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Roller skiing is a non- Snow equivalent to Cross-country Skiing . Emulating Ski s, elongated Inline Skates , with one Wheel at each end, are used on Tarmac . The skating/skiing action is very similar to actual cross-country skiing on snow. First created as a summer training alternative, roller skiing has now grown into a Competitive Sport in its own right. Annual championships are held in various locations around the world. EQUIPMENT Roller skis for "classic" and "skate" style skiing are used. For classic style skiing the skis usually have a fixed front wheel. This wheel only rolls in the forward direction and provides resistance on the "kick"—comparable to Grip Wax on snow. Both wheels are free rolling on skating style roller skis. Roller skis with Pneumatic Tyres are also available for off-road use. Normal cross-country Ski Binding s and Ski Boot s are used. Cross-country Ski Pole s are also used, with the "basket" replaced by a Tungsten Carbide spike. Extra protective clothing is often recommended ( Glove s, Helmet , knee and elbow pads). |
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