Start wax factory resumes production
The Finnish wax producer Start Skiwax Oy has restarted operations and will continue the production and development of the traditional Start brand after the bankruptcy that hit the company last year.
The 21-year-old behind world-class skis
The working hours are rough, winter is spent traveling, and there’s barely a social life. “Dream job,” grins the young man from Alta, Norway.
Ski technician scammed out of $190,000 motorhome
“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.
Skin skis: The trick that elevates your experience from good to magical
The short answer: Very important. Check the difference in glide, weight, and performance with and without skin impregnation.
Off-season waxing and storage tips
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.
Ski Testing: Where and When (Part 2)
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.
Ski Testing: How, Where, and When (Part 1)
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?
Norwegian breakthrough after secret testing at the World Championships
Tested during the World Championships in Trondheim, and the verdict is clear: A brand-new type of ski wax could change the sport forever.
Tallinn World Cup’s unified waxing approach refined for 2025
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.
You can’t perform magic with the skis properties: The most common mistake
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.
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