Choice of cross-country skis. Choosing the best Atomic skis - the best skis for kids

Top skating Atomic Redster S9 Carbon uses 2 designs:

• Yellow (UNI)– universal design
• Red (Plus)– design for warm conditions and soft wet snow, transparent surface without graphite

Skating Atomic Redster S9 come only with a universal yellow design.

IN classical Atomic Redster Carbon uses 3 designs:

• Blue (Cold)- under cold conditions and solid ointments. Low deflection height (HBW) - 0.8 to 1.1 mm
• Yellow (UNI)- universal design for solid and semi-solid ointments. Average Deflection Height (HBW) – 1.0 to 1.3 mm
• Red (Plus)- design for warm conditions and liquid ointments. High arch deflection (HBW) - 1.3 to 1.7 mm

The height of the deflection is the same as what is called the “stiffness of the ends”, this does not change the meaning. The rigidity of the socks affects the height of the deflection. The higher the deflection, the higher the block rises above the track during the rental. Therefore, for liquid ointments, a high arch is needed so as not to interfere with sliding.

Atomic base plastic

• Bl 1000(not installed on Atomic skis since 2018) - entry-level low molecular weight plastic. Versatile in terms of use, contains 3.5% graphite. Almost does not absorb paraffin. The simplest quick-apply lubricants will do.
• BI 1500– entry-level low molecular weight plastic. Universal in terms of use, contains 5% graphite.
• Bl 2000- universal plastic with an average molecular weight. Contains 9% graphite. Can be treated with plain paraffins to improve performance.
• BI 3000– universal high molecular weight plastic with 13% graphite. Well "accepts" the lubricant, paraffin treatment significantly improves glide.
• B.I.4000– a universal surface of professional level. Contains 20% graphite. Excellent compatibility with all types of racing lubricants.
• B.I.5000– World Cup level base. Contains 25% graphite. Comparable to Salomon G5.
• B.I.5000 SA– improved version of Bl 5000, contains 25% graphite and 6% special additive. Atomik does not disclose its composition.
• B.I.5000 CB– transparent plastic for difficult conditions (artificial snow, dirty, watery, coarse-grained). Fits on Red skis. Does not contain graphite.
• B.I.6000 – new base Atomic season 2019-2020. Fits on Redster S9 Carbon, C9 Carbon, C9 Carbon Skintec. According to the manufacturers, it contains 10% of a “special additive” to improve glide.

Atomic Structures

If the skis do not have a special sticker with a structure mark, then one of the standard ones is applied:

• Blue construction - structure code M10, t from -3 and colder
• The yellow design is the same M10, t from -3 and colder
• Red design - structure code M11, t from -4 and warmer

Available structures for pre-order skis:

• AC 5- cold structure. Works well in Russia. Optimal conditions: -8 -30. Interestingly, Salomon recommends the same structure at -8 -20. Therefore, conditionally, it is -8 and colder.
• AM 7- universal structure for a slight minus. Optimally works from -12 to -4.
• AM 6– structure on -1 -8. Works great on coarse-grained snow after a thaw.
• A.W.7– warm structure at -5 +5. Suitable for coarse-grained spring snow. Works well in late spring in Russia. Salomon recommends the same structure at 0-2.

Atomik officially declares only such structures. But Atomic and Salomon are produced at the same factory and the structures are applied in Altenmarkt (the letter A in the code is Altenmarkt, W is warm, C is cold, M is medium), which means that the structures are common

Serial number of Atomic skis: decoding

Number 7316 6661

• 7 - year of production (2017)
• 316 - serial number of the day of production from the beginning of the year
• 6661 - pair number
• Uni - universal construction (like Salomon's Yellow), m / h - medium / hard stiffness
• 75 - 95+ - recommended skier weight for this pair in kg

Hardness measurement numbers on Atomic skis

• In the center with a weight sign, the force in kilograms is written, which is fixed for each ski length - SLF. On skis with individual selection, an additional sticker is indicated in the upper right corner.
• SLF(Ski length factor) - a certain force that is fixed for each ski length. It is necessary to obtain the FT score. The load is applied 8 cm below the balance point.

On the ski sticker with additional measurements, all measurements are indicated:

• L1- block length in cm from the center of the ski forward after applying the SLF force
• L2- block length in cm from the center of the ski back after applying the SLF force
• L3- the distance from the highest point of the block to the balance point of the ski with a force in SLF
• VSP- the height of the block at the point of balance without applying force
• FT(Final tension) - the same H3 and HBW - pad height in mm at the highest point after applying force in SLF
• MF- the load to be applied 8 cm below the balance point to compress the pad to 0.2 mm

Please note that Salomon claims a point of 7 cm, Atomic - 8 cm, Fischer - 7 cm. There are discrepancies in the sources, in one place they write 8 cm, in another 7 cm. In practice, this is not so important. People run on skis, not robots, everyone has a different push, different load distribution on the foot, etc. Approximately 7-8 cm - this information is enough.

Technologies and construction of Atomic skis

SDS (Short Distance Step) technology - special inserts in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe holding zone on classic skis. According to the manufacturers, it slightly raises the pad area, which prevents the holding ointment from slowing down in the sliding phase. At the same time, the overall stiffness of the skis is maintained.

What layers does the ski consist of?

1. Base (slipper)
2. Laminate layers
3. Core
4. Again several layers of laminate
5. Cap (lid)

Atomic ski cores in section

Nomex with SDS. The lightest core, put on top models. The photo shows Atomic WorldCup Classic skis with SDS technology (a layer between sliding plastic and a honeycomb structure).

Nomex. The lightest core, put on top models.

Densolite And Nomex. The photo shows a section of Atomic Race skis. Now these are no longer produced, but the structure and content of the skis have not changed. Presumably, now it is Atomic S7.

Densolite and Nomex

Densolite. There is a densolite of different densities: 1000, 2000 and 3000. The larger the number, the more porous and light the material. Used in Atomic S5 and below.

Characteristics of racing and sports skis Atomic 2019-2020 in tables

Atomic Redster S9 Carbon, Redster S9, Redster S7, Redster S5 and Redster Skintec racing skis

A racing model with Redster C9 Carbon Skintec skin has appeared in the classic line. Including with a platform for the new Prolink Shift movable mounts. Now Atomic and Salomon have added a necessary detail to skis with skins - the ability to move Prolink bindings. To do this, the Prolink Shift Plate platform is installed in the standard holes, which allows you to move the mounts by 5 positions.

The entire Carbon series of skis is now available with the new BI 6000 base, we wrote about it above.

Atomic Pro S1 and S2 Pro CS1 Skate Skis

Skis marked “L” are a women's series with a different design and sizes.

Atomic Pro Skintec and Pro C2 classic skis

Atomic redster junior skis

Atomic cross-country ski weight selection

Racing Atomic classic skis selected by Your ski sticker - a simple and understandable way to select skis without memorizing complex indicators.

By the color of the square in the graph, we determine the design of the skis (yellow, red, blue). On the Y axis - weight, on the X axis - the height of the block. According to the sticker, the skis are suitable for 72-94 kg (the entire length of the Y axis). We look at the FT (HBW) indicator. At 90 kg, the skis will press down to 0.8 mm, at 80 kg - up to 1.1 mm. The larger the gap, the greater the force needed to close the block and the less the holding ointment will slow down in the rolling phase. This pair will suit an amateur weighing 85-90 kg and a trained athlete weighing 80-85 kg.

Sticker Atomic Your Ski

For a more accurate selection skating Atomic recommends using FT. For example, skis with a weight range of 75-95 kg with FT 2.4 will fit 75 kg, and with FT 3.0 - 95 kg. Please keep in mind that these are estimates. The selection of skis largely depends on the level of training of the athlete and the type of track.

The information that can be gleaned from this article will be useful not only for those who decide to go skiing, but also for those who purchase skis for skiing on the weekend. Your choice will depend on the purpose for which the skis are purchased. Buy skis It will be easier if you consult. By type of ski are divided into:

1. Professional. This skis, made by advanced technologies, from light and expensive materials. They have different rigidity, depending on the weight of the skier. There are manufacturers that produce professional skis for a specific snow condition.
2. Amateur skiing suitable for those who begin their sports career as a skier. They are good copies of professional skis. They differ from them only in the simplicity of design, materials used in the manufacture and weight.
3. Tourist. This kind skiing it will suit those who decide to spend their day off in the winter forest, leisurely ride along the already knurled ski track. Skis of this type are available in various widths and are made of different materials. There are also varieties for extreme skiers in this type of ski.
The advantage of tourist skis is the presence of special notches that allow the skis not to slip when repulsed. These notches allow you to do without ski lubricant.
4. If you have a very long ski trip on a hard crust, then the most resistant to wear will suit you back country skis. These skis have a large width and a metal edge. This allows you to easily overcome long distances, keeping the skis virtually wear-free. The surface of this type of ski comes with special notches and without them.
5. For children and youths the same series skiing as for adults. Their difference lies only in the fact that they are intended for the efforts and weight of a child or teenager. Experts do not advise short adults to purchase junior or children's skis.

Also, skis may differ depending on riding style.

So at skate style, the ski has a low and blunt toe. The movements of a skier, with this style, resemble those of a skater. Accordingly, for the movement of a skier with this style, a track is used that is at least three meters wide and with a well-rolled surface. Skis for skating are rigid in the longitudinal direction and when twisting. Unlike the skis used in the classic style of movement, skating skis are shorter.

When driving classic ski style are located parallel to each other. By the time of existence, the classical style is much older than the ridge style. The shape of the toe of skis for movement in the classical style is somewhat longer than that for the skating method of movement. One of the important differences between classic skis and skate skis is the mandatory presence of longitudinal rigidity. Thanks to it, the ski must sag during repulsion and provide the necessary clearance between the snow surface and the ski when moving. Classic skis can have different deflections and be of different lengths. These parameters are influenced by the quality of the snow cover on which they have to move. The harder the snow, the shorter the length of the ski and the higher the stiffness index.

They are selected taking into account all the individualities of the one who is going to ride them. Here it is very important to take into account the height, weight, and style of movement of the skier. Even the financial capabilities of the person who purchases the skis are important. There is a classic ratio when choosing cross-country skis. So the length of the skis in relation to the height of a person should be 1.25: 1 dl

I am a classic, and for skating this ratio should be in the range of 1.05 to 1.15 to the height of a person, depending on how hard the skis you need. If you decide to buy skis in accordance with the latest fashion trends in shortening sizes, the so-called combi skis, then choose an average ratio.

At choosing ski boots there are the following indicators. For classic skis, low boots with a sole that can bend well are chosen, which is very important when pushing and when moving in classic styles. For skate style Skiing requires high boots with hard soles. Ankle, preferably, with this style of movement on skis, fix.
Exist combi boots. They are suitable for those who prefer skating style, and for adherents of classical technique. They have a removable hard cuff.

Boot bindings have the following varieties.
SNS system is a wide ridge located in the middle. It is designed for fastening boots with two brackets for fastening, and allows you to control skis. The gum has a stiffness in the range from 85 to 115, depending on which skis. Classic - the softest -85, skating - the hardest -115.
IN fastening system NNN there are simple and reliable opening-closing mechanisms. They are two narrow ridges, and they can also be very easily cleared of snow. The stiffness of the gum is determined by color. Classic - red, skate - white, combi - black.
Mounts 75mm- this is a mount that, with the help of a bow, presses the edge of the boot, which is previously put on the mount pins. This is the most primitive mount and available to anyone. The left and right mounts are different from each other and are usually marked with the letters "l" and "p".

Thanks to the popularity of winter sports and the development of modern technological processes, skis are no longer just wooden equipment. Today it is a product of high technologies.

There are no universal skis, choosing them, you need to decide on your goal: active recreation or competition, mountain slopes or virgin lands.

When choosing a ski model, it is necessary to take into account not only the nature of the surface on which they will be used, but also the weather conditions, skiing styles and techniques, as well as the height, weight and skill level of the skier. By the way, for children, you can safely take skis with a margin, 3 cm longer, because during the season the child will definitely grow up.

Below are descriptions of well-known manufacturers whose products are in demand both among ordinary fans of this winter sport, and among the winners of the Winter Olympics and world championships.

Best Alpine Skiing

ELAN - the best alpine skiing for experienced

To make skiing dynamic, yet comfortable and easy, ELAN from Slovenia applies the latest developments in ski manufacturing:

RST Sidewalls - a special design of the side walls that allows you to transfer the energy of movement to the edges;

Power Woodcore - a core that provides greater torsional rigidity, combined with increased product flexibility;

Lightweight and strong Carbon fiber gives the structure strength in the right places.

The developers do not forget about the aesthetic side, the manufacturability of their products is combined with a great design. Each model is designed for a skier with a particular level of training.

A distinctive feature of the best ELAN skis is the use of the revolutionary Amphibio technology in some models - the use of two types of Rocker and Camber profiles simultaneously, when the skis are made separately for the left and right legs.

Popular model: Elan Amphibio 78 Ti + ELX 11.0 13/14.

Estimated cost: 28000 rubles.

These skis are for advanced skiers. Thanks to the calculated geometry of the product, athletes can easily conquer any slopes, prepared slopes and virgin lands. The production uses the latest integrated Fusion ski binding system, which makes turns easier and the ski deflections along the length even.

Flaws: most models require good track preparation.

Reviews:“Elan are my favorite skis, I like them very much. I often go to the mountains, I ride on very difficult tracks, my skis have never let me down.

Head - the best technological skis

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The Head brand from Austria uses fiberglass in the design of its models, the task of which is to take on the main loads while riding. But since this is a rather heavy material, the manufacturer's products were also weighted at first. So Head started using fiberglass filaments that are hollow on the inside and therefore lighter but still strong.

For the first time in the world, the company has introduced an "electronic control" system into the product - intellifibers fibers that allow skis to instantly adapt to changes in snow speed or consistency. These piezo fibers convert mechanical sliding energy into electricity, which is captured in a closed circuit, conducted through a resistor and a filter. The processed energy is returned to the fibers in 5 milliseconds and ensures the torsion stability of the ski.

The second technology implemented in Head skis is the Intelligence Chip system. The chip condenses the electricity generated by smart fibers. At the right moment (for example, when contact with the snow is lost), the microchip sends it back to the fibers, they press the edges into the snow, preventing loss of control.

Popular model: Head Chip 66 SW PR Pro.

Estimated cost: 28000 rubles.

Skis are well suited for both professionals and beginners, they are easy to learn to ride. Equipped with Intelligence Chip stabilization system. A metal TTT torsion fork has been added for added strength. The design was made by specialists of the BMW-studio.

Flaws: many, especially women, complain about the significant weight of the skis, they are not so easy to transport.

Reviews: “At first there was an unusual feeling: the skis were heavy, seemed somehow sluggish, but eerily stable. Porridge, raskolbas, a change in the state of snow is on their drum, a rod like tanks, you don’t feel anything at all. In general, I like skiing, I recommend it to healthy men, it is possible for beginners due to softness at low speeds.

“Absolutely liked it - both in short and long turns. Heads have some kind of electronic filling - something there electrically changes the stiffness on the go (due to the complexity of the process, sellers can’t really explain exactly how everything works, so everyone just rides).”

“My first skis were Heads. Well, what can I say - the best skis for a beginner!”

K2 - the most reliable mountain skis

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Alpine skis from the American manufacturer K2 have been present on the Russian market for a long time and have been leaders in sales for a long time. In the face of fierce competition, the brand is constantly improving its production technologies. The latest K 2 collection to date uses the MOD-monic vibration dampening system and the new “ski-binding” system, when the latter are installed without drilling holes: a couple of clicks, fixation - and the binding holds itself and holds the boot perfectly.

The K 2 skis are distinguished by their tolerance to the conditions of the slope: they ride equally reliably on hard or soft snow, on the track with bumps or completely off the slope.

Popular model: K2 AMP Bolt.

Estimated price: 48000 rubles.

These are the best men's skis for fast trails. Fir core, 74mm waist. Applied technology Speed ​​Rocker (allows you to perform turns at the highest speed with maximum control). Metal Laminate construction with Hybritech sidewalls provides the necessary rigidity.

Flaws: overpriced in the Russian market.

Reviews: “Good light skis, short turns are just a pleasure to do on them. This model is just right for the Moscow region, the skis begin to “work” even at low speeds.

" Just wonderful! These are the best skis I have ever tried. The funniest, most versatile. You can eat as you wish."

The best cross-country skiing

Salomon - the best women's cross-country skis

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The French company Salomon produces skis that successfully combine classic traditions and the most modern technologies:

Monocoque technology allows you to make skis light, but quite rigid, thanks to a closed system consisting of a wooden or composite core and a composite body;

V-shape technology gives the products an original geometry - a narrowed heel and a wide nose, which provides excellent maneuverability both on virgin soil and on hard prepared tracks;

the Powerline system is used to dampen vibrations and improve ski control;

Specially designed 3D Race Carbon (sandwich) and Rocker (reverse camber) provide good edging and proper power transfer to the edge.

Basically, Salomon skis are unisex. But the company has also developed special product lines for women and children. Lightweight models have an interesting design and bright colors.

Popular model: Salomon SNOWSCAPE 7 SIAM.

Estimated cost: 6600 rubles.

Skis are light, soft, taking into account the anatomy of the female body, have a displaced center of gravity and provide good grip on the track. The owners note the excellent performance of the rental, as well as the good value for money of these skis.

From Salomon ski reviews: “Strong glide (especially at temperatures from -2 to -8 degrees), sharp edges, good geometry. The plastic of the sliding surface is suitable for central Russia.”

Fischer - the best men's cross-country skis

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German Fischer skis, like products from other brands, are made for different categories of amateurs and professionals. Models are divided into lines and differ in the technologies used in production.

For the manufacture of cross-country skis, technologies are used to reduce the weight of products and reduce energy losses, improve glide. The design of the skis is quite complicated. Outside, the product is covered with plastic, and inside, honeycomb technology is used, which is also common in the aircraft industry. In the manufacture of the sliding side of the ski, diamond grinding and carbon are used.

In the line of cross-country skis, Fischer can choose a pair for himself as a novice skier (universal pair for any type of skiing) and a professional athlete (for skating or classic skiing).

In addition, when choosing the best skis, you need to know about the climate of the area where you intend to ski. For different snow, different models of Fisher skis are produced:

"warm" - with a high content of graphite, soft heel and toe, they are ideal for the warm winter of the central zone of the Russian Federation and Western Siberia;

"cold" with a lower content of graphite in plastic. They are used for hard snow and frosty weather.

Popular model: Fischer LS Combi.

Estimated price: 5000 rubles.

These skis use ROCKER CAMBER technology: at the moment of crushing the block, the toe is unloaded, and the ski does not burrow into the snow. As a result, ski control becomes more comfortable. An improved system of air channels in the structure of the wooden core allows you to optimally distribute the weight along the entire length of the ski. Great for beginners who want to learn how to ride really fast.

Flaws: skis of this quality require careful care and preparation.

Reviews: “I would like to say about the feeling of Fischer skis: when I first got on them, then, without even pushing off, I immediately went. They glide just fine!

Rossignol - the best skis for professionals

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The Rossignol group of companies, which has production facilities throughout Europe, was one of the first to master the production of plastic skis. The lightweight aramid laminate used in their construction provides good stability and secure edging. The wooden core is reinforced with carbon, which makes the skis docile and light.

The design of the side walls has two layers. The upper, made of elastic material, is designed to absorb shock loads under the bindings. It protects the skier's legs and the skis themselves. The bottom layer is made of hard plastic, which provides strength characteristics.

The company is better known as a manufacturer of alpine skis, one of the cross-country skis it produces are real pearls.

Popular model: Rossignol X-ium Skating WC3 White Base NIS.

Estimated cost: 20500 rubles

Experts find many advantages in the geometry of these skis due to the competent distribution of loads between the toe and heel, thanks to which the skis confidently enter the turn, move through snow of various densities.

Flaws: rather, you can call it a feature: these skis are not for a beginner, they require a certain gliding technique from the skier.

The opinion of a member of the Italian national team in Nordic combined Michele Giuliane: “These skis are stable, you feel free on them. Excellent skis, comparable to top-level racing models.

Atomic - the best skis for kids

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The Austrian company Atomic makes narrow and durable cross-country skis for users of any skill level and any age. The skis of this company, designed for children and teenagers, are in great demand. Lightweight Ultra High Densolite synthetic cores and 3D Touring profiles give the skis a light heel and toe and excellent energy distribution.

Popular model: Atomic Ski Tiger Junior

Estimated price: 3000 rubles.

This is a children's (junior) model for the classic move. It is equally convenient both to learn the correct “classics” and to demonstrate the acquired skills at the most serious competitions. The Nordicap technology ensures uniform pressure distribution as well as sufficient torsional rigidity. The skis are easy to use and slip resistant. They do not require lubrication and special preparation. In addition, at such a price, it’s not a pity to break them in the learning process.

Flaws: due to the popularity of the brand, skis are quickly dismantled in stores, so it is not always possible to find a suitable pair for sale on sale.

Reviews: “Bought for my daughter. Long chose, stopped at Atomic Ski Tiger with G2 Auto bindings. They did not even have to be lubricated with paraffin. Immediately from the store - to the snow, and the girl went. There is almost no recoil uphill, the daughter says that her legs get tired much less than on old skis».

Rating of the best alpine and cross-country skiing according to "Price Expert"

Model, manufacturer	Price	Description	Nomination
Elan Amphibio 78 Ti + ELX 11.0 13/14	28000 rubles	Wide waist, RST construction, Mono Ti reinforcement, Power Woodcore, Wavealex	The best alpine skiing for experienced skiers
Rossignol X-ium Skating WC3 White Base NIS	20500 rubles	Best suited for experienced athletes. All their advantages are revealed if the owner has high-level skills	The best cross country skis for advanced skiers
Salomon SNOWSCAPE 7 SIAM	6600 rubles	Women's skis are light, soft, with a shifted center of gravity	The best cross country skis for women
Fischer LS Combi	5000 rubles	ROCKER CAMBER technology, improved stability parameters, well suited for beginners.	The best cross country skis for men
Atomic Ski Tiger Junior	3000 rubles	Junior model for the classic course, various sizes are provided.	The best cross country skis for kids and teens
Head Chip 66 SW PR Pro	28000 rubles	Worldcup sandwich, CHIP intelligence control system, UHM C base with structure	Best Innovative Alpine Skiing
K2AMP Bolt	48000 rubles	Men's alpine skiing for the fast track. Improved reliability indicators.	The most reliable skis

haygi, I noticed from experience that skis of swept geometry (this is Fisher) have good directional stability. Those skis that are narrower in the block, for example, Madshuses and Atomics, are inferior in directional stability, but they are more manageable / maneuverable and it’s more convenient to push uphill and it’s + on a hard track.

For example, I have Atomics with a design for a hard track, they are very good at toughness, they don’t scour, but they are very dull on soft snow.

Madshusy R on the plot seems to be closer to HP than to SC.

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haygi , I have a '09 Atomic Worldcup Skate Warm. Structure AC3 (universal for cold and dry snow). Until the 10th year, it was applied to all top retail skis, regardless of which skis are Warm or Cold. Since this year, in addition to different diagrams, the corresponding structure is also applied to heat or cold.

On the block just above the center of gravity of the skis, three rows of numbers are printed by a dot matrix printer:
In the top row, the 1st digit indicates the year of manufacture. The next three digits are the day of the year they were issued. The remaining digits are the individual pair number.
In the middle row, the numbers indicate the range for which weight in Kilograms the skis are calculated, for example 82 100
In the bottom row, too, what is the weight of the ski, but in Pounds.

Directional stability on straight lines is good, but inferior to the Fishers. On a hard track they do not scour, on a soft one, as I said, they are very stupid, they burrow. They go uphill perfectly, I like the elasticity of the pads. There is no stupor like that of Chips (for which, by the way, they were called boards). On dry snow at -10, as it is now, they don’t roll very much. From -5 and warmer is another matter.

I think that if you take the Atomics as one single pair, then it's better to take the Cold version. Since there is a plot for a soft track, but here, especially on Fantan, they are like that.

Why is Warm for hard and Cold for soft?

Because Warm skis have such an diagram (the letter C turned to the side) that the stiffness starts from the very socks and heels and has sharp peaks of pressure on the snow, which reduces water leakage. The same diagram is convenient for a hard track.

In Cold, the plot (the letter B turned on its side) distributes the pressure on the snow more evenly, which allows you to create the necessary water film in cold conditions. And this is also convenient for a soft track so that the ski does not burrow.

The diagram affects the slip more strongly than the type of cold or warm plastic, which differs in the amount of graphite, fluorine, etc. content.

The Fishers, however, their designations Plus and Cold - do not mean the corresponding diagram. Plus and Cold are the type of plastic and the corresponding structure.
When choosing Chips, the main thing is to look at the design. 610th - on a soft track, and 115 on a hard one.

Atomics have a simpler model - Race. There is a Bi4000 base, this one was put on top-end skis 5 years ago. Also high molecular weight plastic, like on the top Bi5000 base.
Race skis are not divided into Warm or Cold. The core is simpler and the skis themselves are a little heavier. The geometry is the same as on top skis.

You can also pay attention to Salomon skis, they are made at Atomic factories, they have almost identical insides. Salo, unlike Atomics, only has its own geometry, and a base with Zeolite, which is not found in any other skis. Zeolit ​​is said to wick away water well and retain lubricant longer.

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I drive on atoms beta rs 10 race. the glide is excellent although I don’t use high-fluorinated paraffins and other joys, the normal edge is clinging to rather slippery climbs .... //// Rossignol X-IUM PURSUIT boots have a feeling that they are somehow pressing on the feet from the sides .... it wasn't like that before...

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Lord, what a hat, what are you people? I'm talking about the rest.
there is one rule for choosing normal racing skis: 1 BUY A TOP FISHER. nothing more. selection of skis

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jkn wrote: there is one rule for choosing normal racing skis: 1 BUY TOP FISHER. nothing more.

And the men don't know

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Dear forum users! Please tell me which skis are suitable for me with a height of 188 cm and a weight of 100 kg for skiing on II fountains in weather -10 -15. Classic and skating. I really want to ride, but there are no skis or boots, where and from whom you can buy good ones and very good ones. good ones. Thank you.

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dan-ko wrote: Dear forum users! Please tell me which skis are suitable for me with a height of 188 cm and a weight of 100 kg

Those that are under this weight will do. All Top skis are divided by weight (in Madshus, however, even budget models are divided by this parameter). Go to the official website of a ski manufacturer and choose. Rostovka is less important. But in general, longer skis, other things being equal, are slightly stiffer than short ones.
Under such a height for a skate, 195 cm will be just right. It is not necessary to be shorter, but longer for a skate, skis simply do not exist.

dan-ko wrote: in weather -10 -15.

Again, those that correspond to this weather. See ski specifications.

dan-ko wrote: Classic and skate.

As I understand it, you want two pairs of skis, and not that there would be one pair for both classic and skating, because if the latter, then it’s better not to even bother, because skating and classic skis are fundamentally different diagrams. In the Classic, the block must be crushed at the moment of the push, so that it can be pushed by this very block, where the holding ointment is applied. And in a skate, when rolling with all the weight on one ski, on the contrary, it should not be crushed, otherwise the speed will drop and the ski will scour, and it will not work properly.

dan-ko wrote: I really want to ride, but there are no skis, no boots, where and from whom you can buy good and very good. good ones. Thank you.

In PTZ stores Top ski equipment in very limited quantities is available only in Sport-Profi on Gagarina. But under such a weight, it’s unlikely that there will be, but you can order from them and they will bring what you need. Or buy in St. Petersburg in Kant http://www.kant.ru/ There is a VERY huge selection.

P.S. For a skate according to your parameters, for example, there are Madshuses, Extra-Hard stiffness, in a size of 195cm for a weight of 85-100 KG. There is no harder.

P.P.S Only very good skis will cost at least 10,000 rubles. this, if you're lucky, buy at a discount, say out of season or new skis or the current year of manufacture. And so, the average price of new top-end skis of the current year is 15,000 rubles. Normal fastenings 2000-2800 r. And good shoes at least 7000 r. And very good ones can cost all 14.

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wow .. yes there is a whole science of skiing

and I, with my rollouts, don’t really worry too much. kindling peltonen for 40 euros (good for export), profiles for 20 euros, sticks for 10 euros and boots for 35 euros. and enough for the winter, and I think not for one

and you, kremlin skier-athlete or fetishist theorist?

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charter If you want to ride with the breeze and enjoy a good glide - you need a good inventory.
If a person is ready to spend a lot of money on good equipment, then he, apparently,
understands how this inventory differs from the budget one and for what it pays.
A person who has not been visited will never buy this, since in his understanding modern skis are only two types of plastic and semi-plastic. (although none of them actually exist in nature, all skis inside have either a wooden, or honeycomb, or foam, or a core combined from these materials). He will buy skis for himself in Lenta and will suffer with them and wonder why they do not roll with him and be amazed at how others overtake him at breakneck speed.
He can buy some basic Fischer (LS) and think that he has cool skis, but on such skis you can only master the technique and more or less slide. But you won't be able to roll on them quickly.
Any successful top skis roll and even without any paraffins there. The only thing is that they need to be rolled out to remove the pile that forms after the factory w / w (structure). It can take 300 kilometers to roll out before the skis reach maximum efficiency. Or, this process can be accelerated by repeatedly applying wax and removing it from the ski, thereby cleaning the skid. Or polish the skis with orange Fibertex (it costs 300 rubles). Or the toughest method - scraping (cut off the factory structure completely with a metal scraper) and apply the desired structure by knurling. When you apply knurled pile is not formed. It is possible not to apply the structure and then the skis will roll decently in a medium range in a wide range, but in some places they will noticeably lose to structured skis.

dan-ko, Used options are also possible.
If they sell top-end practically new skis from their hands (they rode a couple of times), then the most likely reasons are:

1. Not quite suitable for the athlete in terms of stiffness. The fact is that even two absolutely identical pairs of skis from the same store with the same declared characteristics glide differently and have different stiffness. Top sport shop skis don't have this variation, in general they are exactly the same top skis as retail skis, but are just tested on more precise equipment and may have highly specialized structures. In this regard, by the way, the Madshuses have a plus, since they do not have a separate workshop for the elite.

2. An unsuccessful pair of skis. No defects, but does not roll.

If they sell skis that have been ridden for more than a year or two, then most likely the skis are successful. It is only necessary to pay attention to whether there are any defects, small scratches do not count.
Talk about all the nuances for a long time.

Therefore, in the case of a used one, the risk is even less, ask to meet you on the ski track and ride. Like it - buy it.

In any case, first buy boots that suit your foot and riding style. Then the boots themselves will determine what type of bindings SNS or NNN will be.
Both standards are good, neither is better or worse than the other, it's just that NNN came later. This is a war of standards like DVD +/- The only compelling + NNN is the NNN NIS mounts, which do not need to be screwed on, they snap into a special platform on the ski. They can be easily moved back and forth and removed.
True, there is a minus, skis with the NIS platform (and these are, for example, all Madshus models) can undergo professional rejection, for example, a pair of skis without defects can be in a store, look and sell like new, but which has already been swept and rejected. There are no holes for mounting.

If you skate, then be sure to buy skating bindings, you can’t save here.

Top used skis for 6-7 thousand, you can buy. But no less.
For the same money, you can take the new Salomon 9 or Atomic Race - these are the second skis from the top, they will practically not be inferior to the top models in terms of gliding, they are quite versatile skis.

And, in general, here are new good skis for you
http://www.kant.ru/show_good1.php?t=nord_ski&id=512383&id_section=23
Available in size 195 and for your weight! And for only 8300 r. Since it's just the year 07-08, which by and large does not affect anything, except for the price))

maximace, If a first-grader will ski on clean snow in places intended for skiing, and not spank around the house or on a snow-covered sidewalk - buy a "Yellow" Tisa Top Skating or Classic, depending on which course he will walk. Mounts are any, even the cheapest ones, either SNS or NNN, but by no means NN75 (three holes).

If you just spank, then buy only sticks, skis will be superfluous.

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to kremlin: thanks for the sensible explanations. It is not yet possible to go to St. Petersburg. Early reports said that there was a man in Autokit who brought to order. How to find it? If there are options, please suggest.

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kremlin, before advising something, you need to understand what a person needs!

Rolling out can take 300 kilometers

Well, for such fans to ride, this is at least a year, or maybe two.
Here, they can’t even say what style they will ride, the budget is unknown, they have no idea about the mileage per season.
Why the hell do they even need top skis? Let them ride once a week to the Fountain on simple skis. And they don’t need speed, let them breathe air calmly, strengthen their health!
Top skis are expensive. And you need to buy them when in your head there is not riding on the Fountains, but the desire to train and reach a certain level!
I have friends skiing classic. Specially bought good skis in Fink (for skating). I cried when I watched them suffer. Something they say the skis began to slip. It looked especially impressive uphill. I often see a person barely riding a classic, but the top-end skis are also for skating! What for them such torment?

Any successful top skis roll and even without any paraffins there.

Again authoritative! Have you read the works of L. Kuzmin?
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Andy12 wrote:
Maybe they should just buy VALSO skis?

What are you attached to these firewood? Are you selling them?
And so to the topic of the question, my opinion is: if you want to have fun, don’t get sloppy 10-15 thousand is not such a lot of money. Buy top-end skis (Fischer, Atomic, Madshus, Rossignols are also possible), don’t want to overpay, go to Kurgan, go to any trainer, you will find used 1-2 year olds for 5-8 thousand .. And if you don’t care, take the cheapest Sable (1-2 thousand rubles), because all non-top models (be it Fisher or Atomic) are riveted in Balabanovo based on STC and have no fundamental differences in quality, only an overpayment for the brand. increase karma 0 reduce karma

dan-ko, In Petrozavodsk, as I said, you can order skis at Sport-Profi on Gagarin, or even at Sport-Lab on Anokhin.
I don't know about AutoKit.

But it’s better to buy after all, at least having felt the skis, than blindly, even if there are small scratches on the new skis, it’s not scary. The main thing is that they are generally even, the edges are intact, the diagram is normal, so that when compressing the skis with each other, both skis are evenly compressed relative to each other. Well, check the stiffness of skis with paper dough.
Here in the topic they already laid out how to do it for the Skate http://i069.radikal.ru/1002/f0/0ef38873d070.jpg

Andy12,

Well, for such lovers of riding, this is at least a year, or maybe two.

My new unrolled Atoms were rolled at first as budget (initial Fisher) skis. After the first skiing, I polished the skis with Fibertex for half an hour - and lo and behold, they already rolled better, the initial Fischer and Atomics Pro were already rolling. And this despite the fact that it was in the cold (-11-13), and the skis are designed for more damp and warm weather, officially from -4 and warmer.

The top slippers do not roll at first, and then they roll. And they practically do not turn white. While, for example, LS Chips turn white after 16 km. And, if the snow is very hard, then after 5 km. You have to remove the whitishness with Purple fibertex. Comes off in a couple of moves. And from the top Atoms, fine whitishness is more difficult to remove.

Let them ride once a week to the Fountain on simple skis. And they don’t need speed, let them breathe air calmly, strengthen their health!

Maybe they should just buy VALSO skis? Or Karhu Volcano? What do you think of these skis?

I can't say enough about these skis. Didn't ride them. They say good skis STC SABLE PRO. At the fountains I saw how they rolled on such - pretty good.
STC is our brand and pretty good value for money. They have good racing sticks with cork handles and Kapkan-type lanyards, 100% Carbon as a result is lighter and less bending than fiberglass sticks, and these sticks cost only 1550 rubles in Intersport. And similar top sticks from Fisher cost 8000 rubles. True, we must pay tribute, after all, the quality of manufacturing Fisher sticks is higher. Lanyards-Traps are more convenient and will live much longer. And although those and those sticks are made of Carbon, Fischer Carbon is still even tougher and lighter. It's all in the same size.
And by the way, the difference in weight even in 30 grams between the sticks is felt.
To do this, you need to take the stick by the handle and lower your hand to the bottom, the stick should look back. That is, take a natural position for the sticks when you ride. As a result, a lever/shoulder is created with a stick and these grams are felt.
Apparently, it’s not just that Fischer in his top skis makes a hole in the toe and lightens the heel to lose another 5-10 grams.

And, if once a week to the Fountain - then you can take Tisa. Cheap and angry. And the main thing is not to paraffin with anything.

I have friends skiing classic. Specially bought good skis in Fink (for skating). I cried when I watched them suffer. Something they say the skis began to slip Smile. It looked especially impressive uphill. I often see a person barely riding a classic, but the top-end skis are also for skating! What for them such torment?

Still would. Going classic on skating is not going to work. The block will not be crushed and the ski will slip.
If the holding ointment was not applied under the block, then even on classic skis it will not work to push and the skis will slip.
Read. The knurling applies structure, more accurately than the machine at the factory, as a result, there is no pile, or very, very little is formed. The pile may not be visible to the eye, you need 100 times the passion to see it.
On my skis, the joint venture, which had never been rolled, looked even, beautiful, and after polishing it even became smoother to the touch and a little more glossy or something.

Here is an inexpensive knurling http://skkaravan.ru/magazin?mode=product&product_id=89043201
The body and the rollers themselves, with a certain step for different weather and types of snow. Separately, the rollers cost 600 rubles.
But dear http://skkaravan.ru/magazin?mode=product&product_id=86980001

My hands have not yet reached the cycle. I wanted to do it already, but since the skis rolled, I didn’t. In addition, fibertex in some way also cycles skis, just very, very sparingly.
Only top slippers can be cycled with a metal cycle.

Guest wrote: if you want to have fun, don't be ashamed 10-15 thousand is not that much money.

That's right)) Moreover, skis in Russia cost so much not because of customs or something else. This is not a foreign car, the price of which includes a bunch of all sorts of duties. Skis cost the same abroad.

The guest wrote: all non-top models (be it Fisher or Atomic) are riveted in Balabanovo based on STC and have no fundamental differences in quality, only an overpayment for the brand.

Not certainly in that way.
Chips LS / SC are produced in Ukraine at a factory in Mukachevo. In the same place as Tisa.
SCS chips are not top yet, but they are already made in Austria, the same as top skis.
Atomics Reis are second from the top, but also in Austria.
Madshusy duck and everything is done in their homeland in Norway, even the cheapest ones.

Well, it’s not worth buying initial and medium models from great brands - it’s true, it’s just an overpayment for the brand.

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Kremlin, thanks for your reply. I read it with pleasure!

I noticed the following thing, new budget skis roll better than they do, but after 80 kilometers. Perhaps this can be explained by the fact that the plastic used there is simple and the structure that is applied there (yes, it is also universal there) is very fades and disappears quickly.
The top slippers do not roll at first, and then they roll. And they practically do not turn white.

Agree. The top ones use more advanced and expensive plastic. And it's harder to roll it out.

I can't say enough about these skis. Didn't ride them.

It's a pity. Of course, I don't sell them. Just now I’m slowly looking for a budget pair for skiing with pleasure along the Fontana tracks. So I ask about the skis that were recommended to me:
Karhu was advised to me by a former athlete who often rides on those tracks;
VALSO is recommended to me by a friend (he also had a relationship with sports), who rides there with at least 2 thousand km per season.
Now I myself ride from 500 to 1000 km per season. I do not participate in competitions. Therefore, I do not see the need for new top-end skis. But second-hand options can be considered.

As someone said: "So you can buy a phone for 15 thousand, but it's a pity for money for good skis."

I have a phone for 3 tyr. And lo and behold, it does its job. More expensive is either a toy and show-off, or there is a need for special necessary bells and whistles.

Going classic on skating is not going to work. The block will not be crushed and the ski will slip.

I know that. But how do you explain it to people?
For example:

Please tell me which skis are suitable for me with a height of 188 cm and a weight of 100 kg for skiing on II fountains in weather -10 -15. Classic and skating. I really want to ride, but there are no skis or boots, where and from whom you can buy good ones and very good ones. good

Height 188 and weight 100. There are clearly not ski parameters here! About the style of the move, no idea. Riding experience is minimal. But right away you need och. good skis!!! And here you recommend top skis. With a high degree of probability (although I may be wrong), you will get another eccentric on top skating skis riding classics. There will not be pleasure, but torment.

Read. Knurling brings structure

I also read. True, it's been a long time. But in those days he was against knurling.

PS. Guest, firewood is in your country house! I would like to read objective criticism, and not rustling from someone unknown.

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Andy12, Ah, I have been using a phone for 900 rubles for more than a year
http://market.yandex.ru/model.xml?hid=91491&modelid=4979934&clid=502
Satisfied with them as an Elephant!

Before that, there were Motorola and Sony Ericsson heaped up for 10 k. The phones are good, but I realized that all these bells and whistles are superfluous, at least for me.

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to ANDY12 & Kremlin: The cost of any phone is $2-10. Therefore, the cost of yours at 3 tr - and an overpayment of $ 98-90 - can also be considered a kind of show-off. A phone at cost - just can not afford for a number of reasons. I have been using mobile communications for 15 years and do not pay for show-offs, but for quality and reliability, using mobile phones with a price of 10 tr. But this is for example.



Thank you all, regards, not an expert in skiing.
PS to Kremlin: thanks again for the full clarification.

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Guest, there is one critical post on the mouthpiece, and then the information in it is old + there are contradictions! Today I spoke with the person in the subject. He said that the technology of gluing slips has been changed. The joint venture itself is already advanced. And the rigidity is really not enough, but for a skier up to 80 kg it will pull.

dan-ko wrote: A phone at cost - just can not afford for a number of reasons. I have been using mobile communications for 15 years and do not pay for show-offs, but for quality and reliability, using mobile phones with a price of 10 tr.

1. 15 years old is cool!
2. I'm thinking of taking a GPS. Is it better on the phone or is it separate?
3. The more bells and whistles, the more chances that something will break!
4. Does the quality of communication and reliability depend on the price of the phone?

danko wrote:
ANDY12: About "Height 188 and weight 100. There are obviously not ski parameters here! About the style of walking I have no idea. Skiing experience is minimal. But immediately you need very good skis !!!" I explain that after reading the forum I concluded: specialists, Knowing height and weight can recommend this or that. Like, for example, KREMLIN. Many thanks to him for this.
About the style of walking: in 90-05 they managed to walk on disgusting Sortavala skis and old leather boots 2-3 times a week to fountains II, half the way by skating. You will probably say that this is impossible .... We didn’t know about it then ...
Also, they drove 450 km per week, from Medgora to Petrozavodsk, those. the same skis were removed only for the night.

Knowing the height and weight, you can recommend the stiffness and length of the skis (depending on the style)! What, in principle, kremlin did. But further conclusions can be drawn:
1. Since you ask this, then you are a person far from skis, and therefore, the experience of using them is minimal.
2. "half way-skating". This is a confirmation of the minimum of modern experience. Now skis are such that they run either with a skate or with a classic. The combination of both styles is not welcome, and will say that there is no skier. kremlin said that then you shouldn’t bother, because. the plots are too different! From personal experience I can say that it is still possible to go skating on classic skis, but on skating classics it’s just awful.
3. 450 km per week. Cool!!! This is how health is planted. Only now I doubt that you then weighed 100 kg.
4. Your BMI (Body Mass Index) showed that you are overweight. Again, the conclusion is that you are not actively riding. And let's load gradually, otherwise you can plant a heart. Therefore, I recommend that you first ride with a heart rate monitor!
5. And yet, decide on a budget. And you want och. good skis, then say that "20-25 tyr ... Expensive"
It seems to me that now I have sufficiently explained my point from the previous post.

danko wrote:
So, dear ANDY12, I just know what I want to get and what I don’t want. But, do you know what an overload fracture of the foot 200 km from people, received due to the marriage of a Soviet ski boot, is ??? If not, please do not make authoritative statements about the reason for which you do not know.

1. Based on your description, I did not understand what you want to get or achieve!
2. An overload fracture, just speaks of your unpreparedness and lack of experience!
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to Andy12: 1. I use GPS separately. For combines have too many stocks. The price of any device is directly related to quality.
2. ...-This is a confirmation of the minimum of modern experience because modern came here.
3. 450 km - normal, then I rode regularly.
4. Weight with equipment about 130 kg + drags.
5. I want to lose weight while having fun.
6. An overload fracture - just speaks of the quality of the equipment, in particular - a hidden defect in the sole of the boot, and not a lack of experience. Thanks to the experience, he came back alive.
I propose to stop measuring merit, and move on to the topic of the branch. Thanks for the interesting comments.

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Without sticks, of course, sometimes it’s hard. But it was great to catch the rhythm of movement and do without them. Is this possible on modern skis without the use of paraffins? (Sorry if fftop)

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And the men don't know

don’t be smart, men have 50 pairs a year rolled back if not 100, and behind them a service car with stones for different grinds drives, and if you buy one pair of this shit in a store, they will stand with a stake all your life. although you know better of course, vyzh cool guys)

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Does Mr. Kremlin recommend scraping which he himself does not own? and talks about the knurling that you only saw in the internet in pictures? don't tell my slippers.
my opinion is that it’s enough for amateurs to buy simple skis and fill them with a “candle”, because they won’t feel the difference

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jkn wrote:

And the men don't know

don’t be smart, men have 50 pairs a year rolled back if not 100, and behind them a service car with stones for different grinds drives, and if you buy one pair of this shit in a store, they will stand with a stake all your life. although you know better of course, vyzh cool guys)

Duc you first argued that only the Top Fisher on the market is, and everything else is "G".
And now you are declaring that these same men have 50-100 pairs of this same "G".

How do you think Top Fisher from the store differs from Top skis from other brands?
Do not rush with the Answer, think about it so that it doesn’t turn out funny again

PS. Such statements about the total superiority of the skis of a particular Company sound like: There is a Mercedes, but there are all other cars (c)

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dan-ko, Without sticks, you can skate no slower than with sticks. Even in steep climbs, on one leg, you can climb on the move.

One of the most important conditions for skating correctly is good ski gliding. Then the rolling on one leg will be very long, even with a not very strong push.
And, if the skis are on nails, then at least push with all your might, the skis will not go quickly, as a result you will change the supporting leg very often, which is not right.

In occasion of Paraffins - it was already written above.
Waxing your skis is just one way to get the most out of top skis.
By itself, Paraffin is nothing unique to make any ski go. It is not Paraffin itself that provides good glide, but the SP of top skis made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). But since all normal skis are subjected to a steinslip (machine structure) at the factory, you have to deal with pile.
In addition to fighting lint with paraffin, there is such a method:
http://www.skiline.ru/sport-technology/451-Kuzmin-scraper-2009

Skis with a steinslip can go immediately and without scraping, rolling, or repeated application of paraffin. But for this, when applying the structure with a machine at the factory, it is necessary to sharpen the stone for one or two pairs of skis, then the WSS will be lint-free. For mass production, this is not beneficial.

It is mainly for this reason that from the top skis from the store - only one out of 100 immediately rolls. The same pair that was processed first after sharpening the stone.

And, in order, apparently, to hide the state of the SS and other minor defects, firms began to supply skis already with paraffin applied to the joint venture.

The manufacturer claims that this protects the joint venture from damage during transportation - a very controversial statement, since a layer of paraffin of several microns can protect against it.
What is claimed to protect against oxidation is Nonsense, since this polyethylene does not oxidize at all.
The fact that this gives the best glide immediately after purchase, as Fisher writes, is also nonsense, the skis are rooted to the spot.

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Guest, ok, you know better, I wanted to write this) 8th specialists, like those who are sitting in the auto branch and flooding about Mercedes)) I’m like an ms in racing and I’m kind of versed in skiing, I’ll tell you more, I don’t even read your messages because I consider everyone in this thread to be tourists and amateurs, and that you basically don’t understand anything about skiing.
if you want to compete with x8 wellcomes for ski competitions, prepare your super "skis" with your super cycles and check how it works))
good luck and success to all

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jkn wrote: and that you basically do not understand anything about skiing.

Burn more, ms in racing, the only thing you said is that all skis are "G", except for the top Fischer A, for some reason - you can't say that. Look at least Biathlon and what they run there. increase karma 0 reduce karma

kremlin, Thank you for the detailed answers.

From personal experience I can say that it is still possible to go skating on classic skis, but on skating classics it’s just awful.

I am just one of those who are used to changing the classics with a skate to unload the muscles. Soviet school so to speak.
Is there an optimal model (combi) for this?
I now have Peltonen skating - I'm going to change to the classics.

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Decided to update the ski equipment. Please tell me what to take.
Height 170, weight 67-70. I don't ride very much, maximum 600 kilometers per season.
Mostly Fountains, sometimes Kurgan.
Now I run on junior fishers, 188 cm, the skis are far from new, the edge is not the same, as far as I remember, they are designed for weights up to 68 kg, but I’m damn used to the fact that they weigh 900-950 grams, so I definitely don’t want much heavier
I was leaning towards the Atomic WC of 2008, but now you don’t seem to find such skates anymore? Or take Fischer? And most importantly - how exactly to understand (in relation to a specific model) the notation - hard, warm, soft, cold ...?

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Troll wrote: I'm used to the fact that they weigh 900-950 grams, so I definitely don't want much heavier.

When I ski on skis weighing 1000 grams and 1400 grams, I don’t notice a fundamental difference.
But when you carry them in your hands, then - in principle

Troll wrote: And most importantly - how exactly to understand (in relation to a particular model) in the designations - hard, warm, soft, cold ...?

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for general development =)) 1955 - Alois Rohrmoser with four employees starts the production of laminated wooden skis in his small workshop in Wagrain (Salzburg, Austria).

1957 - Atomic is officially registered as a trademark. In addition to sleds, 2,000 pairs of skis are produced annually.

1966 - the beginning of industrial production.

1968 - Atomic begins a partnership with elite riders. At the Olympic Games in Grenoble, Austrian skier Olga Pal wins gold on Atomic skis.

1971 - The second Atomic factory is opened in Altenmarkt (Austria).

1972 - A subsidiary is opened in France.

1976 - Subsidiaries are opened in Germany and the USA.
Rosie Mittermeier wins several gold medals at the Innsbruck Olympic Games at DYNAMIC and is named Athlete of the Year.

1977 - Expansion of the factory in Altenmarkt. Atomic acquires an 80% stake in the French brand DYNAMIC (the remaining 20% ​​Atomic will acquire in 1979).

1982 - The production of ski poles begins in Altenmarkt.

1983 - further expansion of the factory in Altenmarkt.

1984 - A subsidiary is opened in Switzerland.

1985 - expansion of the factory in Wagrain.

1987 - A subsidiary is opened in Canada.
The production of cross-country skis begins in Altenmarkt.

1988 - Atomic acquires the German ESS brand. Start of production of ski bindings in Altenmarkt.

1989 - Atomic acquires the Koflach brand and thus becomes the first complete ski equipment supplier - skis, bindings, boots and poles are designed and manufactured in Atomic's own factories.

1990 - Larisa Lazutina wins the World Cup in cross-country skiing (on Atomic skis).

1991 - Vladimir Smirnov wins the World Cup on Atomic skis.

1992 - Start of production of OXYGEN snowboards and boots.
In the Atomic for Nature project, 14.5 million euros are invested in the development of environmentally friendly production.

1993 - production of roller skates OXYGEN by KOFLACH.
Patent for TWINCAP and RACECAP.
Renamed to ATOMIC FOR SPORT GMBH.
The World Cup is won by Lyubov Egorova on Atomic skis.

1994 - Transfer of DYNAMIC ski production to Altenmarkt.
ATOMIC becomes part of AMER GROUP Ltd. Helsinki. Founding of ATOMIC AUSTRIA GMBH.
The World Cup in cross-country skiing is again won by Vladimir Smirnov on Atomic skis.

1995 - Centralization of ski production at the factory in Altenmarkt and investment in the installation of the latest production equipment.

1996 - Patent for "BETA technology for better performance" and presentation of this innovation at ISPO. Further investment in equipping the factory in Altenmarkt. Winning the Alpine Skiing World Cup

1997 - launch of a collection of ski boots under the ATOMIC brand. Luc Alphand wins the World Cup.

1998 - Presentation at ISPO of mounts under the ATOMIC brand. Sensation of the season - Hermann Mayer - Olympic medals and World Cup.
World Cup in cross-country skiing at Larisa Lazutina (Atomic skis).

1999 - application of the BETA-design in cross-country skiing. Premiere of BETA RACE SKATE skis. The most successful skiing at the World Championships in Vail (mountain) and Ramsau (cross country). Lasse Cues - World Cup Winner

2000 - Hermann Maier wins the World Cup. 2nd time in career and 5th time in a row for Atomic

2003 - Start of production of ski boots in Altenmarkt. Acquired Volant brand. 8 times in a row the World Cup for men was won on Atomic skis. Stefan Eberharter wins for the 2nd year in a row

2004 - 9 times Men's World Cup won on Atomic skis. 4th success of Herman Mayer!
At ISPO, Atomic presents a complete set of cross-country skiing equipment - skis, boots, bindings, poles and accessories.

2005 - The introduction of nano-technology in the production of skis.
A subsidiary is opened in Russia. Atomic skiers are switching to Atomic boots. At the World Championships in Bormio, 14 out of 15 men's medals were won.
10th time in a row the men's World Cup was won on skis by Atomic (Bode Miller).

2006 - Atomic enters the top five ski boot manufacturers, surpassing the threshold of 200,000 pairs and continues to be the leader in the ski market. At the Olympic Games in Turin, 24 medals were won in running disciplines and 11 in mountain disciplines (5 gold).
Cross-country skiing World Cup won by Tobias Angerer on Atomic skis.
Ski World Cup again at Atomic (Benny Reich). Won all disciplines for men and high-speed for women (Michaela Dorfmeister).

2007 - Atomic equipment wins the World Cup for the 12th time in a row.

2009 - Since 2003, Atomic has been the most successful brand in the World Cup for the 7th time. 51 times Atomic athletes climbed the podiums of the Cup stages.

Skis with DoubleDeck construction at the World Cup. 17 World Cup podiums for those Atomic athletes who competed on DoubleDeck skis.

Atomic took first place in the Alpine Skiing Junior World Championships with 9 medals.

Atomic has amassed a fantastic tally of 12 medals in ten races at the World Championship: four gold, four silver and four bronze. The Atomic men's team at the World Championship showed particularly good results: three golds, two silvers and three bronzes.

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1924 - Josef Fischer Sr. founded his company, which made netting for shelves in train cars, sleds and wooden skis.

1934 - The first serial production of skis is organized.

1938 - 2000 pairs of skis were sent to the United States of America.

1949 - Josef Fischer the Younger joins the company. The first ski press was built.

1955 - There is a rapid expansion of production. 86 workers produce 40,200 pairs of skis in a 2,136 sqm factory. 12.3% of the total produced product is exported. Official representations in the USA and Canada open.

1957 - Luck:
Ski model FISCHER S 100 - opened the way to the highest price class!
Failure:
Fire at the plant, then reconstruction and expansion of the factory area up to 8000 sq.m. The plant already produces 52,638 pairs of skis.

1959 - Josef Fischer Senior dies of a heart attack. Josef Fischer the Younger and his sister Selma Sturmberger take over the management of the factory. Now the productivity reaches 100,000 pairs, and the export is 54% of the total product produced.

1961 - The construction of a new factory with adjacent territories begins (on the site of the old factory) ...
Professor Rufolt Furch develops a trademark.

1964 - Opening of the first stage of the new production. The production capacity is 250,000 pairs of skis per year.

1965 - The "Sandwich" ski design was developed, combining the advantages of traditional materials and high-quality fiberglass

1967 - The FISCHER SKI CLUB is founded.
The product is promoted to the world market: Germany, France, Canada.

1971 - The second line of the factory opens. Presentation of the first collection of Nordic skis at the ISPO exhibition in Munich.

1973 - Founding of a subsidiary company - EUROPA SPORT ARTIKEL AG, acquisition of Loefler (Ried) company. In the same year, Franz Klamer wins the FISCHER C4 downhill skiing competition and sets a world speed record on them - 111.251 km / h!

1974 - In Cologne at the SPOGA exhibition, presentation of the first tennis racket manufactured by Fischer. A series of remarkable victories in a number of major competitions!

1976 - Mr. Josef Fischer is awarded the Austrian National Coat of Arms in recognition of his contribution to the business.
Sales in the same year reached 630 million Austrian schillings.

1978 - Reorganization of the company: three main areas are identified: alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and tennis. Tennis racket production is moved to Hollabrunn, where 120 workers make around 140,000 rackets a year. In the same year, a large number of medals are won on products with the FISCHER brand.

1979 - Fischer's CROWN FINISH base design takes the world by storm.

1980 - The lightest construction of AIR COMPOSITE CORE made it possible to reduce the weight of a pair of skis to a record high - 1000 grams!

1982 - "Know How" of ski production, first used in the aircraft industry: super-light, but at the same time the strongest composite materials were used to create a number of components of the AirBus 300 aircraft

1984 - This year the company received a patent for the VACUUM TECHNIC technology. The National Prize for Innovation went to the AIR COMPOSITE CORE ski construction. At the World Championships in cross-country skiing, which took place in Seefeld, a new era has opened - the era of skating. The production of components (hatches) for the Mac Donnell Douglas 80 aircraft has been launched.

1986 - RC 4 Vacuum Tech RS Super was presented at ISPO. The AIR CORE construction was used for the first time. A little later, at the ISPO summer exhibition, the premiere of the Superform Open Pro tennis racket. In the same year, a new division of the company, FACC (Fischer Advanced Composite Components), was founded.

1988 - Beginning of construction of a workshop for the production of components for aviation equipment.
In the same year, the largest contract was signed with Boeing. The production and supply of components for Douglas Air Craft aircraft (for the Airbus MD 11) was carried out. A second ski factory opens in Mukachevo, Western Ukraine.

1990 - Fischer is recognized as the most successful ski brand of the year. Won 73 awards in various World Championships! ISPO hosted a presentation of innovative skis: C.A.D. FACC is transforming from a workshop into an independent enterprise.

1992 - The cross-country division of the company presents the "REVOLUTION" shorter skis at the ISPO exhibition. The system of notches on the sliding surface - KRONENSHLIFF - is widely used all over the world. She found her development in the design of DOUBLE CROWN.

1994 - Presentation of the first collection of FISCHER running shoes. The design of the collection was awarded with a special prize.
1995 - This year the company introduced the world's toughest edge - PLASMA EDGE. In the same year, the first skis with the CUP construction were produced, which were designed specifically for cross-country skiing.
This is the year of opening a subsidiary in Russia.
In Lake Placid, Swede Thomas Wassberg wins gold in the first race on these skis. The international press calls these skis "air"! The AIR COMPOSITE CORE design receives a worldwide patent.

1997 - Kant PLASMA EDGE is widely used in many models of alpine skiing. Construction of a new FACC office and two new workshops has begun.

1998 - Winter Olympics in Nagano. The FISCHER team won
absolute number of medals - 53. At the winter exhibition ISPO there was a presentation of new asymmetric models of alpine skiing - RADARC. At the summer exhibition ISPO - a series of rackets GDS Titanium is presented.

1999 - A subsidiary, FISCHER SKI USA, is founded in the USA. Acquisition of a 26% stake in the Japanese company SKI Kraft INC. A new company office was opened in Ried.
Russian Yevgeny Kafelnikov with the No. 1 FISCHER PRO racket reaches the No. 1 mark in the ATP world ranking. FISCHER creates the lightest racket in the world - FISCHER GDS 1000 AIR CARBONE TI weighing 198g. This model was successfully presented at the ISPO exhibition.

2000 - Presentation of the new integrated plate ACCELERATOR. It was jointly developed with FACC specialists. ACCELERATOR was first used in the DRS AIR CARBON TI and DRS 104 AIR CARBON models.

The cross-country ski division also does not stand still - a new design of SHORT CUT cross-country skis is being introduced into production. Evolution: shorter, lighter, more reliable!

FISCHER team victories: in the same year, Bente Martinsen (Norway) and Johann Muleg (Spain) won a double victory at the cross-country skiing World Cup stage. The title of world champion in ski jumping was won by the German Sven Hannavald. Austrian Andreas Goldberger set a new record in ski jumping - 225m. Russian Yevgeny Kafelnikov with FISCHER PRO No. 1 racket won Olympic gold in Sydney.

2001 - The FISCHER team won 73 medals at the Alpine Skiing World Championships in Saint Anton, the Cross Country Skiing World Championships in Lahti, and the Biathlon World Championships in Slovenia.
Alpine skiing star Michael von Grünigen joins the FISCHER team. He won a brilliant victory in the giant slalom with the FISCHER RC4 RACE AIR CARBON. Russian Yulia Chepalova and Swede Per Elofson won the final stage of the World Cup in cross-country skiing. Creation of the FISCHER freeride team. Creation of a new target group based on the new SCENEO ski series - a new generation of alpine skis.

Introduction of a new concept of cross-country skiing - SPEED CONCEPT.
2002 - At the ISPO trade fair in Munich, FISCHER presents a new technology in the production of alpine skis. Thanks to FT, thanks to which it is now possible to measure the resonance in skis and improve their behavior in turns in a way that can truly be felt. This new technology has been used in high quality musical instruments and is now used in the ski industry. FT was the key to Michael von Grünigen's success at the World Championships in Saint Anton, where he won the Gold. In 2002 at TENNIS ISPO the first line of rackets was presented, which also successfully integrated FT technology.

The Olympic Games in Salt Lake City and the medal ceremony have become the main sporting event for FISCHER this year.
The FISCHER team won 58 medals. 15 gold, 23 silver and 20 bronze. FISCHER wins four World Cups in ski disciplines for the first time: for men and women in cross-country skiing, biathlon and sprint. This year is also very successful for business - FISCHER buys back shares from Japanese partners and the company becomes family property.

2003 - This year of new developments. The FISCHER ski department develops a revolutionary line of skis and boots and improves the line of bindings. Now FISCHER has become the supplier of a complete line of skis, boots and bindings that are presented at ISPO. The innovative technology of SOMA TEC boots receives not only the ISPO 2003 award, but also many other awards. The cross-country line is being improved with new, lighter tips and tails, and the Nordic Cruising series is back in its second year with new designs and models.
For the first time ever, FISCHER ski boots are being used in the World Championship - and with great success.

Success continues in most other sports competitions. A total of 77 medals were won at the World Ski Championships in Val di Fiemme, at the Biathlon World Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk and at the Alpine Skiing World Championships in St. Maurice. Four World Cups in cross-country skiing, two World Cups in biathlon, the World Cup in giant slalom were won by the FISCHER sports team.

2002/03 - Season of the highest success.
Two of our best athletes are leaving - Benta Skari (Norway) and Michael von Grunigen (Switzerland).

2004 - FISCHER becomes a manufacturer of the entire range of products for alpine and cross-country skiing. For the first time at ISPO, cross-country ski bindings are presented, which create a complete set with skis and boots. Centrix technology appears, which is focused on the anatomical structure of the leg and maintaining its natural position.
At the ISPO summer exhibition, a collection of Nordic Walking poles is presented - a summer alternative to winter.

Results of the season 03/04:
World Cup victory in slalom - Rainer Schoenfelder
Sprint World Cup victory - Marit Bjørgen and Tobias Friederikson
Long distance World Cup victory - Valentina Shevchenko
Victory at the Biathlon World Cup - Olga Pyleva

2005 - FISCHER starts an investment program to be more competitive, mainly thanks to the technical developments made by the company in the last 2 years.
The newest machine for processing the sliding surface of skis is installed in Ried for 5 million euros.
As a result, the company's turnover amounted to 147 million euros, while the increase was more than 11%.

2006 - In cross-country skiing, FISCHER introduces the Carbonlite, the lightest racing cross-country ski in the world, weighing less than 1000 grams! In alpine skiing, Fischer introduces FLOWFLEX, the world's first mechanical intelligent plate system.
Rainer Schonfelder wins two bronze medals at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. 59 medals were received by FISCHER athletes in cross-country skiing and biathlon.
In ski jumping, FISCHER skiers won eleven out of 16 possible medals! Overall, the Turin Olympic Games were the most successful in the history of the company.

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For beginners, walking models that do not have a specific riding style are considered the best option.

In terms of their capabilities and characteristics, they are much inferior to professional ones, but their low cost makes them attractive for beginners.

A distinctive feature is the presence of notches on the sliding surface, replacing the preliminary preparation of skis. Do not require preparation (lubrication) before riding.

The best-selling touring model for beginner adult skiers. It features easy handling and high stability.

Does not require lubrication due to the presence of notches. Primary colors are red and black. They are produced according to the technologies of the Austrian company Atomic in Bulgaria.

• stable sliding characteristics;
• do not require lubrication due to the presence of "scales" (notches);
• high quality deflection;
• accuracy in management;
• a light weight;
• secure fasteners;
• unlimited temperature range of use;
• universal - work in any snow conditions, including poorly prepared tracks;
• Unisex - suitable for men and women.

• higher price in comparison with similar models of other brands;
• designed mainly for walking in the forest;
• not suitable for professional results;
• require drying and storage in a dry ventilated area;
• they are afraid of ultraviolet radiation and heating to temperatures above 60 ° C.

Features Atomic Motion 46 Grip

• pleasure skating in a classic way;
• outdoor fitness;
• have a straight geometry that allows a beginner to quickly master the technical skills of riding.

• geometry (toe-waist-heel, mm) - traditional narrow skis (46-46-46);
• size (length) - 179-207 cm;
• pair weight - 1400 g (186 cm);
• composition - synthetic materials (Densolit core, lightening the weight of the ski) + plastic;
• notch system - in the zone of the G2 Sincro block (scales) on the sliding surface, which neutralizes recoil and allows you to ski without ointment;
• sliding surface - 1500;
• stiffness is low;
• color - black-red-white or black-blue-white.

Atomic Motion 46 Grip

• automatic bindings Auto Universal (SNS) installed in the optimal position on the ski;
• laser marking for each pair with information about the allowable weight of the skier.

• ski bag;
• ski poles Lite (combination of carbon and fiberglass), Nordic Motion Comp;
• Motion 25 (SNS compatible, water-repellent front cuff to keep feet dry in all weathers)
• Nordic bag with adjustable strap and thermoflask.

Designed for the sweeping herringbone motions that are the basis of the skating style. They have greater strength than classic models, due to the significant load that falls on them while riding.

This type of movement is mainly used for climbing uphill and cornering on wide, well-prepared and compacted tracks.

Model review Fischer RCS SK Plus Stiff NIS

The ultimate skating shoe for adults and advanced skaters. Part of the 2015/2016 season collection. In the 2016/2017 season, she came out in an updated version of the Fischer RCS SK Plus Stiff NIS Hole 2017 with a hole in the toe.

Produced by the Austrian company Fischer in Austria. The main colors are black, yellow, white. They are distinguished by a blunt toe, require careful preparation.

• arrow-shaped profile that improves ski performance;
• reinforced edging, prolonging the service life;
• high fracture strength;
• the sliding surface works ideally in wet snow conditions at temperatures from -5 ° C and above;
• high accuracy of selection of a pair of skis according to similar parameters;
• toe weight reduced by 5 g;
• minimal vibration.

• high price;
• require professional technical skills;
• the choice of ski boots is limited by the NNN binding system.

Features Fischer RCS SK Plus Stiff NIS

• professional sports competitions and skating races.

• toe - 41 mm, waist - 44 mm, heel - 44 mm;
• length - 172-192 cm;
• weight - 1090 g (187 cm);
• core - carbon honeycomb Air Core Carbon containing 80% air;
• toe and heel - ultralight from special laminates that reduce weight and vibration;
• mounting method - NIS;
• stiffness - stiff - adjusts to the stiffness of the track (for soft - the toe and heel are made soft, for hard - hard);
• sliding surface treatment - Finish Ferst, including grinding, applying the Plus structure using natural diamond, pouring with base paraffin;
• computer control of rigidity;
• edges - Power Edge reinforced, guaranteeing the durability of skis;
• color - black-yellow-white.

• fasteners are missing;
• platform for bindings NIS NNN, allowing you to quickly install and remove bindings from the ski.

Accessories from Fischer

• ski poles SpeedMax;
• Xcelerator Skate 2.0 NIS mounts;
• case for a pair of skis;
• Velcro for easy carrying of skis;
• cross-country ski boots for skating RCS Carbon Lite Skating;
• shoe bag.

Designed for athletes and amateurs weighing more than 100 kg.

A distinctive feature is the increased stiffness of the skis, which is selected in accordance with the weight of the skier using a special flex tester, which is available in all serious specialized stores.

Review of Salomon Carbon Skate Lab Carbon Blue

The latest development of the French manufacturer Salomon for professionals and experts in skating style. They have an extra stiff last with a special setting for heavy skiers with ultra-low weight skis, as well as dynamic stiffness control.

Called "the future of cross-country skiing", they opened a new level in the world of cross-country skiing. Produced in Austria.

• ultra light weight;
• extra-rigid last for heavy skiers;
• digital control of rigidity;
• full carbon construction;
• increased slip phase;
• more powerful propulsion and increased energy transfer due to the ultra-responsive carbon forward shifted last;
• soft toe and heel with hard twist;
• choice of ski structure options - universal (fresh snow) and for any snow conditions.
• versatility - designed to slide on any tracks, regardless of their condition and air temperature.

• only for advanced amateurs and professionals;
• high price.

Features Salomon Carbon Skate Lab Carbon Blue

• cross-country skating at the level of world championships;
• gliding effortlessly in any weather.

• weight - 980 g (187 cm);
• length - 182-192 cm;
• gender - unisex;
• core - lightweight cellular Stiff Nomex;
• transparent sliding surface G5;
• protection of the sliding surface with a film;
• stiffness control - digital functionality D2FC;
• toe and heel - low profile, minimal thickness;
• structure - universal WCU or on request AM7 (universal) or AC5 (colder).

• without fasteners.

Accessories from Salomon

• ski bindings SNS Pilot Sport Combi;
• ski bag;
• shoe bag;
• ski boots S-Lab Overboot;
• ski poles Equip 100 Carbon.

For active recreation of children from 4 years and older. Differ in stability, the increased width and bright design. For the little ones from 4 to 7 years old, skis come with bindings, boots and poles.

The main purpose of children's models is to teach a child to stand confidently and move on skis.

Overview of the Fischer Snowstar NIS Kids

Walking skis for the little ones. They have a bright beautiful design. Available in several colors: blue, green, pink (for girls and boys).

They have installed NNN bindings and a notch system for better grip. Designed for classic riding. Development of the Austrian company Fischer, produced in Ukraine. Part of the 2015/2016 collection.

• wide stable profile;
• Special notches Crown that improve grip and make it easier to climb uphill;
• sliding surface treatment for any weather conditions;
• core with a selected system of air channels that increase strength and evenly distribute weight;
• easy glide on rough trails.

• require storage in a dry room away from heat sources;
• manual fasteners.

Features Fischer Snowstar NIS Kids

• to gain skills in classic skiing and outdoor activities.

• toe - 54 mm, waist - 48 mm, heel - 52 mm;
• size - 90-140 cm;
• weight - 0.69 kg (110 cm);
• materials - wood and multicomponent plastic composites;
• core - Air Channel;
• special notches "scales" - Crown on the sliding surface, preventing the ski from slipping back;
• base - Sintec;
• gender - for girls and boys;
• color - black-pink-white, black-green-white and black-blue-white.
• mounting method - NIS.

• installed NNN mounts (XC Snowstar NIS).

Accessories Fischer Snowstar NIS Kids

• ski bag;
• boot case;
• children's running shoes;
• ski poles Sprint;
• ski poles RCS Junior;
• RaceCode ski cuffs.

They are produced as a separate type of "back country". When choosing, not only the weight of the skier in the suit and equipment is taken into account, but the weight of the backpack that he carries on his shoulders.

For the price, models for tourism are in the same price niche as walking ones. Designed for short and long walks on rough trails.

A product of the Austrian company Atomic, one of the leaders in the ski equipment market. First appeared in the 2011/2012 collection as a universal option for men and women (unisex).

The design of the skis is updated annually, in the 2015/2016 season, separate women's models appeared, featuring a stylish design. In women's models, the letter "W" was added to the marking.

Lightweight, easy-to-handle skis allow you to hike for several hours without getting tired. Perceptible comfort when riding in any conditions.

• reliable and easy to use;
• wide ski geometry for balance and stability;
• the ability to ride in any conditions due to innovative clutch technology;
• light weight due to Densolite core;
• ease of control and maneuverability even in the most difficult conditions;
• downhill stability;
• do not require lubrication of the sliding surface;
• a special zone that allows you to move in the classic way without the use of ointment;
• the nose of the ski does not break, as in wooden models;
• suitable for beginners.

• not always available in the distribution network due to the increased demand for the model;
• low hardness.

Features Atomic Motion 52 Grip

• short and long walks in nature in different conditions.

Specifications Atomic Motion 52 Grip

• toe - 52 mm, waist - 47 mm, heel - 49 mm;
• size - 177-205 cm;
• weight - 1.14 kg (177 cm);
• material - plastic, composite materials, wood;
• Grip and NowaxGlide G2 Syncro clutch technology;
• sliding surface - BI 1500 + Universal grinding;
• lubrication system - Nowax system;
• fastening mechanism - NIS;
• 3D Touring profile with lightweight toe and heel.

• without fasteners;
• no mounting platform.

• ski mounts Auto Universal;
• ski bag Nordic 3;
• Velcro for transportation;
• shoe bag;
• boots for NNN bindings;
• ski poles Motion Lite Grey.

Overview of the Rossignol X-IUM Skating WCS model

Skate style model for professional skiers from the French company Rossignol.

Produced at the factory of the same name in France (pre-cup model X-IUM) or in Spain (top-end X-IUM WCS) with three profile options (S1 - frost, S2 - universal, S3 - wet snow).

The pre-cup professional model and the top model differ in weight (the first for 186 cm is 20 g lighter). Models made in Spain can be customized with pre-cup branding.

• increased rigidity;
• suitable for heavy skiers (up to 110 kg in size 192);
• the possibility of selecting individual stiffness with marking the name of the customer;
• light weight thanks to Nomex honeycomb core
• universal S2 profile for all temperatures and snow conditions;
• low block and average length of the contact zone with snow;
• twist resistance;
• excellent stability;
• longitudinal adjustment of the mount relative to the center;
• stability technologies ActiveCap, SupraEdge, making skiing predictable;
• NIS mounting mechanism - easy to install and adjust.

• limited edition, you can buy a pre-cup model only on order;
• high price.

Features Rossignol X-IUM Skating WCS

• professional skating races in any weather.

• geometry - 40-44-43-43 mm;
• size - 173-192 cm;
• weight - 1100g (186 cm);
• sliding surface - K7000, universal with a double groove for more stable directional stability;
• core - lightweight Nomex honeycomb with a fiberglass shell and thin wooden walls;
• gender - unisex;
• type of skating - skating;
• material - composite, high molecular weight polyethylene with low coefficient of friction, 3D Carbon Profile;
• colors are red-black.

• without fasteners.

Accessories by Rossignol

• mounts - X-Celerator SSR NIS, X-Celerator Skate NIS;
• ski poles XT 700;
• ski skating boots Rossignol X-IUM Carbon Premium;
• ski bag;
• shoe bag;
• Velcro for transportation.

Designed for professional athletes. All innovative developments appear in this group. They are also called the top or top model. Professional skis undergo the strictest step-by-step production control.

Models for professional skiers are made to order with the name and surname of the athlete marked. The cost is in the highest price category. Their task is to help in achieving maximum results and victories in competitions of various levels.

Professional model from the Norwegian manufacturer Madshus for skating. Appeared in the collection 2014-2015, in 2015-2016 came out with an updated design.

It differs from models of other well-known brands in the absence of a core with a honeycomb structure. Instead, it uses PR 100X Acryl core polyurethane foam, which makes the ski a little lighter and stronger than models with a honeycomb core.

• high strength of the model (it is a carbon fiber stocking impregnated with resin and filled with foam);
• additional torsional rigidity obtained by applying two additional layers of carbon fiber;
• suitable for ski tracks with dense and fresh snow;
• unique 3D design for excellent glide thanks to the side cutout;
• high torsional rigidity;
• perfectly matched stiffness diagram and geometry for efficient force transfer;
• the possibility of applying the structure for special weather conditions (D5 - for warm universal from +1 to -10 ° С and D4 - cold universal);
• NIS platform - fast installation, no drilling required, and easy movement on the ski back and forth when weather conditions change.

• high price;
• skis with a specific structure are made to order in Norway;
• require proper fitting.

Features Madshus Race Champion Nanosonic Carbon Skate

• world-class skating competitions.

• toe - 44 mm, waist - 43 mm, heel - 44 mm;
• size - 175-195 cm (in increments of 5 cm);
• weight - 1000 g (190 cm);
• gender - unisex;
• level of training - professional;
• deflection under the weight of the skier - medium;
• mounts - NIS7;
• core - PR 100X (multilayer carbon construction);
• sliding surface - P190 Nano Cold without notches.

• without fasteners.

Accessories by Madshus

• X-Celerator Skate NIS mounts;
• cuffs for a bunch of Red skis;
• ski boots Nano Skc, Champion Nano Carbon Classic;
• ski poles Nano Carbon;
• shoe bag;
• ski bag;
• Race Hat Red.

Issued for lovers of cross-country skiing. This type is also called the mass option of cross-country skiing for people who prefer an active lifestyle.

For the manufacture of professional models, more expensive innovative materials are used than for universal skis, so they are lighter in weight. Properly selected for the weight of the user, universal skis can serve for many years.

Universal skis for amateurs and athletes, allowing you to ski in any weather in skating and classic style. They have a special geometry of the sidecut, which helps to gain riding skills in any move.

Products of the Austrian brand Fischer are produced in Ukraine.

• sliding surface of the level of professional racing;
• lightweight core that reduces the weight of the skis and allows skiing in any weather;
• versatility - skating and classic skiing;
• special geometry of the sidecut, facilitating the development of skating technique;
• NIS fastening system - quick installation without drilling and adjustment;
• affordable price.

• heavier weight (average 1.5 kg) than professional models (average 1 kg);
• must be stored in a dry place at room temperature away from heat sources.

Features Racing Fischer SC Combi NIS 2017

• cross-country skiing in any weather;
• skating and classic style.

• toe - 41, waist - 44 mm, heel - 44 mm;
• size - 182-202 cm;
• weight - 1380 g (182 cm);
• fastening type - NIS;
• rigidity - high;
• gender - unisex;
• material - wood, composite materials;
• edges - Power Layer thickness of 0.2 mm along the entire length of ultra-light laminate, reinforcing the structure and guaranteeing the necessary torsional rigidity;
• core - lightweight with basalt fibers Air Channel Basalight, maintaining the same rigidity at different temperatures;