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Unlike climbing skins, which a skier can temporarily stick on broader, metal-edged, backcountry skis for “skinning” to the top of a mountain, then remove them before skiing down, cross-country skin skis are narrow, lightweight, and designed to grip and glide in machine-groomed tracks.
Classic cross-country skis feature a grip zone located in the middle of the bottom of the ski, which consists of a climbing skin similar to those used in alpine ski touring. It’s important to regularly care for these skins to maintain the best grip and glide.
Less common than nylon skins are skins made from polyethylene plastic. These skins mimic the design and function of the traction pattern found on waxless cross-country skis. In general, they glide very well but do not provide the same level of traction as nylon skins.
Cross country ski skins from top brands like Fischer, Rossignol & Madshus. 12 models available. Prices from $19.95 to $144.95. Fast delivery.
The new crop of classic skis for 2024 include a wide selection of both high-performance and value-oriented skin skis, and even a few waxable models.
Cross country ski skins from top brands like Madshus, Fischer & Rossignol. 12 models available. Prices from $28.95 to $199.95. Fast delivery.
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The Contour Cross Country / Backcountry skins are a simple, affordable solution for getting around the snowy world. Adjustable tail clip comes installed and sits flush, even on rounded tails. 50mm only; Folding clip lets you fold the skin over a square buckle and keep the tip in place.
Rossignol reinvents classic nordic ski by offering a new segment: nordic skin ski. Our skins are located under the ski sole to make you slide easily on uphill trails. Discover our collection of cross-country skins, designed to provide optimal grip and glide for your skiing experience.
What Are Skin Skis? Skin skis are a type of cross-country ski that uses a combination of traditional ski bases and synthetic fur-like materials that provide grip and glide without the need for waxing. The fur-like material on the base of the ski, known as the skin, offers better grip on uphill sections while still allowing for good glide on ...