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Weekend race wax recommendations

Fri, Dec 26, 2008 - By Mike Muha

Updated Friday 5:11pm: Wax recommendations for the Holiday Classic (a Michigan Cup Race) and maybe the Holiday Sprints. Check back for additional recommendations or updates.

New Toko Tech Manual for 2009

Fri, Dec 26, 2008 - By Ian Harvey

The Toko Tech Manual has been updated for the 2008/9 season and is readily accessible on the www.TokoUS.com website.

The Science Behind Black Wolf Waxes

Wed, Dec 24, 2008 - By Lars Karlof and Leif Torgersen Axell

Many times at Swix we are asked what our BW waxes are, and when to use them. The following article adapted from a paper written by the two top Swix Chemists in Norway should help to answer some of those questions.

Toko T12 Iron rest results

Tue, Dec 23, 2008 - By Ian Harvey

We tested the T12 Iron last week. We wanted to evaluate the consistency of the heat throughout the base, the accuracy of the temperature read out, and the tightness of the thermostat window.

SOLDA Bulk Waxes

Sat, Dec 20, 2008 - By Bert Hinkley

Great all around performance waxes for those that wax a LOT of skis!

SOLDA Performance Red & UF7

Fri, Dec 19, 2008 - By Bert Hinkley

Two low fluoro waxes that we have found to be excellent are SOLDA Performance Red & UF7.

SOLDA HC Series Waxes

Thu, Dec 18, 2008 - By Bert Hinkley

These are traditional paraffin waxes made from very clean, high quality paraffin.

SOLDA Fluoro Powders

Wed, Dec 17, 2008 - By Bert Hinkley

The most sought after waxes by the coaches and high level racers are the Fluoro Powders, HP04, HP05 and HP06. The HP05 is a fluroro powder that stretches to a wide range far beyond the temperatures listed on the label.

Weekend race wax recommendations

Fri, Dec 12, 2008 - By Ian Harvey and Pete Edwards

Toko and Swix wax tips for this weekend's racing in the Midwest, including the Grand View XC Ski Challenge in Ironwood.

Two great xc ski calendars for 2009

Thu, Dec 11, 2008 - By Mike Balduf

Each year, at the beginning of XC ski season, I treat myself to a Nordic skiing wall calendar for the coming year. This year, in fact, there are two great ones available, and I'm buying both of them.

Are you a Klister Licker?

Tue, Dec 9, 2008 - By XCOttawa

The KLISTER LICKER shop has had a complete overhaul just in time for the holiday shopping season. Everything is created by skiers for skiers (and skiing enthusiasts).

Toko Midwest Wax Clinic Schedule

Thu, Dec 4, 2008 - By Ian Harvey

Toko will hold a number of waxing clinics in Michigan, Illinois, Wisconson, and Minnesota. Here's the complete list to date.

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