Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews
Abrasive? Ice crystals? Go Toko Black
2/21/2017 - By Ian Harvey
The "black" in HF Black is a shear lubricant and antistatic (conductor). You can say that is minimizes dry or mechanical friction and also enhances the "black" aspect of black bases.
Fischer announces TURNAMIC soles and bindings for 2017-18
2/8/2017 - By Fischer Sports
VIDEO. Sliding the system forward provides more grip, while sliding it back will noticeably improve glide. From the novice to the World Cup skier - everyone benefits.
Should I use stiff skis or soft skis in soft snow conditions? Yes!
2/7/2017 - By Toko
The snow is soft. Should you use stiff skis or soft skis? It depends on temperature and moisture content!
Treatment options for Cross Country Skin-Skis
1/17/2017 - By Ian Harvey
There are four recommended methods for treating the "skins" for glide on "Skin Skis"...
Add rollerski swing weights for a more ski-like rollerski
1/10/2017 - By Clayton Keim
Higher the swing weight the longer the rollerski feels. Build more leg strength on shorter workouts with a feeling similar to a snow ski with slush stuck to the top.
How to have fast skis ALL THE TIME and in EVERY CONDITION
12/21/2016 - By Ian Harvey
In order to have fast skis in all conditions, the skis need to be the right flex and design for the conditions and they need to fit the skier such that the contact area matches the intent of the ski design.
Toko introduces table and two ski vises for Nordic waxing
11/17/2016 - By Ian Harvey
Toko introduces an inexpensive workbench with good vise options: a XC Profile Set and a Ski Vise Nordic
Why Toko Waxes? How Toko is different
11/9/2016 - By Ian Harvey
Innovation. Simplicity. No compromise / performance. Service.
Vasa Ski Swap this weekend
10/20/2016 - By Eric C. Jean
Gear up for the cross country ski season at the annual Vasa Ski Club "Nordic Ski Swap" Saturday October 22nd from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Brick Wheels in Traverse City.
REVIEW: Pursuit Fork Flex rollerski
7/14/2016 - By Mike Muha
The Pursuit Fork Flex skate rollerski is great for anyone skiing on pavement, and particularly for skiers forced to ski on sections of rougher pavement.
How well did you wax for the Birkie?
2/23/2016 - By Toko
Three wax reports: How did things go during the 2016 Americna Birkebeiner under difficult wax conditions???
Birkie champ to race in 1972 throwback suit
2/17/2016 - By Ben Wizner
Cutting edge meets family heritage when Tad Elliott, seeks to honor his Father’s successful skiing career, while attempting to clinch his second American Birkebeiner title this weekend at the 2016 event.
