Cross-country skiing equipment
Ski poles are often long enough to reach what body part of the competitor?
Nordic combined
 Bindings  Bindings secure only the toe of the boot to the ski.  Boots  The skating shoe is fixed to the ski with a binding, holding the toe firm. The rear of the boot is built up to shore up the ankle, which is constantly under pressure in skating technique.  Poles  Long and straight, often reaching up as high as a competitor's nose, with a specially shaped basket designed to allow skiers to push hard and evacuate snow.  Skis  Narrower and lighter than those used in Alpine skiing. They have long, curved ends and rise up slightly in the middle. They can be up to 2 meters long.  Suit  Uses stretch fabric hugging the body, similar to a runner’s training clothing.  Wax  Glide wax is crucial, and determined by snow and weather conditions.