About the Author: Jimmy Krupka

Rust on ski edges is common. Learn how to remove rust safely, prevent corrosion, and avoid tuning mistakes that can damage your ski

Base burn shows up fast in cold winter snow — especially underfoot. TOKO Wax Room contributor and independent World Cup skier Jimmy Krupka explains how wax cycling, daily care, and ski-room habits keep bases fast and healthy all season.

Considering a post-grad ski racing year? This guide offers essential information to help you decide if it’s the right move and how to evaluate your options. With expert insight and details on multiple U.S. and international programs, it covers key factors like coaching, training environments, costs, and what to expect beyond the hill.

Dull edges can frustrate skiers, but troubleshooting the basics can often restore sharpness. Ensure the sidewall is planed to expose the edge, replace dull files, and use a 3-degree guide for proper grip. If the edge feels hardened, a coarse diamond file can cut through before finishing with finer tools. For an aggressive finish, a final pass with a hard Arkansas stone might do the trick.

Race day for a World Cup ski racer demands precision and teamwork, with the ski technician playing a pivotal role. From perfectly tuned skis for warm-ups to last-minute edge adjustments and pre-start rituals, every detail matters. Explore the behind-the-scenes process that ensures peak performance when it counts the most.

The Edge Grinding Rubber, or "gummy stone," is one of my most utilized and thought-about pieces of tuning equipment. A gummy stone can be used to remove rust. (But if you use it on your base edge, do so sparingly). Base edges are easily affected and shouldn’t be meddled with). A gummy can also be used to take the spiky-ness off of a particularly bad burr (but a file and diamond stones will do the actual fixing). 

Jimmy Krupka here, reporting live! I’m a former U.S. Ski Team athlete, racing Europa Cups

We are joined by John Allen, a historian at the New England Ski Museum, and we talk about the very beginnings of ski racing.

Before I step away from the podcast for the foreseeable future, I catch up with the greatest female racer of all time.

In light of current events, we decided to do our part in having difficult conversations regarding the lack of diversity in ski racing.

Slalom Tokyo Drift, featuring the “best of the worst of ski racing,” was founded by Macomber just over a decade ago and has turned into the place for ski racing memes.

Ted Ligety joins Jimmy Krupka talking everything and anything they can fit into their hour long session.

We're back with a history lesson from Tom Kelly, as well as with the 2020-21 U.S. Slalom team for a rapid fire session.

Todd Carroll joins the show to chat all things fluoro and provide perspective on the hot topic.

Jimmy Krupka covers gaming, ski racing, and the Matthieu Faivre Olympic Team scandal with the French skier.

Health of sport, a conversation with Ilka Stuhec, and quarantine workout tips from Mike Bingaman.

We visit ski racing history once again with rich tales of the first ski race post-WWII from Chris Anthony, former ski racer and Warren Miller extreme skier.

Tune in to the latest episode of Ski Racing this Week.