Skating cross-country ski gear
Are you looking for equipment for cross-country skating?
At Glisshop we offer a wide range of equipment from the biggest brands so that you can find the pack that suits you best. Skating has its particularities, skis, boots and bindings are specific and very different from the equipment for the classic technique. For example, skis are generally shorter and more nervous, boots are equipped with ankle support collars because the skating step is lateral and requires a good support in order to keep a maximum of stability. The bindings, on the other hand, have harder flexors to prevent the boot from coming off the ski too much when pushing sideways. All these small details contribute to the technical efficiency when skating. And above all, if you have any questions, don't forget that our advisors are there to answer them so don't hesitate to ask them!
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£263.91
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£184.71
The Atomic Pro S2 Med cross-country ski is a rugged, reliable, high-performance piece of sports equipment, offering optimized glide and superior control for sport skiers.
- 180 (60 - 85kg)
- 186 (70 - 90kg)
- 192 (75 - 90kg)
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£395.91
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£299.11
The Fischer Aerolite Skate 90 Medium is a lightweight, stable, and high-performance cross-country ski, designed for competitive skiers seeking to enhance their racing performance.
- 176 (-50 - 54kg)
- 181 (55 - 64kg)
- 186 (60 - 74kg)
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£1,011.91
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£554.31
The Alpina E30 Sk boot, a top-of-the-range innovation for cross-country skiing, offers lightness, sturdiness and optimal comfort for expert skating skiers.
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£268.31
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£162.71
The Madshus Active Skate nordic ski is perfect to start off. Stable and reassuring it lets you find your balance while keeping a good aggressivity in skating.
- 167 (35 - 45kg)
- 187 (67 - 75kg)
- 192 (75kg et +)
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£228.71
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£158.31
The Fischer Aerolite Skate 60 is a lightweight, performance-oriented cross-country ski, ideal for beginner to intermediate skiers aiming to improve their technique.
- 186 (75 - 90kg)
- 191 (80 - +90kg)
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£96.71
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£65.91
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)
- 4.5 (37 1/3)
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£510.31
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£382.71
The Madshus Race Pro Boa Skate is a forgiving, high-performance cross-country ski boot with a composite chassis, a comfortable liner, and a precise Boa lacing system.
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£219.91
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£175.91
The Fischer RC5 Skate is a high-performance, comfortable cross-country ski boot, ideal for sporty, recreational skiers seeking to improve their technique without compromising on comfort.
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£131.91
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£92.31
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)
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- 4 (36 2/3)
- 4.5 (37 1/3)
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£571.91
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£400.31
The Salomon S/Lab Skate Boa is a high-performance, lightweight cross-country ski boot, featuring a carbon construction, custom fit liner, and advanced technology for experienced skiers.
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- 8.5 (42 2/3)
- 9.5 (44)
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£395.91
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£277.11
The Salomon S/Race Skate Boa is a highly anticipated, affordable, and user-friendly cross-country ski boot, featuring a lightweight, efficient design, a Carbon Loaded chassis and collar, and a precise Boa lacing system.
- 6.5 (40)
- 11 (46)
- 11.5 (46 2/3)
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£43.91
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£35.11
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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£439.91
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£307.91
The Madshus Race Pro Skate cross-country ski boot is a good alternative for skiers looking for performance but do not want a full carbon model. A good level of support and precision without sacrificing on comfort.
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£439.91
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£307.91
The Atomic Redster S9 Black Red ski boot is a technological marvel, designed for expert skiers seeking performance and precision
- 7 (40 2/3)
- 7.5 (41 1/3)
- 8 (42)
- 8.5 (42 2/3)
- 9 (43 1/3)
- 9.5 (44)
- 10.5 (45 1/3)
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£435.51
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£242.00
The Fischer Carbonlite Skate Ws is a high-end, women-specific cross-country ski boot, offering exceptional comfort, precision, and lightness for advanced skiers.
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£294.71
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£162.71
The Madshus Active Pro Skate cross-country ski is suitable for beginners and occasional skiers. Stable and forgiving, it's the perfect ski for working on technique, placement and skating.
- 182-S (75 - 90kg)
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£175.91
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£105.51
The Atomic Redster S5 Junior Shift is a high-performance, versatile cross-country ski for ambitious young skiers, offering stability, manoeuvrability, and adaptability to various snow conditions.
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£659.91
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£330.00
The Rossignol X-IUM skating Premium+ S2 Soft cross-country ski is an excellent choice for lighter skiers looking for a dynamic and stable high-end model with some forgiveness.
- 173 (34 - 41kg)
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£699.51
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£483.91
The Rossignol X-Ium Skating Premium+ Sx is an ultralight, high-performance cross-country ski, designed for elite athletes, offering smooth acceleration, energy efficiency, and compatibility with current binding standards.
- 178 (45 - 60kg)
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£263.91
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£184.71
The Fischer RCS Skate Nordic ski boot combines comfort, forgiveness and performance for skate style.
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£167.11
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£118.71
The Salomon S/Lab Skate Jr Prolink is a high-performance cross-country ski boot designed for young racers, offering maximum power transmission, comfort, and a precise fit.
- 3.5 (36)
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Buying guide for your skating cross-country ski equipment :
Skating cross-country skis:
Skating skis have a very different construction from classic skis, they are shorter, they also have stronger cambers and greater rigidity. This type of design has a direct influence on the efficiency of skating skis, because to practice good skating, it is imperative that the skis have a good ability to anchor themselves in the snow when taking support before the lateral thrust. On the other hand they must have a dynamism that allows you to make the most of the energy expended at each push. A skating ski is chosen according to the weight of the skier and his level in some cases. Contrary to legends that have been going on for years, skating skis do not necessarily have to be 15cm longer than the skier's height, they must above all be adapted to the skier's weight. Why is that? The reason is very simple, first of all a ski well adapted to the weight of the person offers more efficient dynamic thrust properties adapted to the skier's size. Secondly, in terms of gliding, it is important to understand that it is directly related to the contact of the sole with the snow and that it is the effect of friction between the two that creates the film of water allowing the skier to glide. So if the ski is a little too hard, we lose ski-snow contact and reduce the friction effect and therefore the glide. If the ski is too soft, the support under the center of gravity is too important, and we tend to have a suction cup effect in addition to losing momentum at the end of thrust. It may seem complicated but it is actually very simple, and we have a very wide range of the biggest brands with skis adapted to each level and each skier profile. Cross-country skiing skating is a fun but demanding practice and you have to put a maximum of chances on your side in order to be able to evolve technically or simply find the equipment that allows you to have fun whatever the level. And don't forget that we are always at your disposal if you need any information.
Skating cross-country ski boots :
As far as boots are concerned, all models intended for skating have a support collar around the ankle. This collar allows you to keep your balance on the lateral support grips that you use when skating. The collars of skating boots can be made of several materials depending on the performance level of the boot. Thus the most performing models are equipped with 100% carbon or compressed carbon collars, the collars of the less top-of-the-range models are generally made of plastic. Technically, there are also the soles of the boots which are worked in skating to provide optimal rigidity over the length so that the boot bends as little as possible during lateral thrust. As with the collars, the best performing boots have 100% carbon frames and soles, some models have a plastic outsole and a carbon midsole and finally the more leisurely models have the most rigid plastic soles possible. It is strongly not recommended to use skating boots for classic cross-country skiing because the soles are precisely made to avoid the flexibility of the foot roll necessary in classic skiing, it can be uncomfortable and even painful at the feet and degrade the boot. Last point, the standards, today we have 3 standards that we can qualify as universal (NNN, Prolink and Turnamic). These three standards are all compatible with each other and apply to Fischer, Alpina, Madshus, Rossignol, Salomon Prolink and Atomic Prolink footwear brands. The other standard present in skating is the SNS Pilot, a standard that does not adapt to anything other than Pilot bindings, and which is now losing speed compared to the compatibility of the other standards with each other. When choosing equipment, check the characteristics of the products you choose to make sure that everything is compatible. And if you have any doubts, contact our advisers who will be happy to guide you.
Skating bindings :
Skating cross-country ski bindings are very similar to classic bindings at first glance, the big difference between the two is very often the flex or flexor pad found on the front of the boot. In skating it has to be harder in order to keep the boot close to the ski and thus limit the return time of the ski under the center of gravity. As for the boots, the rule of standards is very important. Rossignol, Fischer, Rottefella, Salomon Prolink and Atomic Prolink bindings are compatible with NNN, Prolink and Turnamic binding systems. The SNS Pilot system is only compatible with shoes of the same system that have two front tether bars. It is very important to choose compatible bindings, otherwise you will not be able to put your skis on. It's not that complicated, and if you need it, we are here to explain the differences and compatibilities.