Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews
A perfect wax, and structure, for each snow condition
1/8/2011 - By Chris Hall and Drew Gelina
The Swix team ran many tests over the 24 hours preceding the distance freestyle event at US Nationals and was able to identify waxes and structure patterns that were running very fast and used my many of the teams and athletes racing on Thursday.
Base Green Binder wax of the day at Nationals
1/6/2011 - By Ian Harvey
Our wax tip was for a super thick and short application (in multiple layers) of Base Green Binder. Simple as that. In testing, this solution went about as well as the best klister wax solutions.
BootMates: what you didn't know you need to have
1/5/2011 - By Mike Muha
I was skeptical at first, but these guys quickly won me over the first time I used them. It's SO much easier carrying and keeping track of ski boots using BootMates. Highly recommended!
Salomon boot & binding compatibility
12/30/2010 - By Mike Muha
Salomon's new high-end boots feature the RS17 outsole: the front pin that is now 17 mm behind the front of the boot instead of the 10 mm (RS10) of past years. How does this affect people with older boots and older bindings?
Selecting a structure for your skis
12/23/2010 - By Swix
Generally, we can say that linear structure and broken linear structure (V) are mostly used in classic races. Screw and cross-structures often give a good “feeling ” in free technique (skating) races.
Which Toko glove or mitten for you?
12/22/2010 - By Ian Harvey
Which Toko glove is the right one for you? Here is a brief overview.
Swix Structure Basics
12/21/2010 - By Andrew Gerlach
Although there are variations in the patterns applied, structures can be classified into “fine”, “medium-fine ”,“medium-coarse ” and “coarse ” structures. The most frequently used structures in World Cup are “fine” and “medium-fine ”.
Vote in TOKO Coaching Bench Giveaway!
12/10/2010 - By CXC Skiing
Vote on Facebook now: On Monday morning December 13, 2010 we will count the number of 'LIKE' responses under each coach's name, and announce the winner of the wax bench.
Adding structure with the Toko Structurite tool
12/8/2010 - By Ian Harvey
When selecting a structure, there are four main factors to consider: the moisture content of the snow, snow crystal type, dirt content of the snow, and how skied in the snow is going to be. Figure this out THEN apply structure.
Win your coach a Toko Wax Bench
12/5/2010 - By CXC Skiing
CXC Skiing is giving away a Toko Wax Bench! Please send an email to [email protected] with the name and brief summary of who your cross country ski coach is.
Swix's simple secrets to West Yellowstone waxing success
12/3/2010 - By Andrew Gerlach
For the first two races we could not conduct speed trap tests or run outs because the snow was too deep and tracks inconsistent so we conducted double blind feel tests on matched and zeros test skis.
