Man vs. Machine: Is a Handheld Edger Right For You?
New ski-tuning tools are becoming a staple in the ski racing world.
Starting The Season With a Stone-Grind
Your skis may need more prep work than you think before hitting the snow. Here are some signs you may need a stone grind.
Flat, Flat, Flat
Backshop contributor, Matt Schiller, describes a less-is-more approach to boot set ups for elite skiers.
Backshop: How to Put Your Skis Away for the Summer
Don't leave your skis out in the cold; use this easy seven-step guide to care for your skis between seasons.
Despite FIS delay, US Ski & Snowboard’s fluorocarbon ban remains for 2020-21
Earlier this month, FIS announced a postponement of its ban on fluorinated waxes until the start of the 2021-22 season, beginning on July 1,...
Backshop: 5 Mistakes You’re Making with Boots
Bootfitting pros tell juniors and parents what they are doing wrong and how to make it right.
Wax Buying 101
With an easy formula and by looking ahead at where you'll be skiing this season, Backshop contributor, Graham Lonetto, helps you figure out all your waxing needs.
Make the Most of Your Mount
How to really set up your bindings for speed and stability.
Do Top Racers Use Footbeds?
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the insert between your foot and boot liner.
5 Ways to Keep Feet Warm in Race Boots
Being a ski racer doesn't mean your feet have to freeze.
Finding the Boot Whisperer
Every great ski racer relies on a professional fitter, and you should too.
Deal or No Deal: What it means to be ‘sponsored’
The skinny on sponsorships from equipment manufacturers.
5 Last-Minute Fixes for Race Boots
There's still time to fix your poorly-fitting boots before championship races.
Backshop: 5 Simple Steps for Fast Skis
Get max speed for minimum effort with this novel approach.
Cold Feet About Race Boots?
Five simple tips to keep the piggies warm and happy.
Backshop: Summer is the Sweet Spot to Test Equipment
With the competitive season well in the books, now is a great time to test equipment. Here's how.
Backshop: Hot Scraping Tips for Spring Skis
If you scratch your head as to when, why, how, or even IF you need to hot scrape, read on to get the lowdown on this often misunderstood process.
After travel ban, US scrambled to bring home 120 athletes, coaches
After the travel ban, what did it take to bring home 120 U.S. athletes and staff earlier this month?
Backshop: Nine Steps For Late-Season Success
How to get your equipment dialed for a faster final push this season.
Summer Ski Wax Recommendations from the Pros
Top wax brands share the best products to put in your tuning box this summer.
BACKSHOP: Are Your Skis as Ready as You Are?
After a season of getting everything ready for racing, make sure your new skis are as finely tuned as you are.
3 Winning Fixes for Skis and Bindings
Here’s where you might be losing speed, and how you can get it back.
Backshop: All About That Base
What to do when you damage the base of your skis.
The World’s Greatest Ski Tuner
Blake Lewis looks back on 1984, Bill Johnson and a lifetime of tech work.
