Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews
Swix School: New Online Waxing & Prepping School
10/6/2005 - By Mike Muha
Swix has released a new free web site called the Swix School that provides excellent narrated videos of how to prepare and wax skis. Each lesson - and there are many! - has a video and illustrations of what operation is taking place.,
New Solda Waxes for the 2005-2006
9/21/2005 - By Mike Muha
Solda has released several new waxes for the 2005-2006 season. Here's the hype with a few comments...,
Reuse Old Bearings in New 100mm Rollerski Wheels
9/18/2005 - By Mike Muha
You can buy 100mm replacement wheels with or without bearings. Buying without bearings - and reusing your existing bearings - can save you 25% of the purchase costs.,
Toko Tech Manual 2005-2006
9/15/2005 - By Toko
Describes - in great detail - base structuring, glide waxing, kick waxing, waxing tools, ironing techniques, and glide testing. A must read for any racer, even if you don't use Toko waxes. 438KB PDF file,
A Trio of Ski Skett Classic Rollerskis
9/1/2005 - By Ben Arians
I have used a lot of classic rollerskis, and over the last several years have found that the Ski Skett Nord classic models are light, flexible, come in a variety of wheel speeds/durometers, and handle incredibly well.
Strength Training to Improve Athletic Performance
8/14/2005 - By Mike Muha
Doug Garfield's latest book, "RepMotions" reintroduces progressive resistance training as a practical resource for general athletes and medical and exercise professionals involved in training their patients and clients.,
Fisher Sports and Swix Announce New Partnership
8/7/2005 - By Eli Brown
Fischer Nordic Racing Manager, Eli Brown, has officially announced the formation of a Fischer / Swix Nordic racing program. The team, to be known as FSx is in place for the 2005/06 season.,
Marwe 610 Rollerski Review
7/14/2005 - By Jim Howe
I have had my Marwe 610 rollerskis for about 3 weeks and I have skied about 150kms. I have found these freestyle rollerskis simulate the real thing better than other rollerskis I have used.
June 2005 Nordic Ultratune Update
6/29/2005 - By Mark Waecher
The latest news from Nordic Ultratune, plus Nat Brown's excellent commentaries and suggestions for base prep and care.,
Amer Sports, Maker of Atomic, Acquires Salomon
5/2/2005 4:44:00 PM - By Mike Muha
Amer Sports Corporation, maker of Atomic skis (among other products and brands) has made an agreement with adidas-Salomon AG to acquire Salomon,
US Company to Buy Rossignol
3/28/2005 8:48:00 AM - By Mike Muha
US surf clothes maker Quiksilver, Inc, announces an agreement in principle to acquire Rossignol.,
START Grip Tape for Classic Skis
3/12/2005 - By John O'Connell
Grip Tape is applied like Scotch Tape to the kick zone of your classic skis. According to Start, 'it's one product for all conditions from +5° to -20°C, Start Grip Tape gives excellent grip, which lasts 250 km or even more.' Here's what I found...,
