This product is available for sale in our Neuchâtel Marin store (Rue de la Fleur-de-Lys 26, Marin Centre MMM Migros, 2074 Marin Epagnier). If you would like to see or collect the product in person, please call us on 032 756 70 00.
If you're a regular cross-country skier with a good technical base.
And for you, cross-country skiing is not just a way to get away from it all, it's also an opportunity to get out and about in nature.
The 550 ski is ideal for experienced skiers, as it's the best compromise for progress.
A balance between glide, lightness, rigidity, grip and freedom with the tool-free adjustable binding! Cross-country skis have a camber whose function is to restore the force applied by the skier and resist crushing under his weight.
In classic skiing, to grip, you need to be able to crush the ski so that the holding zone is in contact with the snow.
On the other hand, to glide, the holding zone must no longer be in contact with the snow.
It's important to choose the right ski camber for your weight and ability, to obtain the right grip/slide ratio.|The size of a cross-country ski depends on your ability and weight.
CAMBRE SOFT
CAMBER MEDIUM
- 60 to 70 Kg = 188 cm
- 65 to 75 Kg = 195 cm
- 75 to 90 Kg = 202 cm
CAMBRE HARD
- 90 to 110 Kg = 202 cm
- 100 to 130 Kg = 207 cm
If you are between 2 sizes :
- For greater comfort = choose the smaller size, the ski will be easier to handle.
- For a more sporty style = go for the next size up|The grip on a cross-country ski is the area in the center of the sole (bottom of the ski).
It provides "grip" so you don't slip on ascents, while guaranteeing a smooth glide on the flat or downhill.
There are 3 systems: scales, retaining wax or skins.
The 550 ski is equipped with 100% mohair skins
The skins provide the same quality of grip as the flake soles, but have the advantage of not making noise and do not require waxing|Your sealskins are worn, change them...
We advise you to contact the workshop to order and change them.
Ski size 181 / 188 CM => code reference pair of skins = 4229194
Ski size 195/ 202 / 207 CM => code reference pair of skins = 4229195|All our skis are sold with bindings from Norwegian brand Rottefella compatible with NNN, prolink and Turnamic standards.
Our 550 skins feature the Rottefella XCELERATOR PRO binding, which provides an ideal position between ski and boot to optimize thrust.
The binding can be easily moved without tools to suit your needs: slide the binding forward to enhance grip, and backward to optimize glide.|The base is the part of the ski in contact with the snow, and is made of polyethylene (PEhd), with an extruded or sintered manufacturing process.
The 550 ski base is made from sintered HDPE, a high-molecular-weight plastic powder that is heated, compressed and cut into plates.
This process gives the base a higher density and therefore better glide and resistance. When you buy your skis, we recommend that you prepare the base thoroughly to achieve optimum glide.
To maintain the performance of your skis, don't forget to wax them regularly!
To wax your skis, discover our tutorials on our You Tube channel Inovik or book an appointment in your workshop Decathlon.Our skis are designed using a "sandwich" process: superimposing different materials at the heart of the ski and across its entire width.
The final product is assembled with a press.
NOYAU = core of the ski: made of wood (solid or with channels) or composite (honeycomb or Nomex®)
SEMELLE = part in contact with the snow, made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), sintered or extruded.
ACCROCHE = retaining zone located under the ski
EDGE LINES = width of a ski in tip, runner and heel.