What is the equipment transition in Nordic Combined?

Section 2: Equipment

Jumping skis: Maximum length 145% of body height, adjusted by BMI (lower BMI = shorter maximum ski length, per FIS BMI-to-ski-length table). Minimum ski width 95 mm at the binding. Maximum weight per ski not to exceed half the ski length in grams (e.g., max 1350 g for a 270 cm ski).
Jumping suit: Maximum material thickness 6 mm (0.24 in). Air permeability minimum 40 l/m²/s (tested by FIS gauge). No inflation or aerodynamic aids. Suit must be measured and stamped by FIS equipment controllers before competition.
Jumping boots: Maximum sole height 45 mm at the heel; boot must be compatible with the approved binding system
Helmet: FIS-approved helmet mandatory for the jumping phase; must meet EN 1077 or equivalent certification
Goggles: Recommended during the jumping phase; must not provide aerodynamic advantage

Skating skis: Free technique is standard for the cross-country phase. Minimum length = athlete’s height minus 10 cm. Skis must comply with all FIS cross-country equipment rules.
Skating poles: Maximum length 100% of body height. Pole baskets maximum 100 cm².
Skating boots: High-cuff design with ankle support; must be commercially available and FIS-approved
Wax: Glide wax only (no kick wax for skating). Fluorocarbon wax prohibited since 2023–2024 season.
Race suit: Standard cross-country race suit; bib number worn during the cross-country phase

Athletes carry or transport two complete sets of equipment: jumping gear and cross-country gear
Equipment is pre-positioned in the transition area before the jumping phase begins
Rapid transition between jumping and skiing equipment is essential; teams practice transition to minimize time
Equipment controllers may inspect cross-country skis for fluorocarbon wax during the transition period

Jumping skis: Maximum length 145% of body height, adjusted by BMI (lower BMI = shorter maximum ski length, per FIS BMI-to-ski-length table). Minimum ski width 95 mm at the binding. Maximum weight per ski not to exceed half the ski length in grams (e.g., max 1350 g for a 270 cm ski).
Jumping suit: Maximum material thickness 6 mm (0.24 in). Air permeability minimum 40 l/m²/s (tested by FIS gauge). No inflation or aerodynamic aids. Suit must be measured and stamped by FIS equipment controllers before competition.
Jumping boots: Maximum sole height 45 mm at the heel; boot must be compatible with the approved binding system
Helmet: FIS-approved helmet mandatory for the jumping phase; must meet EN 1077 or equivalent certification
Goggles: Recommended during the jumping phase; must not provide aerodynamic advantage

Skating skis: Free technique is standard for the cross-country phase. Minimum length = athlete’s height minus 10 cm. Skis must comply with all FIS cross-country equipment rules.
Skating poles: Maximum length 100% of body height. Pole baskets maximum 100 cm².
Skating boots: High-cuff design with ankle support; must be commercially available and FIS-approved
Wax: Glide wax only (no kick wax for skating). Fluorocarbon wax prohibited since 2023–2024 season.
Race suit: Standard cross-country race suit; bib number worn during the cross-country phase

Athletes carry or transport two complete sets of equipment: jumping gear and cross-country gear
Equipment is pre-positioned in the transition area before the jumping phase begins
Rapid transition between jumping and skiing equipment is essential; teams practice transition to minimize time
Equipment controllers may inspect cross-country skis for fluorocarbon wax during the transition period