The Nordic Integrated System (NIS) allows for quick and easy binding installation directly onto the ski, without screws—simply “click-on.” The binding is based on NNN technology so that all NNN boots (regardless of age) will fit the binding. Full integration between ski and binding The tight contact betwee the ski and the binding creates optimal stability, ski control and kick. Quick and easy installation and mounting No need to find the balance point or drill...
When Mother Nature fails to deliver bountiful snow, races are often held on a surface that resembles a dirty ice rink. Artificial snow, old snow, dirt, ice and moisture stick together in a weird conglomerate that can be very challenging for wax technicians. Athletes are forced to train in less than optimal conditions, stressing them physically and mentally. Given the dearth of snow in North America this season and the very likely chance that the...
With US XC Nationals less than two weeks away, Mother Nature has been most uncooperative. Fortunately, the organizing committee and volunteers in Rumford have picked up the slack and have the snow guns blowing at every possible opportunity. The efforts and tireless hard work of the Chisholm Ski Club organization has stockpiled enough blown snow to cover the entire racecourses for the championships. Over the past 10 to 15 years, artificial snow has been...
Since our first introduction of bots in 2006, Madshus has remained dedicated to innovation with each new season. From a ground-breaking launch with immediate success on the World Cup to the integration of MemBrain® softshell constructions, the Madshus boot line provides unparalleled performance through unrivaled fit and feel. We’re proud to introduce a redesigned line of Madshus boots that removes PVC from all boot models, lessening our impact on the winter world around us. Complementing...
Applying an HF Blue/XCold Mix XCold Powder has earned its way to being one of the absolute most popular waxes on the racing circuit. Its main purpose is to make the skis slide faster when the snow is cold and slow. If conditions are cold and fast, leave it out. The video below demonstrates how to mix HF Blue and XCold Powder, a very common and successful combination. Transition to First Snow and Classic Technique...
We’re back! For those of you who are not familiar with us, Gear West is a family owned business operating out of Long Lake, Minnesota. Owners Jan Guenther and Brian Knutson opened the doors 20 years ago, and since then have grown this business into one of the most well respected names in silent sports. The term “experienced” is an understatement when describing the team of experts we have here at Gear West. From World...
The all-new Contour Champion and Contour Race Straps use a new 3D Thermomoldable shape to conform to the infinite shapes of your hand, supporting the heel and cradling the palm. The softer construction is easier to get on and off, and the neoprene Comfort tab prevents any strap pinch. With silicone SuperGrip printing to prevent any slipping, the all-new Contour straps provide exceptional control of your pole plant and stride.
International Racing Service Manager – Steffen Hoos Steffen is a former biathlon World Champion who after his ski career worked as a serviceman for the German team. From 2002 to 2011, he was in charge of Toko Nordic Racing Service. In the summer of 2011, Steffen was promoted to Toko’s International Racing Service Manager. Some Toko US eBlast readers might remember Steffen from his communication during the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. Head World Cup Serviceman...
The high-performance, rigid foam cores from Rohacell are the heart o the Champion Series skis. Used in helicopter rotor blades and jet turbine fans, the material offers outstanding strength-to-weight properties and perfect stability through the production process. PR 100X wrapped in a Triaxial Carbon Construction provide the Nanosonic skis the ultimate in flex control and pressure distribution.
SkinnySkis.com for an extensive selection and check out the latest in production technology! Also at SkinnySkis.com, is a specialty selection of Nordic eyewear from Casco Shields to Uvex Track and Julbo Ultra Light Eyewear! The Casco Shields, Casco Spirit Comp and Casco Spirit II all offer an external hinge allowing the shield to be flipped up to function as protection against the snow or the rain. Similar to a spherical goggle lens in a...
Here is something I’ve just started doing with Toko Base Green. I did this twice last year with huge success – both for kick and glide. I decide on the kick wax of the day for kick, let’s say blue to make it easy. Then I’ll put on a coat of the base green and heat it with a heat gun and then cork it in real good. Then I add another coat of the...
Mt. Borah is proud to announce its Gear for a Year contest winners. The contest challenged Nordic junior club, high school and college programs to design their own version of a new Pro XC suit. Submittals ranged from crayon to C.A.D. (computer aided design). Some of the criteria considered for the final picks were team participation, creativity and any story line behind the design. The winning programs will receive up to 20 Pro XC suits and Pro XC jackets to outfit their program...
Toko will award $2000 of waxes and tools to the Junior National division that gets the most votes on this poll located on the
http://www.caldwellsport.com/ and we invite you to read through that information, and pass along any questions you might have.
Wax report from CXC Team This year in Yellowstone, we brought a relatively small group (seven) of skiers and only one coach, so waxing had the potential to get hairy if conditions got completely sketchy. Luckily, we had awesome snow and weather for the four races, so we managed (with help from James Kyes and Bill Pierce from FAST Racing) to produce great skis with minimal drama. Toko/Ian does a great job of producing race...
As part of the promotion for their new complete line of nordic equipment, OneWay pulled into the cross-country World Cup this weekend in Kuusamo, Finland with their new service and promotional truck – complete with an are for skiers to see and touch their new products as well as a large area for their service team to work.
Saturday SuperTour Classic Race At 7am, it was -17f. Yes, the remnants of the tropical storm were gone! Today was a delight. West Yellowstone was back to its wonderful normal self. For glide, we went with LF Moly/Blue mix (mix the LF Blue in to harden the Moly up), HF Blue, and covered by JS Blue. We verified the glide wax tip in the morning and it was great. For kick, we ended up on...
Know your products to be able to predict what is going to run – then figure out what the weather is going to do! The forecast for last night was predictably off. They had called for the temperatures to sink dramatically and for a bunch of snow to fall. It has been my experience that when the weather is warm and a front is supposed to come and kick it out, it generally takes longer...
I (Ian Harvey) have had some nasty injuries for 3 years now as a result of having taken some medication that didn’t agree with my tendons. I have 5 chronically strained/torned tendons in my body which keeps me from testing skis (no skiing, hiking, swimming, running, strength work, etc). This sure is frustrating especially after 3 years of patience, but life goes on. So, I have Toko Tech Teamers testing for me as well as...
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