Karl Saidla is a member of XC-Ottawa and the Alpina Racing team. The following does not necessarily represent the views of FasterSkier.com. While at the Canadian Championships at Whistler Olympic Park, I was given the opportunity to test next year's [...]

I recently acquired a pair of Pro-Ski Roadline Tech classic rollerskis. These skis are interesting from a number of perspectives. Notably, the ratchet is located in the front wheel, which is smaller than the back wheel. The back wheel could [...]

I never thought I would become 'one of those GPS people.' I'd seen them out on the trails occasionally. Skiers, bikers, hikers – all with a small GPS unit strapped to their arm, pack, or bike. I didn't understand the [...]

About a month ago, I got my hands on Atomic's new RS:11 Skate ski. I immediately got them mounted and waxed and couldn't wait to try them out. Only one problem – no snow. The skiing in my neck of [...]

If any of you out there have friends who just don't get cross country skiing, you need to sit them down and make them watch the new video, Generation X-Ski. If your friends, co-workers, or fellow classmates still think of [...]

Just when you think that the ski companies have thought of everything, they come up with something new. And I am pretty sure that not many people saw this one coming. Atomic Ski recently announced they have found that placing [...]