There is an eternal conflict shared by car, bike and ski companies. At what point do you unleash a new design unto the public? How much testing, how many races, does a ski or a bike or a car need to undertake before it is ready for the market?
With the addition of the new Mantec grinding machine, and also as a result of collaboration with serviceman Stefano Vuerich of Val di Fiemme, Italy, the grind menu has been updated with 4 new offerings.
CXC Skiing has produced a 3-DVD set of cross country ski-specific presentations from experts in the fireld.
Stefano and Giuseppe and I were working to get the Mantec stone grinding machine fine tuned and completely dialed in. Stefano and Giuseppe are here from Italy for just this week, so there's no time to waste.
Something a little different, maybe for that next cold White Pine Stampede with temperatures to -8F...
Ski production at the Mukachevo plant (UKR) has now been changed over to renewable energy. This makes Fischer the first and only ski producer in the world to attach such great importance to environmental aspects.
UPDATED: Download Toko's 12 page racing tech manual for the 2009-2010 season. It covers structuring, brushing, ironing, skate and kick wax application, and base cleaning.
Download Swix's 37 page racing tech manual for this coming season. It covers structuring, brushing, ironing, skate and kick wax application, and base cleaning.
You've been training this summer and fall to get the most from your skiing, so make sure your skis aren't a limiter. Prepare all of your skis to run their best with a fresh grind and hotbox service.
Unreel #10 skootches up to meet Joel and Tate, the world's most dedicated Nordic Snowboarders.
Anyone interested in improving their technique - including experienced racers who want to know the latest in technique innovations - should run (not walk) to the CXC web site and get this DVD.
In order to encourage support and thank fans I have put together a limited edition World Cup Survival Kit for the first 100 people who donate 25 € ($30) + shipping cost (depending on your country).