With the arrival of winter disappear from the shelves of products for winter sports.Especial popular skiing equipment.The following will be discussed what should be the length of skis for different types of riding.
Terms selecting equipment for a classic stroke
first point - it is the right length of cross-country skiing.There are two ways to find out which skis are suitable in size.The oldest and a very popular way - is to pull the arm up.The tip of the skis should reach to the palm of your hand.
can add to their own growth of 30 cm. This is another way how to choose the length of skis for the classical course.
Beginners should focus on models with the notches in the middle.They keep ski and do not let it slip back.Harness the ski runs will be much easier.If you have some riding experience, the presence of the incisions may interfere, as they also do not give much to accelerate, slow down.
rules for the selection of skating skis
If you will use a different type of skiing, the rules of selection of inventory change.Length of skating skis for slightly less.This is due to the fact that the heel can be imposed or cling to one after another, thus impeding the movement.
length of skis for skating stroke is determined by the following rule: your height + 10-15cm. Beginners can buy a shorter model.The maximum size of the ridge skiing - 200 cm. They differ from the classical and externally: more blunt toe and no cuts on the sliding side.
Skiing "combi" or walking
There is an intermediate option for those who have not yet decided how it will roll: classic or skate.Ski "combi" combine features of equipment for both types of movement.They have a smaller length (maximum 195 cm), but may be a notch, and they are softer.In this case also determined by the length of the ski growth.To choose the size of this type of ski, you need to add to its growth of 15-20 cm.
By the way, in many sports stores usually hang special tables that already calculated the length of skis and poles for the classics or skate.Terms
selection sticks
essential piece of equipment - ski sticks.Their length will depend on the type of riding.For a classic course used a shorter stick.Their value is calculated using the formula: height minus 25-30 cm. As a result, they can be obtained at the level of the armpit or shoulder.Sticks used for skating stroke, usually longer than 10 cm. Maximum height of them - from ear to ear.
How to choose the length of skis for children
In general, all these rules of selection of the length of the equipment applicable to the child.However, keep in mind that children's ski softer because the repulsive force and the weight of the baby is significantly inferior to that in adults.
not buy equipment "for growth", the stock should not exceed 5 cm, ie. A. The child will be difficult and uncomfortable to ride too long skis, and excessively high stick will prevent repulsion.Besides the risk of injury increases substantially.As a result, the child does not get the pleasure and interest he can be gone.
How to choose skis in the shop
Before going for the gear you need to decide what needs to skiing: classic or ridge.If you do not have preferences, you can choose walking on them, albeit with difficulty, you can learn horse.If you buy the right for the latter course, it is impossible for them to learn the classics, t. To. They virtue of its stiffness will not give impetus to perform on the track.Thus, the main points in the selection of skis:
- determine what should be the length of the ski, according to the rules listed above.If both types of skiing, you need to take the shorter skis.It is advisable to keep an eye on a few pairs at once, t. To. It is possible that these tests are not pass.
- Check the geometry of skis.Look on the sliding surface: it should not be bent in the longitudinal direction must not have a "screw", ie. E. Transverse lines toe and heel should be parallel.It is necessary to examine the side: good skiing at the bend is smooth, without sharp fluctuations, holes or mounds.
- determine the center of gravity.Allowable discrepancy - not more than 2 cm.
- Inspect the sliding surface: it must be smooth, flat stretches in the middle groove.If the back side is concave or convex, it will make the preparation of ski time-consuming task.Also, the plastic should not flake or Bouguereau.
- Determine the couple with a suitable level of rigidity.To do this you need to put skis on a flat surface and stand up to them.Suitable for a couple of classic travel will look like this: there is a gap of about 20 cm from the toe and 5 cm - from the heel.Checking this sheet of paper.If transferred to the entire weight of one ski, it is fully pressed against the floor.The sheet will be impossible to pull out.
The couple to skate the gap is longer, up to 30 cm from the tip and up to 10 cm - from the heel.When you transfer the weight on one ski a piece of paper near the shoe will move t. E. It does not sag completely.
If gaps are too large, the skiing is too hard. - Not all stores allow equipment to put on the floor.In this case it is necessary to fold the ski sliding surfaces to each other and try to squeeze in one hand 3 cm below the center of gravity.In this case, the gap should not exceed 1-2 mm.
How to choose skiing
Somehow, in the selection of alpine skis oriented growth ride, both for cross-country.Some even use the same calculation formula.However, this approach is wrong, t. To. The downhill and a walk in the woods - very different things.And in the selection of equipment is necessary to take this into account.
First of all, you need to remember that provide skiing downhill, so you need good control.As a rule, their length reaches the nose or equal to the growth of the kata, or maybe even less.The growth rate is not the main.The first is to pay attention to the type of skating and track.
Professional athletes involved in slalom, using skis 165 cm in length (the minimum allowable size).This is due to the fact that on the road a lot of sharp turns, to enter into them - it is rather complicated.For the successful execution of the figures you need good agility, which ensures small turning radius.And it defines the length of downhill skiing: they are shorter than, the smaller the radius, the more maneuverable skis.If the rules permitted the use of shorter tools, the athletes would use it.Turning radius is specified on each pair (represented by the Latin letter «R»).The smaller, the shorter and steeper may be turning.
On the other hand, short skis with constant cornering much will not be dispersed.Consequently, downhill straight or wide turns the track will need longer a couple.
For fans of "popetlyat" as well as for beginners fit shorter skis, t. To. They are easier to control, and they are less dispersed.Experienced riders will approach a long model: they quickly develop a high speed, make wider and smoother turns.They are good for a wide snow-covered slopes.On the narrow and icy would have to maneuver, so useful short.
skiing also are divided into men's, women's and children's.And they do not have a difference only in the colors.Category affects the rigidity and the ability to carry a certain weight.
How to pick up skiing for the child
To properly equip a child in the first place must take into account the weight and age.It will affect what should be the length of the ski.It is also an important factor - experience of skiing on the mountain and cross-country skiing.If there is one, it is necessary to take into account the preferred method of descent.All this will affect the length.
skiing children selected based on the following table of correspondence:
- with a weight up to 20 kg length of skis up to 80 cm;
- up to 30 kg - up to 90 cm;
- to 40 kg - 100 cm;
- 40 kg - ski is not longer than the floor-to-nose, chin or even if there is no skating experience.
The rest follow the same rules as in the selection of clothing for adult riders.
Tourist skiing
They are not for Sunday walks and winter hiking in places untouched by civilization.They can pass through virgin snow, deep snow, where there are no specially equipped trails.They are quite strict and extensive (more than 6 cm), often fortified base.
To determine what should be the length of the ski, you need to know the weight of a tourist with a backpack: 80 kg - 160 cm, 100 kg - 190 cm, 120 kg or more - 200 cm. If hiking light, the skis mustbe equal to an increase or even be shorter than 5 cm.Also socks have longer and higher than the cross.It is necessary that the skis do not buried in the snow.Another difference - many of them notching applied to almost the entire length, to ensure the most secure grip with snow.
