Michigan Skier Geat and Tuning page

	SKIWALKING.COM and the American Nordic Walking System is the place to go for the hottest new fitness activity in the country. Can't get to a ski hill? No problem, just grab your SkiWalking fitness poles and head out for a wonderful workout. All fitness poles are not created equal, but the ones from SkiWalking.com and the American Nordic Walking System are top of the line and custom fitted. For more information, see the NORDIC SKI WALKING article on our news page. Go to the NORDIC SKIWALKING website for technique information, testimonials, clinic scheduling, and to order your fitness poles.
	Tognar Toolworks is the most tremendous source of ski tuning/tech information I've ever found. I buy all my ski tuning gear from their catalog, which has literally thousands of tuning tools, wax, gadgets and gizmos. I highly recommend sending for their catalog and I guarantee you'll have fun reading it even if you never order a thing. In addition to ski tuning tips offered in the catalog, Tognar has a nice website with tuning hints and good links. The best thing about dealing with Tognar is that when you call the shop with an order you get to talk directly to the tech guys, and they always have solid answers to your ski tuning questions.
	Helmets are becoming "essential gear" for many skiers, but with the vast array of manufacturers and styles it's difficult to select the right helmet. SkiHelmets.com sorts through the maze with product information, ratings, articles, and pictures.
	Women can improve their skiing dramatically by using women's ski gear, moving their bindings forward, and properly adjusting their boots. Jeannie Thoren does women's clinics across the country and her website explains her theories. This is a MUST CLICK for women who want to get the most from the skiing experience.
	If you're into Telemark skiing, the coolest tele site on the Net is TelemarkTips.com. All sorts of gear information, ratings, and places to buy. Plus, wonderful instruction, complete with pictures and videos.
	Another good Telemark gear site is TelemarkSki.com. the shop is in Crested Butte, Colorado, but Michigan natives work there. They have a neat "Rent-A-Jig" program for those who want to mount Tele bindings.
	This season is a great time to get your ski boots in shape. Performance Zone is a Michigan business specializing in custom orthotics and stance alignment for all sports -- including skiing. Check them out.
	Ski bags and packs are pretty much essential gear. You might want to check out TRANSPACK. These are engineered for snowsports use and have some nifty innovations. You can buy them at Snowshack.
	If you're a racer you can spend big dollars on brand-name fluoro waxes or you can buy your wax from Dr. D for as little as 33-cents per gram.
	You might not think of a book as "gear," but Dennis Hansen's Trail Atlas of Michigan is an item that should be in everyone's gear bag. Read about it in the Detroit News and then order it here.

Updated: 12/02/07