What Skis Did They Really Use In Seefeld

What Skis Did They Really Use In Seefeld

Gear News, Newsfeed
By now everybody sure knows that the skis they run & won ( or not) on are not the same they are standing at the podium with. Hence the name: "podium skis". [caption id="attachment_10474" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Podium skis - nice & clean & shiny[/caption] The latter ones are always the latest models - the former ones could literally be anything. We haven't seen anybody winning on 10 year old skis but sure saw some Top-30 athletes using those in their races to varied effect. Anyways, we thought it would be fun to take a look at what did they REALLY use in Seefeld - in this case primarily in sprint [caption id="attachment_10463" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Fischer once again won the manufacturers's competition - thanks to such mavericks as Johannes Klaebo, pictured…
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Overboots Fashion In XCSkiing : Who’s Got What

Overboots Fashion In XCSkiing : Who’s Got What

Gear News, Newsfeed
We feel it is our sacred duty to keep you abreast with latest fashion trends in cross country skiing. Let us leave you in no doubt whatsoever: overboots are all the rage on Alpine resorts frequented by the world's top skiers this time of the year. Most photos were taken at/around the recent FIS World Cup event in Davos where it was circa minus 12 Celsius. Looking through pictures it became obvious that while men seems to shunning them overboots, ladies embraces them readily. A case in point: Another thing you will notice looking at the pictures: Alpina, Fischer and Rossignol boot owners opt for overboots while Salomon, Atomic and Madshus athletes don't use them in these conditions ( and, therefore, are not shown). Coincidence or are the latter one…
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Alexander Bolshunov, In Photos

Alexander Bolshunov, In Photos

Leaders, Newsfeed
...in sprint finale at the first stage of the FIS World Cup in Ruka Alexander Bolshunov has shown to the whole skiing world that grit pays off. When Johannes Klaebo, thinking he has un assailable lead, has slowed down to look around, Bolshunov kept on working - and won. The first race of the season has proven that the commentators have been all correct so far: two 22 year olds ( Bolshunov is still , technically 21) , the Norwegian and the Russian, are in the league of their own and will dominate the upcoming season. The Daily Skier has followed Bolshunov through his summer and autumn training camps - and here are our observations, illustrated: [caption id="attachment_9473" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] defining quality of Bolshunov: whatever he runs, he absolutely runs…
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Bolshunov And Zherebyateva. On Love, Support – And Johannes Klaebo

Bolshunov And Zherebyateva. On Love, Support – And Johannes Klaebo

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... This is the first time they do interview together, as a couple – Bolshunov is known for his aversion to media exposure – and it's about them, what helps them to win and their relationship. Well, mostly... [caption id="attachment_9188" align="aligncenter" width="1889"] Anna Zherebyateva, 21Golden medalist  Nordic Junior World Ski Championships ( relay) – 2017Silver medalist U23 World Championship 2018 ( 10K)Double rollerski Junior World Champion 2017[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9196" align="aligncenter" width="1265"] Alexander Bolshunov, 21 – won four medals at the last Olympic Games and, along with Johannes Klaebo, the most talented skier in the world currently – certainly the best universal skier, capable of winning sprints and 50k alike.[/caption] ... First impressions are often the most lasting. One senses how close they are as a couple the moment they sit…
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Weekly Digest 29.09 – 05.10

Weekly Digest 29.09 – 05.10

Newsfeed, Trivia
Marit Bjorgen  announces that she and her husband Fred Lundberg are expecting their second child, due next March! Marit hung her skis in April of this year shortly after becoming quite simply, the most decorated female Olympic athlete ever-ever. Her and Fred's son Marius is now 2.5 https://www.instagram.com/p/Boeo_N2gK2a/?taken-by=daily_skier ==================================================================================================== Thus spoke the boss of Rossignol in interview: We think Rossignol is the number one skiing brand worldwide concerning alpine and nordic skis  Madshus, Atomic, Salomon and, especially, Fischer might disagree. Bruno Cerclez also opined that “In about 10 years the Chinese market may be about twenty percent of the world market in winter sport equipment.” Nobody would be willing to argue against that – bigger markets generally mean cheaper products, win-win for everyone. ==================================================================================================== Is there nothing holy?! Niklas Dyrhaug…
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