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What’s the fuzz all about? #rollerski

Have you ever thought about skiing in Australia? Well there is snow in some parts during the aussie winter but for the most we live snow free so the answer to your wishes is Roller ski Downunder!! We specialise in “Dry land" skiing most commonly known as Roller skiing.

Based on the technique of Cross country skiing it is the closest you’ll get to simulate skiing on snow.

The basic equipment is identical. Poles, boots and binding. Only our skis are on wheels.

Rollerski has always been a popular training tool for skiers in the snow free season but increasingly more popular with outdoor enthusiasts looking for a great full body workout to add as cross training for other sports or just as a fitness exercise on weekly bases. It is also the best way to get ready for an upcoming ski trip, regardless of nordic or alpine it conditions your body so you get more out of your holiday.

We at Rollerski Downunder are specialists in coaching, hire and offer everything you need in our online shop.

Rollerski Downunder also connects you with other skier’s across the continent so you find a ski buddy or training opportunity wherever you are located.

Have a go, join the Tribe 🤟

Rollerski Downunder

www.rollerskidownunder.com.au

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categories: Roller Ski
Monday 07.20.20
Posted by Hannes Holly
 

Why you should start to ski on wheels

If you like to be active and love the outdoors than Roller skiing should be on the MUST TRY list!

Sport has always been an important part of the Aussie way of living but skiing traditionally might not have been ranked in the top 5 yet. Cross country skiing might not even make the top 15 and Roller skiing? Well most don't even know it exists!

Events like the Winter Olympics have lifted the profile of skiing a lot and even in snow free places like Perth or Cairns people have heard about the hero's on skinny skis :) 

So what is the connection between Roller skiing and winter sports like Cross country skiing and Biathlon ( Cross country skiing & Rifle shooting).

Well, Roller skiing is the summer version of exactly those sports. Early designs of Roller skis date back to the 1930's. Skiers looked for an option to train in the snow free month and developed skis with wheels which allowed to train the technique and fitness without having to be on snow.

It has now become a recreational sport world wide as the benefits are much greater than just sports specific training.  

Roller skiing in Perth WA

Roller skiing in Perth WA

There aren't many sports where you use up to 90% of your muscles, it will take your cardiovascular fitness to a new level and it has less impact on joints compare to running! Yes it does all that while having a great time outdoors!

How do you get started?

First contact a Roller ski Instructors like Cross Skating Australia and learn the basics in a Introduction clinic or private lesson. Like any other sport it is important you learn the correct technique and do it all in safe environment. School's like Cross Skating Australia also offer hire so you can try various types of skis, boots and poles before making a decision to buy equipment.

Roller skiing is now available in many places around Australia and we believe you won't regret your decision to give it a go!

 

Rollerski Coaching around Australia

Western Australia / Perth

Contact: Rollerski Downunder

Hannes Holly

nordicsportsaustralia@gmail.com

www.rollerskidowunder.com.au

https://www.facebook.com/RollerskiDownunder/


 

Victoria / Melbourne

Contact: Performance Nordic 

Thomas McMahon 

thomas.mcm@hotmail.com

instagram @performance_nordic

 

Contact: Australian Nordic Ski Academy

Ewan Watson

ewan@nordicskiacademy.com.au

https://www.nordicskiacademy.com.au

www.facebook.com/AustralianNordicSkiAcademy

 

NSW / Sydney

Contact: NSW Biathlon

Info@nswbiathlon.com.au

http://www.nswbiathlon.com.au/home/

https://m.facebook.com/nswbiathlon/

 

Roller ski Facebook group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/RollerskiAustralia/

 

Cross Skating/Skike Coaching

Western Australia / Perth

Contact: Cross Skating Australia

Hannes Holly

nordicsportsaustralia@gmail.com

www.nordicsportsaustralia.com.au

www.facebook.com/CrossSkatingandRollerski

 

Victoria / Melbourne

Contact: Skike Australia

Len Budge

Len@skike.com.au

www.skike.com.au

https://www.facebook.com/Skike-Australia-392106300892709/

 

 

Instructor training Roller ski & Cross Skating

Cross Skating Australia

www.nordicsportsaustralia.com.au

AUS XC

www.ausxc.com

Skike Australia

www.skike.com.au

 

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categories: Cross Country skiing, Roller Ski
Wednesday 05.23.18
Posted by Hannes Holly
 

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