Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews
Applying Toko HF Blue mixed with X-Cold Powder
1/24/2019 - By Mike Muha
In this cold snap, Toko recommends mixing HF Blue with their X-Cold powder hardener. Here's a short video show the optimal way to mix the waxes.
Preparing new or freshly stoneground skis
12/6/2018 - By Ian Harvey
New skis or freshly stoneground skis have the potential to be your fastest skis ever. Following this advice will give new skis the best chance possible to reach their potential.
Reserve Fischer demo skis at Yellowstone Ski Festival
11/16/2018 - By Mike Muha
All the major ski vendors will be doing ski demos, but Fischer Skis has opened an online reservation system to make it easier. Instead of waiting in line you can reserve them ahead of time.
Making a better rollerski pole tip (or How I hacked the Jenex VP-RSTD10 ferrule)
10/21/2018 - By Frank Rynalski
I found a solution that remarkably cuts the shock / impact of the pole plants slamming into the pavement...and is reliable!
"World Class" a thrilling book!
9/28/2018 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
World Class is a new book about the rise of the US Women's Ski Team to world-class status. Peggy Shinn has written a thrilling account of the origins of cross country skiing in in the US in general and the US Women's Cross Country Ski Team in particular.
New Toko Gloves available now!
9/11/2018 - By Toko
Toko has been hard at work developing new exciting products for you. Here are some of the newest and most exciting products in the glove category.
L.L.Bean and Swix partner with U.S. Cross Country Ski Team
9/6/2018 - By US Ski Team
L.L.Bean will provide insulated outerwear and rainwear, as well as casual wear and hats. Swix will develop customized World Cup and World Championship race suits and performance jackets and pants. Both companies will provide summer training products.
Swix Sport Group Rebrands as BRAV
6/19/2018 - By BRAV
Swix Sport Group announced that it’s changed its name to BRAV—reflecting the group’s evolution into a house of brands with a total turnover of over one billion NOK. The market outside Norway now represents half of the company’s sales.
FOR SALE: Sno-Master 48
4/19/2018 - By Randy Kessler
Nordic Ski Racers, I'm looking to sell my Sno-Master 48" groomer. Includes Sno-Razor. Great light weight, low drag groomer for a narrow skate lane.
New Madshus Redline Intelligrip ski and MOVE binding system
1/29/2018 - By Madshus
With the Madshus Redline Intelligrip ski and MOVE binding system, the skier can adjust grip and glide on the skin ski by moving the binding backward and forward on the binding plate without taking the skis off.
Swix to sell Finite Ski Tools
1/23/2018 - By Swix
Called the black box secret at World Cup and Olympic Nordic Ski races for over a decade, Finite creates precise ski structure tools with unmatched accuracy and versatility.
UPDATED: Rundle Sport FLEX Skate Roller Skis tame rough roads
1/17/2018 - By Mike Muha, Tony Percha, Ricarado Lung
Tame that chip and seal with Rundle's new FLEX rollerski. Create a customized ride, based on your weight, a get a snow-like feel.
