<![CDATA[Pursuit Rollerskis: Latest News]]> https://pursuitrollerskis.com Fri, 01 May 2026 07:23:38 +0000 <![CDATA[Pursuit Fork Flex official skate rollerski of US Nordic Combined Team]]> https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/pursuit-fork-flex-official-skate-rollerski-of-us-nordic-combined-team/ Thu, 01 May 2025 12:39:19 +0000 https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/pursuit-fork-flex-official-skate-rollerski-of-us-nordic-combined-team/ The US Nordic Combined Team will once again be training on the Pursuit Fork Flex skate rollerskis as they prepare for the 2026 season. The team has been skating on Pursuit Rollerskis since fall of 2021. We wish the men and women on the team the best in their training!

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]]> The US Nordic Combined Team will once again be training on the Pursuit Fork Flex skate rollerskis as they prepare for the 2026 season. The team has been skating on Pursuit Rollerskis since fall of 2021. We wish the men and women on the team the best in their training!

Follow us and the team on Instagram

]]> <![CDATA[Beginner Guide - Gear Needed for Rollerskiing]]> https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/beginner-guide-gear-needed-for-rollerskiing/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:26:43 +0000 https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/beginner-guide-gear-needed-for-rollerskiing/ Watch this quick video about what you need for rollerskiing.

]]> Watch this quick video about what you need for rollerskiing.

]]> <![CDATA[Pursuit Fork Flex Extra Flex!]]> https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/pursuit-fork-flex-extra-flex/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:27:59 +0000 https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/pursuit-fork-flex-extra-flex/ Check out the Pursuit Fork Flex Extra Flex, available on the regular, Plus, and Elite skate models. We had our design engineer optimize the flex in the spring steel fork design yet keep the strength the same. Ideal for lighter skiers or those looking for more flex in their rollerskis. See them close up in this video.

]]> Check out the Pursuit Fork Flex Extra Flex, available on the regular, Plus, and Elite skate models. We had our design engineer optimize the flex in the spring steel fork design yet keep the strength the same. Ideal for lighter skiers or those looking for more flex in their rollerskis. See them close up in this video.

]]> <![CDATA[Binding Weight]]> https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/binding-weight/ Tue, 16 May 2017 10:16:42 +0000 https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/binding-weight/ When it comes to weight or rollerskis, don't overlook the weight of your bindings. While rollerskiing is for training purposes, rollerskis are noticeably heavier than top of the line winter nordic skis. Weight adds up especially on long outings of 3+ hrs. We put all the skate bindings on the scale and weighed each twice. We will soon have the Fischer Turnamic binding plates which will be interesting to find out their weight together. However, it looks like Salomon nailed it with their Prolink Carbon and Prolink Pro NNN bindings winning by a significant amount. We love the performance of the Prolinks also using them daily when rollerskiing.

]]> When it comes to weight or rollerskis, don't overlook the weight of your bindings. While rollerskiing is for training purposes, rollerskis are noticeably heavier than top of the line winter nordic skis. Weight adds up especially on long outings of 3+ hrs. We put all the skate bindings on the scale and weighed each twice. We will soon have the Fischer Turnamic binding plates which will be interesting to find out their weight together. However, it looks like Salomon nailed it with their Prolink Carbon and Prolink Pro NNN bindings winning by a significant amount. We love the performance of the Prolinks also using them daily when rollerskiing.

]]> <![CDATA[Skate Rollerskis Key Metrics]]> https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/skate-rollerskis-key-metrics/ Tue, 11 Apr 2017 06:56:27 +0000 https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/skate-rollerskis-key-metrics/ Rollerski season is here and we get a lot of questions of how the major rollerskis differ and which is the best. For skate rollerski 101 on selecting the right rollerski, there are many things to consider, such as flex, durability, wheel speed, and price, but some easy to measure aspects we did the work for you and included in the below chart. We took these measurements using unused/unmounted rollerskis.

Wheelbase: Longer is usually for larger feet or more elite skiers. Shorter rollerskis are often best for younger kids or people with small feet. Shorter can be described as less swing weight and quicker to maneuver. The longer you go the binding is usually mounted closer to the balance point meaning less tail drop and a more balanced ski feel. Rollerskis should be mounted for the users foot size and not a one size fits all approach.

Wheel Diameter: Larger the wheels the smoother rolling over cracks and sticks will be. 100 mm is now the industry standard for skate rollerskis on pavement. We also offer a larger 105 mm wheel which is popular among those that rollerski a lot or looking for extra smoothness. You'll notice wheel size when rolling over cracks that have opened up.

Weight: Snow skis are super light. Rollerskis should try to simulate the weight and swing weight of snow skis. Swing weight quotient is one term used to describe the swing weight in relation to overall weight, and is driven by where the weight is in the rollerski. Some rollerskis have heavier frames than others affecting their swing weight quotient. You ideally want a light rollerski with the weight distributed out towards the ends.

Top of Frame Height: The distance from the top of the frame to the ground affects the stability. Lower means more stable.

Frame Thickness: The thicker the frame, usually means in order to achieve enough ground clearance the top of frame height is higher.

Ground Clearance: Want clearance to get you over most cracks and imperfections in the pavement. Decreases as your wheels wear. Usually more durable frames can be fine with lower clearance but if a more delicate frame material than clearance becomes really important.

FasterSkier.com 2016 Ranking: FasterSkier.com tested many skate rollerskis last summer and published their results here: http://fasterskier.com/fsarticle/living-the-dream-2016-skate-rollerski-review/

]]> Rollerski season is here and we get a lot of questions of how the major rollerskis differ and which is the best. For skate rollerski 101 on selecting the right rollerski, there are many things to consider, such as flex, durability, wheel speed, and price, but some easy to measure aspects we did the work for you and included in the below chart. We took these measurements using unused/unmounted rollerskis.

Wheelbase: Longer is usually for larger feet or more elite skiers. Shorter rollerskis are often best for younger kids or people with small feet. Shorter can be described as less swing weight and quicker to maneuver. The longer you go the binding is usually mounted closer to the balance point meaning less tail drop and a more balanced ski feel. Rollerskis should be mounted for the users foot size and not a one size fits all approach.

Wheel Diameter: Larger the wheels the smoother rolling over cracks and sticks will be. 100 mm is now the industry standard for skate rollerskis on pavement. We also offer a larger 105 mm wheel which is popular among those that rollerski a lot or looking for extra smoothness. You'll notice wheel size when rolling over cracks that have opened up.

Weight: Snow skis are super light. Rollerskis should try to simulate the weight and swing weight of snow skis. Swing weight quotient is one term used to describe the swing weight in relation to overall weight, and is driven by where the weight is in the rollerski. Some rollerskis have heavier frames than others affecting their swing weight quotient. You ideally want a light rollerski with the weight distributed out towards the ends.

Top of Frame Height: The distance from the top of the frame to the ground affects the stability. Lower means more stable.

Frame Thickness: The thicker the frame, usually means in order to achieve enough ground clearance the top of frame height is higher.

Ground Clearance: Want clearance to get you over most cracks and imperfections in the pavement. Decreases as your wheels wear. Usually more durable frames can be fine with lower clearance but if a more delicate frame material than clearance becomes really important.

FasterSkier.com 2016 Ranking: FasterSkier.com tested many skate rollerskis last summer and published their results here: http://fasterskier.com/fsarticle/living-the-dream-2016-skate-rollerski-review/

]]> <![CDATA[Fork Flex Inspiration]]> https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/fork-flex-inspiration/ Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:51:48 +0000 https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/fork-flex-inspiration/ Pursuit Fork Flex rollerskis made of spring steel is a first where flex comes from the forks without pivot points. Back in 1981 Ski-Way had produced three-wheeled roller skis with suspension forks in front. Then in the early 2000's Dynasport Dynaskates of Norway invented by Rune Doennestad used pivoting forks with springs. This design was inspiration in achieving fork flex but removing the moving parts which over time can rattle and wear out. Interesting history at:http://www.skiroll.it/attrezzi/dynaskate/dynaskate.htm. Animation of Dynaskates: http://www.skiroll.it/attrezzi/dynaskate/dynamove.swf

Ski Way with front suspension forks in 1981.

Pursuit Fork Flex forks made of spring steel. No pivot points!

]]> Pursuit Fork Flex rollerskis made of spring steel is a first where flex comes from the forks without pivot points. Back in 1981 Ski-Way had produced three-wheeled roller skis with suspension forks in front. Then in the early 2000's Dynasport Dynaskates of Norway invented by Rune Doennestad used pivoting forks with springs. This design was inspiration in achieving fork flex but removing the moving parts which over time can rattle and wear out. Interesting history at:http://www.skiroll.it/attrezzi/dynaskate/dynaskate.htm. Animation of Dynaskates: http://www.skiroll.it/attrezzi/dynaskate/dynamove.swf

Ski Way with front suspension forks in 1981.

Pursuit Fork Flex forks made of spring steel. No pivot points!

]]> <![CDATA[Frame Extrusion]]> https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/frame-extrusion/ Thu, 12 May 2016 07:16:24 +0000 https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/frame-extrusion/ We make our frames in America. We get our aluminum frame tubing custom extruded in the USA and machine it here. Our Pursuit Rollerskis Fork Flex spring steel forks are also made here in America. Only part of Pursuit Rollerskis not made in America are the wheels which we import from a supplier we've been working with since we launched Pursuit Rollerskis in 2005. 

Once the frame tubing is extruded and cut to length for us, we take it over and do the final machining and assembly. Coming real soon will be a youth version of the Pursuit Fork Flex roller skis that will be shorter for kids with small feet. Keep an eye out for those. 

tubing.jpg

]]> We make our frames in America. We get our aluminum frame tubing custom extruded in the USA and machine it here. Our Pursuit Rollerskis Fork Flex spring steel forks are also made here in America. Only part of Pursuit Rollerskis not made in America are the wheels which we import from a supplier we've been working with since we launched Pursuit Rollerskis in 2005. 

Once the frame tubing is extruded and cut to length for us, we take it over and do the final machining and assembly. Coming real soon will be a youth version of the Pursuit Fork Flex roller skis that will be shorter for kids with small feet. Keep an eye out for those. 

tubing.jpg

]]> <![CDATA[Fenders are great for rainy spring weather!]]> https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/fenders-are-great-for-rainy-spring-weather/ Sun, 24 Apr 2016 14:44:44 +0000 https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/fenders-are-great-for-rainy-spring-weather/ For wet pavement check out our fenders. Made of flexible rubber that won't break off, you'll stay much dryer on wet pavement. You can get these fenders on any of our Pursuit models for $18 per set of 4. They come standard on our top of the line Pursuit Fork Flex model. Already have rollerskis, well they are easy to screw on. Space between bindings and wheel to mount: 24 mm (19 mm if you cut off part of the fender mounting base). 

]]> For wet pavement check out our fenders. Made of flexible rubber that won't break off, you'll stay much dryer on wet pavement. You can get these fenders on any of our Pursuit models for $18 per set of 4. They come standard on our top of the line Pursuit Fork Flex model. Already have rollerskis, well they are easy to screw on. Space between bindings and wheel to mount: 24 mm (19 mm if you cut off part of the fender mounting base). 

]]> <![CDATA[Fork Flex Rollerski Flex Video Posted]]> https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/fork-flex-rollerski-flex-video-posted/ Thu, 31 Mar 2016 09:08:00 +0000 https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/fork-flex-rollerski-flex-video-posted/ Want to see how the Pursuit Fork Flex™ flexes? Check out the video below on Youtube of a 170 lb (77 kg) skier standing on one foot flexing the frame. 

]]> Want to see how the Pursuit Fork Flex™ flexes? Check out the video below on Youtube of a 170 lb (77 kg) skier standing on one foot flexing the frame. 

]]> <![CDATA[Fork Flex™ by Pursuit Now Available!]]> https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/fork-flex-by-pursuit-now-available/ Wed, 09 Dec 2015 21:20:35 +0000 https://pursuitrollerskis.com/blog/fork-flex-by-pursuit-now-available/ Fork Flex™ is reinventing rollerski flex as we know it. Over the last year we have been experimenting and testing this concept to get it right, and are excited to have it completed finally!

  • Fork Flex™ is a proprietary design by Clayton Keim of RollerskiShop.com & Pursuit Rollerskis utilizing spring steel
  • Majority of flex comes from the forks creating a flatter flex versus concave flex of composite frames
  • Smoother ride and snappy feeling with no pivot points to rattle or wear out
  • Aluminum frames provide more durability than composites if you bottom out
  • 10 mm of drop making top of frame to ground a low 50 mm and clearance 30 mm
  • Total weight per pair only 1,688 grams for 620 mm wheelbase
  • Weight distribution simulates the feel of a long snow ski more closely
  • 100 mm wheels and fenders standard
  • 210 lb (95 kg) weight limit
  • Longer 670 mm wheelbase, 105 mm wheels, and pull brake optional
  • Typical flex for 170 lb skier is 4 mm weighted and up to 10 mm bouncing

]]> Fork Flex™ is reinventing rollerski flex as we know it. Over the last year we have been experimenting and testing this concept to get it right, and are excited to have it completed finally!

  • Fork Flex™ is a proprietary design by Clayton Keim of RollerskiShop.com & Pursuit Rollerskis utilizing spring steel
  • Majority of flex comes from the forks creating a flatter flex versus concave flex of composite frames
  • Smoother ride and snappy feeling with no pivot points to rattle or wear out
  • Aluminum frames provide more durability than composites if you bottom out
  • 10 mm of drop making top of frame to ground a low 50 mm and clearance 30 mm
  • Total weight per pair only 1,688 grams for 620 mm wheelbase
  • Weight distribution simulates the feel of a long snow ski more closely
  • 100 mm wheels and fenders standard
  • 210 lb (95 kg) weight limit
  • Longer 670 mm wheelbase, 105 mm wheels, and pull brake optional
  • Typical flex for 170 lb skier is 4 mm weighted and up to 10 mm bouncing

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