Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews
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.
Maplus Speed skate rollerski: Fast
11/19/2008 - By Mike Muha
The Maplus Speed skate rollerski is fast and fun on the open pavement. Using an 83mm by 27mm wheel - smaller and wider than many skate rollerskis these days, the Speed flys!
X-Country DVD
11/19/2008 - By Mike Muha
The movie gives you also a professional picture of “the life of a skiing star”. You will meet all the stars! You will even get some easy but professional lesson in skiing-technique, waxing and ski clothes.
New cutting edge ski poles exceptionally light
11/12/2008 - By Chuck Zagozdon
The new pole promises spectacular weight savings as well as being promoted as the first "all-natural" performance ski pole - one that uses no hydrocarbons in its manufacturing process.
November Nordic UltraTune newsletter
11/7/2008 - By Mark Waechter
Here's a copy of Nordic Ultratune's November Newsletter!
Toko HelX Spray Bargains
11/6/2008 - By Mike Muha
Dick Fultz at the Cross Country Ski Shop in Grayling, MI, has last year's Toko HelX spray on sale for $79.00.
VOmax says Order Suits Now!
11/3/2008 - By Peter Manning
Don’t wait until the first blizzard of the season! Call to discuss our end of the year incentives, order your custom team apparel NOW!
Toko JetStream and HelX in Blue, Red, Yellow
11/3/2008 - By Toko
Toko has introduced three new sets of top-coat races waxes for the 2008-2009 cross country ski season. JetStream Bloc, JetStream Powder, and HelX now come in Blue, Red and Yellow formulations.
Swix Sport USA names new President
10/31/2008 - By Ulf Bjerknes
Steven Poulin has been named the new president and CEO of the Swix Sport USA. This change signifies a new focus in Swix Sport Inc.
Salomon's Warm and Cold Ski Bases and Skis
10/28/2008 - By Salomon
Salomon Warm and Cold Skis, both skate and classic, have bases and ski molds designed for the characteristics of warm and cold snow.
Nordic Ultratune’s pre-Thanksgiving grind schedule
10/21/2008 - By Mark Waechter
At Ultratune, a grind batch starts every Thursday and those skis are ready for shipping on the following Monday, just 4 days later. Return shipping is FedEx Express Saver, which is 3rd day deliver.
WADA delivers Beijing Olympic anti-doping report
10/21/2008 - By WADA
WADA reports no departures from the IOC-Anti-Doping Rules (IOC-ADR), Technical Procedures or International Standards were observed that would invalidate the doping control results reported from the tests at the Olympic Games in Beijing.
