| Re: cera F vs Toko HelX |
Yes, the Helx must be dry. For those in a hurry, we recommend using a rotocork. Using a rotocork you can spray on, rotocork, buff. Voila. Sounds like there are quite a few pure ...
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| Rex grip tape |
This was mentioned by Gene Goldenfeld in a thread on Start Grip Tape. I hope that those who are trying it will keep us posted on application and results. Leland
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| Re: fluoro grip waxe |
Toko was the first company to abandon fluorinated kick waxes for the very reason you describe - it is hard to get good enough grip with them (but they have awesome glide). Instead of fluoro...
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| Re: cera F vs Toko HelX |
--- Mitch Collinsworth <[email protected]> wrote: > Yes, that's one of the things I always liked about Streamline. It > had the advantage that I could toss it o...
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| Re: cera F vs Toko HelX |
On Fri, 31 Dec 2004 [email protected] wrote: >> --- Mitch Collinsworth <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> My question, at least partially re...
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| New Year's Day ski ? |
There won't be any skiing here tomorrow except on melting man made snow. The temperature got up to 55 F yesterday and it's almost 50 F now. Maybe I could head for the beach with my rock skis...
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| fluoro grip waxe |
Somebody please tell me again why I should use fluoro grip wax. My experience with it is that I get great glide and practically no grip, in all conditions. Is there a Secret Method to appl...
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| Re: Toko grip |
Yes, I think you should rotate in the thumb shelf at least 10 degrees. I have mine about 30 degrees! It depends how you like to hold your arms. But it feels more powerful to me to have my...
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| Re: Web sites and books on Race Organizing |
thanks! --- [email protected] wrote: > > Rob Bradlee wrote: > > Hi all, > > > > I need to learn all about organizing large size ski ...
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| Re: Web sites and books on Race Organizing |
thanks. I've been reading the NENSA organizers handbook and it seems to have most info I need. But I'll definitely be using you as a resource. The part I'm dealing with now is just gettin...
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| Re: cera F vs Toko HelX |
--- Mitch Collinsworth <[email protected]> wrote: > My question, at least partially related to yours is, what's the > difference between HelX and good old Stream...
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| Re: cera F vs Toko HelX |
On Thu, 30 Dec 2004, 32 degrees wrote: > Ok, some UNbiased answers. > > Who is faster... cera F or Toko HelX ? > > Let's say 34-35 degrees (1 deg C)...
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| cera F vs Toko HelX |
Ok, some UNbiased answers. Who is faster... cera F or Toko HelX ? Let's say 34-35 degrees (1 deg C) and humid (95%). Old transformed groomed snow. JK B...
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| XC skiing in Acadia NP or White Mountains |
We want to spend a week in February XC skiing and snowshoing and are thinking about going to Acadia NP (Maine) or the White Mountains (New Hampshire). What weather and snow conditions can we...
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| check out interior BC super snow |
Even though I'll be heading to Finland this weekend.....I did notice while doing my research that the interior of B.C is having a sensational year for snow. One of my old favorites 100 Mi...
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| Tahoe weather forecast thru NY's eve |
Rest of Today Very windy. Heavy snow. Snow accumulation 1 to 2 feet. Tonight Very windy...heavy snow. Snow accumulation 2 to 3 feet. Friday Brisk...heavy snow. Sno...
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| Re: Fun! |
Is that a stocking hat, are they back in style? I've used to have one when I was about the same age back in the 70's Tim http://fishskicanoe.tripod.com/geopics/thumbnails/60...
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| Recovery training |
I'm wondering if there is a rule of thumb on how long it takes to get back to the same level of fitness after some time off. I was off the month on November and after a month of "recovery t...
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| Advice for big skiers? |
Hi There, I'm interested in buying my first pair of skate skis. I've been doing classic for about 6 years now and I've really come to love it. I am seeking advice on brands/models of ...
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| Toko grip |
Sorry about the multiple posts, but I also read about having the Toko grips offset by about 10 degrees. I noticed that the tab slot on my poles are directly in line with the basket and not o...
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| Toko Pole Baskets |
Have had a problem twice now with the new Toko poles. I have the C232 pole with the larger baskets and use them when the snow is soft. During the last two snowfalls, when I use the poles the...
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| FS: Assorted XC gear |
Assorted spare gear collecting dust. Will sell individually or put together a package for yourself and save a few $$. Boots ------ Three pairs of XC ski boots fo...
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| From the front lines - High School Ski Camp - 2004 |
Load the bus. Drive 3 1/2 hours to Giants Ridge, unload the bus. Ski, eat, ski, whine a little about the cold, ski, eat, ski, sleep - a little. Repeat for 3 days. Go home. What a way ...
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| Oops for today |
So.... last night I did the "right thing" and applied Nikwax to my boots to waterproof them so I would be ready for a warming trend ski today. I load up my gear and drive 50 minutes to the ...
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| Re: Getting ready to buy our own gear. |
Brian's advice to go to Paco's is spot-on. They know the terrain, know skiing, and work with all sorts of skiiers. As far as your wife's feet, she's probably going to have t...
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| Fun! |
Just having fun locally xc skiing classic style -- first on Sunday breaking trails through a county park and going along a railroad bed, then through the woods, and again today on groomed tr...
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| Getting ready to buy our own gear. |
About 2 years ago my wife and I discovered cross-country/nordic skiing after a rather unsatisfying snowboarding lesson. Over the last 2 years we've gone maybe 12-15 times using rental...
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| Web sites and books on Race Organizing |
Hi all, I need to learn all about organizing large size ski races. Any recommendations on web sites or books that will tell me all I need to know? Rob Bradlee
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| Re: classic XX question |
Hi Robert- Glad my hackneyed advice worked on the straights-- I don't remember giving it to you (it fades in the mists of so much repetition!) Anyway, here is a tip that is m...
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| Re: Skating Elitism. |
--- Ken Roberts <[email protected]> wrote: > But in Skating competition the USA team has not closed the gap > against the > best in the ...
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