Gear West is excited to have received a shipment of Fischer Speedmax skate skis. Fischer’s new Cold Base Bonding technology equates to faster skis. By avoiding heat and pressure when the base is added the base material retains a high level of wax absorption. Better wax absorption equates to faster skis. Three Gear West ski experts: Matt Liebsch, Jan Guenther and Josh Doebbert share their thoughts regarding the Fischer Speedmax.
Which is best for you? The Fischer S-Track has very soft tips and tails. Peak pressure/contract pressure is closer to the foot which aids in flotation and gives easy static release and easy climbing. Fischer chooses NIS plates for all S-Track skis but we can mount SNS or NNN. The S-Track comes with Fischer's standard 28 Plus base. The Atomic Featherlite features a longer wheelbase which gives great ski feel and stability in firm and medium track. Coupled with a race wedge the Atomic climbs with ease. Both skis are extremely light but the Atomic gets the slight nod in the weight category. The bases on both skis are very slippery and production grind finish quality is better than ever... Fischer is running Mantec machines and Atomic chooses Wintersteiger.
info@gearwest.com. We have both NIS and non-NIS plate skis. Skate Skis The S-Track and Plus ski have the industry standard “Plus” base. The difference is camber. The S-Track has more of a warm snow profile but it is important to remember that warm ski profiles can work very well in both warm and cold conditions. The S-Track’s main characteristic is that peak pressure occurs behind the ½ skier weight mark. This allows the ski to...
One of the biggest questions I hear from racers with multiple skis is the decision of “what pair should I use on race day?” I get this question very frequently along with “how many skis do you have?” (The answer to question #2 is more than a dozen and less than 100)
2012 Gear West Gear Guide shows you our excitement for the ski products we carry. We fit everyone from the racer and the tourer, as well as every other type of skier in-between. Our goal of this project is to help you, the customer, be able to select the perfect product to fit your needs. Please explore the guide and our website offerings behind it. And, if you can, visit our store to see more...
This is the debut article for our new section: a classic Question and Answer. In every biweekly issue of Caldwell Sport What is the best way to sharpen rollerski pole tips? — Dave Sharp rollerski ferrules are essential to keep you training longer and prevent injury. At Gear West we recommend the Edgecrafter Diamond Sharpener. The tool is substantial enough to give your ferrules a great sharp tip, but also small enough to take...
At its most basic level, “ski fit” can be defined as finding a ski that is of correct length and stiffness. This baseline is something you should be able to obtain at any reputable ski shop. But what does a Gear West ski fit entail that makes us so much different that the baseline? We use our hands, eyes, 3 flex benches, and a one-of-a kind ski flex test analyzer to distinguish us a leader...
For most, the ski season as come to an end. This usually results in one of two different mindsets: 1) Excitement for dry-land training and spring/summer or 2) Bitterness that the snow is gone and a complete and utter lack of motivation to begin training for next season. On the motivation front, experienceing a very wet/cold spring makes getting out the door less enjoyable. But on the flip side, spring is theperfect time for unstructured...
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...
Over the past year Gear West has been designing and building the world’s foremost Nordic ski flex tester, and we are pleased to announce that it is now up-and-running! In order to create the Gear West Flex Tester, over $20k in hardware and lots of man-hours have been directed to the project and our final software solution. The technical team includes Gear West employees and former engineers, Matt Liebsch and Geroge Mehr, our friends at...
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...
2011 Holiday Gift Guide: Under $20 2011 Holiday Gift Guide: $50 – $100 SkiErg and the e-Rudy.com. 08: Dale of Norway Sweater. Price: starting from $299.00. If you want to feel like you just got back from Scandinavia, then a Dale of Norway Sweater is for you. That special someone on your shopping list that will appreciate one as well. Let’s face it, there aren’t many other items out there that scream Norway like this sweater....
2011 Holiday Gift Guide: Under $20 2011 Holiday Gift Guide: $50 – $100 FasterSkier’s picks for the top ten gifts between $100 and $200: 10: Icebreaker Long Sleeve Top. Price: starting from $100. You don’t have to have an unlimited quantity of apparel if you have quality articles you can rely on. An Icebreaker long sleeve top will prove to be one of your favorites. Made of soft New Zealand Merino wool, it will surely keep...
2011 Holiday Gift Guide: Under $20 Skinny Skis. 09: Cross Country Skier Pendant or Pin. Price: $60.00. Let the jewelry wearing skier on your list proudly publicize their love for our sport. Hand-carved and cast in sterling silver this one is sure to be a hit. Available online here. 05: Yurbuds Ironman Inspire Pro. Price: $59.99. If the person you’re shopping for likes to work out in all weather conditions and listen to music...
Once again the FasterSkier staff has weighed in on their favorite gift ideas for the 2011 holiday season. Today’s installment of the Holiday Gift Guide features items priced from $20 to $50. Previous 2011 Holiday Gift Guide Suggestions: Sauce Headwear and Gear West. 08: Rubber Encased Dumbbells. Price: starting from ~$25.00. It’s winter so the days are short and it is hard enough to find time to get out for a long ski, let alone...
L.L. Bean. 09: Bag Balm. Price: starting from $5.00. Yup, we’re recommending you rub something that was created for the treatment of dry, cracked cow udders all over your face. Bag Balm works great to keep your face warm and frostbite-free! Keep a 10-ounce box of this in your ski bag for whenever sub-zero temperatures strike, plus it will give you a jolly glisten as you cruise down the trails. Available at most pharmacy/drug stores or online...
Manager Outdoor Clothing Store Gear West Ski & Run has a managerial opening for their new store, The Buckhorn, an outdoor clothing store in Long Lake MN. Located 20 w of Mpls, the Buckhorn was started 1 1/2 years ago and features 2/3 womens clothing, 1/3 men and sells 15% hardgoods. This could be a great opportunitiy for an enthusiastic person to manage and operate a fledling young store (under the guidance of Gear West,...
SWIX Triac 1.0 Race Pole Gear West has received one of the first extensive allotments of the fantastic new racing pole from SWIX. The Triac 1.0 Race Pole is the latest in pole technology from SWIX. The Triac 1.0 Pole has been extensively tested on the Ski and Biathlon World Cup and has been seen on many of the medalists in The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. Skiers wanting the latest in race pole technology...
LONG LAKE, Minnesota – Triac. The pole is set to arrive February 1 and demand is expected to be high. The SWIX Triac is the same pole top athletes have been using on the Nordic World Cup and will also be used by athletes at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA. With the Triac will take their skiing to a new level. Gear West has established a waiting list for the...
