Classic cross-country ski gear
Are you looking for equipment for classic cross-country skiing?
The classic technique is the essence of cross-country skiing, the fundamental technique that allows you to learn how to position yourself well and to have finesse on the supports. At Glisshop we are particularly attached to the classic style because of its historical side, the beauty of the technique when it is well done but also for all the benefits it offers in the versatility of practice and technical learning, even for skating. Classic is a technique that can also be practiced at low intensity more easily than skating, which requires much more muscular work at the beginning. Based on this observation, we have done our utmost to offer you a wide choice of skis so that you can find what suits you best, according to your expectations, your goals or your budget. Read more Show less
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£314.91
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£197.91
The Rossignol Delta Sport R-Skin is a performance-oriented, accessible cross-country ski, ideal for sporty beginners and recreational skiers, offering a stable glide, advanced technologies, and compatibility with multiple boot standards.
- 196 (60 - 75kg)
- 201 (65 - 80kg)
- 206 (80 - 95kg)
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£296.91
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£206.91
The Salomon RC8 eSkin Med +Shift cross-country ski is a progressive, dynamic and efficient model meant for recreational use with a bias towards more regular, sportier use.
- 196 (60 - 70kg)
- 201 (70 - 80 kg)
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£98.91
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£58.41
A Nordic ski boot for young ski enthusiasts! The R/Combi Prolink Junior offers lateral support in skating and optimal grip in classic, all in a super-cool, eco-responsible design. With its reflective patterns, this Salomon boot is impossible to miss!
What are the features of the Salomon R/Combi Prolink Junior cross-country ski boot?
Polyvalent, this skiathlon shoe R/Combi Prolink Junior is perfect for competition or training. It provides lateral support in skating with improved ankle support while having the flexibility of a classic boot to guarantee fearsome grip once in alternating step. A successful model by Salomon, which knows how to link the two worlds of cross-country skiing and will delight all budding young skiers. Comfort is also present with the soft, insulating Thinsulate R liner, and the Quicklace system is extremely practical for quick, precise adjustment in a single gesture. The heel is also reinforced to improve stability, and reflective elements add safety for outings at sunset or sunrise. A very complete model that's made with recycled materials to reduce environmental impact.
Who is the Salomon R/Combi Prolink Junior cross-country ski boot for?
It's aimed at a young sportsman with good technique who wants to switch practice without having to change shoes. Or for someone who wants a skiathlon model for competition. Either way, we're talking about a top-of-the-range junior boot!
What are the main qualities of the Salomon R/Combi Prolink Junior cross-country ski boot?
Polyvalent
Stable
Comfortable
Performant
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- 3.5 (36)
- 4 (36 2/3)
- 4.5 (37 1/3)
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£134.91
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£94.41
Atomic's Redster Cs Black Red is an ideal Nordic ski boot for young cross-country skaters and classic skiers, offering good support and good power transmission when pushing.
- 2.5 (35)
- 3.5 (36)
- 4 (36 2/3)
- 4.5 (37 1/3)
- 5 (38)
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Recommended price
£377.91
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£233.91
The Rossignol Delta Comp R-Skin is a high-performance, lightweight cross-country ski, offering exceptional glide, grip, and stability for sporty skiers.
- 186 (45 - 60kg)
- 198 (60 - 75kg)
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£44.91
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£35.91
The Rossignol Overboot, designed for extreme weather, is a neoprene overboot providing additional insulation for cross-country ski boots, with sealed seams and zip fastening.
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£179.91
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£125.91
The Salomon RC9 Vitane Nocturne Prolink female cross-country ski boot is very comfortable for long classic outings, offering a good level of support and an excellent balance of the foot.
- 3.5 (36)
- 4 (36 2/3)
- 4.5 (37 1/3)
- 5.5 (38 2/3)
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£143.91
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£98.91
The Salomon Rc8 Prolink Nordic skiing boot is a classic ski boot with advanced technologies for comfort, stability and performance.
- 7 (40 2/3)
- 7.5 (41 1/3)
- 8 (42)
- 8.5 (42 2/3)
- 9 (43 1/3)
- 9.5 (44)
- 11.5 (46 2/3)
- 12 (47 1/3)
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£179.91
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£125.91
- 7 (40 2/3)
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£53.91
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£40.41
The Rossignol Walking Overboots protect the soles of cross-country ski boots while making walking easier.
- 44.5
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£224.91
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£152.91
The Salomon Escape 48 Skin + Prolink Shift is a classic cross-country ski with skin, offering stability and ease of use—perfect for leisurely outings without the hassle of waxing.
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- 198
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£179.91
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£125.91
The Madshus Endurace Classic cross-country ski boot allows you to find your technical bearings in comfort and with a good level of insulation. A progressive model that allows you to evolve into a classic.
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£116.91
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£80.91
The Madshus Nordic Boot, ideal for sporty skiers, is a cross-country ski boot that combines performance and comfort thanks to its advanced Membrain Softshell and Revowrap technologies.
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£233.91
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£161.91
The Madshus Race Speed Classic Nordic ski boot has been modified, featuring thinner heel supports, it remains very precise. A perfect model for long classic outings.
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£53.91
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£43.11
Fischer Bootcover cross-country ski boots provide additional insulation in cold weather. They are used for skiing and have an elastic structure to ensure a perfect fit.
- M (38-40)
- L (41-43)
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£53.91
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£35.91
Madshus Bootcover Wet Design cross-country ski overshoes are made for wet conditions. They provide excellent waterproofing to keep your boots dry and your feet warm.
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£386.91
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£269.91
The Salomon Rc10 eSkin Med+ Shift is a high-performance classic ski that offers remarkable grip and glide, thanks to its eSKINGRIP+ technology and D-Carbon core, making it perfect for endurance cross-country skiing.
- 188 (55 - 65kg)
- 196 (60 - 70kg)
- 201 (70 - 80 kg)
- 206 (80 - 90kg)
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£386.91
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£269.91
The Salomon Rc10 eSkin Med is a lightweight, high-performance classic ski, ideal for endurance skiing and serious training, offering exceptional grip and glide with its eSKINGRIP+ technology and D-Carbon core.
- 188 (55 - 65kg)
- 196 (60 - 70kg)
- 201 (70 - 80 kg)
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£242.91
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£130.41
The S/Max eSin Junior from Salomon is an innovative classic ski, specially designed for young competitors. This ski combines lightness and performance, thanks to its Densolite 2000 core, and comes with Prolink Shift bindings for optimized ergonomics and adjustment.
What are the features of the Salomon S/MAX eSKIN Junior + Psp Nordic ski?
The S/MAX eSKIN Junior stands out for its eSkinGrip+ skin, which ensures a perfect balance between grip and glide. Its Densolite 2000 core is lightweight and durable, offering even torsion with every push. What's more, the Prolink Shift binding allows easy adjustment, optimizing ski performance according to your young skier's preferences or snow conditions. This binding can be set in the forward position for more grip, in the rear position for more glide, or in the neutral position for a balance between the two. TheHeel-Toe camber has been designed to optimize glide and acceleration, facilitating grip and compression depending on which part of the foot you press on. The sole finish is aWorld Cup Finish, ensuring a fast glide on all types of snow.
Who is the Salomon S/MAX eSKIN Junior + Psp Nordic ski for?
The S/MAX eSKIN Junior is ideal foryoung, sporty skiers who compete. Its light weight and optimized construction make it a perfect choice for those looking to improve their classical performance throughout the day without compromising comfort.
What are the main qualities of the Salomon S/MAX eSKIN Junior + Psp Nordic ski?
Performant
Lightweight
Adaptable
- 135 (15 - 25kg)
- 145 (20 - 30kg)
- 155 (25 - 35kg)
- 165 (30 - 40kg)
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Recommended price
£476.91
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£332.91
The S/Max eSkin Med from Salomon is a cross-country ski designed for cross-country skiers looking for a classic skin ski that performs as well as the S/Max Classic model. It's perfect for training in all conditions thanks to its eSkin flaps.
What's in the Salomon S/Max eSkin Med cross-country ski program?
The S/Max eSkin Med was developed following the resounding success of the S/Max skating range. It is a classic version that bridges the gap between the sport and racing ranges. Its innovativeS-Core 45 construction incorporates 45% of the core weight in recycled plastic, giving it unrivalled comfort in guiding and remarkable stability in technical portions. The G5 sole, selected for its performance, combined with a versatile structure and non-fluorinated Swix preparation, guarantee optimum glide. As for the 100% mohair skins, they ensure the best possible ratio between grip and glide.
Who is the Salomon S/Max eSkin Med cross-country ski for?
This ski is perfect for those looking to reconcile pleasure and classic performance without getting into technical difficulties. It is the ultimate compromise between the lighter racing models and the performance range.
What are the main qualities of the Salomon S/Max eSkin Med cross-country ski?
Tolerant
Performant
Safe
- 188 (55 - 65kg)
- 196 (60 - 70kg)
- 201 (70 - 80 kg)
- 206 (80 - 90kg)
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Recommended price
£233.91
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£125.91
The Fischer RCS Classic Nordic ski boot provides amazing comfort. This technically well-designed model ensures support, stability and precision.
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The different styles of classic cross-country skis and how to choose them?
Classic skis are generally longer than skating skis, with a few exceptions. They have this length because in order to provide the necessary restraint for the alternative step a restraint zone is mandatory, this zone is located at the level of the skate, i.e. 20 cm at the front of the foot and up to the rear foot. But to be able to keep a maximum of glide it is necessary to add length to the ski in order to have sole length at the front and at the back which will compensate the lack of glide of the restraining part by the effect of friction on snow.
There are several types of restraint systems:
- The scales which are less and less in sight today.
- Skin systems, which are currently the most used.
- Waxing skis used in the competition environment and whose grip depends on a restraining wax adapted to the snow temperature.
- Finally, there are the so-called 0 skis, which are made for falling snow that tends to make the skis kick. These skis have a micropore retention zone and are generally only used for competitions in specific conditions.
Most skiers have nowadays adopted skin systems that are the best compromise between grip comfort and gliding performance. As with skating, there are skis suitable for all levels. In classic even more than in skating the choice of a ski is made by level of course but also, and especially according to the weight of the skier. This is the most important criterion of choice if you want to have skis with a good grip and glide ratio. A ski too long and rigid prevents you from finding the grip on difficult profiles. And a ski that is too soft will penalize you strongly in terms of glide.
Classic boots what design and what to choose?
Most classic cross-country ski boots have a lower upper than skating boots. On the one hand, this is because the movement of the classic style is axial and not lateral, and on the other hand, because classic boots must have maximum forward flexibility for optimal foot roll. Therefore, they do not have collars like skating boots and have a much softer sole at the front. Depending on the level, there are boots with very different designs.
The top of the range boots are equipped with frames with carbon side stiffeners which stabilize the foot laterally for changes of tracks and turning steps. Their soles are also made of carbon and offer more dynamic propulsion. Performance-oriented mid-range models are usually equipped with carbon or plastic and injected carbon side buttresses, and leisure models are equipped with plastic buttresses with soft plastic soles. So there's something for everyone, depending on what you want to do and your budget.
One important thing to remember about shoes is that there are different standards that fit different bindings. The most popular are now the NNN, Prolink or Turnamic boots, these three standards are 100% compatible and allow a much wider choice of equipment for skis and bindings. Then there are the SNS Profil and SNS Pilot standards which are now more in the background because they do not offer the versatility of the other systems.
It is therefore very important when choosing your equipment to make sure that you make the right choice of boot and binding standards. We are here to help you with this, so if you have any doubts, do not hesitate to contact our advisers.
Classic cross-country ski bindings, specificities and choice :
Classic bindings are for the most part very similar in terms of design to skating bindings. The big difference is usually due to the flex pad located on the front of the boot. In classic style, the flex should help you extend your axial movement and foot roll, so flexes are quite flexible. For the choice of bindings, you have to refer to the standard of the shoe, even if as said before, today three 100% compatible standards have taken over, the NNN, Prolink and Turnamic systems. They are compatible with Rossignol, Fischer, Alpina, Madshus, Salomon Prolink and Atomic Prolink shoes. Shoes under SNS Profil standards are only compatible with bindings of the same standard, it is the same for the SNS Pilot standard.
There are of course several levels of ranges, and these generally depend on the materials used to make the plates or at Turnamic the different lever clamps.