Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews

Base Structuring for a Single Pair of Skis

1/2/2008 - By Dan Meyer

If you have one pair of skis, changing the base structure will be a regular occurrence as snow type, temperature and conditions change.,

Go Faster lets ski stay flat, longer

12/27/2007 - By Kevin Brooker

I noticed the flexible boot cuff allows the foot to ride flatter longer. Without a stiff cuff, when I tip my ankle the foot and the ski stays flat for a bit before beginning to tip onto the edge. A flat ski is a fast ski.,

Glide Waxing for Man-Made Snow

12/24/2007 - By Dan Meyer

Artificial or man-made snow is a combination of snow, dirt and oil. Man-made snow is a hard particle of ice, not a hollow flake of snow. For this reason, wax recommendations will change slightly from those for natural snow.,

Give your skis a proper brush-off

12/17/2007 - By Ian Harvey

When to use copper, horsehair, nlyon polishing, and nylon brushes.,

Nordic Ski Training Secrets

12/11/2007 - By Craig Storey

The "Nordic Ski Training Secrets for High Performance DVD" DVD provide in depth knowledge of sports physiology, general training principles, ski training exercises and techniques, as well as looking at the training methodology to other sports.,

Applying Flite 11 Pure Fluoro

12/11/2007 - By Dan Meyer

For extra water replellency and long lasting glide in temperatures between 25 and 42F, use Flite 11 over your other race waxes. Video!,

Applying Toko Klister Grip Spray Green

12/8/2007 - By Ian Harvey

Carbon Klister Grip Spray Green is a very convenient and effective product. When conditions are between hard wax and klister, it is very effective to use a thin klister binder and cover it with hard wax. ,

Clean the base of your iron

12/6/2007 - By Ian Harvey

To avoid breathing more smoke than necessary and to keep the base of the iron clean, remember to regularly wipe the base of the iron while using it.,

Gliding Waxing Race Skis

12/4/2007 - By Dan Meyer

Detailed instructions for glide waxing waxing race skis.,

Cross-Country Technique Fundamentals: Recommended!

12/3/2007 - By Mike Muha

"Cross-Country Technique Fundamentals" is the best cross country ski technique CD out there, bar none, for both classic and freestyle skiing. It should be on everyone’s short list of key training investments. Put it on your Christmas list now.,