Get started with roller skis – what you need as a beginner

by ProXCskiing.com • 08.05.2026
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Thinking about starting roller skiing but unsure what you need? Here you’ll find tips on the equipment that will help you get started safely and easily.

Thinking about starting roller skiing but unsure what you need? Here you’ll find tips on the equipment that will help you get started safely and easily.

ProXCskiing.com has produced a series of eight videos where we go through roller ski equipment in a simple and informative way – from beginner kits to wheels, poles, and off-road models.

In this video, we go through what you need as a beginner to get started: roller skis, boots, poles, and protective gear. Patrik Nilsson guides you through the choices and offers practical tips to help you get it right from the start, whether you’re aiming for fitness or just want to try something new.

Wondering which roller skis to choose? Whether you’re buying your first pair or looking for a new and more advanced set, the 2026 Roller Ski Guide is packed with this year’s models, tips, and advice for buyers. This year, the guide has been updated with even more models.

Also Read: The roller ski guide 2026

On SC Play, you can access all our technique videos, both for classic and skate. Click here to check it out!

As a member of ProXCskiing.com, you have access to the streaming service SC Play, where you can also watch all Ski Classics Pro Tour events and selected Challengers races. There’s also a comprehensive video archive with races from all Ski Classics seasons.

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