Like any other type of skis, nordic skis need proper wax maintenance to be effective on the snow. The general rule for waxing is to apply a new coat twice a year, but this can vary according to how often you go skiing. If the bottom of the… read more
Ski poles are used by downhill, roller and nordic skiers to help balance, timing and to propel the skier forward. They also can come in handy if hiking upward or getting up from a fall. If the season is changing from roller skiing to nordic… read more
Nordic skiing, sometimes called cross-country skiing, is a popular and strenuous form of exercise that offers one of the best ways to access forests and wilderness terrain in the winter. It is often more physically demanding than alpine ski… read more
All Nordic skis are made a bit different. Some are made with a "waxless" base, for example, but most perform better with a little wax. There are loads of different waxes to choose from depending on what the weather, season and snow conditio… read more
Unlike lift-serviced alpine skiing, Nordic skiing requires you to "earn your turns." This means that you need to be able to climb the hills. As such, it is far more aerobic than alpine skiing, since you are in a constant state of motion. Ad… read more
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