Service Cross Country Ski Team 2004-05
Equipment and Clothing

MANDATORY:

  • One pair each Skate skis, boots & poles - Check HERE for the size chart & what to look for.
  • One pair each Classic poles, boots & poles - Check HERE for the size chart & what to look for.
    NOTE: You can get away with purchasing "Combi Boots" instead of buying both classic and skate boots.
  • Ski Bag
  • NO COMBI OR WAXLESS SKIS

    Before you buy: AMH, Barney's and Peter Glen have experts to help you buy the best fitting skis for you. Some local stores, like AMH, Barney's, Peter Glen and possibly others offer team discounts if you tell them you're on a high school team. You can also ask for last year's models. Play It Again Sports is a good resource for new and used skis. However, make sure they fit your weight and height properly. Check the ski swaps.
  • Classic Wax Kit (bring daily): plastic scraper, synthetic cork, kick waxes for practice--for temps ranging from -10 F to 35+ F. Race waxes are provided by the school.
  • Hat*
  • Gloves/mittens
  • Ear Muffs (light-weight Swix is a good choice) for colder races and practices
  • Jacket*
  • Vest
  • Warmup pants
  • Wool or synthetic socks
  • Circuit clothes - shorts, running shoes, t-shirt for inside workouts, also warmer workout clothes for running outside - bring these DAILY.
  • Water bottle and holster/carrier - keeping hydrated is a must!
  • Long underwear - polyester (Coolmax) or polypropylene top & bottom. On a typical day, a skier may have on a thin top and bottom underlayer of Coolmax (or similar), then another layer of a heavier polyester on the top half and warm up pants for the bottom half, then a thin jacket. Depending on the weather, they may ski without the underlayer.
  • Just say NO to cotton!

RECOMMENDED:

  • Neck Gator: crucial on cold days
  • Windproof briefs (boys) - an essential item for practice and races to block the cold air.
  • Eye wear - sport glasses with dark or yellow lenses to protect eyes in cold and heavy snowfall.

No Hat, No Gloves, No Practice

***Team Orders:

  • Team Hat: $20 More
  • Team Jacket: $95 More
  • Team Sweatshirt More

LABEL EVERYTHING WITH YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER!!

WHERE TO PUT YOUR GEAR?

We have two ski rooms in the lofts of the gym. Skiers can put their equipment (in skis in bags) in those rooms during the week. The rooms are unlocked only during practice times (2:00-4:30 PM). If you are taking your skis home for the weekend, the ski rooms will be unlocked from 7:10-7:30 AM Monday mornings.

PERSONAL LOCKERS are available in the men and women’s locker rooms of the gym. Contact the PE teachers to get a locker to use during the ski season.

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