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Unless you have wood skis your cross country skis need glide waxing at least once a season and probably more. How can you tell when they need it?Read now
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How to get your xc skis snow ready | Jeff Roe the tech guy
Read nowYou know him, the big bearded guy with the apron on. Jeff is our ski technician at the store and he has a few tips for getting your skis ready for the upcoming winter season.
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Caring for your new cross country skis
Read nowYour new skis will last many years when cared for properly. If you avoid skiing on debris, regularly wax your glide zones and keep your skins clean you will maximize the lifespan of your skis. Glide zone maintenance This applies...
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Liquid glide wax vs ironed in hot wax
Read nowIn an earlier blog post we explored liquid glide waxes and promised to provide updates as we got more experience with them. Thanks to a prompt from a friendly reader, here's the update. We are by no means a testing...
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Nordic ski waxing: the why and how of liquid glide
Read nowLiquid glide waxes have been gaining popularity in the nordic skiing world. They are affordable and a lot easier to apply than a hot wax. It's still recommended that you hot wax your skis regularly depending on the km's you are putting...
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Why glide waxing is important
Read nowGenerally speaking, there are two kinds of wax you apply to cross country skis. Kick or grip wax is the sticky stuff you buy in canisters and crayon onto the bottom middle third of your waxable ski. Glide wax comes...
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How to put storage wax on your skis
Read nowSpring: the time of year you should be prepping your cross country skis for storage. Here's how.
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Klister | don't be afraid of it
Read nowIt's unfortunate there are so many horror stories about this stuff. It can turn a dull day into a skiable paradise. Here's how to train your klister to work for you.
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The well stocked wax box | everything you need for a Saskatchewan winter
Read nowBeing skiers, coaches and racers ourselves, plus having a long and close connection to the local ski community, we have gathered a list of our favourite waxes and accessories for Saskatchewan conditions.
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Five factors that influence grip
Read nowYou've checked the temperature, picked the appropriate wax, and - WHAT!? no grip. What the heck is going on here?