Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews

What to do with new or freshly stoneground skis?

11/1/2023 - By Iain Harvey

OK, so you got some new skis or you stoneground some skis... There are three steps you need to make the skis ready for snow.

Toko: New Nordic products for this season

10/24/2023 - By Ian Harvey

Toko has a number of new products including High Performance Powders, to be applied on top of a hot waxed and scraped and brushed HP layer.

Toko Brand Overview

10/17/2023 - By Toko

We are innovation driven: first dedicated waxing iron, first fluorinated hydrocarbon glide wax (ie HF, LF), first brand to use molybdenum, first perfluorocarbon in bloc form (Streamline/WetJet/JetStream).

Vasa's LMC Beartrac Groomer for sale

5/11/2023 - By Brian Beauchamp

As you may know, the Vasa has a new PistenBully on order and we are now in the process of selling our 30 year old LMC. Here are the details for anyone who may be interested in purchasing it.

How to be successful grip waxing with Toko

2/1/2023 - By Ian Harvey

Here are some general grip waxing principles and then some Toko-specific tips. How you wax your skis has a lot to do with not only the conditions but also your skis and how they are related to you.

How to race wax for cold conditions with best results

1/31/2023 - By Ian Harvey

I think the best way to look at cold snow from a practical or usable point of view is to break cold snow down into cold and slow, cold, and cold and fast. Each wax has its “sweet spot” and there is no one wax that performs best in each.

United States Ski Pole Company will have booth at the Noque

1/20/2023 - By Brady Hebert

The United States Ski Pole Company is returning to sponsor the Noque this year after a few years of absence due to COVID-19. Please stop by our booth in the Dome on either day and check out our newly released poles.

Fischer Helium Skate Demo Days + Preorder Sale!

1/17/2023 - By Mariah Frye

Demo the new Fischer Helium Skate Skis and preorder a pair for next season at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters this weekend, January 21 and 22, 2023!

When and how to use Toko X-Cold Powder - One of our best waxes ever!

1/10/2023 - By Ian Harvey

Many people think that if the snow is especially cold or abrasive then this is when they should use X-Cold Powder. While this might work much of the time, I wanted to make clear when X-Cold Powder is the most effective.

Holiday Gift Suggestions! After all, 'tis the Season

11/22/2022 - By Ian Harvey

A ton of cool stuff!

Toko HP Hot Wax vs. HP Liquid Paraffin: What is Better When?

1/25/2022 - By Ian Harvey

In general, Toko High Performance Hot Wax covered with Toko High Performance Liquid Paraffin is faster, with one exception. Ok, make that two exceptions...

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.

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