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FasterSkier’s 12 Days of FBD Christmas: Day 7

DDay 2 | Day 4 | Day 6 *** Day 7: Nordic Tech Since no one has more style, steez and flow than the FBD, we’re going to mix it up a bit today and bring in, for lack of a better expression, an expert guest speaker to help walk us through today’s gift suggestions for Nordic Tech. I actually tapped into two experts for today’s gift ideas, Nathan Schultz from Boulder Nordic Sport and Zach Caldwell...

Grind skis arriving at BNS Boulder by Nov 10th will be available for pickup in West Yellowstone Nov. 25-30 BOULDER, Colo. – Boulder Nordic Sport (BNS) is headed back to the West Yellowstone Ski Festival. Our staff will be on-site and focused on education; helping skiers with skis, wax and equipment. Though we will not have a stone grinder with us this year, we will be able to deliver ground skis directly to the trailhead as...

Holmenkol Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Holmenkol AG, the German manufacturer of Holmenkol ski wax and tools filed for insolvency protection in the German courts on June 22, 2012 after efforts to find financing to cover outstanding debts failed.  The German District Court of Ludwigsburg ordered measures to secure the assets of the company and an insolvency administrator was appointed to transition the company through the process. The US Holmenkol distributors Natron Nordic Enterprises (Nordic) and Sport Thoma (Alpine) are separate...

BNS Prize Giveaway Contest – Win Skis, Boots, Poles and More

Boulder Nordic Sport (BNS) is launching its annual prize giveaway contest with some serious gear up for grabs this year. Prizes are coming from Fischer, Rossignol, One Way, Ski*Go and Holmenkol—skis, boots, poles, fluorinated waxes, waxing accessories and more are all on the table. In addition, we’re excited to announce that we will be giving away an entry to the 2012 Berkie that will come with our Elite Waxing Service at the race! To get...

BNS: Strategies for Dealing with Low Snow — Ski Service, Waxing and Training

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...

2010 FasterSkier Holiday Gift Guide – Under $20

This product is available here. Olympic Flag Skinny Skis – MSRP $4.95 They’re back! The favorite Olympic Flag Skinny Skis Scraper is a 6mm Plexi Blade. Best seller Jamaica, Sweden, Norway, and USA. Swix Pencil Groove Scraper – $4.99 It is inevitable that wax will find its way into the groove of your skis. Proper removal necessitates the groove scraper, and this handy pencil version, which easily slides into wax boxes, is ideal. No extra...

Boulder Nordic Sport to Distribute Holmenkol Nordic Products

Direct sales model to lower prices on one of the world’s leading ski wax brands. Boulder Nordic Sport (BNS) announced today an agreement with Holmenkol AG of Heimerdingen, Germany to distribute Holmenkol Nordic products in the USA.  BNS takes over US distribution from UVEX Sports and will work alongside new Holmenkol distributors Sport Thoma (Alpine) and Montana (Backshop) to bring in the complete line of Holmenkol’s innovative ski waxes, tools and tuning products. BNS will...

FS Holiday Gift Guide: $20 – $50

Click here for the under $20 guide. Toko Thermo Plus Gloves MSRP: $45.00 There is nothing worse than cold hands – and nothing better than a sweet pair of gloves. Toko Thermos are a great all-around training and race glove, keeping hands warm in cold temperatures, but are not overly bulky and do well even as the temps head back up. Two Planks and a Passion: The Dramatic History of Skiing MSRP: $29.00 Predating the...