Spike Snow in Team Pølsa: a sit-ski for cross-country skiing

Product photograph of Spike Snow in a seated setup. This image is not from Team Pølsa.

Spike Snow was one of the sit-skis used in Team Pølsa, as described in Spike’s public post about the team. The Norwegian television series offers a starting point for a wider question: what would help you, your family or your club take part in cross-country skiing?

What is Team Pølsa?

In the first season of this NRK series, six young people trained with former cross-country skier Øystein “Pølsa” Pettersen towards a ski race during the 2025 World Championships in Trondheim. Frambu explains the background to the programme. For readers outside Norway, it is a story about shared activity and a common goal, with different ways of taking part.

Your own goal might be a short outing with friends, regular training or a club event. Start with the activity you want to make possible, then consider the equipment, setting and support needed to take part.

What is Spike Snow?

Spike Snow is adaptive winter sports equipment for activities including cross-country skiing. The skier uses poles for propulsion from a seated or kneeling setup. The Spike range also includes wheeled models for snow-free terrain and Spike Snow Kids for children. Each model and setup needs its own assessment.

Start with a position that supports the movements you want to make. Consider seated or kneeling positioning, support and trail conditions together. Include practical needs such as transport and assistance getting in and out of the sit-ski.

Questions to discuss before a trial

• Activity: Where would you like to ski, who will join you and how long are the outings?
• Position and support: Is a seated or kneeling setup appropriate, and what support do you need?
• Practical arrangements: How will you get in and out of the sit-ski, and how will you transport it?
• Trail and assistance: What surface, terrain and companion support do you need to plan for?

Discuss these points with a relevant professional and the supplier before choosing equipment. Arrange a trial where available and consult the manual for the correct Spike variant when reviewing use and adjustments. Skiing on snow involves different conditions from activity on wheels.

Explore Spike Snow for yourself or your club

You can choose a model and accessories to collect your preferences before a discussion, or contact SmartGroup directly. You do not need to complete a configuration before asking about equipment or a trial.

Availability, trials and funding arrangements vary by country. Ask a local supplier or relevant professional about the options where the equipment will be used. Clubs can also consult our guide to funding adaptive sports equipment. Eligibility and funding conditions need to be checked locally.

Sources and further reading

Team Pølsa, season 1 on NRK (Norwegian)

Frambu: background to Team Pølsa (Norwegian)

Spike’s public post about Spike Snow in Team Pølsa (Norwegian)