Cross-country skiing / Topic 10

Racing skis

FIS · 2026 / 2027
Last checked: 21 October 2026
Source: FIS Cross-Country ICR June 2026 + Nordic Competition Equipment 2026/27 (cross-country sections) · Source pages: Equipment: 7–8
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Length and construction · Weight and base

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Length and construction

Each ski must be at least the skier’s height minus 100 mm. Both skis must have the same construction and length; ski-jumping length formulas do not apply.

Weight and base

The pair must weigh at least 750 g without bindings. Scale or step grip patterns are allowed, but devices powered by anything other than the skier’s muscles are forbidden.

Independent explanations and translations, not official federation publications. References: ICR = sporting competition rules; Equipment = technical equipment specifications. Numbers refer to PDF viewer pages. Topic numbers are editorial. This guide combines the supplied FIS cross-country competition rules with the cross-country equipment specifications. It covers snow racing, not ski jumping, Nordic combined or roller skiing.
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