Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews

Swix - A perfect pole for every skier

Fri, Jan 28, 2011 - By Swix

To help skiers understand the subtle differences in the Swix pole line we offer the Swix Performance Index a theoretical matrix comparing weight, pendulum, stiffness, strength and of Swix poles.

Transcript of Live Chat with Eli Brown

Wed, Jan 26, 2011 - By Eli Brown

If you missed it: The transcript from the live chat with Eli Brown on waxing (and a little bit on equipment).

Q&A with Eli Brown at Noon TODAY

Wed, Jan 26, 2011 - By MIke Muha

Eli Brown was asked to do a weekly live web chat on waxing with the local NBC affiliate at noon today. You can ask him questions online at UpNorthLive.com.

Up For A Little Cheating?

Tue, Jan 11, 2011 - By Rick Halling

Available at your favorite Atomic dealer now is the new SNS Wedge 60. Putting these on your skis is almost like giving them a banned substance, only these new 60mm Wedges have been approved by the FIS and IBU.

A perfect wax, and structure, for each snow condition

Sat, Jan 8, 2011 - By Chris Hall and Drew Gelina

The Swix team ran many tests over the 24 hours preceding the distance freestyle event at US Nationals and was able to identify waxes and structure patterns that were running very fast and used my many of the teams and athletes racing on Thursday.

Base Green Binder wax of the day at Nationals

Thu, Jan 6, 2011 - By Ian Harvey

Our wax tip was for a super thick and short application (in multiple layers) of Base Green Binder. Simple as that. In testing, this solution went about as well as the best klister wax solutions.

BootMates: what you didn't know you need to have

Wed, Jan 5, 2011 - By Mike Muha

I was skeptical at first, but these guys quickly won me over the first time I used them. It's SO much easier carrying and keeping track of ski boots using BootMates. Highly recommended!

Salomon boot & binding compatibility

Thu, Dec 30, 2010 - By Mike Muha

Salomon's new high-end boots feature the RS17 outsole: the front pin that is now 17 mm behind the front of the boot instead of the 10 mm (RS10) of past years. How does this affect people with older boots and older bindings?

Selecting a structure for your skis

Thu, Dec 23, 2010 - By Swix

Generally, we can say that linear structure and broken linear structure (V) are mostly used in classic races. Screw and cross-structures often give a good “feeling ” in free technique (skating) races.

Which Toko glove or mitten for you?

Wed, Dec 22, 2010 - By Ian Harvey

Which Toko glove is the right one for you? Here is a brief overview.

Swix Structure Basics

Tue, Dec 21, 2010 - By Andrew Gerlach

Although there are variations in the patterns applied, structures can be classified into “fine”, “medium-fine ”,“medium-coarse ” and “coarse ” structures. The most frequently used structures in World Cup are “fine” and “medium-fine ”.

Vote in TOKO Coaching Bench Giveaway!

Fri, Dec 10, 2010 - By CXC Skiing

Vote on Facebook now: On Monday morning December 13, 2010 we will count the number of 'LIKE' responses under each coach's name, and announce the winner of the wax bench.