Equipment Purchase & Care
This list outlines the minimum that athletes at each level need in order to fully participate in programs. Check out the Comp List, Devo List, plus info on How to Wax Skis, & How to Clean Your Rifle! 
Comp XC & BIA Team Equipment List*
  • Face mask or buff
  • Water Belt/Carrier
  • Classic Specific & Skate Specific Boots
  • Classic & Skate Poles with rollerski tips & winter tips
  • Classic & Skate Rollerskis
  • Classic & Skate Skis for Training
  • Classic and Skate Skis for Racing
  • Helmet
  • Running shoes
  • Recommended gear but not required: Heart Rate Monitor with chest strap (check out Suunto with your myUSSA discount)
  • This power point is a helpful guide. docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Liok2SjB7xnE5IkXFS-puWW18iXqTwkKJXhbIPYbqWo/edit#slide=id.ga0601b38cf_0_0
  • *Equipment scholarships may be available. If you are in need of assistance with equipment please speak with your head coach.
COMP Rec / Devo+ XC & Biathlon teams*
  • Face mask or buff
  • Water Belt/Carrier
  • Bike/Rollerski Helmet (bring your own or borrow one from the team basket) 
  • Running Shoes
  • Classic (waxable) skis (only needed for winter programs)
  • Skate Skis (only needed for winter programs)
  • Recommended: skate rollerskis, classic-specific and skate-specific boots
  • *Equipment scholarships may be available. If you are in need of assistance with equipment please speak with your head coach.
DevO XC & BIA TEam Equipment List
  • Face mask or buff
  • Water Belt/Carrier
  • Bike/Rollerski Helmet (bring your own or borrow one from the team basket) 
  • Running Shoes
  • Rollerskis, skis, boots, and poles are available to borrow from the Nordic Center. Though not required, we recommend purchasing classic and/or skate skis with boots as having skis available at home or in the car makes it easier to get out and ski when the team isn't practicing.  
How to clean your rifle - equipment recommendations & video tutorial
Recommended Gun Cleaning Kit
How to wax your skis
PURCHASING A BIATHLON RIFLE
When purchasing a rifle you will need to know first what you would like to find. Most athletes buy the Anschutz Fortner Bolt 1827, but there are also standard bolt action rifles available from several brands. It should be stated that the Anschutz Fortner is the Gold standard and what I recommend for long term athlete development. These rifles are an investment and if taken care of are easy to sell in the future. To have a rifle that's ready for practicing, you will need source the following items:
  • Action
  • Stock
  • Sling
  • Cuff
  • Harness
  • 4 Magazines
  • Eye cover (optional)
You may have to order the parts from 2 or more vendors. It's generally worth comparing prices. There aren't many second hand rifles on the market at any time. If you happen to find one, check with your coach before purchasing as you want to be sure it has been maintained well. 
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Buying Complete Rifles or the Action as a Standalone: (this is the barrel, bolt, and action, which is sold without a stock or rear site). It is also possible to buy the action with a wooden stock, but I much prefer the setup that we have for the team that includes the Anschutz action mated with the adjustable stocks from Lost Nation R&D (see below). 
Biathlon Stocks: 
Rifle Components (slings, cuffs, harness):