What skiing to choose a novice

Running, pleasure and "SUVs" - what are you needed if you are first on the ski access.

How to choose the right ski newcomer, what kinds of skis are, and what to pay attention is the guide on the main sports buying of winter from the Soviet Sport Life & Style.

What skis are

Skiing is diverse. Before buying, you need to understand exactly how and where you are going to ride: in the nearest park with children, in the mountains or by special racing tracks. Depending on this, choose the type of ski.

Racing Skiing or Skiing for Competitions. We are divided into skis for the skate and for the classic stroke. The first is more stringent and short (the maximum length rarely reaches 190 cm), which allows the athlete to repel and spring along the rolled snow floor without a ski. The second is longer (often, over 200 cm), softer, with pointed socks. The average width of the racing ski - 44-48 mm.

Tourism skiing (Back Country). Wide (average width 75 mm) and long (up to 200 cm). These parameters help to overcome off-road, native and not "fall" in the snow.

Skiing. Designed for various types of riding in the mountains. As a rule, they are shorter (less than 170 cm long) and wider cross-country skis.

Pleasure skiing. Running skiing for recreation and fitness. They can be used in parks and on special tracks. They are suitable for both classic stroke and (slightly less) for the skate, so this type of ski is also called combined. In sports stores, this species is usually the most common. There may be a wider racing ski (over 48 mm): it is believed that the greater the width of the skis, the easier it is to resist them.

SUMMARY: Pleasure skiing is best for a newcomer, which is going to ride in urban parks or suburban forests.

What skis choose: with a notch or without

If you are going to ride skiing with a classic course - you should choose skis with a notch on the sliding surface. The notch "holds" ski, helps them not slip back. Such skis do not need to lubricate ointments. But they have shortcomings: notches (often they are made of plastic) do not allow to develop a greater speed and can slip on iced surfaces and on tough ski.

Smooth skiing without notches will require special lubrication. Lubrication improves sliding properties, allows you to dial the maximum speed or reduces return and slip back. Masi Holding is applied to a ski block - from the shoe's heel to 10-25 centimeters up from the attachment along the sliding side. Masi Slip - along the entire length of the skis. Lubrication needs to be removed and change depending on the temperature on the street, soft or hard snow

Summary: newcomer is better to purchase skis with notches. They are universal, easy to operate. To ride such skis, you do not need to learn lubrication technique.

What choose skiing hardness

For regular riding, classic ski-style skiing use soft and medium (soft-medium) degrees of rigidity. If you get up on such skis, they should almost completely come into contact with the floor under the block (shoe and fastening) - the allowable gap will be about 0.5 mm. When the body's weight is transferred to one leg - there must also be a small (0.2-0.3 mm) gap. You can check it if you can suck the usual sheet of paper under the sliding surface of the ski - the sheet must move under your foot.

For the skate stroke use hard (hard) skis: the gap between the floor and the block, when you stand on skis should be 1-2 mm (sometimes more).

SUMMARY: Choose the skis of the average degree of rigidity - with a gap of about 0.5-0.7 mm between the surface and the shoe. If you find it difficult to independently determine the ski rigidity, contact the seller. There are special equipment to determine the ski stiffness - so-called. Flex Testers.

How to choose skiing

"Averaged" rule for the choice of ski for growth: if you are going to ride a classic style - the ski length should make your height + 25-30 cm. If you are looking for skiing for the skate stroke - add 10-15 cm. Konkovoy - add To increase 10-15 cm. If the skid selected along the length turns out to be too soft (completely, they will fall on the floor when you are standing on them) - take a longer pair.

Detailed instructions on how to choose skiing in length - with tables for growth, look on our website.

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How to choose ski boots

The selection criteria are about the same as when buying skis. Shoes for the skate stroke are tougher: their sole is practically not bent, the shoe is well holding an ankle.

For the "classic stroke" such a boot will be not very convenient. If you are going to ride in this style, choose boots with a soft sole, lower. Their flexibility will allow to repel without discomfort. If you are going to alternate riding styles - look for combined boots with medium stiffness sole.

Ski shoes need to be on the sock in which you are going to ride. Otherwise you can buy boots that will be cramped. Socks for ski ride should have a moisture removal function: such socks will save you from rubbing and corns on the legs.

It is very important to correctly pick up the length of the cross-country ski for the classics or the skate stroke. After all, it depends on the comfort of riding and the easiestness with which you can pass the distance. Sometimes it happens that with an incorrectly chosen ski-like skis passing 5 kilometers, and the feelings are such that all 15 has run.

Choosing inventory for skiing, take into account three characteristics - growth, weight and style of skiing athlete. If we talk about the styles, you can select 3 directional skiing (X-Country or Cross Country):

• Skown stroke and bright representative - biathlon. Marked in English as SKATE;
• Classic move. One of the oldest directions, well-known styles: double, one-bar, stealing, etc.;
• Universal or pleasure (Fitness, Combi). Strictly speaking, they can not be combined, because the skis can be called pleasure, which are designed for walks on unprepared tracks, the distinctive feature of which is an enlarged width (more than 50 mm).

We will not talk about the skiing sport in this article, they don't need a completely different equipment for them, which in turn is also to share the directions.

The dependence of the length of the ski from the growth of a person is, and it significantly affects the speed of movement and generally skating comfort. Weight ratio is necessary to determine the necessary stiffness. We wrote in detail about the stiff index in the article about, but in this publication we will analyze the importance of the right balance of ski size and skier growth.

How to choose skis to grow and guess in size?

The optimal length of the skis is determined by the formula:

Ideal height \u003d (height * (weight)) / (level of skill) √ Magic coefficient.

Do not be scared, everything is actually easier.

For classic stroke \u003d growth + 15 cm.
For skate stroke \u003d growth + 15-25 cm.

This is the maximum length of length, but it may be less, but no more. This is especially important for beginners who are just beginning to learn walking.

The length of the ski during the classic course should be 5-10 centimeters longer than the skate. This is due to differences in a walking technique.

For beginners, coaches advise to pick up the inventory in short. It is easier to comprehend the technique of riding, to enter turns. The speed will be mediocre, but it is not important. In the first workouts, it is necessary to think about perfect techniques and the right step. It is about this that we do not advise you to acquire some expensive and branded skis, like the Austrian Fisher (Fisher) or French Rossignol (Rossignol).

Ski size for growth is easy to determine, the main thing is to measure its growth in and to use the formula described above. In no case measure your barefoot.

The ski length affects the maximum speed they can develop. Of course, there are a number of factors - lubricant, the temperature of the snow and so on, but, with all other equal indicators, the athlete will faster, which goes on longer. But, in no case do not fall in error that the larger the size, the better. The length should be strictly adjusted for the anthropometric data of the athlete, otherwise there will be problems and discomfort during classes.

Ski selection table for growth and weight for classics and universal

They made a consolidated table that will help determine the size. The table should be used carefully and take into account their skills and the level of skill, sometimes it happens that the numbers from these Rostovok are not suitable for a particular person.

Below is a table with a ski-ski skiing:

Growth, see	Size, see
150	160-165
155	165-170
160	170-175
165	175-180
170	180-185
175	185-190
180	190-195
185	195-200
190	200-205

If running skiing is not your passion, then read the Publication of software. The principle is the same, only the features of the ski ride are taken into account. This is an increased load on the sliding surface during the descent and sharp turns for which a certain geometry and the length of the deflection are needed.

What is the weight skier affect?

Do not forget that choosing cross-country skiing in growth, it is necessary to consider the weight of the owner, the stiffness of the material depends on it. This concerns people who weigh more than 70 kg, who are less, no matter, since any minimal ski rigidity for them will be sufficient.

On how to choose ski sticks we wrote in. The article examined in detail all the important characteristics, ranging from the handle material and ending with a darkness.

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Correct the length of the stick will help our. It counts the size of sticks for all winter sports varieties.

How to pick up a kid to a child?

For teenagers and children over six years old, ski size is selected as too. We use adult formulas that are indicated at the beginning of the article. For children of pre-school return, we advise you to choose ski in short, the same growth as the child itself, or a little more, literally by 5 cm.

Baby at that age newcomer, therefore, the inventory is selected from the calculation of training in a walking technique. And this is the easiest way to do on short skiing.

In no case do not buy skis and stick on the grow. Yes, it may seem economically advantageous, but the child will suffer and can lose interest in ski rods.

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At the end we advise you to watch video with advice and recommendations from the Sports Store seller.

In general, there is nothing difficult in the selection of length and risks of cross-country skis, the main thing is to remember about the main formula that is above, well, you can save yourself a plate with sizes, or print it. In this case, you will go to the store already prepared.

Ski sticks are an important ski attribute, which is why their choice must be approached with the mind and knowledge of the case. For more comfortable riding, it is important to be able to choose type, material and shape, as well as select the correct height suitable for its own growth properly.

Much depends on the material. Production can use various metals and alloys, but there are the most common materials of ski sticks that are sold in sports stores most often. Material for each item is taken different, so you need to consider four positions.

Ancient

Ancient - the base of the ski stick. The most important selection criteria in this case will be strength and weight. Ease and wear resistance depend directly on the composition, so each of the items should be disassembled separately.

1. Carbonppost

One of the best will be precisely this option. Products in which the carbonate and hard and hard, as well as durable and comfortable, are lighter. Do not spend cold, and therefore the skier's hands will remain warmer. The model market with such a characteristic is very expensive.

2. Aluminum

Golden middle - aluminum. And all due to the fact that in products, which contains aluminum, combine both low weight and reliability. Well spend cold, why hands can freeze faster and stronger. Also, a similar type of sticks is very hard, why the elasticity is worth the question: sticks are bent, but do not break. The flexing process itself brings the stick to wear every time, but it is not necessary to worry - the shelf life of these materials is very long. It is worth remembering that this option is not cheap and can fly to a penny.

3. Carbon

It is considered the easiest among most options. The market is rarely sold from pure material, third-party impurities are most often added, the price policy of the model directly depends on. Buy sticks with a similar composition most often.

4. Composite

Half-grade from the world of ski stick. The composition has both fiberglass and carbonate. Prices differ depending on the number of one of the characteristics: the high concentration of carboniposit makes the model more expensive. Flexible, but quite quickly fail.

5. Fiberglass

The best among the worst. It has a low cost, but is a bad choice for experts and professionals. Such products critically break down and most often do not withstand falls and strikes, which happens during ski sports quite often, especially during studies at beginners.

Handle

Handle is a holder or pen, usually adapted under the arm of the skier. Prices vary depending on the convenience of the handles, their adaptability to the palm and fingers.

The handle must lie in both hands foldable, convenient. The most popular and comfortable handles consist of rubber and traffic jams. The slots in the holder are also important, in them the fingers should not strongly slide both on bare arm and the palm in the glove.

Temory

The dwelling for ski stick is a special loop to keep the stick was more comfortable and easier. The cheapest models have a practically useless accessory, and in expensive - a whole auxiliary means (drone).

The dwelling in the form of a loop is common among those who do not put the distance of the palm and handles above all. A more complex dormant - drone, is used among those who need a strong girth.

From the softness of the dwelling depends on whether the hand will be uttered during riding. Do not forget about it, since it is an important criterion, especially if you ride without gloves and mittens.

The dwelling length should be such that the skier's hand lay on it, and not on the handle. It is best to choose a tempor with adjustable length.

Support ring

As well as "snow rings" and "legs" are below all speakers. An important criterion for the reference ring is its size. Newbies often use wide paws due to their stronger stability. Professionals in this case are suitable less size, since because of it, the snow ring does not interfere during riding.

But the size of the reference ring depends not only on the professionalism of the skier, but also from the snowstock itself: large legs are used on a loose snow. They produce snow rings both plastic and leather, wooden.

Tips for ski sticks

The tip is the sharp end of the stick. Some manufacturers produce products with replaceable tips, which later can be replaced by third-party. For beginners, most often select versions without the use of metal, thanks to which it is almost impossible to hurt. Experienced skiers prefer to use carbide and metal tips.

Types and varieties of ski sticks

About what kinds of cross-country skiing exist, read in. And now let's talk about the types of sticks.

Sports

First of all, perform the function of movement.

The support ring is small, skier-oriented with experience.

Form cone-shaped, narrowed to bottom. Manufacturers try to pay attention to the balance of the skier, so the sporting variation of the sticks has an easy end, which is why the load in the end moves to the area of \u200b\u200bthe handle.

Tourist

Have one thickness around the perimeter, which reduces the fragility of the product.

Large diameter reference ring, designed for loose snow.

Alpine

Initially, the balance sheet function is performed for exposure to equilibrium when lifting and descent on the mountain slopes.

Such products have a telescopic shape used for slopes of different steepness.

Running (plain)

Used for movement over a snowy plain, execute the repulsion function.

(1 estimates, average: 5,00 out of 5)

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Experts share them on running and mountainous - they have their own specifics of the structure and differences. If we consider the main differences, then it is worth highlighting such items:

1. Mountain skiing The stronger and durable, respectively, and the cost of them will be much higher than running. They consider higher quality, professional, and it costs and repel.

2. If speak about cross-country skiing - They are longer. At the same time, their cloth will be much already, rather than mountain models. Read our special article about three types of cross-country skiing.

3. Views also differ Fastening and shoes- Will it be automatic or mechanical fastening, ordinary shoes or special boots.

4. Running are intended to have "went" to a flat highway, a well-striking snow chamfer. Mountains are rather sports models where skiing goes on special ski slopes where the slope and one-piece, not the raven snow.

Selection of ski for growth and weight

How to choose the length of the cross-country ski for growth:

1. If this Skown style skating- To the growth of the skier add 15 cm. And so the optimal length is calculated.

2. Classic Provide the use of the next calculation - the growth of the skier plus 20 cm.

3. If this combined, Calculations are carried out according to the principle - 15 cm are added to the growth of the athlete.

When choosing taking into account the weight of the skier himself - in this case, calculations are carried out with regard to the following points:

• If this is a skiing type of riding - the distance of the gap between the surface of the snow nast and the sliding surface should be 1 mm., At the same time, the skier itself stands on both legs. Additional check - a sheet of paper under heels is obliged to freely walk by 30-40 cm. On the parties and, accordingly, the weight is proportionally selected.
• For classic - the distance between the floor and the sliding surface is 0.5 mm, the sheet of paper freely goes to the side by 10-15 cm.
• Regarding the calculation of proportions and their relations for combined models - they are carried out according to the rules for those described in the second paragraph.

How to pick up cross-country kid

Equipment for the child deserves special attention and in this case it costs to focus on the age of a young skier.

1. Up to 3-xlet. At this age, it is worth to give preference to short models, with a wide web - the baby is not yet necessary to learn to develop speed, wrap the equipment. Optimal will be skiing to 40 cm., With a width of the canvas to 8 cm. Made of plastic, with a rounded end.

When the kid will confidently stand on the ski highway - you can give preference to ski products equal to the growth of the child. At the same time, experienced skiers note that it is best to give preference precisely made of plastic, rather than wooden - they are suitable for skating on dry and wet snow.

In the issue of shoes for skating - it makes no sense to purchase a special equipment for a baby, and it is best to choose a special metal fastening on the rubber belts to the daily shoes. The baby sticks can not be purchased - for him the task is at the very beginning to learn how to keep the balance, learn how to slide.

2. Aged 4 and up to 10 years It makes sense to acquire a more sporty, professional kit - more narrow, up to 5 cm. Ski width. The length of the child and plus 15 cm are selected.

3. Aged 11 and up to 15 years- Child pick up ski equipment, given their growth and weight category. In this case, it is important to take into account that the choice can be carried out among the following ski models:

• classic- They ride on parallel skiing, they differ in a large length and pointed nose, there are special notches on the sliding surface. Suitable for novice skiers.
• konkovye- If your baby loves speed, then for it optimally choose them. They are shorter than classic and have a sharp side for better slip.
• combined- Suitable for the classic and skate type of skiing.

Table, how to choose crossing skiing for the growth and weight of the child:

High-quality ski manufacturers will not differ in weight and length, width - the main thing is to check whether there are sykov and cracks on them. In everything else - solely on your choice.

Equipment of cross-country skis

What is the equipment of each skier begins - from . It can be as conventional weed products, warm, made of wool or special, synthetic, manufactured for ski boots - all of them should not miss the cold and moisture, well hold warm. It is important to remember - they should not be crumpled and resist excessive abrasion in the heel area.

After selecting the wearer - Choose shoes. They are chosen when you choose a sock in which you will ride - measure the selected shoes on it. The main thing is to remember - do not pick up the shoes on the Internet, but exclusively in the store, after you personally try on them.

Experienced skiers know - the manufacturer is not so important in the shoes as an ideal boot planting on the leg. Ideal - she does not hunt and do not hang on the leg, when the fingers are bent, they are not formed on the inner surface of the folds. Stiffness is checked by bending it in the sole - stop your own choice on the model where the angle will be straight.

In equipment, it is necessarily provided for and - when choosing them, the skier's growth is taken. In this case, the principle is valid - the more their length, the greater physical training, the riding process itself requires. Optimally, if their length comes to the level of the um of the ears, the minimum to the shoulder level.

Fastening- An important part of the equipment, is either automatic or mechanical. At the same time, experienced skiers celebrate - the first are convenient because it is enough to insert the leg into the grooves, and the boot is already fixed. But the second is better - they are more reliably held the design itself and practically do not disgust spontaneously.

See also a video lesson how to pick up cross-country skiing and equipment:

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Winter has come - time to master the snow-covered slopes. So that skiing is as comfortable as possible and safe, you need to choose their optimal size. Below we offer an article on how to choose the Rostovka of the skiing.

First of all, you should decide: are you going to ride as an amateur or as a professional? There are many tables for which you can choose the Rostovka, considering the length of the foot, (freestyle, freeride, carving, etc.), belonging to the floor.

Especially these parameters are important if you are engaged in skiing at a professional level. If you are not riding a medal, it will be enough to know only your weight to determine the appropriate length of the Rostovka. However, growth and weight are not the only factors in determining the desired ski size: skiers with one and the same indicators may choose the skis of various Rostovok.

Attention! Ski stiffness, track (its condition, length and level of inclination), riding style, and how well you own technician - all these factors also affect the length of the skis you need to buy.

1. Men weighing from 60 to 100 kg and growth from 160 to 190 cm. Rostovs are recommended 165 cm long (for short turns) and 170-175 cm (for large and medium turns).
2. Women weighing from 40 to 80 kg and growth of 155 cm long (for short turns) and 165 cm (for large and medium turns) are approaching from 150 to 180 cm.
3. Women approach the Rostovka by 10-15 cm shorter than their growth, because they mainly adhere to a quiet pace in Catania. By the way, female models are performed in different colors and with drawings.
4. Children's models are better selected by 5-10 cm shorter growth of the child. But more accurately, they can be selected by age. If the child is already experienced in skiing, you can choose a model in length equal to its growth or exceeding this parameter by 510 cm.
5. High people with a large body weight are needed very elastic skis, the length of which is 7-12 cm more than their growth. Low-flexible and thin on low weight skiers can be used.
6. On short slopes, a model of 6-10 cm long is shorter than a skier's growth.
7. On the tracks with loose snow (virgin) will be convenient to use skis wide and long, which allow you not to fall into the snow.
8. Select the models shorter by 5-10 cm from the base size in cases if you:
   • fond of carwing;
   • do not ride steep slopes over long distances;
   • just start to master the skiing, and you advised you the instructor;
   • prefer to ride calmly, carefully and slowly.
9. Increase Rostovka by 5-10 cm Recommended in cases:
   • when your height and weight exceeds the mark specified in the first 2 points;
   • when you prefer to ride steep slopes of great length;
   • carving practices when the skier makes turns on a large arc and at high speed.
10. Extend Rostovka more than 5-10 cm can be if you:
    • love to ride a fluffy, unauthorized snow;
    • want to ride a large distance without turns;

Of course, not everyone can definitely decide on all the above mentioned moments, especially if you are. In this case, you can use the table of average values \u200b\u200bof dependence on your growth and weight.

	Weight, kg
Growth, see	35+	40+	45+	50+	55+	60+	65+	70+	75+	80+	85+	90+	95+	100+
205														175
200											166	168	169	169
195									163	164	165	166	167	168
190								160	162	163	164	166	166	166
185							158	159	161	162	163	164	164	164
180						156	156	157	159	161	162	163	163	163
175					148	153	154	155	158	160	161	162
170					146	151	152	155	157	159
165				142	143	148	150	154	156
160				140	140	146	148	153
155			135	138	138	142	146
150		135	135	138	140	142
145	125	135	138	140
140	120	130

Usually, professional skiers prefer a lengthy length from 185 cm long, and beginners - from 178 cm. But to feel comfortable on any slope and show the best result, the athletes have skis several Rostovok.