Biathlon FAQ – Questions about equipment, rifles & service | Skidskytteexperten

The required biathlon equipment depends on age, experience and training level. Choosing the right biathlon equipment improves safety, stability and shooting performance. Below is a practical guide describing what biathlon equipment a biathlete normally needs from beginner level to more advanced training.

Biathlon equipment up to approx. age 12–13

For younger athletes, simple and reliable biathlon equipment is recommended:

• Air rifle  FX Airguns Biathlon air rifle  is a common choice because this type of biathlon equipment is cost-efficient and easy to use.
• Shooting support  FlexiShoot Pro shooting support  provides stability and confidence when learning shooting technique.
• Magazines are necessary biathlon equipment for training.
• Pellets / ammunition used for air rifle training.
• Pump or filling equipment is needed to fill the air rifle with compressed air.
• Paper targets and knock-down targets are useful biathlon equipment for training at home.
•  Spotting scope  makes it easy to see shooting results without walking to the target.

Biathlon equipment from approx. age 13–14

As the athlete develops, shooting slings replace shooting supports. Slings are essential biathlon equipment because they provide stability in prone shooting position.

 Arm sling  and  rifle sling  are key biathlon equipment for improving shooting technique.

Read more: Guide to biathlon arm sling and rifle sling

Biathlon equipment from approx. age 15

When skiing and shooting are combined, additional biathlon equipment is required.

• Rifle harness is used to carry the rifle safely on the back during skiing or roller skiing.
•  H2 harness  and  H29 Pro harness  are popular biathlon equipment choices used by many athletes.
• Standing shooting equipment becomes important as athletes begin standing shooting training.

Summary of biathlon equipment

Biathlon equipment is typically added step by step as the athlete develops. Starting with basic biathlon equipment and gradually upgrading is usually the most effective approach. The right biathlon equipment helps create confidence, stability and motivation for long-term development in biathlon.