Waxing manager skeptical: “We can’t bring anything at all”
Mandatory common waxing will be used for the second time in tonight’s World Cup sprint in Tallinn. Everyone must use the same wax. But the waxing manager is skeptical.
Mandatory common waxing will be used for the second time in tonight’s World Cup sprint in Tallinn. Everyone must use the same wax. But the waxing manager is skeptical.
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.
Last spring, Petter Myhlback announced that his time as waxing manager for the Swedish cross-country skiing team was over. Now, a new manager has been presented to take over the role.
In a recent announcement, the Norwegian Ski Association revealed the appointment of a new waxing manager and a fluoride-free coordinator.
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.
In a press release, Team Eksjöhus announced that Joakim Augustsson would be joining the Pro Team as the new waxing chief. Augustsson’s merit list includes Olympic and World Cup moments, over 15 years in the Swedish national ski team, and two seasons of Ski Classics.
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.
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.
Here’s how to get the most from liquid glide waxes, and debunking old myths about liquid glide waxes.
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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