Cross-country Skiing Equipment
- Bindings
- Bindings secure only the toe of the boot to the ski.
- Boots
- The skating shoe is fixed to the ski with a binding, holding the toe firm. The rear of the boot is built up to shore up the ankle, which is constantly under pressure in skating technique.
- Poles
- Long and straight, often reaching up as high as a competitor's nose, with a specially shaped basket designed to allow skiers to push hard and evacuate snow.
- Skis
- Narrower and lighter than those used in Alpine skiing. They have long, curved ends and rise up slightly in the middle. They can be up to 2 meters long.
- Suit
- Uses stretch fabric hugging the body, similar to a runner’s training clothing.
- Wax
- Glide wax is crucial, and determined by snow and weather conditions.
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