Page 6 – Cross country ski gear

The Atomic Savor Xc Grip + Prolink Access Cl is a lightweight, durable, and versatile cross-country ski, ideal for beginners and recreational skiers, offering stability, manoeuvrability.

The Fischer Speedmax Helium Skate Plus Medium is a lightweight, high-performance cross-country ski, offering ultimate glide and stability for expert skiers.

The Fischer XC Control My Style Nordic ski boot features a construction with a cuff for lateral stability. It is designed to provide maximum safety in technical sections.

The Alpina Action Skate cross-country ski boot is a model of comfort and forgiveness, very well insulated and perfect for beginner skating. The collar support offers stability and safety when skating.

The Alpina Comp Skate cross-country ski boot offers the same technical advantages as the best performing boots on the market. A close-to-the-foot model for superb precision in skating.  

Swix Triac 3.0 cross-country ski pole straps improve energy transfer and pole control. They are exclusively compatible with TCS grips.

The Madshus Endurace Skate Nordic ski is part of the Endurace range. The latter has established itself over the seasons, and anyone who has tested it can't deny the remarkable stability of this ski. Coming just ahead of the Race range, it offers an ideal compromise for discovering sporty skating cross-country skiing while benefiting from incomparable comfort.

What's in it for the Madshus Endurace Skate cross-country ski?

Technically, this ski features an innovative core called AstaraLite, which is both lighter and stiffer than the previous Polycell. As a result, it offers dynamic response and more vitality with every stride. More pleasant to ski, it gives more feel while retaining the soft, balanced properties of Madshus camber. In terms of stability, Madshus sets a high standard, offering exceptional balance without extra effort. The ski's geometry, combined with its flat tip, maximizes contact with the snow, facilitating straight-line gliding. Its guidance is also highly efficient, performing admirably in technical sections. The P200 Nano Universal base is versatile for all types of snow. Of course, with the right waxing, performance is further enhanced.

Who is the Madshus Endurace Skate cross-country ski for?

It's the ideal choice for those considering acquiring their first ski while aspiring to regular skating. It offers reassurance without compromising its sporty, dynamic nature. It's a ski that's both surprising and pleasing, perfect for mastering essential techniques while combining comfort, stability and liveliness.

What are the main qualities of the Madshus Endurace Skate cross-country ski?

Stability
Comfort
Dynamism with its innovative structure
Good value for money.

Opt for quality and performance with the Exel Fusion QC Strap Black. Signed Exel, this detachable strap is the must-have accessory for snow sports enthusiasts. Specially designed for skating, its compatibility with EXEL QC GRIP grips, available in sizes S/M/L/XL, gives it unrivalled adaptability. Adjustable ergonomics and the QC system give you the ability toquickly unclip the strap from the pole while keeping it on your wrist during breaks, such as for hydration. It's the perfect tool for those looking to save time and functionality, making the Exel Fusion QC Strap Black a must-have for any sportsman in search of performance and comfort.

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.

The Leki PRC 750 Bright Red Neon Yellow Black is a versatile, high-performance Nordic ski pole with a 75% carbon shaft, redesigned Nordic Shark grip, and easily detachable strap and baskets.

The Atomic Pro S2 cross-country ski boot gives you the opportunity to start skating with maximum guarantees of stability and comfort, an ideal model for learning and progressing at your own pace.

Alpina has long been one of the most avant-garde brands when it comes to cross-country ski boots, and their No. 1 status in Scandinavia attests to the quality of their boots in countries where cross-country skiing is king. This new Pro Skate is no exception, presenting some great new features with the same inspiration from the Slovenian brand, minimalism, efficiency and precision.

What are the features of the Alpina Pro Skate 3.0 cross-country ski boot?

This boot has been known for some years as an alternative to very high-end models, but today, and with its new construction, it will compete with the N°1 models of some brands for sure. In fact, the entire chassis block has been redesigned, with carbon molding starting from the sole, wrapping around the heel and rising up under the malleoli. This is a major innovation on a model that was previously "softer" in terms of rigidity. This new design brings greater precision to the heel block and therefore improved ski control. It also contributes to lateral stability, and with the new slimmer, more snug-fitting collar, the ankles are held in place more effectively than ever. Lighter and more stable, it's also more dynamic, and the work done on the sole has a significant effect on the ski's behavior, as it contributes fully to aggressiveness at the end of push-off and a more dynamic return of the ski underfoot. As for the fit, since this category of boots, and particularly Alpina's, is aimed at rather slender feet, the liner is designed to be as close as possible to the foot so as not to lose precision. As usual, Alpina favors traditional asymmetrical lacing on its shoes, believing it to be the most effective way of wedging the foot in the liner. The gaiter is fitted with the 4DRY umpermeable and breathable membrane, making it easy to cope with adverse conditions. The sole block studs are bonded directly to the carbon to save weight and avoid compromising the dynamic properties of the sole under the arch of the foot. Technically at the cutting edge with updates that improve it this new Pro Skate is going to be a hit with the most demanding skiers.

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All Alpina brand boots are fitted with Rottefella NNN soles, they are compatible with Prolink, NNN and Turnamic binding standards.

Who is the Alpina Pro Skate 3.0 cross-country ski boot designed for?

With its new construction, dynamic properties and rigidity, we can only recommend it to skiers who want a precise, rigid and transmission-efficient model. For us, experienced skating skiers will be the most sensitive to its characteristics and the sensations it provides. This is only the second boot in the Alpina range, yet on close inspection it has nothing to envy certain World Cup models.

What are the main qualities of the Alpina Pro Skate 3.0 cross-country ski boot?

• Lateral stiffness
• Precision
• Dynamic properties
• Lightness

The Salomon R 30 Click is a Nordic skiing pole offering performance, comfort, and swift transitions with its lightweight carbon design and quick-attachment Click system.

The Fischer RC Classic WS classic cross-country ski boot combines sportiness and leisure to give you plenty of fun on the slopes this season. Foot support is also excellent, with a great sense of comfort.

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.

The Fischer RCS Skate WS Nordic ski boot is the most progressive model from the Austrian brand. It represents the perfect balance between comfort, forgiveness and support to hone your skills.

The Salomon RS8 Vitane Prolink cross-country ski boot has undergone a number of changes. This new version retains the same comfort features while gaining in lightness, support and performance.

The Madshus Race Pro Classic cross-country ski boot is a good alternative to carbon models. More forgiving, it nevertheless offers an already exceptional level of support sufficient for most skiers.

The Salomon Rc8 Vitane Prolink Nordic ski boot offers long-lasting comfort, a precise fit and is ideal for sporty female skiers.