Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews
New Alpina ESK Pro boot raises forefoot
9/11/2012 - By Mike muha
Kris Freeman shows off the features of his new Alpina ESK Pro skate boots, which angles the foot upward.
What is a "race stock" cross country ski?
9/5/2012 - By Rick Halling
Some companies will offer dealers skis with names like RACE STOCK, CUSTOM SKIS or HAND PICKED for an additional charge. Some dealers, not all, will charge extra for these specially designated skis. Exactly what are these skis with fancy names?
US, Norweigian and Swedish skiers on Sognefjell glacier in Norway
8/30/2012 - By Rick Halling
For many years, top Norwegian and Swedish athletes have ventured north at the end of spring for extensive on snow training at the Sognefjell glacier in Norway. This spring, more US skiers have made the trip to Sognefjell than at anytime before.
XCHQ Labor Day Sales, Yoga for Skiers, and Ski Walking Clinic, this weekend
8/29/2012 - By Bob Frye
Cross Country Ski Headquarters to host Yoga for Skiers, Ski Walking Clinic, and Giant Closeout Sale over Labor Day Weekend
Rossignol hires Paul Clark as Nordic Racing Manager
8/8/2012 - By Rossignal
Rossignol’s objective with this new role is to increase retail sales of race product by driving athletes to Rossignol Racing Centers.
Salice 004 sunglass product review
8/7/2012 - By Mike Muha
Thibaut Pinot wore a pair when he won stage 8 of the Tour de France and Team Great Britain Men's 8 rowed to Bronze in the Olympics a few days ago donning Salice sunglasses. Salice Italian sunglasses are now imported into the US by Chi-Town Sports.
2XU Named Official Compression Supplier of USSA
8/2/2012 - By USSA
Under the new 2XU sponsorship, U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing athletes will wear 2XU Compression to train and recover.
Roller Skiing - The 1950s Sports Craze!
7/30/2012 - By Mike Mha
Roller Skiing, vintage sports footage from Holland and Germany in the 1950s. Taken from the two British Pathe newsreels.
USSA, SNAP Infusion SUPERCANDY announce partnership
7/25/2012 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) announced an official multi-year partnership with SNAP Infusion SUPERCANDY®, the first-to-market, Naturally Designed SUPERCANDY®.
Waxing on Wednesday
3/7/2012 - By Bert Hinckley
While at the American Birkie I had a discussion with a dedicated SOLDA wax user about waxing for weekend races 3 to 4 days prior to the race. Here's what I recommend...
Atomic has classic focus at Birkie Demo
2/20/2012 - By Rick Halling
Skiers are discovering the joy of classic and Marathons with both techniques are witnessing parity in numbers. The end result of this growth is that manufacturers are putting extensive R & D into classic gear.
Numbers don’t tell the whole story
2/17/2012 - By Bert Hinckley
Don't get hung up on numbers listed on skis. Most modern skis have ranges in which they will work well. They are not missile parts. Good pairs may differ slightly in any number of parameters and still feel and perform great.
