The Development and Precision of a Custom-Made Skitester

In the sport of cross-country skiing, equipment has a direct influence on results. Ski teams do extensive testing different ski base grinds and products yearly basis. To achieve reliable results, quality methods used for skis needs to be taken in account addition factors including physical characteristics personnel changes weather conditions. The aim this study was introduce custom-made skitester, that developed real snow, laboratory conditions, evaluate its precision. current skitester is capable glide both classic skate as well kick simulation grip waxes. present study, precision completed three Velocity pressure were evaluated temperature During simulation, determined one condition. For testing, measurement unit able distinguish differences between with relative variation 0.6–1.1%. However, track preparation process caused variation. slightly higher (2.5%), less distinguishing certain limitations.