Spring 2011 - rollerski collection

This Spring we introduce some new rollerskis from Marwe, Powerslide and Czech manufacturer Jesenik to our selection.

  
 

Marwe has re-introduced its 700C classic rollerski and has a new 800C combi rollerski (left) on sale now. Both these skis have a CAP design to make them more ski-like, and for 2011 they also have a stronger ski construction, making them better for heavier skiers.

Last year the 700C Classic rollerski came top in a test by German website xc-ski.de

 

 

  
 

 

Jesenik rollerskis are produced by a small engineering firm in the Czech Republic. We tested them exhaustively in Richmond Park last year, and found them to be very strong and hard wearing. The Czechs have a great reputation both for engineering and for cross-country skiing and have always managed to achieve a lot with very little. This comes through with the Jesenik rollerskis

Skating, classic and combi skis are available. Skis including bindings start at a very competitive £178, with packages including boots and poles from £270.

 

 

  
 

Powerslide has long been a producer of inline skates (rollerblades). Being a German company, it finds itself not only at the heart of the most biathlon obsessed country in the world, but also compelled to innovate. A couple of years ago it produced a hybrid roller blading / roller ski device, but has now moved on to produce proper roller skis, suitable for cross-country skiers. The X-Trail and X-Plorer offer extremely good off-road capability - the X-Trail is a more stable model, better suited for beginners, while the X-Plorer has a little more flex, making it ideal for more experienced skiers. Both use high grade aircraft aluminium. These rollerskis are produced in Taiwan - home of many of the best mountain bike manufacturers - and are of excellent quality. There is a new page for multi-terrain rollerskis here.

 

 

  

 

All these skis are on sale now in our online shop, available either as packages or on their own, with or without bindings fitted.

Please contact me by email, iain@rollerski.co.uk or call 07968 286129.

 

Iain Ballentine