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The Master Skier becomes annual publication

The Master Skier’s “Cross Country 2009-2010 Ski Annual” will hit the newsstands in October with a shelf life that will carry through the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, where the publication will also be sold.

By Nancy Gregg
Aug 21, 2009

Toko Tech Team starts blog

Our hope in creating this blog is to establish a resource for the general public to learn about waxing as well as to provide some interesting ski related reading.

By Ian Harvey
Aug 18, 2009

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Swix Sport USA Joins CXC

Starting on, August 1, 2009, CXC Elite Team will rely on the proven technology of Swix to provide them with the lightest and strongest composite ski poles.

By CXC Skiing
Aug 17, 2009

Vertical Limit sponsors CXC Elite Team

Vertical Limit, an Idaho company providing cutting-edge technical wear for outdoor enthusiasts, will sponsor the CXC Elite Team for the next season.

By CXC Skiing
Aug 5, 2009

Roller Ski Safety? Use a Mirror!

I’ve used a mirror that attaches to my glasses or sunglasses for decades and will not rollerski (or cycle) without it. To add to the recent discussions on safe roller skiing, please consider the following advantages.

By Doug Armstrong
Jul 30, 2009

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Pharmacology, Doping and Sports

Pharmacology, Doping and Sports is a comprehensive, scientific guide for athletes, coaches, physicians, scientists and administrators, and anyone who is interested in the science or the ethics of doping in sport.

By USSDA
Jul 28, 2009

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Swix Sport USA to distribute Uvex winter products

Swix Sport USA announced it will become the exclusive distributor of Uvex winter sports products for the U.S. market starting August 1, 2009. The Uvex winter line includes snow sports helmets, goggles and sunglasses.

By Swix
Jul 23, 2009

Briko-Maplus names John Dyste as U.S. Nordic Manager

Innovation Inc., North American distributor of Italian ski wax company Briko-Maplus has named John Dyste as U.S. Nordic Manager, providing wax and technical services to elite cross country teams and athletes.

By Rick Weissenborn
Jul 20, 2009

Dealers instructed to remove boots from shelved

Rossignol has instructed dealers to remove all recalled boots from their shelves immediately.

By Mike Muha
Jul 17, 2009

Rossignol recalls X-IUM and X-11 boots

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Rossignol on Tuesday announced a voluntary recall of cross country ski boots, asserting that the sole could separate from the upper boot during use, posing a fall hazard.

By Rossignol
Jul 16, 2009

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The costume disciplinarian speaks: Is it better to look good than to ski fast?

Oh, sure, every World Cup Nordic ski team needs a good waxing crew, but they need something more — a top-notch costume disciplinarian.

By Mike Balduf
Jul 14, 2009

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Spacing, Depth, Interruption, Pattern

Working with machine structures on skis, there are only a few variables that can be adjusted to influence the performance of the ski.

By Mark Waechter
Jul 2, 2009