Swedish cross-country star Frida Karlsson has taken a significant step in her preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, joining a growing group of elite skiers investing heavily in advanced training equipment.
An industrial building caught fire during the night leading into Friday in Öjebyn, outside Piteå, Sweden. The roller ski supplier Elpex had operations there.
What did roller skis look like in the beginning, and where is the development heading? We look back, examine the current state of roller skis, and explore emerging trends.
The working hours are rough, winter is spent traveling, and there's barely a social life. “Dream job,” grins the young man from Alta, Norway.
With off-road roller skis, you open up opportunities for training on gravel roads, trails, and uneven terrain. We explain how they work – and what you should keep in mind.
Many things can wear down your roller skis. We go through simple tricks for how to take care of your roller skis – so that they last longer and roll better.
Poles are an important part of your equipment – but how do you know what to consider, and what should you keep in mind to avoid injuries? We go through stiffness, tips, and different pole types.
It is the brothers Nordli standing behind the Swenor roller skis in Norway. The roller skis are put together in a small building just down the street from the private house where the brothers have a sports shop in the basement.
Roller skis are one of the most important training tools for skiers during the dryland season. However, rolling on asphalt requires much harder tips than those used for snow poles. Do you know the different types, how to easily change them at home or in the field, and how to maintain them so you don’t have to keep buying new ones?
Not all wheels are the same. We go through rolling resistance, materials, and different wheel shapes – so you can choose the right ones for your roller skiing style and level.