1 - Choosing the right SIZE
Ski size is determined by weight, not height.
SKI SKATING 500
CAMBRE UNIVERSEL
171 cm (50 to 64 kg)
176 cm (55 to 69 kg)
181 cm (65 to 79 kg)
186 cm (75 to 90 kg)
191 cm (80 to 90+ kg)
If you're hesitating between 2 sizes, we recommend taking a shorter ski if you want one that's easier to handle and easier to start skating on.
2 - Fasteners
These skis are fitted with Fischer "Compact step in" bindings, compatible with NNN, Prolink and Turnamic standards.
3 - Waxing, the secret of resistance!
When you buy your skis, we recommend that you prepare the base of your skis to achieve their optimum glide level. Several consecutive waxings are recommended to "nourish" the base.
To wax your skis, discover our tutorials on our You Tube channel Inovik or book 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.
core = the heart of the ski: made of wood (solid or with channels) or composite (honeycomb or Nomex®)
base = the part in contact with the snow, made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), sintered or extruded.
sidecut = the width of a ski in tip, runner and tail.