Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews

Toko tests new powder top coats at US Nationals

1/4/2022 - By Ian Harvey

Soelden 15 is a test wax (a non fluorinated top coat) that did extremely well in testing two weeks ago so I contacted our chemist and he flew some out to me for the races.

New Toko top coat powers beat old pure fluors

12/29/2021 - By Ian Harvey

At Soldier Hollow, we just tested lots of different new formulas of new fluoro free Topcoats and were surprised and pleased by the results.

Toko testing new products

12/28/2021 - By Ian Harvey

We have lots of new products, from many formulas of new fluoro-free topcoats (available next year) to new High Performance hot waxes and liquid paraffins.

Vasa Ski Club Nordic Ski Swap, October 16

10/8/2021 - By Vasa Ski Club

It's time to Gear Up at the annual Vasa Ski Club Nordic Ski Swap. This is our 11th year holding this event, and it's a great way to kick things off and celebrate our cross country ski community.

Rossignol appoints Nordic Category Manager for North America

8/17/2021 - By Verde Brand Communications

Expanded NorAm role to bring heightened focus and alignment to quickly growing category of cross country skiing.

How to scrape hot-waxed skis (Video)

2/12/2021 - By Mike Muha

This is a nice short video on how to scrape hot-waxed skis. Worth a review.

Need SNS bindings for Sit-Skis

2/10/2021 - By Yuriy Gusev

Can you help us provide sit-skis to schools by mailing us your old SNS bindings? CXC needs bindings for sit-skis which we’re providing to schools for students with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Brushes: what/when/why?

12/22/2020 - By Ian Harvey

Confused by what brushes to buy? Get an honest opinion by wax guru - what to get and what not to get - by Ian Harvey!

Nordic Glide Wax Box - A Recommendation of all that you need and nothing more

12/1/2020 - By Ian Harvy

Holiday shopping? Here is all that you need for glide waxes and tools and nothing more. This recommendation is for the passionate skier, fitness skier, or fluorine free racer.

FIS recommendations on cleaning out that fluoro!

11/23/2020 - By Ian Harvey

We realize that the FIS fluorine ban has been postponed for a year, but there are many who will be entering a fluorine free racing year that will want to consider taking these steps.