Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews
Weekend race wax recommendations
12/12/2008 - By Ian Harvey and Pete Edwards
Toko and Swix wax tips for this weekend's racing in the Midwest, including the Grand View XC Ski Challenge in Ironwood.
Are you a Klister Licker?
12/9/2008 - By XCOttawa
The KLISTER LICKER shop has had a complete overhaul just in time for the holiday shopping season. Everything is created by skiers for skiers (and skiing enthusiasts).
Toko Midwest Wax Clinic Schedule
12/4/2008 - By Ian Harvey
Toko will hold a number of waxing clinics in Michigan, Illinois, Wisconson, and Minnesota. Here's the complete list to date.
Fischer RCS Carbonlite ski technology review
12/4/2008 - By Fischer
Combining this knowledge of carbon-composite material design with our proven Air Core technology, a state of the art Computer Flex Control pairing system and a industry-leading base preparation process places the RCS Carbonlite ski at the summit of racing
Fischer boot canting technology flattens ski for better glide
12/3/2008 - By Fischer
Fischer has developed a canting system so the boot can adjust perfectly to the respective leg position. A special key can be used to adjust the boot to the lower leg axis with just one turn.
RCS Carbonlite boot technology
12/2/2008 - By Fischer
Fischer discusses the technology found in their RCS Carbonlite skate and classic boots.
The secret to fast skis
12/2/2008 - By Rick Reynolds
I've got almost 50 years of skiing experience and some people think I've got fast skis. If this is true it's because I keep things simple.
CXC, USST launch FoXC program
11/26/2008 - By CXC Skiing
Now you can show your support for cross country ski athletes and receive a limited edition 2009 FoXC "Friends of Cross Country" hat from Bjorn Daehlie.
How to prep Salomon Zero Classic skis
11/25/2008 - By Andrew Gerlach
Zero skis have a rubber inlay in the wax pocket zone that needs to be prepared before skiing. Rubbing the base of the ski makes the hairs, which lie in the base material, stand up. These standing hairs provide the grip needed for wet/zero snow conditions.
Maplus Speed skate rollerski: Fast
11/19/2008 - By Mike Muha
The Maplus Speed skate rollerski is fast and fun on the open pavement. Using an 83mm by 27mm wheel - smaller and wider than many skate rollerskis these days, the Speed flys!
X-Country DVD
11/19/2008 - By Mike Muha
The movie gives you also a professional picture of “the life of a skiing star”. You will meet all the stars! You will even get some easy but professional lesson in skiing-technique, waxing and ski clothes.
New cutting edge ski poles exceptionally light
11/12/2008 - By Chuck Zagozdon
The new pole promises spectacular weight savings as well as being promoted as the first "all-natural" performance ski pole - one that uses no hydrocarbons in its manufacturing process.
