Our view on rollerskis

We use most of the rollerskis we sell every week, to teach skiers in London. What we look for are high quality, hard wearing skis, which give skiers the closest feeling to skiing on snow.

Read on to see what we think of the rollerskis we sell.

SKATING - MULTI-TERRAIN - CLASSIC - COMBI - RACING

 

Skating rollerskis  
   
       
 
Our view on SRB SR01 skis - beautifully engineered rollerski, with smooth running wheels made from the latest aircraft rubber. This rollerski is a favourite of German and Austrian skiers / biathletes, and the ski strength makes them ideal for heavier / stronger skiers. 'Premium' wheels fitted. Athlete's view
 
         
       
 
Our view on Marwe 610C skis - well proven skating rollerski, updated to keep up with cross-country ski technology. The same properties as the original Marwe 610, but with added torsional stiffness and updated graphics. Available with medium US6, fast US0 and slow US8 wheels. More Press
 
   
   
   
   
  Our view on Swenor Skate skis - a favourite of the Norwegian and, lately, the GB cross-country ski teams. Light aluminium frame with medium-fast #2 wheels fitted as standard, uncomplicated and robust design. Supplied with mudguards. Athletes' review  
         
       
  Our view on Jesenik Skate skating rollerskis - good quality, good value and simply constructed skating rollerskis. These are very robust and have been well tested around Richmond Park in South West London.  
         
       
 
Our view on Alpina SSR 100 skis - recreational skating rollerski from Alpina, featuring integrated 'NIS plate' for Rottefella NNN bindings. Hard wearing wheels and strong aluminium frame. For use with Alpina and NNN boots only. More
 
         
         
 
Our view on Alpina ESR 100 skis - stylish composite skating rollerski from Alpina. Hard wearing wheels and smooth running frame. Athlete's view More
 
       
         
  Our view on Swenor Skate Junior - These skis are for younger skating skiers (aged 8-13). Youth skate ski of choice for the Huntly Nordic Ski Club, and other leading clubs.  
 
   
         
Multi-terrain rollerskis        
  NEW Our view on Powerslide XC Skeleton skating rollerski - A high quality skating rollerski, which you can use your own shoes. One calf brake fitted as standard (a second brake can also be fitted). The baseplate is high quality aluminium. See video  
         
         
  Our view on Powerslide X-Plorer Classic off-road skating rollerski - The best multi-terrain classic rollerski, ideal for backcountry and Alpine ski touring training Featuring lightweight aluminium frame and double rear wheels. Ratcheted front wheel, and a smooth ride. For more info see here  
         
         
  Our view on Powerslide X-Plorer off-road skating rollerski - German designed off-road rollerski, good for replicating XC skiing on rougher surfaces. Proper cross-country ski bindings & pre-drilled holes. Available in 2 sizes: 620mm for shoe sizes 8.5 & below; 680mm for shoe sizes 9 and above. For tech info see here.  
         
         
  Our view on Powerslide X-Trail off-road skating rollerski - A lighter and more stable off-road rollerski from Powerslide. This is a good rollerski for beginners - it does not have as much flex as the X-Plorer rollerski, but this makes it easier to balance on. For tech info see here.  
         
         
  Our view on Skike V07 Plus rollerski - Designed as a cross between rollerskiing and inline skating, this offers an excellent workout on a variety of terrains. The ski is used with regular shoes, and the heel is fixed. Basic model, ideal for beginners. Sturdy brake.  
         
         
  Our view on Skike VX Solo rollerski - Designed as a cross between rollerskiing and inline skating, this offers an excellent workout. The ski is used with regular shoes, which are strapped in. Unlike regular rollerskis or cross-country skis, the heel is fixed. More info here.  
 
   
         
Classic rollerskis  
   
 
Our view on Swenor Fibreglass - The ski is made of the same material as XC skis, giving it a good ski feel. It is slightly curved over the kick zone which bends as you kick down - like a classic ski on snow. Popular with racers due to lower weight.
 
   
   
   
   
 
Our view on Swenor Finstep - a great classic rollerski. The same ski construction as the Fibreglass, but with slighly larger wheels. Very smooth ride from wheels and ski construction.
 
   
   
   
   
 
Our view on Swenor Alutech - a very stable classic rollerski which is ideal for beginners. The ski is made from lightweight but high quality Aluminium, and the wheels are interchangeable with the Swenor Fibreglass.
 
   
   
   
   
  Our view on Marwe 700A classic - stable and hard wearing classic wheels. Light aluminium frame is hard wearing and good quality.  
   
   
   
   
  Our view on Marwe 700C classic - with usual Marwe quality, these are hard wearing rollerskis and slower than the Swenor Finstep and Fibreglass rollerskis. A composite ski construction, similar to cross-country skis, gives an exceptionally smooth ride. Press  
   
   
   
   
 
Our view on Elpex Team 610 - These rollerskis have great manoeverability, due to slightly more rounded wheels than Swenor or Marwe rollerskis. This makes them a little less stable for complete beginners, and the aluminium frame means a less smooth ride, but they are excellent on smooth tarmac, and great fun.
 
   
   
 
   
 
Our view on Alpina SCR Classic - recreational classic rollerski from Alpina, featuring integrated 'NIS plate' for Rottefella NNN bindings. Hard wearing wheels and strong aluminium frame. For use with Alpina and other NNN boots only. Athlete's view More
 
   
   
   
   
 

Our view on Alpina ECR 76 Classic - classic rollerski from Alpina, with stylish composite frame. Hard wearing wheels of excellent quality. More

 
       
         
Combi rollerskis        
 
Our view on Marwe 590A - good low speed stability from these rollerskis, even if you do sacrifice a bit of skating technique. Good choice for beginners needing to build up balance. The ratchet allows you to do the classic technique. Fitted with hard wearing rubber wheels. Excellent value, lightweight aluminium frame.
 
   
   
   
   
 
Our view on Marwe 590C - Skating with Ratchet - same wheels and other properties as the 590A (above), but a composite ski offers a smoother ride.
 
   
   
   
   
  Our view on Marwe 800C Combi - Marwe's purpose built combi rollerski has extendable 'outrigger' wheels, which are lowered when classic skiing. Same wheels as composite ski as the Marwe 590C (above).  
         
   
   

  Our view on Jesenik Combi - excellent value, well-built combi rollerski, for youngsters and adult skiers. Strong aluminium ski component and durable wheels make this a good choice for beginners.  
         
   
   

  Our view on Swenor Tristar Combi - an entry level rollerski which is especially popular with novice and youth skiers. Aluminium ski with rubber wheels, and ratchet for classic and skating skiing.  
       
         
Racing rollerskis        
  Our view on SkiSkett Cobra racing- fast racing rollerskis, ideal for first-time rollerski racers.  
         
  Our view on Swenor Equipe R2 - fast racing rollerskis, ideal for racers looking for maximum speed. Different rubber compounds for different weights. Available with ultra low resistance ceramic bearings.  
         
  Our view on Powerslide X-Trail 110 - these good value, light and stable rollerskis come with slightly quicker wheels than standard training rollerskis, making them ideal for racing beginners.  
         
  Our view on Swenor Alutech Racing - fast racing classic rollerskis with urethane wheels. Stable Alutech rollerski frame can be used with training wheels (interchangeable with Swenor Fibreglass). Available with ultra low resistance ceramic bearings.