Ski equipment representatives from Atomic, Fischer, Rossignol and Salomon will be on-hand with the latest skis, boots, bindings and poles.,

By Bryce Dreeszen
Jan 27, 2007

In the mail this week, I received a beautiful hard-bound copy of the book 'Setting First Tracks'. It's the big centennial book from Madshus; a coffee-table book packed with ski history, and tons of old ski pictures and race pictures. ,

By Mark Waechter
Jan 26, 2007

At the beginning of last season Kevin Sweeney came to visit and dropped off a newly redesigned digital iron. This one has a much thicker aluminum base plate and has been the best iron I've ever used,,

By Zachary Caldwell
Jan 25, 2007

Everybody understands the importance of good thermostatic control. But why spend hundreds of dollars on a digital iron? Most people figure that its to avoid burning your bases, and that is certainly a major consideration. But there's more.,

By Zachary Caldwell
Jan 18, 2007

While the skiing conditions in Ottawa have made it difficult for very much testing of new equipment, at this point I can say that I have spent enough time skiing with the Carbonlites, both skate and classic versions, to provide a brief review.,

By Karl Saidla
Jan 12, 2007

Application of the Liquid kick is fast and easy. Starting with a clean kick zone, I lightly sanded and then sprayed on the wax in two thin strips on either side of the groove. Done in 30 seconds! ,

By Nick Mahood, SWIX Racing Service
Dec 25, 2006

Here's an easy way top keep glide wax from getting in your classic ski's kick zone when you're glide waxing: use masking tape to cover the kick zone.,

By Mike Muha
Dec 19, 2006

SnowSports Industries America has had another success in its efforts to reduce tariffs on imports of manufactured snow sports products.,

By SAI
Dec 15, 2006

Using wax remover on your skis is generally not the optimal method for cleaning your skis. It's not that waxing solvents are necessarily bad for the base material, it really has to do with how it impacts your ski's performance.,

By Mike Muha
Dec 14, 2006

Putting on kick wax can be simple and easy, if you have the technique down. Once you’ve chosen the wax du jour (Norwegian for “what to put on today”), you need to apply it correctly.,

By Phil White, SWIX Colorado Racing Service
Dec 10, 2006

Superskis! Able to cross gravel, rocks, and sticks in a single stride!,

By Mike Muha
Dec 6, 2006

Well, not so secret now! We caught him on camera after he made the 12 hour journey to Engineered Tuning out in West Townshend, Vermont.,

By Zach Caldwell
Dec 2, 2006