Cross Country Ski Waxing and Base Prep

Unpredictable weather for SuperTour skate race

11/26/2011 - By Ian Harvey

The forecast for last night was predictably off. They had called for the temperatures to sink dramatically and for a bunch of snow to fall. It has been my experience that when the weather is warm and a front is supposed to come and kick it out...

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.