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For many skiers, the ski season has come and gone. Now is the time to take a quick check of your skis before you put them away for the season. Gear West recommends a treatment of fluoro cleaner or a hot scrape after each race (when fluoros are used) and again at the end of the season. The reason behind this is fluorinated wax will clog the surface of a ski base. If the fluoro...
Mt. Borah has hired John Dyste to represent the company’s fast growing custom cycling line in the state of Minnesota. Dyste has been with Mt. Borah for the past two years, acting as winter sports sales manager. Under Dyste’s management, Mt. Borah has quickly become the leading custom uniform supplier to high school Nordic and Alpine programs across the continental US, Alaska and Canada. “With John being based out of the Twin Cities market place,...
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Toko: Looking Foward
FasterSkierApril 5, 2012
Looking Foward I just got back from a product development trip (Coreteam meeting) in Switzerland. These were the best meetings that I have ever taken part of as part of this team. Generally we have meetings in November to initiate the next 2-3 years or more products and direction. These meetings involve 15+ countries (Finland, Norway, Sweden, Russia, Canada, US, Austria, France, Italy, Czech, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, and then some other countries like England,...
The invitation to Burke to participate in the “Jr.NM” or Junior Norwegian Championship was the idea of Bjorn Ilsemann, an energetic coach with the Norwegian College of Elite Sport (NTG). Bjorn’s school and Burke Mountain Academy have just finished round one of an exchange program that we hope to have as an annual affair. The Jr. NM participation grew out of that. These are the major races of the year for Norwegian kids and similar...
Toko: Get Ready for Next Year
FasterSkierMarch 21, 2012
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An update for those planning on participating in the US SuperTour Finals and Long Distance National Championships, March 24-31, 2012 at Craftsbury Outdoor Center: North American Skiers, Like most of New England and the country, Craftsbury has seen unseasonably warm temperatures over the last week. Similar weather is forecast for this week, as well as into the extended forecast. We’ve had great skiing to date at Craftsbury, including outlying trails without man-made snow — but...
Toko is now on Google+. Click the logo to follow. TokoVideos.com. Learn about how to work on skis and boards at any level on your own terms. Check it out!
Lifelong Fischer Skier Adds to Legacy of Firsts for Women in Nordic Ski Racing Fischer Sports, the world’s leading cross country ski manufacturer, today announced that Fischer skier and U.S. Ski Team member Kikkan Randall made history as the first American woman to win the FIS Cross Country World Cup sprint title. The 29-year-old native of Anchorage, Alaska, and lifelong Fischer skier, clinched the title with an eleventh-place finish in Drammen, Norway. She is currently...
ONE WAY Extends Agreement with the French Ski Federation
FasterSkierFebruary 28, 2012
The Finnish Nordic Sports company ONE WAY and the French Ski Federation have decided to extend their cooperation as exclusive supplier for all Nordic teams until 2018 The Finnish Nordic Sports brand ONE WAY and the French Ski Federation FFS have started a successful cooperation for the exclusive supply of textiles and footwear for the Nordic Ski Teams 2 years ago. The new designs and technical wear for the team has created a lot of...
United States Biathlon and Adaptive Biathlon National Championships Heads to Rendezvous Ski Trails
FasterSkierFebruary 28, 2012
West Yellowstone, Mont. is proud to host the 2012 National Biathlon Championships and the first ever Adaptive Biathlon Championships on March 13-18. Whether you’re competing yourself or cheering on the nation’s best athletes you’ll love the trails and newly renovated Biathlon range at Rendezvous Ski Trails. While you’re here, explore the rich culture, history, wildlife and culinary surprises that make Yellowstone Country so unique. The races are open to all abilities. Competitors must be a member...
Toko: Birkie Report and What’s New for 2013
FasterSkierFebruary 28, 2012
Birkie Report You gotta give credit where credit is due: awesome job weather forecasters! The forecast (National Weather Service) stayed the same for the entire week before the Birkie and ended up being pretty much spot on! Our glide recommendation was a slam dunk the entire week. Even if it hadn’t snowed race morning and been warmer the excellent dirt resistance would have made it excellent then too. For kick, we got more snow...
Toko: Thoughts on Birkie Wax
FasterSkierFebruary 24, 2012
The forecast has been stable for the last 5 days: warm up until Friday evening, then 12f overnight and a high of 26f on Saturday. I am always wary of forecasts where conditions are supposed to change the night before the event as so often the change is delayed or doesn’t happen. Glide: Were the Birkie today, we would have been on LF Moly, HF Moly, JetStream Red with Red structure. The tip for...
Date of Report Thursday FEB. 23rd 2012. Testing at 00 by Swix Sport Race Service Director Chris Hall & Eivind Opsahl Swix Norway Wax Product Manager. Forecast Thursday Feb. 23rd: Cloudy throughout the day with a chance of snow. Forecasted High near 34°F. Thursday Night: Mostly Cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Forecasted Low around 18oF. Friday Feb. 24th: Mostly Cloudy with a forecasted High of near 28oF. Friday Night: Mostly Cloudy with a forecasted...
Bobcat Skiers Host NCAA Western Regional/RMISA Championships
FasterSkierFebruary 23, 2012
David Norris, who is tied for the top qualifying spot in the league. Michael Schallinger have also been consistent top 10 performers this winter. When MSU hosts the NCAA Skiing Championships in two weeks, it will mark the seventh time that the Bobcats have hosted collegiate skiing’s big dance. Montana State last hosted in 2008. This Week’s Schedule of Events: Wednesday: Slalom Qualifier – Men at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.; women at 11:30 a.m....
The 33rd Annual Rendezvous Race Will Be Held on March 3, 2012
FasterSkierFebruary 22, 2012
www.rendezvousrace.com for more information, and find us on facebook for the latest updates on the race. On Sunday, March 4th, the West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation will host their annual Youth Ski Festival where kids 13 and under can participate in a variety of ski games including relays, musical chairs and more! Bring the family and experience winter this year. Day-of registration. Please visit