CSU Junior Nordic Ski Team

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Dryland Gear

Equipment needed for off-snow (known as dryland) training:

 
  • Running shoes
  • Water-bottle belt pack and water bottle
  • Classic ski boots
  • Skate ski boots
  • Rollerskis: Jenex V2 940C combi model recommended with speed-reducers or brake required (advanced skiers will need dedicated skate and classic skis – ask the coaches for details).
  • Rollerski poles: 1 pair for classic, 1 pair for skate
  • Rollerski pole tips – Jenex tips recommended. Exel okay too. Do NOT get Swix.
  • Helmet.  (Mandatory for rollerski workouts)
  • Hill-bounding poles – a pair of old poles 10 cm shorter than classic poles
  • Stretch cords (from PerformBetter.com, get Lifeline Professional Exercise Tubing with Handles) (Or Ercolina or similar device)
  • Sports Watch (mandatory to own and to wear to each practice and to know how to use)
  • Heart Rate Monitor. (Optional, but highly recommend) (Polar is recommended brand)