ONE WAY is launching a full range of Cross-Country skis and boots from 2012 and joins Salomon SNS system as for partner for the Cross-Country binding.
The benefits of pure Fluoros increase as the length of race increases, humidity/water increases or dirt increases. It should be noted that in most every condition any FC Top Coat is better than using no FC Top Coat
Human Powered Trail Grooming announced today that it has begun selling a classic track setter for those who want to groom their own ski trails but don’t have access to a snowmobile or mechanized groomer.
Atomic is bringing a new skate ski to the table that should have everyone licking their chops. Atomic calls it the World Cup HT skate ski. The new ski isn’t just a tweaked version of their all-around favorite, but a whole new ski.
Getting tuned in and ready for the big weekend at the Vasa. Just wanted to go over some waxing ideas and methods to get you tuned up for the Vasa.
One quirk about Fluorocarbon waxes is that they do not "like" hydrocarbon waxes (think oil and water). Fluorinated hydrocarbons (Dibloc LF and HF) are the link between them. They are a hybrid between the two types (hence the name Toko Dibloc).
Eli Brown was asked to do a weekly live web chat on waxing with the local NBC affiliate; the third session is at noon today. You can ask him questions online at UpNorthLive.com.
I am occasionally asked why ski bases don't have random or non-directional structures. Typically the question is posed with the addition of "...like a golf ball!"
In cold snow it is a good idea to harden the bases with F15 Blue. Then go with other wax options based on snow and temp and humidity.
Vauhti ski wax manual: Flour powders, Flour liquids, Flour emulsions, LF Flours, kick waxes, etc. and instructions...
UPDATE: Eli and the station got their signals crossed. The chat will be NEXT Tuesday...
There are various ways to apply JetStream (or any other fluorocarbon). Sometimes the end result is the same and sometimes one method of application yields an advantage over another. Here are 3 main options and their merits.
Nordic Ski Nights
Nubs Nob, Harbor Springs, MI
Barnebirkie Youth Ski Tour
Hayward, Wisconson
Junior Birkie
Hayward, Wisconson
Adaptive Birkie
Wheeler Road to Hayward, Wisconson
Kortelopet Classic and Skate 29K
OO Trailhead to Downtown Hayward, Wisconson
Prince Haakon 15K
Mosquito Brook Road to Hayward, Wisconson
American Birkebeiner
Telmark to Hayward, Wisconson
Team NordicSkiRacer Junior Ski Club skiing
Huron Meadows Metropark, Brighton, MI
Mason Tract Ski Tour (Michigan Backcountry Ski Series)
Chase Bridge Rd. Trailhead, Mason Tract Pathway, Roscommon, MI
Wild Woods Loppet
Wildwood Pathway, West parking lot, between Petoskey and Indian River on Wildwood Road
Boyne Vistas 10K Freestyle
Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls, MI
Free Cross Country Ski Lesson (XCHQ)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, Roscommon, MI
26th Annual Junior Muffin Team Sprint Relay - Freestyle
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, Roscommon, MI
Tech Trails Citizen’s Night Race Series
Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, MI