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OSLO, NORWAY- Swix Sport announced a three-year partnership with the Norwegian Biathlon Association. “It comes at an exciting time,” described Ulf Bjerknes, CEO of Swix Sport, “Norway is home to many up and coming biathletes and Swix will be investing in all levels, from juniors to elite athletes in advance of the 2016 Biathlon World Championships at Holmenkollen. Swix product developers have already begun working with Norway’s elite athletes to create new, specially adapted biathlon equipment. Three examples are the new...
With the stakes high this Olympic season, US Fischer and Swix athletes took to Soldier Hollow, Utah to make a case for their inclusion to the US Olympic team for the upcoming Sochi games. This week, Fischer and Swix outpaced all equipment suppliers with four wins and twelve podium finishes, including two podium sweeps. USST and APU, athlete, Erik Bjornsen took home the opening win of the US National Championships with a strong final lap...
Swix Sport USA and the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation came out with some big news for their respective organizations on Tuesday, announcing that Swix signed on as title sponsor for the Birkie's ski events for two years. Swix Sport USA President and CEO Steve Poulin talks about the significance of the partnership and how it will contribute to Birkie Fever.
Swix World Racing Results
SwixJanuary 15, 2013
Reformulated and returned to use in the Swix line, FC100 builds on its well known versatility. A fantastic cold snow powder, durable and easy to use, FC100 was widely applied this month at US Nationals in Soldier Hollow, Utah, during sub-zero temperatures and on a mixture of man-made and natural snow. “It’s definitely back,” explained, Chris Hall, Swix head of racing service, who administered tests and recommendations, included testing of a handful of of competitor...
Swix Sport Taps Press Forward Communications as Agency of Record
SwixJanuary 15, 2013
Snow sports industry leader, Swix Sport USA has signed Press Forward PR as its agency of record. The collaboration will focus on extending brand awareness for Swix ski wax, ski poles and sportswear through traditional and digital campaigns.
Randall, Demong Headline Swix Sport USA
Alex KochonOctober 16, 2012
World Cup Champion Kikkan Randall and Olympic Gold medalist Billy Demong headline US Nordic Athletes (Press release) Swix Sport USA is pleased to introduce US Ski Team and US Biathlon Team athletes who have chosen to represent and use Swix poles, wax and tools leading up to the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia. Joining Randall on the Cross Country side are A Team athletes Andrew Newell (Shaftsbury, VT), Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) and Simi Hamilton...
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...
Swix: American Birkebeiner Preliminary Wax Recommendation
FasterSkierFebruary 21, 2012
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 Low around 12oF. Saturday Feb. 25th: Mostly Cloudy with a forecasted High near 25oF. Course Conditions The track should be hard and compact. Snow crystals...
Our next stop at the SIA Snow Show was at Swix USA, where we got a look at new features on next year’s carbon-composite poles, new formulations in Swix’s klister line, and tried on their new gloves.
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...
Gear West: Free Casco Spirit II Shield with Special Purchase
FasterSkierDecember 19, 2011
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: Over $200
FasterSkierDecember 11, 2011
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: $100 – $200
FasterSkierDecember 10, 2011
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...
2011 Holiday Gift Guide: $20 – $50
FasterSkierDecember 8, 2011
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...