Equipment 101

What do you need?

1. Boots-Combi compatible with SNS bindings
2. Poles-2 sets: 1 for skate (chin to mouth height), 1 for classic (should fit under arm)
3. Bag for skis—This is required if you are using school skis. We need to keep the equipment we have in good condition.

• Finn Sisu – St. Paul – 651.645.2443

• Gear West – Long Lake – 952.473.0377

• Hoigaards – St. Louis Park – 952.929.1351

• Midwest Mountaineering – Minneapolis – 612.339.3433

• REI – Bloomington

• Joe’s Sporting Goods – St. Paul – 651.488.5511

• Pioneer Midwest Ski Shop – Osseo - 763.420.8981

Check out www.skinnyski.com and click on “gear” or follow the links to the “crowded classifieds” or “fall ski swaps”.


The best option is to get a pair of both skate and classic skis fit to your height and weight.

All Skis should be waxable/No fish scales