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November 2006 Nordic Ultratune Update

10/31/2006 - By Mark Waechter

Mark dissects Kuzmin's thesis that unstructured and unwaxed skis are faster than structured and waxed skis, plus the usual articles on skiing and taking care of your bases!,

The Science behind Swix BD Waxes

10/31/2006 - By Lars Karlof and Leif Torgersen Axell

What are BD waxes and when do you use them? The following article adapted from a paper written by the two top Swix Chemists in Norway should help to answer some of those questions.,

How to Use Swix FC8L and FC10L Liquid Cera

10/28/2006 - By Swix Racing

There are three ways to apply Cera FC8L and FC10L Liquid wax: Hand-corking, roto-corking, and ironing. Here's when to use each method.,

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Casco Nordic Sports Eyewear to be Distrubuted by Chi-Town Sports
Casco Nordic Sports Eyewear to be Distrubuted by Chi-Town Sports

Casco Nordic Sports Eyewear to be Distrubuted by Chi-Town Sports

10/25/2006 - By Chi-Town Sports

Casco Nordic Sports Eyewear, a new multi-functional Winter sports eyewear system from Germany, will be distributed in the United States by Chi-Town Sports.,

These Boots Aren't Made for Walking

10/8/2006 - By Doug Cornell

My first thought was, 'I'm cooked!' But a moment later I discovered that I had TWO flats on my new V2 Aero 125 rollerskis.,

Auclair Supplies Gloves to US Nordic Team

10/5/2006 - By US Ski Team

Auclair Sports Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Paris Glove of Canada, is the exclusive supplier of gloves and mitts to the U.S. Freestyle and Nordic Ski Teams.,

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Nordic Ultratune to Provide Grinding Service for the Rossignol Nordic Race Team

10/3/2006 - By Mark Waechter

Nordic Ultratune has joined the Rossignol Nordic Race Team as a sponsoring stone grinding service provider for the 2006/07 and 2007/08 seasons.,

Pursuit T6002 Skate Rollerski
Pursuit T6002 Skate Rollerski

Pursuit T6002 Skate Rollerski

10/3/2006 - By Mike Muha

The model I tested, the Pursuit T6002 skate rollerski, had a snow-like feel and were exceptionally controllable.,

CASCO Nordic Eyewear: Versatile and Innovative
CASCO Nordic Eyewear: Versatile and Innovative

CASCO Nordic Eyewear: Versatile and Innovative

9/26/2006 - By Mike Muha

The special anti-fog coating and great airflow around the shield, coupled with the ability to flip the shield up like a visor, make the CASOC Nordic Eyeware a real winner.,

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The Short Story of a Broken Rollerski Revisted
The Short Story of a Broken Rollerski Revisted

The Short Story of a Broken Rollerski Revisted

9/21/2006 - By John Stevens

Andy's brother John explains the rollerski failure and makes some recommendations.,

Repairing Swix Natural Cork Grips
Repairing Swix Natural Cork Grips

Repairing Swix Natural Cork Grips

9/21/2006 - By Mike Muha

The pair on Swix natural cork grips I bought last winter have started splitting and cracking. These are pretty expensive grips - I didn't really want to replace them! Here's how I repaired them.,

The Short Story of a Broken Rollerski
The Short Story of a Broken Rollerski

The Short Story of a Broken Rollerski

9/20/2006 - By Mike Muha

Broken rollerskis? A specific strength workout that goes bad? Sympathetic teammates? Hear Team NordicSkiRacer Andy Steven's story.,

More Equipment News...

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UPCOMING NON-RACE EVENTS

SUN, MAR 1, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Mixed Relay
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Black Mountain 12km Freestyle
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721

SAT, MAR 7, 2026

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)

Great Bear Chase
Calumet, MI 49913

SUN, MAR 8, 2026

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
Spring forward!

Michigan Cup Relays at XC Ski HQ
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

MON, MAR 9, 2026

2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 7.5/5K Freestyle Interval Start
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

WED, MAR 11, 2026

2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - Classic Sprint
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

FRI, MAR 13, 2026

2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 14.6/11.3/8K Classic Mass Start
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

SAT, MAR 14, 2026

2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 4-Person Mixed Gender Freestyle Relay
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

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