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Race Ski Testing 101

Spring is the time of the season that we begin testing skis and boots for the following season. Here are some key reasons why we stress testing now opposed...

Longterm Review of the Rossignol S7, Nordica Patron and 2013 Helldorado

2 Years on the Rossi S7: As some folks may recall, I was on board with the Rossi S7 pretty early. I got a sample pair in the spring before the ski ...

Wax Call for Sugar Bowl GS 4-15-12

For Tahoe spring races, there are some consistent tricks for speed. Our Spring snow changes from 1st run to second run; and there is dirt, oil, tree sap...

Catch Up: with Keely Kelleher

(Photo Credit: Marcus Caston) By Lesley LeMasurier Former World Cup Skier, National Champion, and Rahlves' Banzai Stop Winner. Only two...

Tackling Man-made Snow

Skiing man-made snow is a far cry from those fluffy powder days that we dream about. But skiing firm man-made conditions can be fun too, especially when it's the only snow around. The first thing you need is a good tune. Sharp edges and a smooth waxed base go a long way in these conditions. In order... Read More

Looking for hard snow edge grip???

Dynastar has been a major player in the race world with many Olympic and World Championship medals as well as World Cup titles in their long history. This racing pedigree really shows in the Speed Course TI for 2012. The Course TI wears race graphics, carries a racing binding plate, and shares the wood... Read More

Clifford Mann Classic: It’s a Manmade Wrap

Dry skies have stamped a slow start to the 2011-2012 season. But with a lot of help from the lakes of Mammoth, cold temps blasted a base strong enough to hold eight slalom sets at Mammoth Mountain for the season opener. Steep pitches, fast flats, quick combos, and a slick surface made for an exciting... Read More

Athlete’s Preferences for Parental Behavior During Competitiong

Parents often wonder what their role becomes when preparation for the race season is over and the competition season begins. New research published in the Journal of Applied Sports Psychology, investigates the athletes perspective on their parents behavior during competition. Competitive youth (age ... Read More

Using the Ankle as a Hinge

It is important to maintain a centered stance over your skis to work the skis effectively. While standing on your skis on flat terrain, try moving your body forward and backward over the skis by using the ankle joint as hinge. This is how we want to re-center our center of mass over the skis. The goal... Read More