Articles tagged 'Gear'
One Way launches line of cross country skis and boots in 2012
ONE WAY is launching a full range of Cross-Country skis and boots from 2012 and joins Salomon SNS system as for partner for the Cross-Country binding.
By One Way
Mar 11, 2011
Oslo: A debrief
We called Atomic’s Nordic Race Director, the outrageous Roman Toferer, to get his perspectives on what it is like to be a technician at the World Championships.
By Rick Halling
Mar 11, 2011
Fluorocarbons waxes are a skier’s best friend
The benefits of pure Fluoros increase as the length of race increases, humidity/water increases or dirt increases. It should be noted that in most every condition any FC Top Coat is better than using no FC Top Coat
By Swix
Feb 22, 2011
Human Powered Trail Grooming launches Classic Track Setter
Human Powered Trail Grooming announced today that it has begun selling a classic track setter for those who want to groom their own ski trails but don’t have access to a snowmobile or mechanized groomer.
By Peter Foley
Feb 21, 2011
New Atomic World Cup HT Skate Ski
Atomic is bringing a new skate ski to the table that should have everyone licking their chops. Atomic calls it the World Cup HT skate ski. The new ski isn’t just a tweaked version of their all-around favorite, but a whole new ski.
By Mark Waechter
Feb 18, 2011
Waxing for VASA with Eli
Getting tuned in and ready for the big weekend at the Vasa. Just wanted to go over some waxing ideas and methods to get you tuned up for the Vasa.
By Eli Brown
Feb 10, 2011
Q&A with Eli Brown at Noon TODAY
Eli Brown was asked to do a weekly live web chat on waxing with the local NBC affiliate; the third session is at noon today. You can ask him questions online at UpNorthLive.com.
By Mike Muha
Feb 9, 2011
Information on Fluorinated Waxes
One quirk about Fluorocarbon waxes is that they do not "like" hydrocarbon waxes (think oil and water). Fluorinated hydrocarbons (Dibloc LF and HF) are the link between them. They are a hybrid between the two types (hence the name Toko Dibloc).
By Ian Harvey
Feb 9, 2011
Why Not Use Isotropic Surface Structures?
I am occasionally asked why ski bases don't have random or non-directional structures. Typically the question is posed with the addition of "...like a golf ball!"
By Mark Waechter
Feb 4, 2011
Waxing with Solda for cold snow
In cold snow it is a good idea to harden the bases with F15 Blue. Then go with other wax options based on snow and temp and humidity.
By Bert Hinkley
Feb 3, 2011
Q&A with Eli Brown at Noon Today..OR NOT.
UPDATE: Eli and the station got their signals crossed. The chat will be NEXT Tuesday...
By Mike Muha
Feb 2, 2011
Vauhti ski wax manual
Vauhti ski wax manual: Flour powders, Flour liquids, Flour emulsions, LF Flours, kick waxes, etc. and instructions...
By Rick Weir
Feb 2, 2011
