Articles tagged 'Gear'

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Clean the base of your iron

To avoid breathing more smoke than necessary and to keep the base of the iron clean, remember to regularly wipe the base of the iron while using it.,

By Ian Harvey
Dec 6, 2007

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Gliding Waxing Race Skis

Detailed instructions for glide waxing waxing race skis.,

By Dan Meyer
Dec 4, 2007

Cross-Country Technique Fundamentals: Recommended!

"Cross-Country Technique Fundamentals" is the best cross country ski technique CD out there, bar none, for both classic and freestyle skiing. It should be on everyone’s short list of key training investments. Put it on your Christmas list now.,

By Mike Muha
Dec 3, 2007

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Prepping New or Stone Ground Skis

Have a new pair of skis or had an old pair ground? Here are detailed waxing instructions to make sure your skis are fast.,

By Dan Meyer
Nov 27, 2007

Go Faster Boot and Binding System: Great Stability

The stability of the Go Faster is just awesome. First time on snow this season and on a radical departure from what I’m used to and I was relaxed.,

By Kevin Brooker
Nov 27, 2007

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Keeping your brushes clean

After a while, brushes can become clogged with wax and even dirt. Here are a couple recommened (and some not recommended) ways of cleaning your brushes.,

By Ian Harvey
Nov 15, 2007

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V2 Aero 150's Fill Void for Now

Roller skis are nothing new. I'd tried it. Didn't like it. The tiny wheels on most roller skis didn't do very well on the rough roads of New England and northern New York. Then I tried some V2 Aeros.

By Tim Jones
Nov 13, 2007

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Go Faster Demo Center announced for southern Wisconson

The Bicycle Doctor Nordic Ski Shop in Dousman, Wisconsin will be an official Demo Center for the new cutting edge Go Faster ski skating boot and binding system for the southern Wisconsin region this winter.,

By Joseph Gollinger
Nov 1, 2007

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Nordic UltraTune Newsletter Out!

In this issue: Preparing for Altitude, Picking Mashus Skate Skis, dhesion: A description of Ski Drag in Wet Conditions, and Choosing Grinds / New Grinds,

By Mark Waechter
Oct 31, 2007

Toko Wax Team Offers Seminars at West Yellowstone

The Toko Tech Team will be in force at the Yellowstone Fall Camp. We'll offer a waxing kit, be at the nightly expo, and have seminars on three days during the Ski Festival.,

By Ian Harvey
Oct 30, 2007

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SmartWool Continues Partnership with U.S. Ski Team

SmartWool (r), the outdoor industry's leading performance brand of wool-based apparel, socks and accessories, recently announced the continuation of its partnership with the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding as the official sock supplier through 2011.,

By US Ski Team
Oct 25, 2007

Waxing for Cold Temps and Abrasive Conditions

Here's some tips on when to use Toko LF Blue, Xcold, and JetStream Moly when the temperatures drop...,

By Ian Harvey
Oct 25, 2007