Cross country skiing is both an ancient relic and a cutting-edge sport. Unlike “Classic” cross country skiing, Skate skiing requires different technique, motion and gear. The Salomon RS 8 Skate Skis are light, fast and easy to ski. This ski is ideal for recreational and fitness skiers as well as citizen racers. The RS 8 features a Javlin sidecut for speed, plus a little extra width for easy steering and stability. A strong and lightweight Densolite 300 core wrapped up in the Salomon Skating Performance frame makes these skis very responsive. A G4 Zeolit base with Race Universal grinding ensures great performance in all snow conditions.