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Best Cross Country Ski Equipment

By: Amy Shelleby

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Before you head off on a cross country ski trail, make sure you are using only the best cross country ski equipment. The best cross country ski equipment can help ensure you stay warm, comfortable and safe while skiing. Cross country skiing requires different equipment than downhill skiing. This list will show you all the best cross country ski equipment for your next trip. 

  1. Fischer RCS Carbonlite Classic Plus If you are looking for a fast pair of classic racing skis then look no further. These cross country skis are some of the fastest on the market today. Along with being fast, they are light and handle the turns well. They are pre-waxed at the Fischer factory and come with a NIS binding plate. The popularity of the skis cause them to sell out quickly. If you plant to purchase a pair of these skis shop early in ski season.
  2. Alpina Tempest Cross Country Touring Ski This ski takes the classic cross country ski to a whole new level. Featuring a waxless base and wood core this is truly a no maintenance ski. This ski can be used for touring but is especially good on the track.
  3. Fischer XC Control Cross Country Ski Boots Fischer found a way to combine all of the stability needed in a cross country ski boot with all of the style that cross country skiers want. This boot has thinsulate insulation to keep your toes toasty and warm on a long trail.
  4. The North Storm Rider II Insulated Jacket Skis and boots are important, but nothing is quite as important as the right cross country ski jacket. This jacket comes in white, black and green. It is designed to keep you warm and still offer a great amount of mobility. This jacket is even equipped with extra pockets to give you a place for everything you need in the backcountry. This jacket is definitely tops any best cross country ski equipment list.

Cross country skiing is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of any age. It is a great overall aerobic exercise. Having the best cross country ski equipment will only serve to make any trip a better one. So, if it is your first time on the trail or your fiftieth put on the best cross country ski equipment and head into a winter wonderland for an experience like never before.

Posted on: Apr. 28, 2010