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Vegard Ulvang on Go Faster Clap System

Vegard Ullvang says Go Faster is '...definetly something for the future. Much better stability through the stiff sole and total freedom of the ancle with a low shoe.', ,

By Mike Muha
Jun 28, 2007

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National Biathlon Team Train with Adidas / Polar 'Project Fusion'

Since April of 2007, the National Team under Coaches Mikael Lofgren and Per Nilsson have used the RS800 Running Computer and adoSTART Fusion apparel in their daily training. Both coaches described their experience as 'Super!',

By Jerry Kokesh
Jun 26, 2007

Sweatband Shootout: Halo vs. Gutr

Sweat dripping into your eyes while out biking, rollerskiing, or running? Here are two products that claim to keep the sweat out.,

By Mike Muha
Jun 18, 2007

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Assembling and First Look at the Vasa Ergometer

The Vasa Ergometer is not a rollerboard; Instead, the Vasa Ergometer uses a variable airflow wind resistance system designed around a flywheel: the harder you pull, the more resistance you feel. Think Concept 2 rowing ergometer, and you get the idea.,

By Mike Muha
May 29, 2007

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Forget Putting Summer Wax on those Bases

OK, not really, In fact, I'm on my to my basement to work on my skis right now. But if you have a bases that don't hold wax or are not flat, why not send them off for a base grinding and waxing well before you need them this coming winter?,

By Mike Muha
May 22, 2007

Zach Caldwell of Engineered Tuning moving to Canada

The Caldwell family is heading west. After twelve years at Stratton Mountain School, my wife, Amy Caldwell has accepted a position as the head coach of the Callaghan Valley Training Center, based at the 2010 Olympic venue near Whistler, British Columbia.,

By Zack Caldwell
May 15, 2007

Need to Know the Percentage of Graphite in your Ski Bases?

Here's for the skier who has everything: a small gadget to take the exact measurements of the percentage of graphite present in ski bases.,

By Joe Gollinger
May 8, 2007

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New Vasa Kayak Ergometer

Maybe it's not directly ski related, but I know many skiers who paddle in the summer, so I thought you'd be interested!,

By Mike Muha
Apr 26, 2007

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Win a Vasa Ergometer or Trainer Sport

VasaTrainer to giveaway Vasa Ergometer, Vasa Trainer Sport and other prizes to celebrate web site redesign.,

By Mike Muha
Apr 19, 2007

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More Photos of the Go Faster Clap System

Here are more pictures of the Go-Faster Clap System, including different angles and photos of skiers.,

By Joe Gollinger
Apr 12, 2007

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Introducing the Go Faster Clap System

The distinguishing feature of this new FIS-approved boot and binding system idea is the adaptation of the thrust system currently used in ice speed skating to cross-country skiing.,

By Joe Gollinger
Apr 11, 2007

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Fischer Carbonlite Classic Skis with ZR1XL Grind

I bought a pair of Fischer RCS Carbonlite Classic Plus and had Zach Caldwell at Engineered Tuning put a ZR1XL cold grind on them. initial impression: These may be the best classic skis I've ever skied!,

By Mike Muha
Apr 5, 2007

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