Cross Country Ski Waxing and Base Prep
Eastern snow in West Yellowstone
11/25/2011 - By Ian Harvey
esterday while it was snowing the snow was acting predictably "cold" despite the warm temperatures. Then after it stopped snowing, it got very wet and the warmer waxes were far better.
Now's The Time to Get your Skis Ready!
11/16/2011 - By Benjamin Lannin
Personally I prefer to spend some of the cold rainy in-between weather knocking out skis in the Wax Dungeon than when powder-sugar coated trees are shouting my name.
Using the Toko Structurite tool
11/15/2011 - By Ian Harvey
Ian Harvey demonstrates how to use the Toko Structurite tool to put an appropriate structure for conditions on on cross country skis.
Hot wax ironing technique for cross country skis
11/8/2011 - By Ian Harvey
Ian Harvey demonstrates proper ironing technique when hot waxing cross country skis
What's good for your car is good for your skis?
10/27/2011 - By Joe Gollinger
I enjoyed that Alternative Waxing article, and I have my own story to tell...
What do dish soap, Lemon Pledge, and Rain-X have in common?
10/25/2011 - By Mike Muha
Glenn Goodman and Robin Luce experimented with non-traditional "waxes" in the days leading up to the Nordic Fest Season Opener Race and made some interesting discoveries...
2012 Toko Tech Manual is out
10/19/2011 - By Mike Muha
Just in time for your first ski race at the Nordic Fest in Traverse City, Michigan. No excuse for going slow.
Summer ski storage waxing
4/6/2011 - By Ian Harvey
Here are Toko's recommendations for storage waxing of skis.
Summer Ski Prep
3/28/2011 - By Swix
New summer prep products for Fluor users, plus advice for everyone.
Something different: Boy Scout sled waxing!
3/24/2011 - By Ian Harvey
I then cautioned them that they no longer had a pulk sled, but rather a rocketship and to be careful because the thing was going to slide a whole lot faster than they thought it would...
Something different: Canoe waxing!
3/23/2011 - By Eric Fraser
Although ski wax is designed for skiing, there are some who use it for activities that are completely different. An unwaxed canoe can require a bull weight of over 50 pounds compared to a well waxed canoe which can require less than 13 pounds.
Choosing the right ski for the West Yellowstone Rendezvous
3/15/2011 - By Jason Travis
In cross country ski racing, you can be the most fit, have the most savy, eat the best foods, use the best wax, have all the best equipment and get your butt kicked if you choose the wrong skis.
WAXING WIZARDS
Fast Wax Nordic Wax Wizard
SOLDA Ski Wax Maestro
Toko Wax Coach
