Rollerskis
Rollerskiing provides an excellent way to work on and
maintain your cross country ski technique and fitness.
Rollerskiing Safety Tips
First, always wear appropriate gear. You should always
wear a helmet and gloves. In addition, we recommend
knee and elbow padding. When rollerskiing on roads,
wear a bright, reflective vest to ensure good visiblity
by any road traffic.
Rollerskis differ from inline skating in many ways.
Most importantly, rollerskis do not have a braking
mechanism. Rollerski wheels are generally fairly resistant,
unlike inline skates, and thus provide slower glide
speeds. However, it is always important to be familiar
with the trail/road you will ski on. In particular:
- Know where the intersections are located
- Be familiar with any hills
- Have local knowledge of any sections with large
cracks or sand
- Remember, there is no brake so keep your speed
in check
Rollerskiing Maintenance
The Marwe wheels should generally last a number of
years, depending on how many K you log on them each
season. Here are a few tips:
- Sharpen your pole tips (ferrules) every time,
or every other time, you head out rollerskiing.
Consider purchasing new pole tips each season. Pole
tips are generally inexpensive and a solid, sharp
tip makes rollerskiing a lot more enjoyable.
- Use a true rollerski ferrule instead of an old
basket tip. Ferrules generally have a heavier, more
durable tip. Old basket tips have a tendency to
snap off easily.
- When out rollerskiing, swap the skis on your feet
at the half-way point of the workout. And at the
start of each season, rotate your Marwe 610/100
wheels from front to back. These tips will help
to ensure the wheels wear evenly and last longer.
- Do not jump with your rollerskis (for example,
jumping off curb to street). This could weaken or
damage the rollerski shaft.
- Keep your rollerskis clean. After rollerskiing
in the wet/damp conditions, make sure to wipe the
rollerskis down, spin the wheels and allow to dry
in the open.
- Whenever maintenance requires installing or replacing
any hardware, never overtighten or undertighten
the nuts -- make sure the hardware has been firmly
tightened.
- When it comes time to replace the wheels, replace
the full set. On the Classic
and Combi Marwe rollerskis, you must ship back your
old wheels so we can install the internal mechanisms
(clutch/bearings) in the new wheels.
- On the Classic and Combi Marwe rollerskis, the
front ratchet wheel nut and bolt hardware should
always be firmly tightened, otherwise the ratchet
will slip.
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