1 - Choosing the right SIZE
Ski size is determined by weight, not height.
SKI SKATE 550 :
CAMBRE MEDIUM
- 45 à 55 kg = 174 cm (out of stock)
- 50 à 65 Kg = 181 cm
- 60 à 75 Kg = 188 cm
CAMBRE HARD
- 75 à 90 Kg = 188 cm
- 90 à 110 Kg = 193 cm (out of stock)
If you're between 2 sizes:
- For more comfort = choose the smaller size, the ski will be easier to handle.
- For a more sporty style = choose the larger size. For a more sporty style = choose the larger size.
2 - A sintered sole for superior glide
The base is the part of the ski in contact with the snow, and is made of polyethylene (PEhd). The manufacturing process can be extruded or sintered.
The base of the 550 ski is made of sintered PEhd, using high molecular weight plastic powder, heated, compressed and cut into plates.
This process gives the base a higher density and therefore better glide and resistance.
3 - XCELERATOR skate bindings, technology to help you gain speed!
All our skis are sold with bindings from Norwegian brand Rottefella, compatible with NNN, Prolink and Turnamic standards.
Our 550 skis are equipped with the Rottefella XCELERATOR Pro skating binding - Quick lock system
To optimize body positioning on the ski, the binding can be easily moved without tools:
sliding the binding forward offers greater stability, while sliding it backward optimizes glide.
4 - 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.
