Telemark ski

Where does this discipline come from?

The discipline of telemark skiing was invented in Norway at the end of the 19th century. It was a carpenter, Sondre Norheim, who revolutionized the way people traveled with the invention of a very specific type of binding. In the heart of Telemark County, he had the idea of making it easier for locals to reach their village by tackling the valley's rugged terrain. Inspired by walking, his telemark bindings freed the foot and facilitated turns while bending the knee. The ancestor of modern skiing, telemark skiing conquered the United States in the early 20th century. Today, telemark skiing is recognized for its versatility on all types of slopes, from steep slopes to powder snow. In addition, the lifting binding and flexible, lightweight ski boots provide a real feeling of freedom when skiing. A physically demanding sport, it introduced a completely new technique: genuflection. With the bent knee, the skier flexes the inside leg to provide momentum before the turn.

8 reasons to try telemark skiing

Here are 8 reasons to convince you to try telemark skiing:

1. discover a new sport

2. test new hardware

3. Join the “Free Heel, Free Spirit” community

4. Learn to genuflect

5. gain balance and control

6. ski on all types of terrain thanks to the versatility of the ski

7. master a difficult sport and have a sense of accomplishment

8. discover a unique style of skiing

Our advice for choosing your telemark equipment

To choose the right telemark equipment, here are some tips to help you get the most out of this sport. Just like alpine skiing, equipment should be chosen based on your skill level, height, and weight. For telemark boots, the unit of measurement is the same as for alpine skiing: the mondopoint. Find the size chart here. To start telemarking, we recommend buying a pair of used telemark skis that fit you perfectly, to optimize flex balance and conversions. Finally, for poles, we suggest measuring 5 cm below your alpine ski poles.

Why choose Skioccas for your telemark equipment?

At Skioccas, you'll find a wide selection of used telemark skis to help you learn or improve your skiing skills. All the ski equipment offered on the site is fully serviced and repaired, and maintained by a team of passionate experts in our workshop to provide you with the best possible skiing experience. Get used skis at the best price while doing your bit for the planet with refurbished ski equipment. Find a selection of men's, women's, and children's ski packs online, as well as used snowboards and a catalog of ski jackets to equip the whole family at the best price.

And if you are looking for used skis, we invite you to find out about our alpine skis , our touring skis and our Nordic skis (cross-country skis).