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Swix to sell Finite Ski Tools

Called the black box secret at World Cup and Olympic Nordic Ski races for over a decade, Finite creates precise ski structure tools with unmatched accuracy and versatility.

By Swix
Jan 23, 2018

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UPDATED: Rundle Sport FLEX Skate Roller Skis tame rough roads

Tame that chip and seal with Rundle's new FLEX rollerski. Create a customized ride, based on your weight, a get a snow-like feel.

By Mike Muha, Tony Percha, Ricarado Lung
Jan 17, 2018

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Ski Skin care and maintenance

With skin skis and AT setups growing in popularity, Swix has created the Skin Care Pro series, dedicated to ensuring optimal performance of ski skins.

By Swix
Dec 18, 2017

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How to have fast skis this season: The Basics

At this time though (preseason), it makes sense to look at ski selection. Here are some conditions and what I would recommend for skating and classic skis.

By Ian Harvey
Dec 15, 2017

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Fischer tunes Nordic line-up for 2018

Fischer introduces 2018 – 2019 product introductions and improvements to both in-track and light touring models, including a new Speedmax Twinskin, a marriage of the dual mohair channel technology with their highest level racing skis.

By Fischer Sports
Dec 14, 2017

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First Look: Speedmax Classic Double-Poling Ski

Fischer has introduced their new Speedmax Classic Double-Poling ski that tries to combine the best parts of skate ski construction with those of classic ski construction.

By Mike Muha
Mar 1, 2017

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Redesigned strap, handle reduce weight of new Swix Triac 3.0 pole

The interface between skier and pole begins at the strap, a hand-shaped anti stretch material aimed at subtle feel and complete integration, all connected to a grip that collectively is nearly 1/3 lighter than previous Swix grips.

By Swix
Feb 28, 2017

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Abrasive? Ice crystals? Go Toko Black

The "black" in HF Black is a shear lubricant and antistatic (conductor). You can say that is minimizes dry or mechanical friction and also enhances the "black" aspect of black bases.

By Ian Harvey
Feb 21, 2017

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Fischer announces TURNAMIC soles and bindings for 2017-18

VIDEO. Sliding the system forward provides more grip, while sliding it back will noticeably improve glide. From the novice to the World Cup skier - everyone benefits.

By Fischer Sports
Feb 8, 2017

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Should I use stiff skis or soft skis in soft snow conditions? Yes!

The snow is soft. Should you use stiff skis or soft skis? It depends on temperature and moisture content!

By Toko
Feb 7, 2017

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Treatment options for Cross Country Skin-Skis

There are four recommended methods for treating the "skins" for glide on "Skin Skis"...

By Ian Harvey
Jan 17, 2017

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Add rollerski swing weights for a more ski-like rollerski

Higher the swing weight the longer the rollerski feels. Build more leg strength on shorter workouts with a feeling similar to a snow ski with slush stuck to the top.

By Clayton Keim
Jan 10, 2017

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