UPDATE 2: Wax recommendations (Fast Wax, Toko, SOLDA and Swix) for this weekend's Michigan Cup cross country ski races: Vasa, Gran Travers, Michigan High School Championships

By Mike Muha
Feb 12, 2015

Toko HF Black is most effective in snow that contains both free moisture and dirt. It can be used straight or mixed with another wax such as HF Yellow depending on conditions.

By Toko
Feb 11, 2015

Wax recommendations (Fast Wax, Toko and have now added Swix and Solda) for this weekend's Michigan Cup cross country ski race, the White Pine Stampde.

By Mike Muha
Feb 6, 2015

Wax recommendations (Fast Wax, Toko, Solda so far...) for this weekend's Michigan Cup cross country ski races at Forbush Corner, Hanson Hills, and Boyne Mountain.

By Mike Muha
Jan 29, 2015

Over the past few years, teams had asked us to make the bloc waxes the same color so it was more difficult for prying eyes to see what they were using. For this reason, all 3 colors are white.

By Ian Harvey
Jan 7, 2015

Conditions starting out on Thursday and Friday were warm with lots of rain falling and temperatures above freezing. Temperatures were projected to fall a bit overnight but never dropped super low due to cloud cover...

By Patrick O'Brien
Dec 18, 2014

With warmer weather forecasted this week, the man-made snow at Huron Meadows Metropark and the Cross Country Ski Headquarters may be the only snow around. It seemed appropriate to post something about waxing for artificial snow.

By Dan Meyer
Dec 14, 2014

Toko will send a pair of ski ties and a 3mm plexiscraper to anyone who gives @TokoUS a shout out on Instagram. You have to tag @TokoUS in order to qualify. After the shout out has been completed, dm @TokoUS with your mailing address.

By Ian Harvey
Nov 25, 2014

Toko has introduced new versions of Helix and JetStream, and has updated the application method. Take note!

By Ian Harvey
Nov 19, 2014

One of the big mysteries in skiing has always been how to iron in the top coats without damaging your base? We're going to show you how using a new product called Base Saver.

By Fast Wax
Feb 4, 2014

Here are Toko’s recommendations for storage waxing of skis. First clean the skis well. This can be done with wax remover or by simply brushing the bases out well with a copper brush depending on how dirty they are. Then...

By Ian Harvey
Apr 26, 2013

UPDATED: Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan races. Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, Toko... Check for additions and updates later.

By Mike Muha
Mar 7, 2013