Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews

Milan Baic Comments on Fischer Skis & Boots

11/10/2005 - By Milan Baic

Just thought I might comment on the recent report on Fischer skis and boots, since I've been on Fischer skis for the last 13 years and was somewhat of a test pilot on the new Centrix boots last year. ,

Chris Hall joins Fischer Sports as Director of Nordic Racing

11/6/2005 - By Andy Canniff (Fischer Sports)

Fischer VP Sales and Marketing Peter Ashley, has announced Chris Hall as Director of Nordic Racing. Hall will take over the position recently vacated by Eli Brown’s departure to the University of Utah.,

Fischer Skis and Boots 2005/06

11/6/2005 - By Andy Canniff, Fisher Sports

For 2005/06, Fischer introduces two new classic skis and makes widely available the new dimensional RCS Skating ski. The widely-successful Centrix boots return with upgrades that raise the performance bar even further.,

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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.