Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews
Fischer announces new Speedmax skis
2/6/2013 - By Fischer Skis
Fischer has developed Cold Base Bonding: a unique process which retains the homogeneity of the original molecular structures by avoiding heat and pressure when the base is added. As a result, you get unrivaled gliding properties and maximum speed.
Karhu announces the return of its ski line to North America
1/9/2013 - By Lisa Lazarczyk
Starting now, Karhu North America will begin importing its popular line of skate and classic skis and boots, which are designed, developed and tested in Lahti, Finland.
Waxing for US Nationals: the 20K/30K classic
1/7/2013 - By Ian Harvey
The snow was quite abrasive and a 30k classic race including climbing up Hermod's Hill 6 times meant that maintaining kick was critical. Green klister covered by Base Green binder offered the best kick and the best glide and was clearly the most durable.
Mt. Borah partners with Madshus and Toko for elite race team
1/4/2013 - By Chris Jackson
Mt. Borah is excited to announce its alliance with Madshus and Toko as they launch the Madshus / Mt. Borah race team. The three companies will combine their specialties to support an elite group of athlete-ambassadors for the upcoming season.
Wax Recommendations: Tour de Ski
12/27/2012 - By Mike Muha
UPDATE 2: Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup race, the Tour de Ski. Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, Toko, SkiGo/Holmenkol...
2nd UPDATED! Wax Recommendations: Lakes of the North Winterstart
12/20/2012 - By Mike Muha
UPDATE #2: Waxing recommendations for this coming weekend's Michigan Cup race, the Lakes of the North Winterstart. Check for updates!
Toko wax irons improved for 2012-2103
12/19/2012 - By Ian Harvey
Both the T8 Iron and the T14 Digital Irons have been improved for the 2012-13 season. They come with a new stronger pressure cast plate which is both thicker and heavier.
Race Day Ski Selection
12/11/2012 - By Tim Burke
Proper ski selection is one of the variables that can make or break your race come competition time. By planning ahead and dialing in a testing procedure, you can greatly increase your chances of picking the right ski and having your best result.
Concept2 at Quebec World Cup
12/5/2012 - By Josh Carlson
Concept2 is proud to be a Bronze sponsor of Fast and Female. As part of the sponsorship, Concept2 will be exhibiting at the first World Cup in Quebec, Canada, on December 7 and 8, 2012, and is providing Concept2 SkiErgs for athletes’ use.
Toko Coaches Pack and Start Duffel
12/5/2012 - By Ian Harvey
The Coaches Pack is for a person carrying anything that shouldn't freeze or shouldn't get wet. It has tool and wax compartments. The Start Duffel s the perfect bag to take with you to the start of an event.
The Function of Blue vs. Black: Toko HF and LF DLC Glide Waxes
11/16/2012 - By Ian Harvey
LF Black is far softer than LF Blue and thus is great when the snow becomes a little warmer (all the way to very wet) and the base wax also needs to address water.
New Tribloc hot waxes from Toko
11/9/2012 - By Toko
The new Tribloc waxes have been tested for 2 years and were used on the World Cup last year. The Tribloc waxes are surely an improvement on the Dibloc waxes in basically all conditions.
