Edgewise supports the Kelly Brush Foundation and we invite our ski racing community to do so as well. We are involved in a sport where people get hurt, and it’s up to those of us who participate to help make it safer and to support those with life-changing injuries. Here are a few ways you [...]
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Wintersteiger Race NC
We are very excited to announce that in July 2012, we will be receiving a Wintersteiger Race NC. We went to Austria to visit the Wintersteiger factory, see the machine in action and speak with European technicians who are using the machine and see their operations. We believe this is the most precise grinder on the market [...]
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Sugar Slalom 2012
Sugar Slalom had a different feel to it this year. With the snow melting fast and the resort closing at the end of the race, it really was the end of the season. Still, we all had a great time celebrating the season. The “sugar” for the day is supplied by Slopeside Syrup (available at Edgewise), [...]
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Edgewise in the summer months
Spring is here–for now at least. As I write this, most of the Edgewise crew is up on the hill for NorAms at Stowe, enjoying the warm weather. The race season is winding down, but there is still plenty going on here at the shop. MMSC Sugar Slalom on Saturday, April 8 The MMSC Sugar [...]
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Stowe Derby 2012
Twenty-four hours of snow brought just about 2 feet to the town of Stowe, and more on the mountain. We woke up this morning to blazing sunshine for Derby Day. Couldn’t have asked for a better turnaround for the season. Graham and Swix Nordic Race Technician Drew Gelinas are up at registration getting skis ready [...]
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Edgewise in Ski Racing Magazine
This month’s Ski Racing magazine has a great article about grinds, featuring Edgewise. It includes pictures of our elite race grinds, as well as video of Graham explaining the importance of a great grind. The article is called The Re-grind Guide. Earlier in the year, Edgewise was included in a piece on the top shops in country [...]
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More FIS rules news…
It’s official… Following additional consultation with expert bodies, the FIS Alpine Executive Board has now confirmed the final new specifications for alpine ski racing equipment to be valid from the 2012/2013 season onwards. The additional review was mandated by the FIS Council following proposals for modifications from the ski industry. The complete table of specifications [...]
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Flashy Straps
Flashy Straps are available only at Edgewise and on www.flashystraps.com. $10/strap or get 3 as part of your ski prep when you have either a World Champion prep or an Olympian prep on your skis.
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New F.I.S. equipment rules somehow look old (details and dates).
In an attempt to limit the number of injuries sustained while ski racing, the F.I.S. has made drastic changes to the current equipment rules. Overall, these changes will drastically change the face of GS, SG and DH skiing as we know it today. Some have suggested that we will see a return of the technique used [...]
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Please help us support the Kelly Brush Foundation
Our new Louis Garneau bike kits are here! 10% of kit sales will be donated to the Kelly Brush Foundation, a non-profit supporting athletes with spinal cord injuries and safety on the race course. Buy jersey and bib short together or separately. Each piece is $100. This is really high quality, comfortable gear. [...]
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