In winter, skiing is not only an ideal option for entertainment, but also an excellent opportunity to practice, having a load on all muscle groups. It is important to know how to choose a skating ridge to find the perfect inventory for yourself.
The peculiarity of the ridge move is that the pushing away from the earth takes place on the inside of the ski track. Also important is the route, which should be well rammed and wide. From classical skate skis differ in that they are about 15 cm shorter, have a blunt toe, and the center of gravity is displaced by 2.5 cm.
How to choose skis for skating?
Experts recommend to approach the choice of equipment responsibly, relying on individual indicators. To begin with, I would like to say about the price, as many believe that the more expensive the skis, the better. In fact, this is not so, and experts advise newcomers to purchase budget options, among which you can find good equipment. Another good tip - if the weight of the athlete is more than 70 kg, it is better to choose skis from the middle price category, which are more durable.
If you are interested in what skis to choose for the ridge run, then pay attention to the following indicators:
- Length . To calculate this value, it is necessary to make a simple calculation, namely to the growth it is necessary to add 10-12 cm.
- Stiffness . This parameter should be chosen depending on the weight of the skier. For example, if a person with a low weight chooses hard skis for themselves, they will not be pressed to the ground and the ride will be uncomfortable. For those who just want to go skiing, it's worth choosing medium-hard options. It is important to say that hard skis often slip, and they also spring at a jerk. There is one piece of advice on how to choose skate skis for stiffness - you need to put skis on an even surface, put on shoes and stand on them. After the weight has been evenly distributed using a piece of paper, measure the length of the lumen that is formed between the skis and the floor. You need to do this in front and behind the boot. Ideal - when the front distance is 30-40 cm, and the rear - 10-15 cm. If you transfer the weight to one leg, the lumen value should not be more than 10 cm. Not all stores have the ability to die skis, so you can use another advice - fold the skis vertically, sliding the surfaces to each other. After that, put your hands on the pads and squeeze them. Suitable are considered skis, if between them there was a gap of 1-2 mm.
- Strength . This indicator also depends on the weight of a person, and the more it is, the stronger the equipment is.
Talking about what kind of beginner you need to choose skis for a ridge run, it's worth talking about choosing sticks. It is worth giving preference to options that touch the shoulder.
Other tips, which skis to choose for a skate course:
- There are two options for fastening: automatic and mechanical. In the first case, the fastening is carried out when
The special bracket is inserted into the special groove. If the attachment is mechanical, then the shoes snap in by hand and this option is considered the most reliable. - The choice will affect the material from which the equipment is made. In the shops you can find variants of plastic and different types of wood. The first option is considered more durable and durable, and even such skis allow to develop a high speed. It is better for beginners to choose equipment made of wood, which is much cheaper and its breakage will not hit hard on the pocket.
- Ski boots should be tall, stiff and fixed near the ankle.