Cold, dry snow can wreak havoc on your skis, causing dreaded base burn that slows you down. In this guide, Toko athlete Mia Hunt shares her step-by-step process for using XCold Powder to protect your skis in frigid conditions. Learn how to prevent base burn, extend the life of your skis, and stay race-ready, even on the coldest days.
Mia Hunt shares her thrilling journey from a time trial in Aspen to her World Cup debut in Killington, where she raced alongside her idols and found new inspiration to climb to the top.
I'm Mia Hunt, a sophomore athlete representing the University of Denver Pioneers in alpine skiing. As a proud alpine Toko athlete, I'm excited to share insights on one of my favorite tools: the World Cup Sidewall Planer. For all levels of skiing, this tool is essential for keeping your skis in optimal shape throughout the season. I wish I had realized the importance of a sidewall and second edge tool when I started tuning my skis. I aim to give you all my tips and tricks for using it, especially if you’re only beginning to tune skis.
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