Dryland (Summer/Fall)

  • Appropriate Clothing – layered options to start warm in cold weather and be able shed after warming up. Neon/fluorescent colors are required for roller ski days.

  • Drink belt – to carry drink, snack, shed clothing items, other personal gear comfortably.

  • Hydration Pack/Running Vest – for longer adventure days, athletes need to have 1-2L water, snacks, and layers. We recommend also carrying a soft flask with a filter cap to fill up with water on the go.

  • Watch – with time-of-day and stop watch functions. Heart rate and GPS devices recommended for Comp athletes.

  • Trail running shoes – adequate cushioning for long durations and traction for steep mountains. Proper fit is important so please don’t delay after you’ve outgrown the older ones.

  • Hill bounding poles – sternum height is ideal, but your classic poles can work in a pinch.

  • Bike Helmet – required at all roller ski and bike practices.

  • Skate Roller Skis – composite shafts that decrease vibration are recommended rather than aluminum. Online options include Hjul » and Swenor ». Talk with a coach for more guidance.

  • Classic Roller Skis – composite shafts that decrease vibration are recommended rather than aluminum. Online options include Hjul » and Swenor ». Talk with a coach for more guidance.

  • Roller Ski Poles – same as regular ski poles except with special roller ski ferrules replace the snow baskets. They switch easily via hot glue or twist baskets.

  • Roller Ski Boots – regular on-snow ski boots work well but a proper skate boot (not “combi” boots) is recommended for skate roller skiing. Combi boots okay for Devo athletes. Talk with a coach for more guidance.

  • Extra Ferrules – all athletes should have extra ferrules on hand at every practice in case one breaks. Online options include Ferrules ». Talk with a coach for more guidance on the right size.

  • Mountain Bike – good tire tread and mechanically sound. Riders need to be able to shift gears easily. Brakes must be in good working order. Riders should always carry an extra tube that fits their bike.

On Snow (Winter)

  • Appropriate Clothing – insulating active wear is important. Long underwear and warm pants, jacket, hat, and gloves. Additional layers are great to adjust for being cold at the beginning of training and overheating during higher intensity training. An extra warm puffy coat is very nice to keep warm outside while not actively training.

  • Race suit – team spandex suit to race/train in. Team suit orders occur in the Fall.

  • Drink belt – to carry drink, snack, other personal gear comfortably.

  • Watch – with time-of-day and stop watch functions. Heart rate and GPS devices recommended for Comp athletes.

  • Running shoes – running is still important throughout the Winter.

  • Rock/Training Skis (Skate and Classic) –  A separate pair of skis for both Skate and Classic techniques is required. These are skis that are used at practice or during early season skiing, adventure skis, and game days. These skis also can function as warm-up skis before races when coaches are waxing race skis.

  • Race Skis (Skate and Classic) – A separate pair of skis for both Skate and Classic techniques. Refer to our Ski Fleet Recommendation (coming soon!). Talk with a coach for more guidance.

  • Ski Poles – separate classic and skate poles. Refer to sizing chart (coming soon!). Talk with a coach for more guidance.

  • Ski Boots – the most important piece of equipment to make certain the fit is proper. Shop around and try on several options. Whatever fits you most comfortably and of adequate quality is best. Paco’s and Alpenglow are great options to try on a variety of boots. Talk with a coach for more guidance.

  • Boot Covers – ideal if athletes often get cold feet or when traveling to colder climates.

Wax

  • Classic Kick Wax – Lots of companies to choose from. Pick a basic line from one company and get to know it. One of each of the below waxes will cover most conditions. Most kick waxing will be done as a team - primarily for racing.

    • Cork – Synthetic Corks work most efficiently

    • Binder – optional. Ironed onto bare base to increase kick and durability of kick wax layers.

    • Blue – Swix V40, Toko Blue, Start Blue are all good options

    • Violet – Swix V45 or V50, Start Purple, Toko Red

    • Red – Swix V60, Toko Yellow, Start Red or Yellow

    • Klister – Swix KX40S, Swix Silver Universal (can applicator is super easy)

  • Glide Wax – Waxing skis regularly allows for skis to be faster and last longer.

    • Hot wax – Wax applied with iron. Best durability but more investment.  Requires: Waxing form, Waxing Iron, Wax (a “Blue” a “Violet” and a “Red” wax are good places to start), Glide Scraper, Groove scraper, Metal Brush (Copper or Steel), Nylon/Horsehair Brush

    • Liquid/spray glide wax – Wax applied from bottle, usually with sponge applicator. Less durable, but easier to apply. Requires less investment and is less likely to damage skis. Best applied after skiing and then brushed out prior to next ski. Only lasts about 1 practice. Requires: Wax, Brush (combi metal/nylon works well).

  • Refer to our Wax Equipment Recommendations (coming soon!). Talk with a coach for more guidance.