Skating ski sets

Buying guide adult skating ski packs

Would you like to buy a pair of skating skis with bindings? Glisshop’s skating skis packs are what you’re looking for! You don't know where to start? Don't worry, this buying guide will explain everything and if that's not enough, our experts have even written a very detailed tutorial on how to choose skating skis, so feel free to look at it.

How to choose skating skis?

In order to purchase the right pair of cross-country skis it is essential to evaluate your needs. Performance-oriented skis will be much less forgiving than those designed for recreational skiing. To help you choose the right pair of skis we have defined three categories, Race/Expert, Sports and Leisure.

The Leisure category corresponds to beginner skiers. Easy to ski and very manoeuvrable, these skating cross-country skis are perfect to start finding sensations of glide and balance. Please note that these are not performance skis. It should be kept in mind that they will be technically limited very quickly, and their soft camber will be less effective on compact and frozen snow. This is a perfect choice for occasional skiers, but we generally advise against those who wish to progress quickly in this technique.

Then there is the "Sports" category, fun skis offering good performance while remaining more accessible than race models. These skis include the technology required by a long-term approach to skating technique. They are very good tools for progression, while remaining easy to use and forgiving to minor technical mistakes.

As for the seasoned skiers, they will be delighted with the Race/Expert category: skating skis resulting from the research of the racing departments of prestigious brands for high-level competitions. Here we are dealing with skis of character with an exceptional sliding quality. This range of skating skis can make you dream but to appreciate them at their true value we recommend having solid skills and the will to take your skiing to next level.

Choosing the right skating ski length?

Contrary to what one might think, the length of a ski is not chosen according to your size, but rather in relation to your weight. This is due to the fact that cross-country skis feature a camber for the restitution of the force applied by the skier. The longer a ski is the more cambered and stiffer it is.

Here is a size chart for skating skis

• 40 to 47 kg = 165 to 170 cm
• 47 to 57 kg = 170 to 175 cm
• 57 to 65 kg = 175 to 180 cm
• 65 to 75 kg = 185 to 190 cm
• 75 kg and + = 190 cm and +

Which binding should I choose for my skating ski?

To choose the right binding there are two axes to consider.

First, the standard of your skating ski boot. Look carefully under your boot if you have one or two bars.

• If you have only one bar, your boot is compatible with the NNN and Prolink standards.
• If, on the contrary you have two bars, your boot is exclusively compatible with the SNS Pilot standard.

Then comes the choice of the binding model, just like cross-country skis, some bindings are designed for performance and others to bring more safety and using comfort. This choice is made according to the type of ski chosen. You will agree that there is no point in installing a high-performance binding on a recreational ski, and vice versa. That's why our experts have made choices according to the skis, you just have to choose between a few bindings after having identified your binding standard and that's it!

A tutorial about binding standards is also available.

Your men’s, women’s or kids’ skating ski set is prepared by our technicians!

Once you have chosen the right ski length and the appropriate binding, your job is done. Our technicians then take care of mounting your bindings on the skis, so all you have to do is put your skis on and start enjoying the trails!

Boots and poles: all the cross-country skiing equipment

To make sure you have all the right gear, Glisshop also offers a wide range of Nordic ski poles and boots for skating, with models for leading brands in cross-country skiing.