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What is Skin skis in Cross-Country Skiing?

Classic skis with an integrated mohair-mix insert in the grip zone instead of kick wax, gripping mechanically in one direction. Common in racing on tricky waxing days and dominant in recreational classic skiing.

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Classic techniqueSkate skiing (free technique)Diagonal strideDouble polingHerringboneKick waxKlisterGlide wax
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