Cross-country skis

Cross-country skiing equipment on Ekosport

Do you like the great outdoors? Cross-country skiing is for you! Ekosport offers a complete range of cross-country skiing items. You can learn and progress at your own pace in the practice of classic and skating cross-country skiing. This sport offers you a wind of escape and freedom. Whether you are an experienced athlete or just looking for a hobby to occupy your weekends or holidays. This discipline will satisfy you. What is classic cross-country skiing? If you just want to have a hobby or go for a walk in the middle of nature, this technique is for you. Basically, it was intended for simple travel and hunting. Over time, it has developed into the most popular cross-country skiing technique around the world. Close to walking, it consists of moving forward with two parallel tracks by making arms and legs movements, but in a more amplified way than walking, in order to obtain a good glide. The cross-country skier walks with the help of his poles, leaning from one foot to the other. You can either opt for the ride mode, ideal to practice with family or friends or the intensive mode, more technical, for the more adventurous. Skis with an anti-kickback system are required. Ekosport has selected products for you that meet the different levels and expectations of skiers. You will find a wide range of classic cross-country skis, bindings and boots, not to mention our ski packages at very low prices!

What is cross-country skating?

If you like thrills, speed and don't shy away from physical effort, this technique is for you. It appeared later, in the 1970s. It is also called " skater's step ”. You should perform a glide step as if you were ice skating or rollerblading, and using your poles to push. Thanks to its dynamic movements, you will gain speed. This technique is more suitable for experienced skiers, but the most motivated can very well acquire the basics in 1 or 2 sessions with an instructor. It’s learning is faster than the classic cross-country technique. The feeling of speed is constant and the glide is very appreciable. Ekosport has brought together a wide choice of skating equipment adapted to the skater’s step with bindings and boots. Ski packages are also available. So you can acquire a set of skating ski and bindings at the best price! Whatever technique you choose, cross-country skiing is practiced on groomed trails, with a more or less hilly profile. Colored signs, green, blue, red and black distinguish the difficulty of the slopes in France, green being the easiest and black the most difficult. Very often, areas are now dedicated to beginners in ski resorts for more safety.

What is Nordic ski touring?

This discipline allows you to discover huge snowy backcountries in the heart of nature. It is an off-piste practice, without any groomed spaces. You can explore the wild spaces of the mountains while enjoying the pleasures of skiing! How to choose your cross-country ski size? It is imperative to choose your ski size for more comfort. About 20 cm more than your height in classic practice, and about 10 cm more than your height in skating. The size may also vary depending on the weight. Longer skis will be necessary for a sturdier person. The hardness index of the skis is also an element that should not be taken lightly. It is a good idea to choose a softer ski and with scales for a beginner. Why? Because waxing skis (skis without scales) requires a good knowledge of waxing and to have the appropriate equipment. Ekosport offers you the biggest cross-country ski brands like Rossignol, Fischer, Madshus or Salomon.

What about cross-country ski poles?

Choosing the correct size of cross-country ski poles is essential! You will need poles going to the hollow of the shoulder for the classic practice, and at the height of your mouth for skating. Prefer those with a fiberglass tube for beginners, because they are lighter, resistant and at lower costs. Regulars can indulge themselves and opt for models containing carbon that are lighter and more efficient, but also more expensive and fragile.