If in order to go in for downhill skiing, you need specially prepared tracks or equipped slopes, then for cross-country skiing you only need snow and your desire. It is not difficult to choose cross-country skiing, knowing the subtleties that we will now tell you about.
Instructions
Step 1
Decide how and where you will ride. If you are an active rider and are going to set speed records, then choose cross-country skis of the Sport group (ROSSIGNOL Carbon Combi, ATOMIC S: 5 Combi, FISCHER LS Combi). For those who use cross-country skis for walking for their pleasure, skis of the Fitness group are suitable, the most popular models of this group are: FISCHER SL Summit Crown, TISA Sport Step, ATOMIC T: 5 Classic 3D-Grip, this is the best choice for both price and by quality. For tourists who prefer virgin snow, we can recommend the Touring group - ATOMIC T: 7 Classic 3D-Grip 59, MADSHUS Pellestova Multigrip E +, ROSSIGNOL Tempo Tour AR. The models in this group are broader than the rest.
Step 2
Choose your riding style - traditional classic or free skating. The skiing style depends a lot on the track. For a classic one, an ordinary ski track is suitable, for a skating track, a wide, tamped track is needed. The skis that are used for these styles are different - skates are 15 centimeters shorter, the center of gravity is shifted forward, the toe is wider. However, some companies produce universal cross-country skis that are suitable for both "classics" and those who prefer skating style.
Step 3
Material. All modern skis for adults are produced only from fiberglass - this greatly facilitates the choice. The exceptions are skis of the Junior group for children and some expensive models with wooden inserts. Plastic skis have made it possible to extend the ski season - you can ski on them at freezing temperatures. In addition, plastic skis do not get wet, their surface does not deform and does not "wrinkle" like wooden skis. The manufacturing technology of expensive models is exactly the same as for cheaper ones, they just use more expensive materials.
