Top 10 Cross Country Ski Manufacturers

It will not be difficult to find brand skis in almost any corner of Russia, because it is part of the SportMaster family of companies with the largest number of stores in the country. The company focuses on beginners and juniors who are just learning to conquer the snow.Hence the commitment to classic design and construction - the old school is known for its excellent base, from which it is easy to jump to more advanced options. However, whimsical users in the reviews call Nordway equipment bulky and old-fashioned, although they do not deny that for the money this is the best choice for beginners. Prices for the most modest running option start at 999 rubles, and the materials are adapted to the harsh Russian climate.

The Russian company Larsen is the manufacturer with the most loyal pricing policy. Almost all kits in its range are versatile and suitable for both skating and classic running, which is especially good for beginner athletes. It is quite reasonable to ask what quality guarantees cheap skis can offer. The fact is that revolutionary technologies and developments are not used in their manufacture, since Larsen adheres to a purely traditional approach to production and uses inexpensive materials: a wooden core, a plastic case, extruded polyethylene.

After investing 5 million dollars. By Fisher, the well-known Mukachevo ski factory "Tisa" has turned into a joint Austrian-Ukrainian enterprise that annually produces more than 1.5 million pairs of skis and is considered the main supplier of Europe and beyond. Products are sold in 43 countries of the world, most of the range is cross-country skis and personal clubs. One of the most popular models is the Tisa Race Cap Skating. In the reviews about it, it is reported that for beginners this is the best option: the skis are inexpensive, hard enough and ride well. It cannot be compared with the top "chips", but its capabilities are enough for beginners. The only caveat is that the skis arrive, albeit in a package, but they can be scratched.

The Russian company manufactures skis, poles, bindings, clubs and various accessories at its own factory. It is located in Balabanovo and is equipped with about 100 units of high-tech equipment.Modern equipment allows you to create innovative models from advanced composite materials - high-strength polyurethane foam, carbon fiber and fiberglass. The brand's assortment includes more than 40 models of various sizes with six types of cores. The standard kit consists of CAP skis with HDPE skids, 100% fiberglass poles and NN75 bindings. The brand is also known outside of Russia: it is known that for export the brand cooperates with the best companies on the market - Karhu, Rossignol and Atomic.

The Norwegian manufacturer of cross-country skis is the oldest in Europe. Company founder Martin Motesus created the first pair back in 1906. The company, founded in his father's barn, today makes some of the best equipment in the world. Production is located in two countries: racing models come from the Norwegian village of Biri, and walking models from China. Each pair is marked where it comes from, and this is important: for example, all Norwegian cores are made of Evonik's lightweight Rohacell foam, while the Chinese options are simply wooden inside.The firm has remained faithful to the NIS platform, while Fischer and Rossignol have switched to IFP, for which the company is separately thanked in the reviews.

Atomic produces more than 700,000 pairs of cross-country and alpine skis annually. New models regularly get into the ratings of the best and receive mostly good reviews: skis are praised for their durability and performance. The high cost is often cited as a disadvantage, but it is in line with the level of performance. Atomic skis use reliable materials: wood, carbon, titanium and proprietary technologies. With a radically different honeycomb core pattern, Atomic skis are lighter than the competition, and the cross-country ski base contains more graphite than any other manufacturer.

Rossignol is the world's oldest ski brand, whose history has crossed the line of one century, a premium manufacturer of winter sports equipment, the first to master the technology of making skis based on carbon and polymer plastic. The cross-country series of skis has a sliding surface made of an extra-light aramid laminate, thanks to which a high degree of stability is achieved in diverse areas, as well as good edging. The strength of the skis is provided by a carbon layer on top of the core and hard plastic at the very base of the product. Alas, all this splendor has one serious drawback: the cost of the kit seriously limits the circle of buyers.

The French company Salomon is a prominent representative of universal manufacturers focused on the production of sports equipment and professional winter equipment. Cross-country skiing is traditionally a strong segment, inheriting classic features with an admixture of new technologies. The focus on the female audience can be considered an undoubted advantage of the company. The Salomon range includes many classic and amateur-level skating skis, a prominent representative of which is the Salomon Snowscape 7 SIAM. The owners of these skis note the successful geometry, optimal stiffness and dynamic performance, as well as a pleasantly low price.

Skis Indigo on the track are not to be confused with any other: they are modern and charismatic. The German brand is known for its attention to detail, handcrafted workmanship and the introduction of the latest technology into production. For more than two years, manufacturers have been working on a universal ski model for beginners and experienced athletes. Indigo ACR is what came out as a result. The unique design splits the ski into front and back sections, with hard carbon on one side and flexible fiberglass on the other. This allows you to ride on any terrain, in addition, the design forgives the skier for the shortcomings of the technique. And the laudatory reviews are not surprising, where they point to the only drawbacks of Indigo - a considerable cost and a huge number of clones from the Middle Kingdom.

Fischer is a manufacturer of alpine and cross-country skis with over 80 years of history and one of the market leaders. The range is wide, and the manufacturer does not get tired of introducing new technologies into production.The company's achievements include the CUP ski design, the world's hardest edge, the Air Carbon material, unique due to its strength and lightness, known for the world's lightest skis Carbonlite. Innovative materials developed by the company's inventors are even used in aeromodelling. As a result, since 2001, more than half of the World Championship medals in ski disciplines have been won by athletes equipped with Fischer equipment.