Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews

SOLDA Performance Red & UF7

12/19/2008 - By Bert Hinkley

Two low fluoro waxes that we have found to be excellent are SOLDA Performance Red & UF7.,

SOLDA HC Series Waxes

12/18/2008 - By Bert Hinkley

These are traditional paraffin waxes made from very clean, high quality paraffin.

The most sought after waxes by the coaches and high level racers are the Fluoro Powders, HP04, HP05 and HP06. The HP05 is a fluroro powder that stretches to a wide range far beyond the temperatures listed on the label.

Weekend race wax recommendations

12/12/2008 - By Ian Harvey and Pete Edwards

Toko and Swix wax tips for this weekend's racing in the Midwest, including the Grand View XC Ski Challenge in Ironwood.

Are you a Klister Licker?

12/9/2008 - By XCOttawa

The KLISTER LICKER shop has had a complete overhaul just in time for the holiday shopping season. Everything is created by skiers for skiers (and skiing enthusiasts).

Toko Midwest Wax Clinic Schedule

12/4/2008 - By Ian Harvey

Toko will hold a number of waxing clinics in Michigan, Illinois, Wisconson, and Minnesota. Here's the complete list to date.

Fischer RCS Carbonlite ski technology review

12/4/2008 - By Fischer

Combining this knowledge of carbon-composite material design with our proven Air Core technology, a state of the art Computer Flex Control pairing system and a industry-leading base preparation process places the RCS Carbonlite ski at the summit of racing

Fischer boot canting technology flattens ski for better glide

12/3/2008 - By Fischer

Fischer has developed a canting system so the boot can adjust perfectly to the respective leg position. A special key can be used to adjust the boot to the lower leg axis with just one turn.

RCS Carbonlite boot technology

12/2/2008 - By Fischer

Fischer discusses the technology found in their RCS Carbonlite skate and classic boots.

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The secret to fast skis

12/2/2008 - By Rick Reynolds

I've got almost 50 years of skiing experience and some people think I've got fast skis. If this is true it's because I keep things simple.

CXC, USST launch FoXC program

11/26/2008 - By CXC Skiing

Now you can show your support for cross country ski athletes and receive a limited edition 2009 FoXC "Friends of Cross Country" hat from Bjorn Daehlie.

How to prep Salomon Zero Classic skis

11/25/2008 - By Andrew Gerlach

Zero skis have a rubber inlay in the wax pocket zone that needs to be prepared before skiing. Rubbing the base of the ski makes the hairs, which lie in the base material, stand up. These standing hairs provide the grip needed for wet/zero snow conditions.