How to Choose XC Skis

Take the Quiz and find your ideal skis!

There are a lot of different cross country skis out there to choose from, with different styles of skis for different terrains or just for personal preference! This quiz will help you decide how to choose cross country skis – so you can be sure that you get the best pair of skis specifically for YOU! We like to talk about skis to people, so please don’t hesitate to call us to speak to a highly trained ski fitting expert, call 1.800.832.2663.*

Waxable Skis or No-Wax Skis?*
- I want No-Wax skis. I don't want to deal with applying grip-wax, especially since today's No-Wax skis (skins or fish-scales) are so good.
- I want Waxable skis. I already know how to use grip wax (or I want to learn), and/or I am planning to competitively race.
Where will you be skiing?*
- I will always be skiing on machine-groomed trails.
- I will be mostly on trails that have "skied-in" tracks or on groomed trails, but will make my own tracks once in a while.
- I will be making my own tracks about half the time, and the other half I'll be in "skied-in tracks" or groomed trails.
- I will be making my own tracks most of the time, but will be on "skied-in" trails or groomed trails once in a while.
- I will be making my own tracks all the time.
What do you value more, speed or stability?*
- I value speed more than stability.
- I value speed and stability equally.
- I value stability more than speed.
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*Quiz applies to classic skis only. For help picking skate skis, please call 1.800.832.2663 to speak to one of our highly trained ski fitting experts.

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