Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews
Trying the Atomic FeatherLight Skate Skis
3/23/2010 - By Mark Waechter, Nordic Ultratune
They're quick, stable, and a blast to ski on. They're super on technical descents, and very nimble climbing. I think they're really great all around skate skis, handling sugar well and firmer conditions well, too.
Cleaning and Storage Wax
3/20/2010 - By Bert Hinkley, WebSkis.com
Cleaning and storage wax is in order for the skis that will sleep until next year. This end of season layer of storage wax protects the ski base from dust, dirt, the extremes of summertime temps.
2011 Madshus Nanosonic Tested
3/16/2010 - By Mark Waechter, Nordic Ultratune
The 2010/2011 Nanosonic is all new. Only the name remains the same. The Madshus ski has a completely new shape - the entire design is changed.
A Peek at the Rossi WCS Skater for next season...
3/12/2010 - By Mark Waechter, Nordic Ultratune
Rossignol has reshaped the profile of the ski, making it wedge-shaped, with the heel a little lower than the toe. The intent is to help keep the weight back on the foot to improve performance.
A look at the new NNN/NIS Xcelerator bindings
3/4/2010 - By Mark Waechter
More than any other single piece of equipment that I've seen for the coming (2010/2011) season, I'm really stoked to see the updated NNN/NIS bindings.
How to apply pure fluro wax to your cross country skis
3/3/2010 - By Frank Lundeen
How to apply pure fluro wax to your cross country skis using the corking method.
Ski waxing with Wally
2/27/2010 - By wurlybird
Wally the Wombat puts the final touches on the Australian Ski Team skis. Special guest appearance by BK, the Boxing Kangaroo
Waxing during the Midwest SuperTour races
2/11/2010 - By Bryan Fish, CXC Head Coach
We tested base glide and pure fluor. The snow was wet, old and dirty. We are alarmed to find that the warmest waxes were not the fastest.
The team behind the team: The Technicians
2/9/2010 - By Viktoria Franke
You can be the best biathlete in the world – when you have the wrong skis, you won’t be on the top. Years ago that might have been possible but nowadays waxing seems like its own science
Save those old boots for a rainy day
2/4/2010 - By Mike Muha
Just because the heel area of your ski boots are falling apart doesn't mean you have to toss them away.
Toko reintroduces Wax Coach
2/2/2010 - By Mike Muha
After long neglect, Toko has finally updated its Toko Wax Coach, catching back up to Fast Wax, Solda, and Swix. The Wax Coach lets you input conditions and it makes a wax recommendation.
Skiing in the rain
2/2/2010 - By Josh Korn
What you need to know about having the right skis when it's warm!
