1 - Choosing the right SIZE
The size of a cross-country ski depends on your level of practice and your weight, not on your height.
For SKI 500 with skins:
- 50 to 60 kg = 180 cm
- 55 to 70 kg = 185 cm
- 60 to 75 kg = 190 cm
- 70 to 85 kg = 195 cm
- 80 to 95 kg = 200 cm
- Over 90 kg = 205 cm
If you're between two sizes:
- For greater comfort = go for the smaller size, the ski will be easier to handle.
- For a more sporty style = choose the larger size.
2 - Keep it simple!
The grip on a cross-country ski corresponds to the area in the center of the sole (bottom of the ski).
It provides "grip" to prevent slipping on ascents, while guaranteeing smooth gliding on the flat or downhill.
There are 3 systems: flakes, retaining wax or skins.
The 500 ski is equipped with a mixed skin grip.
Skins offer the same grip quality as flake soles, but have the advantage of not making noise and do not require waxing.
3 - PERFORMANCE bindings, the key to an optimized experience!
All our skis are sold with Rottefella bindings compatible with NNN, prolink and Turnamic standards.
The 500 skins skis are equipped with the classic Rottefella PERFORMANCE binding, which enhances the pleasure of experienced skiers.
Thanks to its key, you can advance and retract the binding according to your needs: advance the binding for better grip / retract the binding for better glide.
It features an easy-to-use locking mechanism.
5 - An extruded sole, the right compromise between glide and durability
The base is the part of the ski in contact with the snow.
It plays an important role in a ski's performance qualities. It is made of polyethylene (PEhd), and can be extruded or sintered.
The sole of the 500 ski is made of PEhd EXTRUDE, from plastic grains heated and laminated by a roller to produce a plate.
This process gives the sole good glide and resistance.
6 - Waxing, the secret of durability!
When you buy your skis, we recommend that you prepare the base of your skis properly to achieve their optimum glide level. We recommend several consecutive waxings to "nourish" the base.
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 make an appointment in your workshop Decathlon.
LEXICLE = Building a ski
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.
CORNER = core of the ski: wood (solid or with channels) or composite (honeycomb or Nomex®)
BOTTOM = 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.
