Articles tagged 'Gear'
A quest for the perfect water bottle belt, Part 1
My original water bottle belt was an Ultimate Directions. But there were water bottle holder sirens on the market promising easier bottle access, built in gel flasks, more ergonomic belts - and they seduced me away from my loyal holder.
By Mike Muha
Nov 28, 2011
Saturday SuperTour classic race
At 7am, it was -17f. Yes, the remnants of the tropical storm were gone! Today was a delight. West Yellowstone was back to its wonderful normal self.
By Ian Harvey
Nov 27, 2011
Unpredictable weather for SuperTour skate race
The forecast for last night was predictably off. They had called for the temperatures to sink dramatically and for a bunch of snow to fall. It has been my experience that when the weather is warm and a front is supposed to come and kick it out...
By Ian Harvey
Nov 26, 2011
Eastern snow in West Yellowstone
esterday while it was snowing the snow was acting predictably "cold" despite the warm temperatures. Then after it stopped snowing, it got very wet and the warmer waxes were far better.
By Ian Harvey
Nov 25, 2011
Did you lose a Fischer ski in the Traverse City area?
I received a call form a fellow who found a single light blue Fischer ski on the side of the road in the Traverse City area...
By Bob Frye
Nov 23, 2011
Skiing on Atomic's new Skintec waxless ski
Atomic's new Skintec classic ski could have you replacing your nowax fishscale and "Zero" classic racing skis, and maybe your waxable skis as well.
By Mike Muha
Nov 21, 2011
Now's The Time to Get your Skis Ready!
Personally I prefer to spend some of the cold rainy in-between weather knocking out skis in the Wax Dungeon than when powder-sugar coated trees are shouting my name.
By Benjamin Lannin
Nov 16, 2011
Using the Toko Structurite tool
Ian Harvey demonstrates how to use the Toko Structurite tool to put an appropriate structure for conditions on on cross country skis.
By Ian Harvey
Nov 15, 2011
Hot wax ironing technique for cross country skis
Ian Harvey demonstrates proper ironing technique when hot waxing cross country skis
By Ian Harvey
Nov 8, 2011
What's good for your car is good for your skis?
I enjoyed that Alternative Waxing article, and I have my own story to tell...
By Joe Gollinger
Oct 27, 2011
Cross Country Ski Shop supersizes, changes hands
We have purchased the business from Dick Fultz and look forward to carrying on his 34-year presence in the Grayling community. It will be our goal to continue the customer service the Nordic skiing community has come to expect from Dick and his staff.
By Mike Muha
Oct 26, 2011
Fischer: Exceptional pre-season sales; New Offtrack ski
Fischer Skis announced an increase of more than 20% in pre-season sales of Nordic ski products as cross country skiing experiences a surge in popularity across the nation. There are now more than 4.5 million cross country skiers in the U.S.
By Holly Wolfe
Oct 25, 2011
