Товарлар — Кышкы спорт (лыжалар, сноубордулар, конькилер)
FAQ
•Can I combine skates, boots and waxes from different factories into one container?
Yes, this is the normal pattern for winter-sport orders. Most factories sell EXW, so a freight forwarder consolidates cargo from several plants at a warehouse in St. Petersburg or Moscow before loading. Plan an extra 7-14 days for consolidation compared with a single-factory shipment, and confirm each supplier's packing dimensions early so the container plan works.
•Which sizing system do Russian ski boots and skates use?
Most factories label in European sizes, and many also state Mondopoint (foot length in millimeters) for ski boots. Russian children's skates are often sized in adjustable ranges covering several sizes. Ask the supplier for a size chart in millimeters before ordering - it removes any ambiguity for your retail market.
•What minimum quantities should I expect for figure skates?
Typical minimums start around 50-100 pairs per model for stocked designs, often with mixed sizes allowed within that quantity. Custom colorways or branded boxes raise the threshold, usually to 300-500 pairs. Some manufacturers will ship a sample batch of 5-10 pairs first so you can check quality and fit.
•Is private labeling available on skis and skates?
Many of these plants already produce under several trade names, so applying your brand to the boot, blade guard or packaging is routine once volumes justify it. Expect a tooling or printing setup fee and a higher minimum order, typically from 300-500 units per model depending on the marking method.
•When should I place orders to receive goods before the winter season?
Factories load up with domestic orders from August onward, so international buyers should confirm orders by May-June for delivery in September-October. Production typically takes 30-60 days, plus 3-6 weeks of sea transit depending on destination. Overland delivery to Central Asia is faster, often 10-20 days door to door.
•Do roller skis sell outside ski markets?
Yes. Roller skis are training equipment for cross-country athletes, so the buyers are ski federations, sports schools and specialist retailers rather than general sporting-goods stores. They also suit warm countries developing ski programs, since training happens on asphalt. Suppliers can advise on wheel hardness for hot climates.