Gear West Gear Guide Blog
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Open Water Swim Essentials
Taking that first plunge into open water swimming can be an intimidating launch. No lane lines. Can’t see the bottom. Was that a fish? Man, that’s cold! After the initial... -
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... -
Rollerski Best Practices
Where to go- If you are just getting started – stick to the two P’s. Parking Lots. The best spot to gain familiarity with being on rollerskis is an open,... -
New or Returning to Skiing?
WHAT TYPE OF SKI IS BEST FOR YOU? * Helpful information for those new to the sport of xc skiing, or, who used to ski and have been away from... -
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... -
Why Nordic Skiers Make Good Mountain Bikers (and vice versa)
Having bought my first mountain bike in 2014 because my best friend (and 2018 Birkie Warrior Inga) Eleanor Bacso traded her rollerskis for fat tires upon moving to Duluth. It... -
Top-Ten Favorite Places to Ski in the United States
(Photo: David Norris) I’m David Norris and I am a professional skier and part-time bookkeeper. I grew up in Fairbanks, AK and skied NCAAs for Montana State University where I... -
Cross Country Ski Racing Apparel in Cold Weather
Suggestions on dressing for cold weather and best practices for cross country ski racing apparel. Cold weather is always a shock to the system when the weather has been drizzly... -
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... -
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...
