Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews
Ski Hole Covers by Swix
3/27/2009 - By Mark Waechter
As seen on the World Cup: New Hole-Ski covers by Swix. Industry insders report that a similar product will soon be available from Toko and Solda as well.
The Madshus Nano 186, SC, and Classic for 2010
3/26/2009 - By Mark Waechter
The Madshus Nanosonic was a big hit this year, and for 2009-2010 the skis will remain unchanged...but with a difference: Nano 186.
Atomic Proliferation?
3/25/2009 - By Mark Waechter
The Atomic World Cup "red cheetah" skate skis are fast and stable. The World Cup classic skis kick easily and have excellent control in and out of the tracks.
Rossignol RED-WHITE-BLUE Support Program
3/24/2009 - By Ira Edwards
With the help of the top race department in the industry, Rossignol is offering you the support you may need to make that next step in your racing career.
CHAOS Headwear Supports US Cross Country Championships
3/20/2009 - By Andrew Gerlach
CHAOS Headwear and the US Cross Country Championships announce their team sponsorship as a special headwear supplier for this race series. One hundred and eight Staff and participants will be given a Chaos collectors hat for this years championship.
Get the new 2009 American Birkebeiner video
3/17/2009 - By CXC Skiing
Travel the hills of the Birkie trail with the men competing to win the 36th American Birkebeiner. This exciting video puts you with the lead pack as they seek to drop their competition and strategize with teamates to secure victory on Main St. in Hayward.
Attention skiers who knit!
3/17/2009 - By Maria Stuber
The Knitters Niche in Marquette, MI (www.knittersniche.com) has offered to help the XC Ski Alliance for the 2009/2010 season.
Factors that affect glide in fresh snow
3/14/2009 - By Ian Harvey
There are four factors that can affect glide regularly in fresh snow: wrong flex, too aggressive structure, base hair, and not enough wax in the ski bases.
Wax recommendations for this weekend's races
3/13/2009 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED: Wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix and Toko for the weekend's Michigan Cup (and other) races. Check back for updates!
Wax recommendations for this weekend's races...and a tour!
3/5/2009 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix and Toko for the weekend's Michigan Cup races, the Great Bear Chase, and the Wabos Loppet (plus others). Check back for updates!
Nordic Ultratune's February Newsletter
2/27/2009 - By Mark Waechter
Good stuff - Successful Birkie grinds, a new groind for warm/moist conditions, using respiorators in the wax room, notes about the Wolrld Cup at Whistler Olympic Park, and more!
Wax recommendations for the weekend racing scene
2/26/2009 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix and Toko for the weekend's Michigan Cup (and other) races. Check back for updates!
