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ORS Cross Country Skis Direct Learning Center

So you're all set to gear up and go cross country skiing! But wait, what equipment is just right for you? We understand you may be confused and have questions about the selection process. Simply, browse the categories below to determine which best describes you. Once you've found the category that fits you most, choose any nordic skis, boots, bindings, poles or ski packages (packages conveniently include skis, boots, bindings and poles) listed within that category. And of course, if you still have questions about anything please contact us. We are always glad to help!

1) Family Outings & Recreational Touring Category

Cross country skiing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors in the wintertime without the hassle of long lines and high priced lift tickets. We've hand selected the equipment in this category for people who want to spend most of their time skiing at nordic ski touring centers and kicking and gliding in groomed ski tracks. You probably are not out to win any gold medals—what you need most is versatile and affordable equipment. The family outings / recreational touring category features easy sizing skis that grip and turn with ease yet still glide efficiently in groomed ski tracks, warm and comfortable boots that provide the support and stability needed to turn the skis and also for a balanced kick and glide technique. Lightweight poles and convenient automatic step-in bindings are the right choice too.

Recommended Recreational Touring Category Pages: »All Recreational Touring Ski Packages »All Recreational Touring Skis »All Recreational Touring Ski Boots »All Recreational Touring Ski Bindings »All Recreational Touring Ski Poles

2) Out-the-back-door Explorer Category

Folks who want to make their own tracks, exploring off the beaten path will want to pay attention to this category. The skis still fit in cross country ski touring center ski tracks, but get wider for more stability when blazing untracked territory, and the boots emphasize warmth, comfort and waterproof dependability, while delivering what is best called "rugged performance" and the ability to power larger skis on more varied terrain. In the out-the-back-door explorer category "going fast" is not a phrase we hear in this category of touring skier. It’s all about control, safety, adventure and fun.

Recommended Explorer Category Pages: »All Out-the-back-door Explorer Ski Packages »All Out-the-back-door Explorer Skis »All Out-the-back-door Explorer Ski Boots »All Out-the-back-door Explorer Ski Bindings »All Out-the-back-door Explorer Ski Poles

3) Backcountry Category

	If you don’t like crowds, scoff at groomed trails and are looking for off the map adventure, you're definitely a backcountry sort. In the backcountry ski category, the skis get shorter and wider with more sidecut for increased flotation and maneuverability, while the boots get beefier and stiffer to power the skis.
Recommended Backcountry Category Pages: »All Backcountry Ski Packages »All Backcountry Skis »All Backcountry Ski Boots »All Backcountry Ski Bindings »All Backcountry Ski Poles

4) Sport / Racing Category

Whether you are interested in discovering the thrill of skate skiing for the first time, an experienced cross country skier with regular XC workout sessions, or a high-performance athlete training and racing to win, ORS Cross Country Skis Direct has selected these high performance classic ski and skate ski equipment. For the sport / racing ski category we've collected the latest state-of-the-art nordic ski equipment that delivers the technology you demand for getting the most out of any cross country skiing workout or race result.

Recommended Sport / Racing Category Pages: »All Sport / Racing Ski Packages »All Sport / Racing Skis »All Sport / Racing Ski Boots »All Sport / Racing Ski Bindings »All Sport / Racing Ski Poles

5) Childrens' Category

For a fun, healthy and invigorating experience, ORS Cross Country Skis Direct believes nordic skiing is one of the best ways to get children outside during winter. Whether gliding on touring center ski tracks or venturing off to explore in freshly fallen snow, it's very important that children have the proper equipment to stay warm and comfortable. For the kids ski category we've carefully selected childrens ski boots that meet this criteria, while the skis and bindings enable ease of balance and perform well in various terrain and conditions.

Recommended Childrens Category Pages: »All Kids Ski Packages »All Kids Skis »All Kids Ski Boots »All Kids Ski Bindings »All Kids Ski Poles