Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews
Swix Digital Iron Review
1/25/2007 - By Zachary Caldwell
At the beginning of last season Kevin Sweeney came to visit and dropped off a newly redesigned digital iron. This one has a much thicker aluminum base plate and has been the best iron I've ever used,,
Thoughts of Proper Wax Iron Temperature
1/18/2007 - By Zachary Caldwell
Everybody understands the importance of good thermostatic control. But why spend hundreds of dollars on a digital iron? Most people figure that its to avoid burning your bases, and that is certainly a major consideration. But there's more.,
Fischer Carbonlite Field Test
1/12/2007 - By Karl Saidla
While the skiing conditions in Ottawa have made it difficult for very much testing of new equipment, at this point I can say that I have spent enough time skiing with the Carbonlites, both skate and classic versions, to provide a brief review.,
Swix V50L Violet Liquid Kick Wax
12/25/2006 - By Nick Mahood, SWIX Racing Service
Application of the Liquid kick is fast and easy. Starting with a clean kick zone, I lightly sanded and then sprayed on the wax in two thin strips on either side of the groove. Done in 30 seconds! ,
Use Masking Tape to Protect Your Kick Zone
12/19/2006 - By Mike Muha
Here's an easy way top keep glide wax from getting in your classic ski's kick zone when you're glide waxing: use masking tape to cover the kick zone.,
SIA Works to Reduce Tariffs on Cross Country Ski Footwear
12/15/2006 - By SAI
SnowSports Industries America has had another success in its efforts to reduce tariffs on imports of manufactured snow sports products.,
Just Say NO! to Wax Remover
12/14/2006 - By Mike Muha
Using wax remover on your skis is generally not the optimal method for cleaning your skis. It's not that waxing solvents are necessarily bad for the base material, it really has to do with how it impacts your ski's performance.,
How to put on Kick Wax
12/10/2006 - By Phil White, SWIX Colorado Racing Service
Putting on kick wax can be simple and easy, if you have the technique down. Once you’ve chosen the wax du jour (Norwegian for “what to put on today”), you need to apply it correctly.,
Try SuperSkis!
12/6/2006 - By Mike Muha
Superskis! Able to cross gravel, rocks, and sticks in a single stride!,
Mike Temkin Gets Secret Training on Base Grinding
12/2/2006 - By Zach Caldwell
Well, not so secret now! We caught him on camera after he made the 12 hour journey to Engineered Tuning out in West Townshend, Vermont.,
Regarding Mark Waechter’s Remarks in 'Dissecting Kuzmin'
11/29/2006 - By Leonid Kuzmin
Leonid Kuzmin has been a the center of a controversy regarding the structuring and waxing xc skis. Here, he responds to an article written by Mark Waechter or Nordic Ultratune.,
From Speedskating to Skiing: Clapskis
11/27/2006 - By Mike Muha
FINN BV in the Netherlands, a producer of clapskates for iceskaters, has a line of clapski bindings. The system apparently is in use on the World Cup sprint circuit.,
