Norway, Biri, Madshus – Part 1

Norway, Biri, Madshus – Part 1

Gear News, Newsfeed
Martin Madshus produced his very first pair of skis in his barn in 1906 beating Abel Rossignol by a year  ( the Frenchman began making skis in Voiron “only”in 1907) Madshus as a company has been continuously operating ever since, thus making it the oldest ski manufacturer in the world. It likely also is the world's most modern – at least one of, considering the amount of ( hugely expensive ) robots employed at the production line in Biri, some 30 kilometers from Lillehammer. https://www.instagram.com/p/BkxUS18Azdp/?taken-by=daily_skier When you purchase Madshus, you become an owner of much more than a pair of skis. Norway is one of the most expensive countries in the world for manufacturing – that's the price the business pays for highly skilled work force and stringent ecological regulations.…
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Elite Skier Launches His Own Apparel Brand. And There Is More To It

Elite Skier Launches His Own Apparel Brand. And There Is More To It

Leaders, Newsfeed
What does a skier do when she/he has a bit of time? Launches his own apparel line, naturally! At least that's what Gleb Retivykh, one of the leaders of the Russian sprint team just did. [caption id="attachment_7875" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Gleb Retivykh at the training camp in Estonia. Putting GR apparel through the grind[/caption] “ There are two things that I want to accomplish: first one is to give pro-skiers and serious amateurs apparel that is not just functional – but was built out of experience, of thousands of hours of hard training and competing....” says the World Cup stage winner and the former Junior World champion. [caption id="attachment_7876" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] "|See, it's light and stretches well... Testing it myself every day, several hours a day"[/caption] But the fame & the…
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Nude Photoshoots Boost Popularity Of Skiing. Whether You Like It – Or Not

Nude Photoshoots Boost Popularity Of Skiing. Whether You Like It – Or Not

Leaders, Newsfeed
Jessy Diggins didn't just win the Olympic gold – this month she also has blown the internet away with her photos for the ESPN Body Issue. You, of course have seen them already – but here's the link all the same https://www.instagram.com/p/Bkct_PTHVzc/?taken-by=jessiediggins Two things need to be said A. For as long as the Earth revolves around the Sun and people cover themselves in cloths, rags, skins or space suits, nudity will keep on causing a massive amount of interest. B. Naked athletes look exceptionally beautiful. Cross country skiers are more so than the most of ( all?) the rest. https://www.instagram.com/p/BkkVpUfHf-U/?taken-by=dina_litovsky While the Olympic champion and, arguably, the best Nordic skier ever born in the United States, has achieved a quantum leap in promoting skiing in her homeland by appearing…
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Laurien van der Graaff:  With One Race In China I Won More Prize Money Than I Did  Whole Winter That Included Winning Two World Cup Races

Laurien van der Graaff: With One Race In China I Won More Prize Money Than I Did Whole Winter That Included Winning Two World Cup Races

Leaders, Newsfeed
Laurien van der Graaff made her name stand out last season. A Holland- born, Switzerland-raised skier was considered to be one of the "potentionals" for a while now. But only in 2017/18 the Swiss ski sprinter had delivered what was expected of her: strong performance throughout the season capping in two brilliant victories at the World Cup stages. Now van der Graaff, 30 is preparing for Seefeld-2019 ( where an individual ski sprint will be in her favorite freestyle - unlike the Olympics 2018) - and takes time to talk to the DailySkier about her experiences - and advises as to how to give one's performance a boost in mid-career. [caption id="attachment_7816" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Laurien has been flying over the tracks last season [/caption] The last season had seen a…
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How One Swedish Orthopedic Doctor Enlisted Science To Save Skiers’ Limbs

How One Swedish Orthopedic Doctor Enlisted Science To Save Skiers’ Limbs

Newsfeed, Training & Outfitting
Many a skier have heard by now of StaffanStaven, shock absorbing poles from Northern Sweden By placing carefully calibrated springs into carbon fiber tubes that are attached to original poles, StaffanSTAVEN helps to offset unfortunate effects - the price we all pay for our love of skiing on hard surface and, especially, rollerskiing. Yes, it's about taking away the pain in elbows, shoulders and wrists - and yes, the StaffanStaven tech works! A picture is worth a thousand words - while a video is, presumably, worth, ten thousand - so to get a basic concept, please watch this video featuring Dr.Gunnar Winroth. Winroth, an experienced Orthopedic surgeon, who dealt with trauma most of his career ( and still does - he keeps his medical practice running!) had developed a concept…
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