Fluor ban: how to clean skis and equipment
Next winter, the fluor ban will be introduced at all FIS and IBU sanctioned competitions. Read more about how to clean skis and equipment.
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The fluor ban: “We will only have ‘green’ skis”
Next winter, the fluor ban will be introduced at all FIS and IBU sanctioned competitions. The Norwegian Ski Association has hired a fluor-free coordinator for the work. “We will only have ‘green’ skis,” says Stein Olav Snesrud.
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How To Wax Your Cross-Country Skis For Summer Storage?
As the snow melts and winter ends, it’s time to prepare your cross-country skis for the off-season. Proper ski maintenance during this time is crucial, and your equipment requires some care.
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What Do The Wax Technicians Think About The Fluorinated Wax Ban Debate?
For some years now, skiers have been waiting for a total ban on fluorinated waxes and a test revealing their use. Work towards an adequate and reliable device has continued, as the flaws and shortcomings of the test device have been challenging to overcome. Finding a reliable test device is, first and foremost, in the best interests of athletes.
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Myhlback: “I Think We Had An Extremely High Level”
The Swedish waxing manager for the cross-country national team, Petter Myhlback, feels delighted with what his waxing team has achieved this winter. The work is already starting for the upcoming World Cup winter, which will be completely fluoride-free.
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How To Wax Your Skis For Summer Storage?
Visma Ski Classics Season XII has ended, and it is time for a well-deserved recovery. Resting time is crucial for Pro Tour and recreational skiers, and their equipment requires some care. This includes the skis that deserve attention and preparation for next season.
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How to Get the Most from Liquid Glide Wax
Here’s how to get the most from liquid glide waxes, and debunking old myths about liquid glide waxes.
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Ski Preparation Without Fluorocarbon: “Some Embrace It, Others Fight It”
The International Ski Federation council announced in November 2019 to ban all use of fluorinated ski wax for all FIS races starting from the 2020-21 season. Later, however, FIS decided to postpone the ban, as an adequate and reliable testing procedure could not be implemented in time.
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FIS’s Vegard Ulvang: “Until We Have a Reliable Test Device, We Have To Live With Fluoro Cheating”
Impossible to eliminate fluoro cheating until the FIS has a reliable test device that can detect if fluorinated products have been used on the skis.
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