“I have been completely deceived,” says well-known ski technician Ole Bjørn Tretterud (65) from Norway, who last year was scammed by a man in his 50s from Latvia. The man has now been convicted of multi-million fraud, but Ole Bjørn is still without his Autostar motorhome, valued at around $190,000 USD.
The short answer: Very important. Check the difference in glide, weight, and performance with and without skin impregnation.
As the snow melts and you enjoy your final ski of the season, now’s the perfect moment to give them the waxing they need before summer break.
Location plays a critical role in ski testing. You want to replicate the conditions you’ll face on race day as closely as possible. Make sure you know the average snow type on the course and the median elevation.
Think back to your last race when you had to decide about your race skis. The forecast is not going to make up its mind anytime soon, and you are already stressed with other pre-race routines—ski selection is the last thing you want to worry about. How do you decide which ski is the best and feel confident about it?
Tested during the World Championships in Trondheim, and the verdict is clear: A brand-new type of ski wax could change the sport forever.
The Tallinn Cross-Country Skiing World Cup on March 19, 2025, will again implement the innovative unified waxing system introduced in 2023. This groundbreaking initiative, designed to level the playing field and reduce logistical demands, has been further refined for this year’s competition.
No matter how good your skis are, you can’t work magic with them. It’s all about finding the right combination and choosing skis that suit you and your skiing style.
As spring blossoms and the snow bids adieu, it’s time to prep your cross-country skis for their summer slumber. Ensuring your equipment is well-maintained during this transition is critical to safeguarding its performance for the next winter season or those training sessions on glaciers and ski tunnels.
“People think the Norwegian Championships gold medalist continued on freshly waxed skis after he stopped and applied a new spray glide wax.”
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