Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews
Pro-Ski C2 Flex: Classic rollerski with tunable suspension
6/2/2010 - By Mike Muha
The C2 Flex are a great classic rollerski that provide provide a unique feature: you can easily tune your ride. These should definitely be on your short list if you have rough pavement.
Buying Guide: Pursuit Rollerskis
5/20/2010 - By Mike Muha
The Pursuit Rollerski Buying Guide first in a series of rollerski buying guides. Each guide provides extensive facts on rollerskis to help you easily compare one model to another.
New C2 Flex classic rollerski from Pro-Skis
4/16/2010 - By Mike Muha
Similar in dimensions and weight to the C2, the new C2 Flex frame and forks are made of Swedish made SSAB high-tensile flexible spring steel. The flexible shaft is designed to make the rollerski feel more like a classic snow ski and absorbs road vibration
Still haven't prepped your skis for summer?
4/13/2010 - By Kevin Sweeney
Cleaning your ski bases and proper base wax saturation are perhaps two of the best ways to protect your ski bases during the summer. Store skis properly and you'll be ready to go come early winter.
Casco Upsolute RS Comp rollerski helmet
4/6/2010 - By Mike Muha
Casco is shipping the world’s first helmet specialized for roller skiers and developed with help from biathlete and multiple Olympic medal winner Ole Einar Bjørndalen. The Canadian National Biathlon team will be wearing the helmets this summer.
New Salomon SNS Propulse Classic Bindings
4/2/2010 - By Mark Waechter, Nordic Ultratune
While I was working at the Olympics in Whistler, I saw very few skiers using the Pilot Classic bindings... most skiers who are still on SNS bindings were using the new SNS Propulse. And for good reason.
Rossignol announces RED - WHITE - BLUE athlete support program
3/31/2010 - By Ira Edwards
The Red/White/Blue Support Program offers greater levels of support as the athlete shows greater commitment and results. The program is a feeder program for Rossignol’s elite program which helps feed the US Ski Team.
2010 American Birkebeiner video released
3/24/2010 - By CXC Skiing and the Am. Birkie
Follow the top freestyle men as they attack the hills of the Birkie trail in pursuit of winning the 37th American Birkebeiner. This exciting video puts you in the lead pack of three Italians, two Norwegians and the top Americans.
Trying the Atomic FeatherLight Skate Skis
3/23/2010 - By Mark Waechter, Nordic Ultratune
They're quick, stable, and a blast to ski on. They're super on technical descents, and very nimble climbing. I think they're really great all around skate skis, handling sugar well and firmer conditions well, too.
Cleaning and Storage Wax
3/20/2010 - By Bert Hinkley, WebSkis.com
Cleaning and storage wax is in order for the skis that will sleep until next year. This end of season layer of storage wax protects the ski base from dust, dirt, the extremes of summertime temps.
2011 Madshus Nanosonic Tested
3/16/2010 - By Mark Waechter, Nordic Ultratune
The 2010/2011 Nanosonic is all new. Only the name remains the same. The Madshus ski has a completely new shape - the entire design is changed.
A Peek at the Rossi WCS Skater for next season...
3/12/2010 - By Mark Waechter, Nordic Ultratune
Rossignol has reshaped the profile of the ski, making it wedge-shaped, with the heel a little lower than the toe. The intent is to help keep the weight back on the foot to improve performance.
