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$260.00
Our last batch of Ak1 skates is currently in the shop, and orders will ship September 4. We only have 42cm skates available at this time. Looking for a different size? The Ak2 is currently in production and will be released this fall!
The Ak1 is Ermine’s newest A Series Nordic skate. Virtually every aspect of the Ak1 has been upgraded over previous models, from the quality of blade steel to the streamlined profile to the pins holding the blade in place. The Ak1 retains the ruggedness, stability, and reliability that earned the A Series its reputation in Alaska and beyond, while offering skaters improved performance and more binding mounting positions.
The Ak1 is compatible with select NNN and NNN BC bindings. Add a binding to your order (free expert installation included at no extra cost) or request mounting hardware only. Looking for a skate for alpine touring bindings? Check out the Ak1 Alpine. Looking for Xplore? We will be launching a version of the Ak1 for Xplore soon!
In 2021, Ermine launched the original Alaska Skate™. Now, we’ve made it even better. This is a skate that can glide through the “Alaska test,” and do it in style.
Proudly Made in Alaska by Ermine Skate
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$260.00
The Ak2 is a revamped version of Ermine’s landmark A Series Nordic skate. The Ak2 features a number of updates for 2026, while still including the attributes that made previous models the ultimate Alaska Skate.™ These include custom 1.6mm 440C stainless steel blades made specifically for Nordic skating, superior machining, and industry-leading ceramic finishes.
Made by Nordic skaters to be the ultimate wild ice tool. The authentic Ermine A Series is worth the wait. Coming fall 2026
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$260.00
The L10 is an Alaska-made Nordic skate that’s equally at home on challenging remote ice and racing across Grade-A glass. A narrower 1.2mm blade and internal cutouts save weight, while the robust 6061-T6 aluminum frame provides above-class blade support and stability for the bumps. The L10 wants to go fast and stay fast, without shying away from the rough stuff.
L10 blades are made from hardened 440A stainless steel. The frames are coated in our signature rugged polymer-ceramic, and the decks are fully laser etched in-house with intricate eye-catching patterns.
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$340.00
The Williwaw 1B is the second generation of Ermine Skate’s flagship wind skate, designed for use with kite wings. The Williwaw 1B features a 1.57mm blade, a 60cm length, a wide platform, and an extremely rugged design. The skate is available in three mounting options: NNN BC, predrilled for Speed Radical bindings, and an undrilled version that requires skaters to drill the skate to mount the binding of their choice.
Made in Alaska
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$190.00
Adults love their Nordic skates, and now young adventurers can too! Kit is the first ever Nordic skate for kids. Kit combines premium construction and materials with a fun, kid-friendly design.
We believe that outdoor gear built for kids must adhere to the same high standards as gear for adults. Kit uses the same improved 1.57mm 440C steel blades, hardened American-made coiled spring pins, and new streamlined design as our Ak1 skate, just sized down and optimized for the smaller Jr. NNN binding.
Kit comes in three eye-catching polymer ceramic colors, and all marks are permanently laser etched. This is a skate that a child can use for years, pass down to his or her siblings, and then pass on again to someone else. Kit is built for fun, and engineered to last.
Kit is suitable for those with a maximum boot size of EU40, and is available with or without bindings pre-installed.
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$175.00
Premium ice poles from Bear and Water, imported by Ermine Skate. The Bear and Water Blue ice pole (formerly sold as the Skyllermarks Blue ice pole) is widely considered the gold standard in Scandinavia.
A single pole can be used to quickly test the supportiveness of wild ice. Poles can be used in pairs to “double pole” against the wind or provide balance on rough ice. Poles are priced and sold in pairs.
- The sharp stainless steel tip on the Bear and Water Blue ice poles is far less likely to bend than those on poles from other brands.
- The robust tapered aluminum shaft is manufactured in Austria by Bear and Water.
- The handle is large and grippy, and the wide base provides excellent support for your hand while striking ice. This handle was created by Skyllermarks specifically for ice poles, and is far superior to the repurposed ski pole handles found on other poles.
- A closed-cell foam sleeve around the shaft can be repositioned as needed. This insulative foam traps warmth and will actually cause a user’s hand to warm up while carrying a single pole.
Sizing by skater height
Shorter skaters may prefer the shorter size; longer poles allow a skater to reach farther when testing ice.
5’4″ to 5’8″ – 135cm
5’8″ to 6’1″ – 145cm
6’1″ to 6’6″ – 155cm
Made in the EU (shaft made in Austria; handle made in Sweden)
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This item is currently sold out. However, we have more on the way from Europe right now. Due to current uncertainty surrounding international trade, we will only begin accepting backorders as soon as the poles have cleared customs. These poles are worth the wait!
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$220.00
The Pikmakarn Turbo is a revolutionary Swedish ice pole — not to mention one of the hottest products in the Scandinavian Nordic skating scene. Ermine is excited to bring this innovative ice pole to the United States!
Unlike conventional ice poles, which have a single ice pole handle, the Pikmakarn Turbo has two handles on each pole: one positioned perfectly for double-poling, and a second lower handle positioned just right for testing ice. Meanwhile, the contemporary stainless steel bullet tip and hardened aluminum shaft keep the pole light, stiff, and responsive. The result is an extraordinarily versatile high-performance pole that excels at both double-poling and ice testing.
Features at a glance:
- The powder-coated aluminum shafts are durable, high-vis, and undeniably cool.
- Bright, heavy-duty reflector bands aid visibility and safety in low light.
- Hardened Swedish stainless steel bullet tips prevent snagging, penetrate ice easily, and are virtually impervious to rust.
- Each pair of poles includes a small compass embedded into one of the upper handles.
Pikmakarn Turbo ice poles are imported from Sweden by Ermine Skate. Each order includes two poles.
Recommended sizing by skater height (without skates). Select the size closest to your height; if in-between, size up.
5’1″ – 130cm
5’3″ – 135cm
5’5″ – 140cm
5’7″ – 145cm
5’9″ – 150cm
5’11” – 155cm
6’1″ – 160cm
6’3″ – 165cm
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$34.00
High-quality ice picks from Swedish company Skyllermarks. Ice picks (also called “ice claws,” “ice spikes,” or “ice awls”) greatly aid a user’s ability to self-rescue after breaking through ice. They are an essential piece of safety gear for those who venture onto wild ice. Skyllermarks’ Hansa-Dubben is a highly refined product with many years of successful development and use in Scandinavia and elsewhere. They are CE-Approved as a Class-II Personal Protective Equipment.
For Nordic skaters, Scandinavian ice picks are superior to those currently offered in North America. They are worn around on the neck or on a backpack strap and are easy to access and deploy, and unlike some other ice picks they float.
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$62.00
The Syllermarks Hansa-Linan rescue throw rope is a safety device that facilitates the rescue of individuals who fall through thin ice. The Hansa-Linan is developed and produced in cooperation with the Swedish Lifesaving Society, and its design is based on extensive research and real-world use in Scandinavia.
The Hansa-Linan is designed with functionality at the forefront. It includes a 23-meter floating polypropylene rope paired with a weighted bag and a large grab loop. Boating throw ropes often have mesh sides that allow water to drain from the bag, but which can allow snow and ice to enter the bag and interfere with the rope in winter. By contrast, the Hansa-Linan has a solid bag with a smooth surface, allowing it to slide across the ice to a rescuee.
Made in Sweden
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$119.00
The Rottefella NNN BC Manual is the best binding for those who Nordic skate with an NNN BC setup. It is lighter than the NNN BC Magnum and more resistant to icing up in wet conditions than the NNN BC Auto.
The NNN BC Manual includes stock medium black flexors. We recommend adding firm red flexors to your order to increase performance.
Compatible Ermine skates: A100, A110, Ak1, L10
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$80.00
The Sport Screw is a sturdy, lightweight, and streamlined NNN binding from Rottefella.
Compatible Ermine skates: L10, A100, A110, Ak1
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Rottefella’s Xplore is a game-changing binding for Nordic skaters. The binding is simple and strong, and its wider (70mm) attachment points make it awesomely stable. Unlike other types of bindings, the stock flexor works well for Nordic skating.
Xplore bindings require Xplore-compatible boots. Popular options include the Alpina Alaska XP and Alfa Free.
Compatible Ermine skates: A110
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$104.00
The Prolink Race Skate is Salomon’s lightest “screw-in” NNN binding. Features include a low profile and streamlined design, a handy pull tab to open the binding, and Salomon’s snazzy signature blue color scheme.
Compatible Ermine skates: A100, A110
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$12.00
Firm red flexors were designed specifically for Nordic skating, and fit all Rottefella NNN BC bindings. Compared with the stock black flexors, firm flexors provide increased performance at an affordable price.
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$12.00
Medium black flexors for Rottefella NNN BC bindings.
Note: We recommend using firm red flexors for Nordic skating. The firm red flexor was designed by Rottefella specifically for Nordic skating, and improves performance for Nordic skates. Ermine offers the medium black flexor primarily for those who need to replace flexors on skis or who want to move NNN BC bindings from Nordic skates to skis.
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$11.00
Firm red flexors make bindings more responsive and prevent the tail of the skate from dragging on the ice. They are an inexpensive but highly worthwhile upgrade option for Prolink bindings.
Compatible with all current Salomon or Atomic Prolink bindings, including the Prolink Access Skate, Prolink Pro Skate, and Prolink Pro Skate. Prolink is a trade name used for NNN-compatible bindings; Prolink bindings are compatible with NNN boots.
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Medium black flexors are the stock flexors sold with Atomic and Salomon’s Prolink bindings. Medium black flexors work well for skiing. For Nordic skating, Ermine Skate highly recommends upgrading to firm red flexors, which will make skates more responsive and prevent the tail of the skate from dragging on the ice.
Compatible with all current Salomon or Atomic Prolink bindings, including the Prolink Access Skate, Prolink Pro Skate, and Prolink Pro Skate. Prolink is a trade name used for NNN-compatible bindings; Prolink bindings are compatible with NNN boots.
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$10.00
Hardware kit to mount bindings to A-Series Ermine skates. Hardware is high-quality 300-series (304 or 316) stainless steel and is guaranteed to work with the bindings recommended for each skate.
Note: All skate purchases already include hardware, either in a baggie or installed onto the skate along with bindings. There is no need to purchase hardware separately on this page if you are also purchasing new Ermine skates.
Hardware for special edition skates uses the same hardware as the base model. For example, the A100-W uses the A100 hardware kit.
Assembled in Alaska
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$0.00
Ermine’s Denali sticker celebrates North America’s tallest peak. From Skilak Lake to Rabbit Slough to Byers Lake, Denali is ever-present on the horizon at many of Alaska’s most iconic Nordic skating destinations.
The Denali sticker is 100% free until Monday, August 17. Limit 3 per order.
Printed on durable waterproof vinyl in the USA
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$1.00
Choose from this series of colorful new Ermine Skate stickers. Stickers are printed on durable waterproof vinyl.
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$1.00
One Ermine Skate original sticker, printed on durable waterproof vinyl.
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$1.00
One Ermine Skate sticker by Sarah K. Glaser Illustration, printed on durable waterproof vinyl.
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