Cross-Country Ski Gear Checklist: What to Bring on Your First Day || REI

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  • čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
  • Want to give cross-country skiing a try but don't what gear to bring? Greg Rhodes of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) gives you the rundown of everything you'll need for a day on the trails-from skis and boots to what to wear.
    Skis :24
    Boots 2:50
    Poles 3:26
    Clothing 4:39
    Hydration and Food 8:23
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Komentáře • 30

  • @johnberry2877
    @johnberry2877 Před 2 lety +5

    Play it again sports has new skis, new boots and poles. Got my entire set up for $149.00. The went to ski shop to make sure it was sized properly and BAM . Ready to go ! The same skis at the ski shop were one tear newer and were $300.00 alone.

  • @kamikarmy
    @kamikarmy Před 3 lety +1

    One of the best introductory video I've seen! Thank you.

    • @mathiastravis603
      @mathiastravis603 Před 2 lety

      I realize it's kind of randomly asking but do anybody know a good site to stream newly released series online ?

  • @ziggymatuszewski2803
    @ziggymatuszewski2803 Před 3 lety +7

    That was very informative. Thank you.
    Now, just waiting for snow :)))

  • @lucienr
    @lucienr Před 2 lety

    This was useful information for me. Thank you ! :)

  • @youllnevergetmynumbr
    @youllnevergetmynumbr Před 3 lety +2

    Bubbles got jacked!

  • @michelaser
    @michelaser Před 2 lety +1

    Very well explained and strait to the points

    • @rei
      @rei  Před 2 lety

      Glad you enjoyed! 🙌😀

  • @xcskiguy1739
    @xcskiguy1739 Před rokem +1

    Well done explanation for beginners

    • @rei
      @rei  Před rokem

      Thank you!

  • @firstavenueatelier6379
    @firstavenueatelier6379 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video. Do you have links to all the gear you showed and clothes you were wearing ? Thank you.

  • @BackwoodsBushcraft101
    @BackwoodsBushcraft101 Před 5 měsíci

    The part underneath the ski is referred to as seal skin because that is what they used to use back in the day apparently. but now it's referred to as synthetic seal skin

  • @ThePhinista
    @ThePhinista Před rokem

    Ty my brudda

  • @gzahnd
    @gzahnd Před 3 lety +15

    And $4,000 later, just go hop on the trail!

    • @johnberry2877
      @johnberry2877 Před 2 lety +2

      Play it again sports ! Brand new Rosignol skis, with new boots and barely used poles $149.00 out the door!

  • @johnhelms8226
    @johnhelms8226 Před 8 měsíci

    What you really need is snow! If it’s before January, and you are not in the Rockies, you had better go somewhere with snowmaking, or you may have none!

  • @joshportnoy8102
    @joshportnoy8102 Před 3 lety +1

    I want to ski in the park next to my place where no one ever goes. Do I need off-track ccskis? Or can I just use classic ones

    • @greg_rhodes
      @greg_rhodes Před 3 lety +1

      Josh, great question. You do not need to have off-track specific skis. Any skis work and I will regularly use race skis on off-piste (ungroomed) snow regularly. Many recreation level skis are wider than race skis which will make skiing in deeper snow easier.

  • @YourExpatInvestor
    @YourExpatInvestor Před 2 lety

    On avg whats the budget around

  • @thomasf.9869
    @thomasf.9869 Před 3 lety

    What is the maximum weight one should carry on one's back when x-country skiing?

    • @OlRustyBones
      @OlRustyBones Před 3 lety +1

      I'm 190 lbs, if I add more than 10lbs it really messes with how my classic skis work. Skate skis don't mind as much. But it's not really a backpack sport.

    • @greg_rhodes
      @greg_rhodes Před 3 lety +1

      This is more based on your comfort and strength to carry weight. As mentioned in another reply, if you add too much weight you will over flex your skis and your glide would be compromised. So, if you are planning on doing a lot of skiing/touring with a heavy pack you might purchase stiffer skis.

    • @vers0014
      @vers0014 Před 3 lety +2

      300 pounds max

  • @karihardarson1234
    @karihardarson1234 Před 2 lety

    Why didn't you discuss bindings? Do you assume that NNN is the way to go?

  • @jojohendo7385
    @jojohendo7385 Před rokem

    I’m going on a cross country ski school trip and the packing list says to bring like the heaviest jacket and the warmest pants you have for your outer layer and then this guy is wearing like a thin warmup jacket for his outer layer I just thought this was funny bc it shows how little the cold resistance is for people in New Mexico

  • @grantsmith3514
    @grantsmith3514 Před 3 lety +1

    Good info. Too Bad one has to order all the items at most of your stores!! This is kind of like Outside Mag giving pointers to XC despite ignoring it for the last 25 plus years.

    • @xcskiguy1739
      @xcskiguy1739 Před rokem +1

      Geesh. I'm not sure what you expected. Shop anywhere you like for xc gear.

    • @Infidelio
      @Infidelio Před rokem +1

      I don’t remember him saying that these had to be bought at REI.

  • @Theres_No_PlanetB
    @Theres_No_PlanetB Před 2 lety +1

    I’m not buying special clothes. Lol. Most of what I have is cotton.

  • @manuelajannusch8208
    @manuelajannusch8208 Před rokem

    you need to clarify the content