Roller skis with bearings from Schaeffler – important products in important equipment for ski enthusiasts

Schaeffler might be mostly known for its bearings, components and systems fitted in different machines or in automotive products. But Schaeffler bearings are also available in various sports equipment. One example is roller skis.

Roller skis are often used as a great alternative for practicing skiing throughout the year. For enthusiasts it is of utmost importance to be able to practice hard during the entire year. To make the training as efficient as possible, also during summertime, the use of high-performance roller skis is a must for ski enthusiasts. There are several benefits; you can do it almost everywhere, you strengthen the specific muscles you also use in cross country skiing and it is also healthy to be outdoors in fresh air.

The bearings from Schaeffler fitted in roller skis has extreme smooth running with highest speed performance through minimum weight. They also and includes innovative technology with efficient materials and optimized construction which provides also high lifetime and are practically maintenance-free as well as extremely corrosion resistant. In practice, this means that the bearings allow you to roll very quickly and smoothly due to least possible friction and with the highest possible life span. The bearings supplied by Schaeffler and used in roller skis are of top quality which also make the roller skis more reliable.

Within the organization of Schaeffler Nordics & Baltics we have two ski enthusiasts who frequently go skiing: rolling skis during summertime and regular cross country skis during winter. One of them is Jonny Persson, working in our important Schaeffler Technology Center.

- For me, using roller skis during summer is both very fun and a great compliment to other kinds of exercising, says Jonny Persson. It is normal that I go as long as 20 kilometers during one training session and of course I must be able to trust the equipment I am using, ends Jonny Persson.

Sport Import is the company behind the roller skis where the high-quality bearings from Schaeffler are used. The company was founded in Norway in 1989 and has for over 30 years been a supplier of sports equipment to leading sports shops, both nationally and internationally. To be able to make skis of the absolute best performance and quality, the right components are key, and Schaeffler was asked to deliver the bearings for these products.

- We asked if Schaeffler had the possibility to supply us with the correct bearings for the roller skis. Schaeffler is known for its high-quality bearings, and we are very satisfied with them, and bearings are one of the key components to be able to produce the skis, says Magne Nordli, responsible for Products and purchase at Sport Import AS.

Another great ski enthusiast in the Schaeffler Nordic organization is the CEO, Erik Askensjö. He is in general very interested in different kinds of training and exercising, but being able to do it outside, in the fresh air, is most important for him.

- Being able to practice with full power the entire year is important for me. What is also crucial is that I fully trust the equipment, and that I use products with high performance and best quality. I feel very comfortable knowing that our bearings with Smooth running technology are fitted in my skis, which makes the roller skis reliable. This is important to me since this kind of exercise is an important part of my training, says Erik Askensjö.

Schaeffler bearings are also used in other sports equipment such as bikes and e-bikes, scooters and skateboards as well as in several different types of fitness machines in gyms. So maybe you use and gain benefits from Schaeffler bearings more than you are aware of? You can learn more about the different use cases of Schaeffler products in sport equipment here: https://www.schaeffler.com/en/media/stories/technology-system-stories/at-maximum-speed-on-snow-and-ice/