How to choose a cross-country skiing on growth

Why we love winter? For the pre-holiday bustle, New Year holidays, home gatherings over a cup of tea. And for the opportunity to run a few kilometers along the creaking snow, slide down a steep hill in the near coppice, breathe frosty air. But that did not spoil a bad outfit you winter walk, pick the right skis.

Selection of winter equipment requires competent approach. You can, of course, consult with the seller, but it is better to look into the issue and to buy skis, which will not bring in the difficult track.

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What are the cross-country skiing

As intended skis are divided into elite racing, training, walking, children, junior, hunting. The style of skiing - classic ridge, universal.

• Classic style - skis move parallel to each other. To walk in a way more suitable soft skis with a long and pointed toe.
• Skating style - the rider moves through the crust like skating or roller, starting from the inside of snow skiing. In this case, taken hard skiing.
• Going for sports equipment, decide what you prefer leisurely walks classic style or speed skating course?

Love change styles - buy combi - a universal model.

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How to choose a cross-country skiing on growth

Equally important is the choice of skis material from which they are made. Buy plastic skis, unlike wood, they do not need to pitch, they are lighter, good slip, durable. However, more expensive.

To ride was comfortable, look on the rules of skiing.

• Stand up and lift one arm up. Take the ski each side, perpendicular to the arm's length. If the sharp end of the ski touches the middle of the palm - skiing suitable for you.
• Measure your height, add to the result of 25 cm. The number will determine the size of skis.
• Size ridge ski is given by: human growth plus 10-15 cm and a universal take on 15 cm longer than human growth.
• Check the stiffness of skis. Fold them into the sliding surface and squeeze his hand in the center. If there is a gap between the skis of 1.5 mm - stiffness is normal.
• Do not forget about the ski poles. For the classics, they should rest against you in the armpit, to the ridge - to touch his shoulder.
• Sports shoes also adjusted depending on riding style: classic - low model with a soft sole for skating - high stiff cuff.
• Mounting put the most simple - automatic.

Important: To slip ridge skiing grease paraffin, classical - skins, and then cover the holding lubricant.

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How to choose a children's skis

The kid who already holds skiing, buy a plastic model with small incisions. They will improve glide ski, not to stop when running, will help keep the descent from the mountain.

• For children from 3 to 6 years old choose skis equal growth of small champion. Sticks do not buy. First, let the child will understand the principle of the slip, and learn to walk without falling, without support.
• At the age of 6-12 years old ski length is equal to the child's height plus 15-20 cm.
• Teenagers skiing are selected based on the selected style. For skating - short skis, height plus 10 cm, with sticks to his shoulders. When buying a classic set - to a child's height, plus 25 cm, stick - to the armpits.
• Put on the skis only children's attachment. For kids - soft straps, first-graders - semi-rigid, from 9 years - hard.

Picking up ski kit, you can safely go on a ski outing. This trip will distract you from the daily hassle, improves mood, helps to stock up on health and positive for the future.