What are skis and poles in Biathlon?

Section 2: Equipment

Calibre: .22 Long Rifle (LR) rimfire, 5.6 mm bore diameter. This is the only calibre permitted in biathlon competition.
Action: Bolt-action (straight-pull bolt is standard for speed). No automatic or semi-automatic actions permitted.
Minimum weight: 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) including the carrying harness and magazine. Rifle specifications are stipulated in the IBU Materials Catalogue, Annex A (Rule 4.1).
Magazine: Capacity of 5 rounds. The five rounds required in each bout may be loaded with the use of a magazine (Rule 8.4.2). Relay spare rounds must be hand-loaded one by one, not from a magazine (Rule 8.2.2).
Sights: Open/iron sights only. No optical sights, telescopic sights, lens systems, or red-dot sights permitted. Diopter rear sight and ring/post front sight are standard.
Trigger: The rifle trigger resistance must be at least 0.5 kg (Rule 4.2.3).
Stock: Custom-fitted to the athlete. May include adjustable cheekpiece and buttpad. No electronic components permitted in the stock.

Type: .22 LR rimfire cartridges. Athletes select and test their own ammunition for optimal accuracy and reliability in cold conditions.
Quantity per stage: 5 rounds per bout. In relay events, athletes have 3 spare rounds per shooting stage, hand-loaded one by one after the first five are fired (Rule 8.2.2).
Cold weather performance: Athletes often warm ammunition in body-heat pockets before loading.

Technique: All skiing techniques are permitted (Rule 7.1.1). In practice athletes use free technique (skating).
Ski specifications: Per FIS cross-country regulations. Minimum ski length based on athlete height.
Wax restrictions: Skis are checked for prohibited preparation materials, which are specified in Annex A (Rule 4.2.2.1).
Poles: Standard cross-country skating poles. No restrictions beyond FIS specifications for pole length and construction.

Rifle harness: Custom-fitted harness worn on the back. Rifle must be secured with the barrel pointing upward at all times during skiing. Quick-release mechanism for rapid transition to shooting position.
Shooting mat: Mats are placed with the front edge on the firing line in the middle of the lane for both prone and standing shooting; at IBU events they must be 200 cm × 150 cm and 1 to 2 cm thick (Rule 3.4.3.2).

Calibre: .22 Long Rifle (LR) rimfire, 5.6 mm bore diameter. This is the only calibre permitted in biathlon competition.
Action: Bolt-action (straight-pull bolt is standard for speed). No automatic or semi-automatic actions permitted.
Minimum weight: 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) including the carrying harness and magazine. Rifle specifications are stipulated in the IBU Materials Catalogue, Annex A (Rule 4.1).
Magazine: Capacity of 5 rounds. The five rounds required in each bout may be loaded with the use of a magazine (Rule 8.4.2). Relay spare rounds must be hand-loaded one by one, not from a magazine (Rule 8.2.2).
Sights: Open/iron sights only. No optical sights, telescopic sights, lens systems, or red-dot sights permitted. Diopter rear sight and ring/post front sight are standard.
Trigger: The rifle trigger resistance must be at least 0.5 kg (Rule 4.2.3).
Stock: Custom-fitted to the athlete. May include adjustable cheekpiece and buttpad. No electronic components permitted in the stock.

Type: .22 LR rimfire cartridges. Athletes select and test their own ammunition for optimal accuracy and reliability in cold conditions.
Quantity per stage: 5 rounds per bout. In relay events, athletes have 3 spare rounds per shooting stage, hand-loaded one by one after the first five are fired (Rule 8.2.2).
Cold weather performance: Athletes often warm ammunition in body-heat pockets before loading.

Technique: All skiing techniques are permitted (Rule 7.1.1). In practice athletes use free technique (skating).
Ski specifications: Per FIS cross-country regulations. Minimum ski length based on athlete height.
Wax restrictions: Skis are checked for prohibited preparation materials, which are specified in Annex A (Rule 4.2.2.1).
Poles: Standard cross-country skating poles. No restrictions beyond FIS specifications for pole length and construction.

Rifle harness: Custom-fitted harness worn on the back. Rifle must be secured with the barrel pointing upward at all times during skiing. Quick-release mechanism for rapid transition to shooting position.
Shooting mat: Mats are placed with the front edge on the firing line in the middle of the lane for both prone and standing shooting; at IBU events they must be 200 cm × 150 cm and 1 to 2 cm thick (Rule 3.4.3.2).