerblading, using your poles. These dynamic movements will help you gain speed.
Buying skating cross-country skis require rounded tips, without recoil protection, for better gliding.
At Alpinstore, we offer cross-country ski packs at very attractive prices!
What is Nordic ski touring?
Nordic ski touring lets you discover vast expanses of snow in the heart of nature. It is practiced off-piste. You can explore the wilderness of the mid-range mountains while enjoying the pleasures of the snow!
How to choose your cross-country ski size?
It's essential to choose the right ski size for the best comfort.
In classic cross-country skiing, the most important criteria to take into account when choosing skis are: your technical level, your physical fitness, your size (height and weight) and your experience. You need to be about 20 cm taller than your usual height for classic skiing.
For skating cross-country skiing, the most important criteria to take into account when choosing skis are: your technical level, your physical fitness and your size (height and weight). Skating skis are generally shorter than classic skis (which are longer). As a general rule: ski size is 15 cm more than the skier's height.
If you're in between sizes, a longer ski will provide better glide, but will be a little less maneuverable. For the first year, it's best not to choose skis that are too big. Size can also vary according to weight. Longer skis will be needed for a heavier person. The hardness of the skis is another factor not to be taken lightly. It's a good idea to choose a softer, scaled ski for a beginner. Why is this? Because waxing skis (without scales) requires a good knowledge of waxing and the right equipment.
Whether you're looking for classic or skating skis, Alpinstore offers the best Fischer skis, rossignol skis and SkiTrabcross-country skis.
