Info cross country

THE CORRECT CROSS COUNTRY SKI

Basic selection

Generally one decides between classic cross country skis or skating skis. Skating skis are used with a similar technique to ice skating shoes. We recommend this style of ski for the more experienced person that wishes to get going a little quicker. The more classical cross country ski takes care of a wide range of skiers and abilities who ski mostly on the groomed tracks. The difference here is between skis with a mechanical kick zone (eg.fish scale structure) and skis with a base that must be prepared with wax according to the snow conditions. Today the most sold waxless skis models, can be sorted into the Classical, the not so long Short Cut and the even shorter Nordic Cruiser catergories.

Classic Cross Country Skis

Wax Skis
Suitable for the advanced skier on the classical groomed tracks. Take note when purchasing that these skis must be regularly prepared in the kick zone with klister or kick wax.

Waxless skis
Now days the most common ski to be found within hobby cross country skiers. The biggest advantage lays with the mechanical kick zone, which prevents sliding backwards on the snow but has only a minimal effect on gliding. There are 2 groups of waxless skis. The nordic cruiser and the classical waxless ski. The nordic cruiser provides the skier with a wider ski and a safer feeling of balance. This type of ski is recommended to skiers that do not reach higher speeds and that venture every now and then into tracks that have not been prepared. They are also much shorter than the classical waxless ski and are therefore more agile. The classic waxless ski have become shorter over the years and are offered as short cut versions.

Skating Skis

Skating skis are taken shorter than the classic short cut cross country skis. They have no kick zone and are used in a style similar to ice skating.

Fish scale base

Skating base

Binding system

There are two binding systems, the SNS system from salomon and the NNN system from Rottefella. Which one you choose depends on the shoe that you purchase or allready have. Please take note that the SNS system also comes in an SNS Pilot system which provides more stability and 2 axes. With an SNS shoe you can use every SNS binding however an SNS Pilot shoe requires the compatible SNS binding.

Pictures of the binding systems

NNN-System

SNS-System

SNSPilot-System

The correct ski length per model

We have included a chart for you to find the correct length depending on your weight. Should you not be certain about the ski length then do not hesitate to contact us. We are glad to be of assistance.

Recommended length - Fischer Skating

Ski models	Carbonlite, RCS, RCR	SCS, SC
Over 90 kg	192 cm stiff	192 cm
80-89 kg	192 cm met - stiff	192 cm
75-79 kg	187-192 cm stiff/ 192 cm med	187-192 cm
70-74 kg	187 cm stiff/ 187-182 cm med	187 cm
65-69 kg	182-187 cm stiff/ 187-192 cm med	182-187 cm
60-64 kg	177-182 cm stiff/ 182-187 cm med	177-182 cm
55-59 kg	182 cm med - stiff/ 177 cm stiff	177-182 cm
50-54 kg	177 cm med - stiff/ 182 cm med	172-177 cm
45-49 kg	172-177 cm med	172 cm
Under 45 kg	172 cm med	172 cm

Recommended length - V3Tec and Fischer Nordic Cruising

Over 95 kg	XL - 189 cm (184 cm plus)
80-95 kg	L -  184 cm
60-84 kg	M - 174 cm
Under 64 kg	S - 164 cm

Recommended length - Fischer Waxless Short Cut

Over 90 kg	207-208 cm
85-89 kg	202-208 cm
80-84 kg	197-203 cm
75-79 kg	197-203 cm
70-74 kg	192-198 cm
65-69 kg	187-193 cm
60-64 kg	187-193 cm
55-59 kg	182-188 cm
50-54 kg	177-183 cm
Under 49 kg	172-178 cm