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PowerJet 5g smalls — PowerJet 5 for very warm/wet snow not in photo Lowest price Powder and Solid Fluorocarbons typically retails for$100-150 per can or block.  A powder can will give about 8-10 applications while SOLDA’S PoweJet blocks will give you 40-50 applications for only $65 per block/bar. Taking advantage of TorbjornSport’s ( http://www.torbjornsport.com/store/powerjet.html  will bring the price down another 15%.   The easiest and fastest application Rub PowerJet onto the ski base — this...

SOLDA UF-7 Universal is a fast and economical all-round wax for those who want to simplify waxing. It works great in a variety of conditions and can also be used as race wax in low and medium humidity. To order: www.torbjornsport.com 435-645-8181 Park City, Utah

From FasterSkier.com sponsor TorbjornSport ( http://www.fasterskier.com/opinion.php?id=1693    SOLDA F-31 waxes (http://www.torbjornsport.com/store/f31.html ) all excel in high humidity (>60%). These waxes can be used alone or as a base for pure Fluorocarbons like SOLDA powders, solids or sprays: SOLDA Powders, sprays and paste: http://www.torbjornsport.com/store/powerjet.html We are convinced that these SOLDA waxes are the fastest Fluor and Fluorocarbons available. To order: SOLDA F31 SOLDA Fluor Powder $95

Fischer skis continues to prove its leadership position in innovative ski technology with Rebecca Dussault's convincing win Monday in the Double Pursuit at U.S. Nationals. Dussault, racing aboard the new wax-less RCS Classic Zero ski, pulled away from the field in the opening classic leg to win by a commanding 1.09 minute margin in the 15k race. The Classic Zero ski is designed specifically for the tricky waxing conditions around 0 Celsius (32 degrees F)...

New A5 Ski Base makes difference. Ivan Babikov (Subaru/Fischer Factory Team) continued his dominance at the US Nationals today by winning the 10 K Classic race at Soldier Hollow by 34 seconds over John Stene (University of Denver). Justin Freeman (US Ski Team) Fischer Skis used his fast skis to glide from 4th place to 3rd on the final downhill into the stadium and claim his first National Title as the first American finisher.

Anders Aukland, Norway’s top classic specialist and Vasaloppet champion, has pressured Atomic into developing a waxless classic ski capable of Worldcup success. “So many races on Worldcup get funny crazy with wax conditions,” pointed out Aukland. “Nothing the wax guys do seems to work. We slip or we stick. You needs a fast waxless ski that can win the races.” Atomic’s Nordic race director, Peter Juric, agrees. “Many of Norway’s top athletes switched to Atomic...

SOLDA Glide wax from Italy is off to a great start of the 2004-2005 season. The fastest skate time in a World Cup relay was recently done on skis waxed with SOLDA. Other great results on SOLDA includes first places in the three first races at the December Soldier Hollow continental Cup races, second places in both the men’s and women’s category in the first FIS marathon race of the season, a recent win in...

Note: This article represents the viewpoints of the importer/distributor of one particular glide wax. At the TorbjornSport ( Most of the claims regarding results are true and accurate for the races they talk about but might not necessarily give an accurate picture of what was the fastest wax that day or what was possibly equally as fast as the “blistering fast and world’s fastest” wax. Here is why: In the US the largest wax companies...

Val di Fiemme, Italy – For the fifth time this season the winner at the weekend’s World Cup Cross Country competition was Marit Björgen (NOR, Fischer Skis and Boots). In a tough double pursuit race Björgen managed to beat Kristina Smigun (EST, Fischer Skis) in the last meters of the race. Third came Gabriella Paruzzi of Italy. “I've never thought I could win this race. Now I know what the hard training during the summer...

It’s not too late to get the fastest waxes and coolest Christmas presents and stocking stuffers from TorbjornSport and Fasterskier before Christmas. Order today! Glide Waxes, Ski Tools, CD-ROM, Cool Sweat Shirts, T-shirts And Caps Christmas is right around the corner so here are some ideas for the perfect Christmas presents and stocking stuffers for cross country skiers from our sponsor TorbjornSport http://www.cafepress.com/fasterskier POWERJET WAXES: VERY FAST, EASY AND ECONOMICAL Have the fastest skis in...

Choosing the fastest wax combination, structure and wax application method has never been easier. Check out Fasterskier.com’s sponsor SOLDA Ski wax/TorbjornSport’s online interactive resident Wax Maestro  www.torbjornsport.com Application guidelines for all SOLDA waxes can be found at Visit the Wax Maestro : http://www.torbjornsport.com/images/WaxChart_1.jpg View Solda Wax Chart: http://www.torbjornsport.com/images/SoldaWaxGuide.pdf    

It pays off in races. Product Information From SOLDA Ski Wax and The importer TorbjornSport ( HP05 Powder HP05 is frequently used with great results in World Cup races. Straight up (alone as top layer) when the snow is cold and humid, whereas SOLDA S-30 OVER HPO5 is often used when the snow is very cold and drier (but still some moisture). Mix with SOLDA Warm Fluor at warmer than 25F.  HPO5 is a unique...

Dry ski bases will slow down the speed considerably. Here are some tips from FasterSkier sponsor SOLDA/TorbjornSport on how to rejuvenate them. Dry ski bases will slow down the speed considerably. SOLDA glide wax has two Carbon base waxes to help saturate and renew ski bases that are dry and not holding wax in training and races. Dry or old bases will get a renewed shine.   SOLDA FC27 ($24) Fluor Carbon Base wax contains...

This wax guideline was posted last fall and we received some nice emails in the category “Great idea to simplify waxing a little bit” and “Good to know that I can have fast skis without spending a fortune”. It’s provided by Fasterskier.com sponsors SOLDA Glide wax and TorbjornSport. It’s intended to help simplify waxing for people without lots of racing and waxing experience.   For more information about SOLDA Glide wax go to The following...