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Pro-Ski S5e Skate Rollerski
Pro-Ski S5e Skate Rollerski

Pro-Ski S5e Skate Rollerski

6/24/2009 - By Mike Muha

The S5e is the latest iteration of Pro-Ski's 100mm diameter-wheeled skate rollerski. Many of you have read my very positive review and year later follow-up of the Pro-Ski S3, so getting a chance to compare them to the newer model was a treat.

Pro-Ski C2 Classic Rollerski
Pro-Ski C2 Classic Rollerski

Pro-Ski C2 Classic Rollerski

6/23/2009 - By Mike Muha

I like the Pro-Ski C2 Classic Rollerski: pretty smooth over the bumps, good rain fenders, fairly stable, and excellent wheel durability. They could be a little lighter, but they'll do.

Pro-Ski S2 Skating Rollerski: Zoom-Zoom!
Pro-Ski S2 Skating Rollerski: Zoom-Zoom!

Pro-Ski S2 Skating Rollerski: Zoom-Zoom!

6/22/2009 - By Mike Muha

If you have smooth pavement, like to go fast, or struggle with your V2 and V2-alternate, this is the ski for you! The durable polyurethane wheels should keep to long term cost of ownership to a minimum.

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Rossignol hires Tim Petrick as Global VP Sales and Marketing
Rossignol hires Tim Petrick as Global VP Sales and Marketing

Rossignol hires Tim Petrick as Global VP Sales and Marketing

6/21/2009 - By Rossignol Group

Of his immediate plans, Petrick says, “We will set out to immediately clarify the strategies and positioning of this incredible portfolio of brands."

Glide Wax Utility for iPhone
Glide Wax Utility for iPhone

Glide Wax Utility for iPhone

6/18/2009 - By Mark Waechter

Hey, check out this new iPhone utility! The Nordic Glide Wax utility for iPhone and iPod Touch, provides glide wax recommendations (Swix, Toko, and Solda) based on temperature, snow type, and humidity.

Fashion Diva Becca Rorabaugh
Fashion Diva Becca Rorabaugh

Fashion Diva Becca Rorabaugh

6/12/2009 - By Becca Rorabaugh

This is my impromptu photo-shoot (gallery and slide-show) for the World Juniors/U23 team contest. The point is to wear your team spandex and take a picture, the more inventive, public, and awkward, the better.

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New ski base grinder for Nordic Ultratune
New ski base grinder for Nordic Ultratune

New ski base grinder for Nordic Ultratune

6/10/2009 - By Mark Waechter

A decision has been made. A new grinding machine will be coming to Nordic Ultratune. The choice was pretty carefully considered, and the Technolami Mantec Skinumericontrol 140 CNC has been selected.

European Shopping Trip
European Shopping Trip

European Shopping Trip

5/19/2009 - By Mark Waechter

I'm shopping for a new grinder in Italy & Austria. Our first appointment was with Mantec in Sarmato (near Milano); a drive of about 300 km...

Summer Storage Ski Base Preparation

4/29/2009 - By Kevin Sweeney

Still haven't prepped your skis for the summer? Swix's Kevin Sweeney tells how....

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Jenex replaces XL100R with XL98R rollerski
Jenex replaces XL100R with XL98R rollerski

Jenex replaces XL100R with XL98R rollerski

4/27/2009 - By Len Johnson

For 2009 we have redesigned the V2-XL100R composite skate rollerski and call it the V2-XL98R, as it will only be supplied with the 98 mm tires.

Nordic walking poles help recovering war heros

4/24/2009 - By Pete Edwards

Nordic Walking Poles Are helping many with balance and stability issues - including many of our recovering war heroes.

Spring Cleaning

4/22/2009 - By Mark Waechter

Okay, you've decided that the ski season is definitely done now. It's been 2 weeks since the last crust cruising, and there's no snow in the forecast. It's time for some spring cleaning...

More Equipment News...

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UPCOMING NON-RACE EVENTS

SAT, JAN 31, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Middle Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

Forbush Freestyle
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)

Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

SUN, FEB 1, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Short Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

Meijer State Games - Hanson Hills Classic
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan 49738 (989-348-9266)

Paella on the Sun Deck (noon and 2:00pm)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Live Music with Kat and Wil (2:00-4:00)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Kat & Logan Live (2:00-4:00)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

TUE, FEB 3, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Relay Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

WED, FEB 4, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Long Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

Kids Learn to Ski Program
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

THU, FEB 5, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Long Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

SAT, FEB 7, 2026

Super Bowl Foodie Face-Off!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

White Pine Stampede
Mancelona High School, 9300 W Limits Rd; Mancelona MI 49659

Pre-Birkie 26K and 42K
Hayward, Wisconson

Valley Spur Classic 5/10k
Valley Spur, E8017 State Highway M-94, Munising, MI

Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Barnelopet
Maasto Hiihto, Hancock

2026 Winter Olympics - Women's 10 + 10 km Skiathlon
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 8, 2026

Super Bowl Foodie Face-Off!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Nordic Ski Junior Racers training session (Team NordicSkiRacer)
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

Forbush Memorial Classic Race
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)

Learn to Skate Ski Clinic
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's 10 + 10 km Skiathlon
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

TUE, FEB 10, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's/Women's Sprint qual.+ final
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

THU, FEB 12, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - 10 km freestyle women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

FRI, FEB 13, 2026

Winter Fest Kick-Off
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

2026 Winter Olympics - 10 km freestyle men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SAT, FEB 14, 2026

50th Annual North American Vasa Freestyle
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Classic Mass Start
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

Gourmet Mac ‘n Cheese Bar
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Nordic Ski Junior Racers training session (Team NordicSkiRacer)
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

2026 Winter Olympics - Women's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 15, 2026

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Freestyle Individual Star
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

Gourmet Mac ‘n Cheese Bar
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

50th Annual North American Vasa Classic
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

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