Page 4 – Skating cross-country ski gear

The Rottefella Rollerski Skate binding has an exclusive design for rollerskiing, with a wide and robust plate that offers stability and rigidity.

The Salomon SNS Pilot RS Black/White cross-country ski binding is designed for use with SNS Pilot standard boots. Its double Pilot binding system ensures control and stability when skating.  

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 Speedmax Helium Skate Plus Stiff is a lightweight, high-performance cross-country ski, designed for experienced competitors, offering advanced technology for optimal glide, stability, and speed.

The Rottefella Xcelerator Pro Skate is a remarkably effective nordic binding. With its wide and rigid plates it provides excellent skating sensations.

The Rossignol X-IUM R-Skin IFP Nordic ski is ideal for a sport-oriented usage. Its confidence inspiring guiding behaviour in hard snow makes it an accessible performance ski. A real blast to ski with! 

The Rossignol Overboot is made of Neoprene with waterproof seams. It can be worn over cross-country ski boots in cold or wet weather, and provides additional insulation.

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.

Useful info:

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 Fischer RCS Skate Nordic ski boot combines comfort, forgiveness and performance for skate style. 

The Salomon RS8 Prolink Nordic ski boot is totally new, narrower, lighter but still as comfortable. A great job accomplished by the French brand that managed to reinvent one of its iconic models. 

The Madshus Redline F2 Nordic ski is geared toward compact snow. This ultra-efficient ski demonstrates amazing stability and remains physically accessible in difficult sections. A true gem from the Norwegian factory of Biri! 

The Atomic Redster S7 Med is a dynamic, high-performance cross-country ski designed for sport skiers, offering impressive acceleration, optimal stability and remarkable lightness.

Atomic's Redster S9 Soft is an innovative, high-performance cross-country ski designed for expert skiers, offering increased stability and control at high speeds.

The Salomon RS 10 Vitane is a women's cross-country ski that offers exceptional performance and stability, ideal for recreational use and honing your skills.

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.

The Salomon S/Max Skate Junior cross-country ski is a lightweight, stable and responsive skating ski, ideal for young athletes who race often.

The Salomon S/Race Skate Junior Nordic ski will allow young skiers to find forgiveness and performance in the same model. Confidence inspiring and stable, it is also dynamic and fun to ski.

The Fischer Speedmax Skate Jr Nordic ski features technologies from adult skis. Designed for young ambitious skiers, it’s the most advanced skating ski for children on the market. 

The cross-country ski Rossignol X-IUM Skating Premium+ S1 IFP offers extraordinary gliding guarantees on cold snow. Specialized in this field it is a complementary ski for the most demanding conditions.

The cross-country ski Rossignol X-IUM Skating WCS Junior IFP offers an excpetional gliding quality, stable in skating and direct trace, its behavior is very secure on the holds.