Not Sitting This One Out
The athletes are far fewer in number and the competitions receive even less press than most Nordic ski races, but the adaptive ski community is steadily growing and gaining momentum. And now the Central Cross-Country Ski...
After Acquisition, Changes at Swix and Toko Will Be Behind the Scenes
It’s not quite the same as a Nike-Reebok merger, but Wednesday’s acquisition of Toko by Swix Sport will dramatically alter the ski industry’s competitive landscape—at least behind the scenes.
Consumers will see few...
Alien Wax Project Takes Off
At 23 years old and without a college degree, Willy Graves does not seem like the kind of guy who could compete with scientists at wax companies like Swix or Toko. But armed with a blender in the confines of his garage,...
Madshus test lab: Bend, Oregon
There's a lot that goes into engineering gear. Every Madshus product goes through a rigorous series of testing and reworking before you can put your hands on the goods. Test king Jon Fewster lets a variety of skiers loose on the gear to perfect fit, comfort, performance and quality - so you don't have to.
Craft’s Speedsuit Will Give Sweden Olympic Medals
Last week Craft presented the speedsuit that has been under development for the past year in collaboration with the Swedish national team for the Vancouver Olympics. According to experts, the new suit could actually make a...
Swix Triac 1.0 – The Difference Between Silver and Gold
Combining the most advanced materials and technology available today, the Swix Triac 1.0 is stiffer, stronger and lighter than any Nordic poles ever designed. The Triac technology will debut in 2010 and provide an...
2009 FS Holiday Gift Guide: Over $300
Go big or go home. It is rumored Santa trains on a SkiErg, and delivers gifts on a pair of hole-skis! The final installment of FasterSkier's Holiday Gift Guide has products valued over $300.
In case you missed them do...
2009 FS Holiday Gift Guide: $100 – $300
Whether you want to get fast or look faster this Holiday Gift Guide installment is for you. Today features products ranging from $100 to $300.
Incase you missed them do not forget to check out other great gift...
2009 FS Holiday Gift Guide: $50 – $100
On the third day of the Holiday Gift Guide, FasterSkier sent to me... Yes, we know that you woke with such excitement and rushed straight to your computer to check what gifts could be found ranging in price from $50 to...
2009 FS Holiday Gift Guide: $20 – $50
The holidays are approaching! All this week we will be providing gift suggestions for the Nordic skier in your life. Today's installment contains gifts ranging in price from $20 to $50.
Incase you missed them do...
2009 FS Holiday Gift Guide: Under $20
Snow is on the ground (hopefully), racing season is underway, and the holidays are approaching. We will be running our Holiday Gift Guide all week, in installments by price range. Today we start with gifts under $20.
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Thoughts on Binding Placement
Chris Hall is the Fischer USA Nordic Race Director and a former USST Head Wax Tech
The mounting position of the binding on the ski is an interesting and underdeveloped topic that deserves some attention, given the many...
Rossignol Introduces New X-ium Nordic Package
Rossignol Nordic X-ium Skate Package: Stability, Glide, Efficiency and Comfort Proven by World Cup Victories
Rossignol is excited to introduce the new X-ium Package, including the X-ium Skating WCS NIS ski, X-ium WC Skate...
The Fischer RCS Zero
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When is a Ski Ready?
There is an eternal conflict shared by car, bike and ski companies. At what point do you unleash a new design unto the public? How much testing, how many races, does a ski or a bike or a car need to undertake before it is...
Fischer Carbonlite S-Track
Fischer's new Carbonlite Skating S-Track ski is a new addition to the Carbonlite skating line this year. With Carbonlite construction and RCS camber characteristics, the S-Track has the best qualities from both of Fischer's...
The Fischer Hole Ski
The Fischer Hole Ski was one of the hottest pieces of equipment to be released on the World Cup last winter... now you can add a pair to your ski bag.
A PDF version of this press release is available by clicking on the...
Vasaloppet Signs with ONE WAY Sport Long Term Cooperation in Nordic Sports Footwear
The Finnish Nordic Sports brand ONE WAY and the Swedish Vasaloppet organization have signed a 5 year cooperation concerning promotion and sponsorship for ONE WAY Nordic Sports footwear.
ONE WAY will be the official...
Swix Sport USA to Distribute Uvex Winter Products
Swix Sport USA announced it has reached an agreement with Uvex Sports GmbH to become the exclusive distributor of Uvex winter sports products for the U.S. market starting August 1, 2009. The Uvex winter line including snow...
New Briko-Maplus U.S. Nordic Manager
CALGARY, AB — Innovation Inc., North American distributor of Italian ski wax company Briko-
Maplus has named John Dyste as U.S. Nordic Manager, providing wax and technical services
to elite cross country teams and...