Can backcountry skis be used for cross-country skiing?

You can choose between two major backcountry binding systems for cross country skiing. The Rottefella Super Telemark is a classic 3-pin toe binding for telemark and backcountry use.

Is backcountry skiing the same as cross-country?

While similar to Cross Country Touring, Backcountry Touring emphasizes moving into more adventurous and often steeper terrain and has many similarities to Alpine Touring. The equipment provides more downhill ski-ability with features such as: moderate tip rocker, full-length metal edges, and increased sidecuts.

Can you use backcountry cross-country skis on groomed trails?

Touring skis can be used on groomed or ungroomed trails. They are also known as “backcountry” skis because of how rugged they can be. Generally, these skis are longer, light in weight, and a little bit thicker in width to provide more stability to skiers who decide to take on ungroomed trails.

How long should backcountry cross-country skis be?

Touring skis should be 5-15cm less than the skier’s height. Freeride skis should be at least the skier’s height and can easily be 5-15cm longer for skilled skiers. Longer skis here mean better buoyancy in powder.

What size backcountry cross-country skis do I need?

Can you use backcountry skis for downhill?

Absolutely! In the last few years a lot has happened and our touring skis work very well on the slopes. Although you should adjust your speed in icy conditions, our touring skis basically react similar to alpine skis. This means that you don’t have to adapt off-piste and you can simply keep your usual riding technique.

Can you skate ski on backcountry skis?

Just like classic and skate skis, NNN touring bindings may also be mounted to skis equipped with an NIS mounting plate. You will just need to make sure that you are using a touring/backcountry XC ski that is wide enough to accommodate the wider backcountry binding.

What is backcountry XC skiing?

Backcountry XC Skiing – Backcountry skiing can be light touring, backcountry touring and backcountry turning. Typically all of these skis have metal edges. The big difference is width of ski and strength of boot. Lighter narrower skis are ideal for distance and mileage.

How do you size a Nordic backcountry ski?

Should backcountry skis be longer or shorter?

The Long & The Short of It Within a single make and model, a shorter length will usually make the ski more nimble, which leads to quicker turns and more maneuverability at slower speeds, while the longer lengths in that ski will have a longer turn radius and be more stable at a higher speed.

How heavy is too heavy for touring skis?

For everyday ski touring or ski mountaineering, I like to stay above 1400 grams for my skis. For me personally, 1500–1600 grams is a good target for a ski-mountaineering ski while a few hundred grams heavier tends to work well for mid-winter / powder touring.