Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews

Win your coach a Toko Wax Bench

12/5/2010 - By CXC Skiing

CXC Skiing is giving away a Toko Wax Bench! Please send an email to [email protected] with the name and brief summary of who your cross country ski coach is.

Swix's simple secrets to West Yellowstone waxing success

12/3/2010 - By Andrew Gerlach

For the first two races we could not conduct speed trap tests or run outs because the snow was too deep and tracks inconsistent so we conducted double blind feel tests on matched and zeros test skis.

Toko Irox: Spray on Flouro

12/2/2010 - By Ian Harvey

Simply put, Irox is a spray-on hot wax. It is totally different from other liquid waxes on the market.

Fischer launches the first Nordic skis with a Natural Basalt Core

11/30/2010 - By Fischer

Fischer’s new Air Core Basalight technology significantly reduces weight to deliver a superior cross country skiing experience. Furthermore, replacing conventional fiberglass with volcanic basalt fibers supports the environment.

New Solda waxes this season

11/29/2010 - By Bert Kinkley

F40 Carbon waxes will replace F40 Top Race; F15 Green replaces F15 Blue. New: F40 Special Orange and a budget Fluor.

XC Ski exchange programs for kids

11/19/2010 - By Mike Muha

Both the Cross Country Ski Shop and Cross Country Ski Headquarters offer cross country ski trade-in programs for kids.

Fischer Skis introduces new RCS Carbonlite Skating Race Boot

11/16/2010 - By Fischer Sports

The RCS Carbonlite Skating Race boot features Fischer’s new Torsion Control System that combines a micro-adjustable external instep strap with a diagonally-running internal strap.

Download the Toko 2010-2011 Nordic Wax Technical Manual

11/12/2010 - By Mike Muha

Toko's Nordic Wax Technical Manual is always a good read, even if you don't use Toko waxes. If you do use Toko waxes, it's a must have!

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest

11/12/2010 - By SkiTrax

SkiTrax Magazine is pleased once again to present our popular international FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest for players around the world.

Nordic Concept Shop billboard and grand opening

11/10/2010 - By Andrew Gerlach

If you are driving North on New Hampshire’s White Mountain Highway (Route 16) just South of West Ossipee, NH don’t be shocked when you see a billboard promoting cross-country skiing.

NCCSEF 2011 calendars available now

11/5/2010 - By NCCSEF

Buy the new NCCSEF cross country ski calendar for $20, or buy 10 or more at $10 each and resell them as a club or team fundraiser.

Classic ski glide considerations

11/4/2010 - By Mark Waechter, Nordic Ultratune

When classic skiing, compared to skate skiing, there are significant differences in the factors that influence ski speed. I'll address some of the variables and how ski preparation can optimize performance.