Skis for cross country skis are much lighter and thinner than alpine skis. Cross country boots look like running shoes, lower cut, lighter and flexible than alpine boots. Usually the boots have a hook or bar that snaps into the binding and can be released by pushing down the release button at the front of binding. The poles for cross country ski are lighter and longer than alpine poles because you need to use them to push yourself forward.

Here are some cross country skis for sale on eBay.