What size Hok skis do I need?
Skier size and weight does come into play when sizing the Hok but we feel it is on equal footing with the intended use and conditions. As a general rule women of average size weight or smaller should use the 125cm, and men over 6ft at average weight could go with the 145cm.
What did the Altai people design skis for?
The Origins of Skiing. A cadre of anthropologists, archaeologists, and historians, mostly Chinese, has gathered considerable evidence to support a theory that handmade skis evolved as a winter transport and hunting tool somewhere in the Altai Mountains at least 10,000 years ago.
What is ski Hok?
“The Hok, is a ski to be used whenever and wherever there is snow. With a partial climbing skin integrated into the base, the ski climbs with ease. The skin also makes the ski slower and easier to control than traditional skis. They are compatible with most hiking and snow boots but can also be used with teleboots.
What is ski shoeing?
In the world of skiers, ski-shoeing or hok skiing basically refers to the skiing session done wearing altai skis instead of snowshoes. You can use regular ski poles for balance while trekking or skiing, and ski shoes can be used with many flexible sole boots.
What are Approach skis?
Approach skis or mini skis are short skis that are fitted with a special binding and are fitted with climbing skins. They are used to climb to off-piste routes over difficult snow conditions and can generally be used on steeper terrain than snowshoes. When climbing the binding pivots at the toe with the heel left free.
What are backcountry cross country skis?
Cross Country Backcountry Skis The backcountry nordic skis are wider than usual nordic skis and the biggest difference are the edges – each backcountry ski has edges made out of steel. The gliding surface is similar to the classic ‘no wax’ skis, they can have the ‘fish scales’ pattern or an integrated climbing skin.
What are Hawk skis?
K2 Comanche Hawk Skis 2007: The K2 Comanche Hawk is a versatile men’s all-mountain ski that is prepared to take on whatever you are. The Comanche Hawk is extremely stable , even at high speeds, and its softer flex is designed to help you stay afloat in the snow, even as you go barreling down the mountain.
What is the most common cross country ski binding?
NNN ski bindings
The most popular type of cross-country ski bindings is considered to be the NNN ski bindings. This is the reason why it is used in most of the rental skis in ski touring centers. Even the SNS-producer Salomon came up with an NNN compatible binding, the Prolink.