Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews

Selecting the Right Kick Wax

11/22/2006 - By Swix

Ski far enough to give the wax a chance to become "conditioned" by the snow. Usually during the first hundred meters or so the wax might feel a bit slippery, which is normal.,

Swix Nordic Walking Poles

11/21/2006 - By Mike Muha and Julie Pritchard

This is sort of an interesting review: what's a ski racer doing reviewing Nordic Walking Poles? I now understand the the term 'ski walking' can encompass more than walking.,

Part Two: Structure & the use of the Swix T401 & T405 Imprint Tools

11/21/2006 - By Kevin Sweeney

After classifying different structures, Kevin gives some practical guidelines when setting structure with hand held tools.,

The Fundamentals of Ski Trail Grooming

11/20/2006 - By Mike Muha

Eric Anderson has pulled together a wealth of knowledge and practical application to produce a great DVD on trail grooming. Geared mainly to touring centers, the DVD also provides a wealth of information that can be used by the home groomer.,

Pimp My Hot Box!

11/17/2006 - By Ken Roth

Thought you might enjoy these pictures of the latest iteration of my hot box.,

Toko: Strengths and Weaknesses of 4 Kinds of Brushes

11/15/2006 - By Toko

Here's a 2005 season Toko tech bulletin on how and when to use which Toko brush. Compare with the Swix recommendations in the adjoining article!,

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The Five Swix Brushes in My Wax Box

11/15/2006 - By Nick Mahood, Swix Eastern Racing Service

Knowing which brush to use when can be confusing and sometimes, and sometimes controversial. I have five brushes in my wax box.,

Try Swix F4 for a Quick Wax job

11/13/2006 - By Phil White, Colorado Racing Service

In the real world, you don't always have time to iron in glide wax, scrape and brush. So how do you keep your bases from drying out?,

Structure & the use of the Swix T401 & T405 Imprint Tools

11/11/2006 - By Kevin Sweeney, National Nordic Racing Director

The following is our latest and most up to date information on base structure and the use of our world renowned imprint tools, the new T405 and the industry benchmark, the T401.,

Use CH4 for Dry, Cold Snow

11/4/2006 - By Phil White SWIX Colorado Racing Service

First, I make sure my skis have plenty of soft wax in the bases. I will iron in several layers of Base Prep Nordic (BP99), then scrape and brush.,

Cross Country Ski Swap on Saturday, Nov 4

11/3/2006 - By Soo Finish Ski Club

The Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club is hosting a ski swap on Saturday, November 4 at Westminster Memorial Hall, 134 Brock Street from 10 am to 4 pm.,

Sponsor the NMU Team Vans!

11/1/2006 - By Sten Fjeldheim

The NMU team will be purchasing two 12 passenger vans and one cargo truck. Get business exposure while supporting the team with your logo on our vehicles.,