07Sep 2018 by DS News Team
New Polar Watch: Almost There? Meanwhile, Who Is Using What Among Elite Skiers

New Polar Watch: Almost There? Meanwhile, Who Is Using What Among Elite Skiers

Gear News, Newsfeed
They say it's finally nearly, almost there - this time for real There is no need to tell you what the name Polar means for cross country skiing. Worn & used by the best, for decades it was synonymous with elite level training and performance. However, the Kempele, Finland based company was late, incredibly late with a replacement for its storied, still highly functional - but unforgivably old ( 4 years since its launch!) V800. And the competitors caught up. Now the market is divided between Polar ( still selling V800) , Garmin and Suunto that came up with wrist computers capable not only measuring vital data, but also working as an external smartphone terminal of sorts. And making fashion statement at the same time - whatever that fashion is.…
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05Sep 2018 by DS News Team
Gambling And Skiing: Immoral Combo Or Great Source Of Income?

Gambling And Skiing: Immoral Combo Or Great Source Of Income?

Money & Finance, Newsfeed
There are not many controvercies in the international cross country skiing – the debate storms that rock, say, NFL thanks to Colin Kaepernick kneeling, are virtually unheard of. But things might be changing in some respect. Charlotte Kalla made headlines this spring when she went public with her dislike for gambling. A triple Olympic champion went on record to say that "There is such a level of abuse - and the gambling companies, they must take their share of responsibility for that." A 31 year old pointed out that her own psychologist Thomas Nilsson's works with gambling addicted clients and listening to him convinced her even further. "His profession has influenced my attitude and knowledge about it. Just as with other dependencies, so many people are affected" Kalla, who is one…
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31Aug 2018 by DS News Team
Instagram Summer Heat 2018 , XCSKi Edition

Instagram Summer Heat 2018 , XCSKi Edition

Newsfeed, Trivia
Yeah, the summer was long - but it's over now . Much as we like snow & ski tracks, we are going to miss those hot , minimal clothing - maximum sweat, days. We haven't taken those great photos - we just collected the links to them - and called then Instagram Summer Heat, XCSKi Edition. Let it serve as a promise for all the summers to come - and all the good things associated with them. Thea Murud and Anne Kjersti Kalvå https://www.instagram.com/p/Bj2uDQ5gf1j/?taken-by=theamurud Dario Cologna https://www.instagram.com/p/BnJF5T2lSTM/?taken-by=dariocologna Anna Seebacher and Teresa Stadlober https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi9lZrHgQaQ/?taken-by=annaaseebacher Hans-Edvard Bragvin Andresen https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl-SZo6Av9l/?saved-by=daily_skier Irina Kovalenko https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh1KPUPF-nz/?taken-by=irorio Johannes Klaebo https://www.instagram.com/p/BlvUFpPBoXi/?taken-by=johanneshk Alice Canclini https://www.instagram.com/p/BlprsmyhUaa/?taken-by=alicecanclini Lisa Kvamme https://www.instagram.com/p/BjsW7V2A6nO/?taken-by=lisakvamme Niklas Dyrhaug https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjj02JdFMF0/?saved-by=daily_skier Nancy Okoro https://www.instagram.com/p/BkFViFdh_SC/?taken-by=nancyifyokoro Petter Northug and Emil Iversson https://www.instagram.com/p/BjhNLFTlDZz/?taken-by=jantelov1 Federico Pellegrino https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl8embEgSeg/?taken-by=chiccopelle Ilaria Debertolis https://www.instagram.com/p/BlODMnkgYys/?taken-by=ilariadebertolis Anita Korva https://www.instagram.com/p/BmV2Ce8gWrz/?taken-by=anita.kristiina
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30Aug 2018 by DS News Team
Man Who Made Helmet Cool. Part 2

Man Who Made Helmet Cool. Part 2

Gear News, Newsfeed
In Part 1 we have tried to relay our fascination ( and appreciation) with what Olav Hagen, a retired Norwegian policeman, did and still is doing to the world of skiing: making it wear helmets. Because helmets are not just useful - they are cool. Actually, make it super cool. Klaebo-level cool! [caption id="attachment_8498" align="aligncenter" width="1152"] Hagen posing in front of Catlike promo poster with Klaebo. Do you need any - any - other reason to buy one? [/caption] Now we give stage to Olav himself to explain in his own words - The Aramid roll cage of Catlike Mixino is one of the keys to a safe and very light helmets. This is basically Kevlar that is as strong as steel and is used in ballistic vests, aerospace construction…
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27Aug 2018 by DS News Team
Skiers & Calisthenics: Best Of

Skiers & Calisthenics: Best Of

Newsfeed, Trivia
Today's cross country skiing is not your dad's cross country skiing for sure. The further we go – the more athletic skiers become. Quite a few could grace any tournament of street workout & calisthenics with their presence.   The athlete who opens this fitness parade on our pages is, of course, none else than Lucas Chanavat, one of the world leaders in ski sprint A 23 year old U23 World champ is known to promote handstands as a way of training – and showing off his prowess... ...doing it at home in France... https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh6e30VgV7G/?taken-by=lucaschanavat ...and doing it while travelling places exotic https://www.instagram.com/p/BihbRgWAmE4/?taken-by=lucaschanavat ========================================================================================= Meet Ms. Evgenia Feshina, rollerski World Cup winner and Team Snow Leopards skier https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl3OiBjh9t_/?taken-by=koks012 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm4FagrBHaK/?taken-by=koks012 FIS - take a look at this! It might give you…
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