Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews

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...,

Atomic Racing Skis: New Bases, New Shapes, & Waxless

1/29/2005 - By Mike Muha

Atomic is making several changes to their lineup for 2005, including new base material, better grinding, new profiles, and a non-fishscale waxless race ski for temperatures around freezing.,