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Guide to Hot Waxing Cross Country Skis
Here at Gear West, we live and breathe cross country skiing in all forms. Flying through the snow under your own power and enjoying the outdoors and scenery is a great way to enjoy winter. Part of the sport is maintaining your equipment. All skis (classic or skate) have glide...
A Beginner's Guide to Waxing Cross Country Skis
Custom Insoles
How will Gear West Custom Performance Insoles help you? Increased comfort Better stance alignment Improved power transfer Achieve better balance Relieve aching arches Eliminate hot spots Created at an affordable price You're not alone We deal with so many different types of footwear here at Gear West. Cycling shoes, running...
Stone Grinding
The best way to get skis ready for next season is to get them stone ground and storage waxed before putting them away for the summer! Ski bases will be in need of care after a season’s worth of skiing, racing, and waxing. The stone grinding process will re-establish a...
How to Improve Your Ski Glide
When the goal is to get skis to glide faster, wax is often the focus and ski selection and structure are overlooked. Waxing is the easiest way to change the condition a given ski will function but is in fact the last and least effective solution. Changing the wax will...
Why You Need to Get Your Suspension Serviced
The purpose of a suspension system on a bicycle is to give the rider more traction and therefore more control while riding and to improve overall rider comfort by absorbing bumps. During a typical ride a bike’s suspension system will cycle through its travel hundreds if not thousands of times....