Nordic combined athletes use the same equipment that ski jumpers use, including skis, bindings, boots, connection cords, a skin-tight suit, gloves, a helmet and goggles.

Skis: Jumping skis are very large, usually about 2.5m (8.20 feet) and twice the width of normal skis. The maximum length of a competitor’s skis is based on body weight and height. The maximum ski length is 145% of the total body height of the competitor based on a minimum body max index (BMI) of 21 for women and 21 for men. Athletes with lower BMIs use shorter skis according to the regulations put in place by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation.

Bindings: The binding must be mounted parallel to the run-direction and must be placed so that a maximum of 57% of the entire ski length is ahead of the bindings. They are meant to unfasten from the boots in case of a fall.

Boots: The boots used in ski jumping are designed to allow the skier to lean forward during flight. They are high-backed, flexible yet firm, with a low cut at the front to allow for bending at the ankle during a jump.

Connection Cord: The connection cord, which is part of the binding, attaches the ski to the boot and prevents the skis from wobbling during flight

Suit: All portions of the ski jumping suit must be made of the same, spongy microfiber material and must show certain air permeability. The thickness of the suit must be between 4mm and 6mm (about one-fifth of one inch). The suits must conform to the body shape in an upright position with a maximum tolerance of 2cm (about four-fifths of one inch) to the body size at any part of the suit. Exceptions are the anterior sleeve length and the anterior crotch length, where the maximum tolerance is 4cm (about one-and-a-half inches).

Gloves: Gloves offer protective covering against weather and external forces. The glove size must correspond to the hand size. Thickness of the material can not exceed 5mm (about two-tenths of an inch). Only gloves with fingers (for all fingers) are allowed.

Helmet: Full head protection has been compulsory since the 1980s. The helmet improves aerodynamic flight and protects the head in case of a fall.

Goggles: Ski goggles are devices protecting the eyes against weather and sun rays with optically-correct lenses. Their aim is to guarantee good, contrast-free visibility in all weather conditions. The use of goggles is recommended. Reshaping the ski goggles in order to attain more aerodynamic features is not allowed.

Nordic combined athletes use the same equipment that cross-country skiers use, including bindings, boots, poles, skis and a suit.

Bindings: Cross-country bindings attach the boot to the ski only at the toe unlike Alpine bindings, which attach the boot at the toe and heel. Cross-country bindings only connect at the toe to allow the heel to flex up and down.

Boots: Cross-country boots are similar to running shoes. They are lighter and more flexible than the boots from other disciplines though freestyle boots are more rigid than classical boots and have more ankle support.

Poles: Two poles of equal length must be used in competition with one pole held in each hand. They generally are made of metal tubing and have a hand grip at the top and a round plastic disk on the bottom.

Skis: Cross-country skis are lighter and narrower than Alpine and jumping skis. They also have an arch at the center of the ski.

Suit: The suit worn in cross-country skiing is made of a stretchy fabric that hugs the body.

The ski jumping suits used by Nordic combined athletes and ski jumping specialists are the same. Each suit must conform exactly to the jumper’s body shape in an upright position and be made out of a spongy, microfiber material.

The bindings used in the ski jumping portion of Nordic combined competitions are the same as those used in regular ski jumping events. The bindings used for the cross-country portion, however, more closely resemble those used in standalone cross-country races. Instead of securing the boot at the heel and the toe as ski jumping bindings do, cross-country bindings connect the boot to the ski only at the toe, allowing the heel to move more freely.

The regulations in place for Nordic combined equipment differ between the two disciplines.

Cross-country skis should measure 100mm less (just under 4 inches) than the skier's height and weigh at least 750g (about 1.7lbs) per pair without bindings There are no regulations regarding the material and design of the bindings and boots so long as they provide no advantage to the wearer or disadvantage to the wearer’s opponents. Poles must not exceed the athlete’s height or measure below the hips, and they must be of equal length.

The regulations for ski jumping equipment are much stricter in order to prevent aerodynamic advantages. The maximum length of a competitor’s skis is 145% of their height, based on a minimum BMI of 21 for both men and women. Athletes with lower BMIs must use shorter skis. Boots must fit exactly to the athlete’s foot, with a maximum tolerance of 2cm (about four-fifths of an inch). Similarly, jumping suits must conform exactly to the body shape in an upright position with a maximum tolerance of 2cm (about four-fifths of one inch) to the body size at any part of the suit. Exceptions are the anterior sleeve length and the anterior crotch length, where the maximum tolerance is 4cm (about one and a half inches). Suit thickness must be between 4mm and 6mm (about one-fifth of one inch).

In cross-country races, athletes use wax to control the amount of friction between their skis and the ground. Athletes choose from two types of wax: glide wax, used to decrease friction and maximize the athlete’s ability to glide, or kick wax, which increases the friction in order to improve traction. Typically, glide wax is applied to the entire length of the ski and is primarily used in freestyle races, while kick wax (also known as grip wax) is only applied to the middle part of the ski for classical races.

Snow type, temperature, humidity and other environmental factors impact which type of wax a skier chooses before a race.

Although cross-country races and ski jumping contests use the same kinds of equipment —  suits, boots, skis, bindings, etc. — the two sports require different equipment standards, meaning athletes must switch equipment between events.

For example, cross-country skis are much lighter and narrower than ski jumping skis, which are the widest and longest type of ski used in Winter Olympic sports. While cross-country bindings only attach the boot to the ski at the toe, ski jumping bindings secure the boot at both the heel and the toe. Ski jumping boots are firm and feature high backs to provide support, and cross-country boots allow for more freedom of motion at the ankle.