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Toko T12 Iron rest results

We tested the T12 Iron last week. We wanted to evaluate the consistency of the heat throughout the base, the accuracy of the temperature read out, and the tightness of the thermostat window.

By Ian Harvey
Dec 23, 2008

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SOLDA Bulk Waxes

Great all around performance waxes for those that wax a LOT of skis!

By Bert Hinkley
Dec 20, 2008

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SOLDA Performance Red & UF7

Two low fluoro waxes that we have found to be excellent are SOLDA Performance Red & UF7.,

By Bert Hinkley
Dec 19, 2008

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SOLDA HC Series Waxes

These are traditional paraffin waxes made from very clean, high quality paraffin.

By Bert Hinkley
Dec 18, 2008

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SOLDA Fluoro Powders

The most sought after waxes by the coaches and high level racers are the Fluoro Powders, HP04, HP05 and HP06. The HP05 is a fluroro powder that stretches to a wide range far beyond the temperatures listed on the label.

By Bert Hinkley
Dec 17, 2008

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Weekend race wax recommendations

Toko and Swix wax tips for this weekend's racing in the Midwest, including the Grand View XC Ski Challenge in Ironwood.

By Ian Harvey and Pete Edwards
Dec 12, 2008

Are you a Klister Licker?

The KLISTER LICKER shop has had a complete overhaul just in time for the holiday shopping season. Everything is created by skiers for skiers (and skiing enthusiasts).

By XCOttawa
Dec 9, 2008

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Toko Midwest Wax Clinic Schedule

Toko will hold a number of waxing clinics in Michigan, Illinois, Wisconson, and Minnesota. Here's the complete list to date.

By Ian Harvey
Dec 4, 2008

Fischer RCS Carbonlite ski technology review

Combining this knowledge of carbon-composite material design with our proven Air Core technology, a state of the art Computer Flex Control pairing system and a industry-leading base preparation process places the RCS Carbonlite ski at the summit of racing

By Fischer
Dec 4, 2008

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Fischer boot canting technology flattens ski for better glide

Fischer has developed a canting system so the boot can adjust perfectly to the respective leg position. A special key can be used to adjust the boot to the lower leg axis with just one turn.

By Fischer
Dec 3, 2008

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RCS Carbonlite boot technology

Fischer discusses the technology found in their RCS Carbonlite skate and classic boots.

By Fischer
Dec 2, 2008

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The secret to fast skis

I've got almost 50 years of skiing experience and some people think I've got fast skis. If this is true it's because I keep things simple.

By Rick Reynolds
Dec 2, 2008

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