Nordic Skiing

The ultimate elite classic choice, the Fischer Speedmax Classic nordic boot has an integral carbon chassis that employs a one-piece carbon shank and heel counter. The shank is pliable in the forward direction, for snappy delivery, but still stiff...

Ski technique changes over time to become more efficient, more powerful, more competitive. Same for equipment. Skiathlon , aka Combi boots, were considered very specialized for Skiathlon competitions or for lower cost and performance entry level gear...

Often overlooked in performance, cross country ski poles for classic and skate skiing can make an impressive difference in skiing performance and pleasure yet the price:performance ratio can be difficult to rationalize. The Storm 3 pole from One Way is...

The Fischer Tour Step-in IFP Bindings are a new design with a very user-friendly entry mechanism. Solid stability and ski control. Individual adjustment is possible in seconds and tool-free. Flexor grade 6.0 Easy step-in entry

What could Alpina possibly do to improve on the beloved ESK Pro skate boot? Welcome the Alpina Pro Skate, and although the improvements might seem minor, they do come on top of one of the most renowned skate boots ever made. Start with the remarkable...

Traditional 75mm cross country boots are becoming ever more difficult to find, especially if they're a general touring boot instead of a goliath tele type boot. Trust Alpina to honor tradition, even as they develop new designs and features in their other...

The Tourer Light and Tourer Free NNN-BC boots from Alpina has design feature and performance inspired by such great Alpina boots such as the 1550 and Montana. A backcountry XC boot that isn't overkill, a nice blend of solid binding connection, stability...

Combine the new Alpina Pioneer Pro Xplore boot with the new Rottefella Xplore bindings and a decades long argument has closure. For backcountry ski touring the post-ski discussion has been, 75mm boots have better downhill control, but NNN-BC tours better...

As its name suggests, the Discoverer boot is built for exploration and leaving your tracks behind. With its medium flex and NNN BC sole, it allows you to discover new paths with confidence and control. The Discoverer is equipped with convenient themeasy...

An odd name for a fantastic and overlooked cross country ski classic boot. Intended for the elite marathon skiers that only double pole, but careful observers may have noticed that in World Cup sprint races that may skiers are opting for classic boots...

Taking the design elements of their World Cup S/Lab models, the Salomon S/MAX Skate ski substitutes a stronger and slightly heavier core material. Remarkably fast in a wide range of snow conditions, the included Shift-in binding allows fine tuning of the...

With their S/MAX designs, Salomon seems to be bringing as many design and material features from their elite S/LAB products into a more affordable price range. The S/MAX Carbon Click Nordic race pole is one example. A full carbon shaft is very light and...