There are many ways to get fit for skiing. Pro Ski is built around one of them: the lateral movement of a carved turn, against elastic resistance, on a machine that fits a living room. Three things set it apart, and each one is explained below.
Each of these is something no other ski trainer on the European market offers in the same way.
The same carved-turn movement runs on three frame sizes: the compact Junior for children, the Classic for families and home skiers, and the XXL Power frame for racers and clubs — plus two gym & studio machines.
On the all-in-one cart, one frame takes foot pedals, a real snowboard deck and bindings for your own ski boots — several at once, swapped in a minute. Add the App or the Game now or later.
Developed and produced in our workshop in Maribor, Slovenia, near the Pohorje slopes. For European buyers that means no import, no customs, and support from the people who built the machine.
Balance boards, ski-ergs, motorised simulators and a lateral ski trainer all promise “ski fitness”. They train different things. Here is how they differ, as factually as we can put it — so you can choose the right tool, even if it isn’t ours.
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| Pro Skimechanical lateral ski trainer | Balance boardswobble and rocker boards | Ski-ergsand Nordic trainers | Motorised simulatorsmoving slopes and platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main movement | Side-to-side — the carved turn | Balance on the spot | Pulling down with the arms (double-poling) | Reacting to a moving surface |
| What it trains | Legs, hips, core, balance, technique, cardio | Balance, ankle stability | Upper body, core, cardio | Technique on a simulated slope |
| Resistance | Elastic ropes; grows with travel, set by rope count | Body weight only | Air or magnetic flywheel | Motor-driven |
| Disciplines | Ski, snowboard, own ski boots | General | Nordic / cross-country | Usually ski, some snowboard |
| Ages & levels | Kids to racers, one system | Most ages | Teens and adults | Instructed use, mostly adults |
| Power & space | No power · living-room size | No power · very small | Mains or battery · small | Mains power · a dedicated room |
A balance board is a good, cheap tool for ankle stability and body awareness. It has no resistance and no lateral travel, so it doesn’t build the strength behind a turn or the rhythm of linking turns. Many skiers use one alongside a simulator.
A ski-erg trains the double-pole pull of cross-country skiing — mostly arms, back and core — and is an excellent cardio machine. Alpine skiing is driven by the legs and hips moving sideways, which an erg doesn’t train. Different sport, different machine.
Motorised slopes and platforms move under you, often with a screen, and are good for teaching technique with an instructor. They need mains power, a lot of space and a far larger budget. A mechanical trainer only moves when you move it, which builds strength and makes it safe to use unsupervised at home.
Other mechanical lateral trainers work on a similar principle. What differs is the range around it: Pro Ski covers children, snowboarders and racers in one modular family, with App and Game tiers, and for European buyers it is made and supported in the EU.
Every Pro Ski is built from four choices. Pick a frame to see what it can take.
The Pro Ski is a very interesting addition for all types of skiers, because nothing is more enjoyable than training at home and at your own pace! The simulator allows you to perfect your ski-specific techniques and prepare physically for the on-snow season while having fun. By focusing on balance, lateral movements and coordination, the device simulates the key aspects of skiing on snow, which allows you to progress faster and more effectively!
Erik GuayWorld Champion, alpine skiingI love incorporating the Pro Ski into my interval training and when I want to recreate the intensity of a competition. I really feel that I’ve gained explosiveness and endurance. I work my legs and deep muscles at maximum intensity for 60 to 90 seconds, which allows me to maintain the same energy from start to finish. The fact that the simulator is impact-free is also important for reducing pressure on my joints and preventing injuries.
Lucas SavardFIS racer and 2023 Canadian U16 championUsing Pro Ski at home is a fun way to vary our off-snow training routine and maximize our time on the slopes during family outings. The JUNIOR simulator has been a real plus for my 8-year-old daughter Marguerite, it’s helped her learn the basic movements and improve her balance on skis, which makes her feel more comfortable and safe once she gets on the snow.
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