Skinny Skis Recommended Ski Packages
Skinny Skis offers a variety of Ski Packages for both Skate Skiing and Classic Skiing with the options of Fitness, Performance and World Cup Race categories for track skiers. We also offer a variety of touring packages perfect for on and off the track.
Now that you have decided to get into Cross Country Skiing, the next question for you is what package do you order? With the large variety to choose from, we understand it can be confusing, and we at Skinny Skis want to help you as best as we can, through the selection process.
To find what category fits you best, see the explanations below then select the option that works best for you.
Touring Category
If you are a recreational skier generally going out to cross country ski
for a family outing and want a ski that fits in or out of the track; or someone who wants to exit their back door
and go out to explore off the beaten paths check out our Touring
Category. Cross Country Skiing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors during a long cold winter, and we at Skinny Skis have put together packages from the variety of gear we offer to make the decision making process easier on you! We have divided up our Touring Category into Waxable cross country skis and Waxless cross country Skis.
If you are looking for the ease in grip and glide and the stability and comfort of a boot to allow you to efficiently turn the skis, check out the Waxless Ski Packages we offer. These packages are matched with lightweight poles and convenient step-in bindings to make the entire cross country experience an overall pleasant one!
If you are looking for a more traditional touring package to be used in a variety of conditions, check out our Waxable Ski Packages.
Waxable Skis: These Nordic touring skis
are traditional length skis which fit longer than mid-length cross
country skis. Generally, the benefit is better glide and solid stability
that is gained from the length, not the width of the ski.
Waxless Skis: These touring skis offer both
convenience and versatility for cross country skiers of all abilities in
a variety of snow conditions. “Waxless” means that the middle of the
ski has a textured pattern so your skis will grip when you push off
(kick) and provides traction so your Nordic skis do not slide backwards.
Contrary to belief, waxless cross country skis do need to be waxed,
the waxless pattern needs to be treated to prevent icing in certain snow
conditions. Be sure to check out the "Waxless Ski Care" section under
Ski Wax for product selection.
Sport / Racing Classic and Skate Skiing Category
Skinny Skis has divided up the Skate and Classic Skiing categories into three different levels of Fitness, Performance and World Cup Race.
Whether you are interested in discovering the thrill of skate skiing for the first time, are an experienced cross country skier with a regular 5 day a week work out program, or are a world cup level athlete training and racing to win, Skinny Skis has something for everyone!
Fitness Packages for the beginner just getting started
Performance Packages for the intermediate skier who casually races and/or skis 5 times a week
World Cup
Level packages for the expert racer.
Cross Country Downhill (XCD) Category
The Cross Country Downhill Line is a blending of two ends of the Nordic spectrum: the incredible ability of Nordic skis to cover snowy terrain with speed and efficiency, simplicity of a no-wax kick pattern, and the superior downhill abilities of cross country skis with pronounced sidecut.
Nordic backcountry skiing means many things to many
people, from lightweight cruising in the woods to full-on mountain
skiing in all conditions. Whatever version of backcountry skiing you prefer, Skinny Skis brings you Nordic downhill skis from Madshus and Rossignol
with the key qualities we thought essential for this type of XCD ski –
light weight, good grip and glide, versatility, and especially, turning
performance.