When it comes to winter, you can sit around and complain about how cold it is or you can strap on the skis and enjoy the splendor of the great outdoors blanketed in a coat of glorious white powder. Indeed, cross country skiing is a great way to beat the winter blues and get some quality exercise to boot. At 3LUXE, we’re all in favor of multi-benefit experiences so we sent out our research team to get knee deep in the white stuff to find you the “Best Of” cross country skis. Our three picks represent the finest equipment loaded with the latest technology to help you master one of the oldest sports.
People have been busting their rears as they trudge through the snow on inferior, old-fashioned skis but it doesn’t have to be that way. The Salomon Equipe 10 Classic offers a better way to cross country ski with a new ‘camber’ style of ski that effectively separates the kick from the glide. During the glide phase when using the Equipe 10 Classic, the entire kick zone is off the ground and then the camber releases when force is applied to start the kick phase. This advanced design ensures tha... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $450
When you’re out on the powder for a full day of cross country skiing, every little ounce adds up to a big deal. All those kicks can add up to bog down your energy and reduce your distance. That’s why the folks who design “Best Of” cross country skis like the Fischer RCS CarbonLite Classic Ski Plus obsess over offering you extremely light equipment. At less than 1,000 grams per pair, these are the lightest racing classic skis on the market. That’s made possible by the newly-developed, bi-... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $600
If you’re a competitive person, you might just find yourself on a snow-covered trail some day when another skier challenges you. Whether it’s an official race or just a friendly bet on who’s buying at the end of the trail, you’ll want to be perched on a pair of “Best Of” cross country skis like the Rossignol X-IUM Classic C1 when the gauntlet is thrown down. These lightning fast skis are designed for competitive racers and technical skiers seeking the ultimate performance. They are high... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $565
