Cross Country Ski Gear and Reviews

Vermont's Vasa Company trains skiers, swimmer and surfers?

4/15/2009 - By Jack Thurston - WCAX News

Sleamaker was in fact a ski coach for Nordic competitors and Olympic biathlon teams.

New wall mount for Vasa Ergometer

4/13/2009 - By Rob Sleamaker

I thought you would be interested to see some photos of our prototype for the Vasa Erg with a new wall mount frame. We will develop this further and production version will be called the Vasa UBE (Upper Body Ergometer).

Ski Hole Covers by Swix

3/27/2009 - By Mark Waechter

As seen on the World Cup: New Hole-Ski covers by Swix. Industry insders report that a similar product will soon be available from Toko and Solda as well.

The Madshus Nano 186, SC, and Classic for 2010

3/26/2009 - By Mark Waechter

The Madshus Nanosonic was a big hit this year, and for 2009-2010 the skis will remain unchanged...but with a difference: Nano 186.

Atomic Proliferation?

3/25/2009 - By Mark Waechter

The Atomic World Cup "red cheetah" skate skis are fast and stable. The World Cup classic skis kick easily and have excellent control in and out of the tracks.

Rossignol RED-WHITE-BLUE Support Program

3/24/2009 - By Ira Edwards

With the help of the top race department in the industry, Rossignol is offering you the support you may need to make that next step in your racing career.

CHAOS Headwear Supports US Cross Country Championships

3/20/2009 - By Andrew Gerlach

CHAOS Headwear and the US Cross Country Championships announce their team sponsorship as a special headwear supplier for this race series. One hundred and eight Staff and participants will be given a Chaos collectors hat for this years championship.

Get the new 2009 American Birkebeiner video

3/17/2009 - By CXC Skiing

Travel the hills of the Birkie trail with the men competing to win the 36th American Birkebeiner. This exciting video puts you with the lead pack as they seek to drop their competition and strategize with teamates to secure victory on Main St. in Hayward.

Attention skiers who knit!

3/17/2009 - By Maria Stuber

The Knitters Niche in Marquette, MI (www.knittersniche.com) has offered to help the XC Ski Alliance for the 2009/2010 season.

Factors that affect glide in fresh snow

3/14/2009 - By Ian Harvey

There are four factors that can affect glide regularly in fresh snow: wrong flex, too aggressive structure, base hair, and not enough wax in the ski bases.

Wax recommendations for this weekend's races

3/13/2009 - By Mike Muha

UPDATED: Wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix and Toko for the weekend's Michigan Cup (and other) races. Check back for updates!

Wax recommendations for this weekend's races...and a tour!

3/5/2009 - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix and Toko for the weekend's Michigan Cup races, the Great Bear Chase, and the Wabos Loppet (plus others). Check back for updates!