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Rossignol announces RED - WHITE - BLUE athlete support program

The Red/White/Blue Support Program offers greater levels of support as the athlete shows greater commitment and results. The program is a feeder program for Rossignol’s elite program which helps feed the US Ski Team.

By Ira Edwards
Mar 31, 2010

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2010 American Birkebeiner video released

Follow the top freestyle men as they attack the hills of the Birkie trail in pursuit of winning the 37th American Birkebeiner. This exciting video puts you in the lead pack of three Italians, two Norwegians and the top Americans.

By CXC Skiing and the Am. Birkie
Mar 24, 2010

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Trying the Atomic FeatherLight Skate Skis

They're quick, stable, and a blast to ski on. They're super on technical descents, and very nimble climbing. I think they're really great all around skate skis, handling sugar well and firmer conditions well, too.

By Mark Waechter, Nordic Ultratune
Mar 23, 2010

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Cleaning and Storage Wax

Cleaning and storage wax is in order for the skis that will sleep until next year. This end of season layer of storage wax protects the ski base from dust, dirt, the extremes of summertime temps.

By Bert Hinkley, WebSkis.com
Mar 20, 2010

2011 Madshus Nanosonic Tested

The 2010/2011 Nanosonic is all new. Only the name remains the same. The Madshus ski has a completely new shape - the entire design is changed.

By Mark Waechter, Nordic Ultratune
Mar 16, 2010

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A Peek at the Rossi WCS Skater for next season...

Rossignol has reshaped the profile of the ski, making it wedge-shaped, with the heel a little lower than the toe. The intent is to help keep the weight back on the foot to improve performance.

By Mark Waechter, Nordic Ultratune
Mar 12, 2010

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A look at the new NNN/NIS Xcelerator bindings

More than any other single piece of equipment that I've seen for the coming (2010/2011) season, I'm really stoked to see the updated NNN/NIS bindings.

By Mark Waechter
Mar 4, 2010

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How to apply pure fluro wax to your cross country skis

How to apply pure fluro wax to your cross country skis using the corking method.

By Frank Lundeen
Mar 3, 2010

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Ski waxing with Wally

Wally the Wombat puts the final touches on the Australian Ski Team skis. Special guest appearance by BK, the Boxing Kangaroo

By wurlybird
Feb 27, 2010

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Waxing during the Midwest SuperTour races

We tested base glide and pure fluor. The snow was wet, old and dirty. We are alarmed to find that the warmest waxes were not the fastest.

By Bryan Fish, CXC Head Coach
Feb 11, 2010

The team behind the team: The Technicians

You can be the best biathlete in the world – when you have the wrong skis, you won’t be on the top. Years ago that might have been possible but nowadays waxing seems like its own science

By Viktoria Franke
Feb 9, 2010

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Save those old boots for a rainy day

Just because the heel area of your ski boots are falling apart doesn't mean you have to toss them away.

By Mike Muha
Feb 4, 2010

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