Editor’s note: This year, we opted for a spin on the holiday gift guide. Rest assured, we tasked the right guy — our gear-review guru — with the job of compiling a 12-day list of gift ideas (in various price ranges) for all the nordies in your life.
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I bet many of you have thought about, nay, fantasized about spending 12 consecutive days with FBD. For most, this would be a lifelong dream. For others, a nightmare, but I think we can all agree that those people are crazy. Yes, most of you would find this to be a life-changing experience: your skiing would ascend to the next level. Your style index would reach a point heretofore unseen. And your gear? Well, how big can you dream?
Since I am a very, very busy man and I now have literally hundreds of thousands of adoring fans, while I would love to come to each of your homes to help you re-supply your gear closet, something tells me that this is not very feasible. Apparently, even Santa struggles with logistics of this scale.
We’re going to do the next best thing though: the friendly folks here at FasterSkier have asked me to put together this year’s Holiday Gift Guide, but being the ever-vigilant, Type-A perfectionist that I am, I did them one better and expanded this feature to the “12 Days of FBD Christmas”. As the name implies, each day for 12 days, I will be offering up four different, awesome, holiday gift ideas. Unlike those other crappy gift guides out there however, not only is this one crafted (no pun intended) with love, but also integrity.
Every single one of these products has been tested by, worn by, and is most likely still in active rotation in the FBD gear arsenal (except for the additional staff recommendations, noted with an *). As has always been, and always will be the case, I did not accept any financial compensation from any of the companies featured. The selection criteria for this list are simply that the products must kick ass, be durable, provide value and naturally, look good. That’s just how I roll.
Finally, since this is a feature about gifts, let’s talk a bit about giving. You always hear that it is is better to give than to receive, which is true, but what if you’re smart to do both? Check and mate. I give to lots of different organizations, causes and individuals, but without a doubt, one of my favorite recipients is still me. After all, who deserves a sweet jacket more than me, right? But what about you? I bet almost every single one of you out there works their ass off in a difficult job, rushes around like mad to get in as much skiing as you can in the limited time that you have available, struggles to balance all sorts of obligations with work, family, friends, spouse, etc., and let’s be honest, it’s tough. There’s a reason why depression and social anxieties show a precipitous spike in the holiday season: holidays can be stressful. Skiing is hard enough without the added complexities of the holiday dynamic, so be sure to look after yourself as well as those around you, remember, this is supposed to be a joyous time, not a stress-filled, anxiety-ridden sh*t show.
As for the preferred survival strategy during this season, there are a few commonly employed methodologies. For some, it’s drinking themselves into oblivion at every chance they get. For others, it’s a trip to their house of worship. In some cases, it is all of the above. For this guy, I subscribe to a little of the former and a lot of the latter, though is it important to note that I worship at the House of Gear (not to be confused with this place):
The International House of Pancakes
I’m not going to tell you how to live your life, but I am going to offer you some friendly advice from probably one of the world’s happiest and most well-adjusted heart throbs (I was the Teen Beat “Hunk of the Month” in 1997) take care of yourself, not just now, but year round. Eat right, sleep 8 – 10 hours per night, buy a dog (NOT a Great Dane), wash your hands before you eat and make DAMN sure your gear is on point.
So if your wiener kids deliver some crappy tie or a cookbook under the tree, Menorah or Festivus Pole, fear not, pretend you have diarrhea from that nasty fruitcake that your weird relative sent you, sneak into the bathroom with your smart phone and order up something you really want, no deserve. Better do it now, too, before those little monsters of yours squander all of your hard-earned savings on something silly, like college. Now, with all of this in mind, let’s dive right in.
Day 1: Clothing
On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…..clothing? Well, not much of a rhyme, but one helluva good idea.
A real FBD favorite. Wool, so they are warm and highly odor-resistant, just the right thickness and this brand seems to last as long or longer than any we’ve tested thus far. At $20, you should ask Santa for a few pairs. Shop options at nordic retailers like Gear West.
If you haven’t already, you need to IMMEDIATELY go read my amazing review of a laundry detergent that allows you to wear undergarments several times between washings. In this review, you’ll notice that the preferred base layer of the entire test team was Smartwool. As noted above in the sock gift suggestion, wool is comfortable over a wide temperature range, even when wet. Furthermore, its ability to repel smell is the icing on the case, as noted in painstaking detail in this crazy, rambling review. Available at Gear West.
Ask anyone who been skiing for longer than a week and they have a horror story about venturing out on a cold day without a pair of these “down low” and their matching cousin “up top” — I don’t think we need to spell it out for you here — you might be able to fake it on the top, but don’t risk it down South, order a few pairs of the now. Right now. If you already have a pair, order more, as one simply can’t be too careful these days. Even you, lonely reader, might someday find someone willing to date your goofy nordic ass and you’re going to want all of the equipment “downstairs” working properly, or else you’ll never have a bunch of little ungrateful rug rats running around buying you ugly ties for Christmas instead of those cool new skate skis you’ve been drooling over for the last two years. Available at CraftSports.us and Boulder Nordic Sport.
For women and fashion-forward men alike. The full-length version is great for standing around before or after skiing, and/or for street style. And you can wear the mini-skirt version skiing when it’s really cold.
Perfect for cooldown, waxing skis in the parking lot, walking through blustery downtown Anchorage. Store locator
I was fortunate enough to be sent an advance release, test piece of this jacket this past summer and I immediately put it to good use on Eagle Glacier in Alaska in July. This garment takes one of our favorite jackets, the Nano Air, and transforms it into a more outerwear-specific coat, thanks to a superior wind and waterproof shell. As we prepared to leave Eagle Glacier, severe weather rolled in, so we had to shuttle down off the glacier behind snow machines in sleds normally used to haul supplies. This was as cold and sh*tty and it sounds and this coat was the only thing that kept me from freezing to death. Order one immediately.
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All right, all right, all right, we are off and running! Check back each weekday (those pesky World Cup races hog all of the airtime on weekends) for the next 11 days for the latest and greatest advice on how to improve your life. Stick with me on this journey and this will be the best holiday ever for both you and all of your loved ones.
Fast Big Dog’s black lab and “ultimate training partner”, Pdiggy, models the FBD’s pick for Best in Show jacket for a 35-45 degree rainy workout: the Arc’teryx Norvan Jacket. Next up: what to wear on a 35-45 degree sunny run or rollerski.
Up next in Best in Show, logically, is our picks for 35-45 degree Fahrenheit sunny runs/rollerskis. Now I know what you’re thinking and before any wise guy writes in, “Dude, it’s 90 degrees here now…..” check out the screen shot I took just before my run earlier this month (below). It may be warm where you are, but it’s still cold here in the morning, so there.
FBD’s weather screen shot from early July in Steamboat Springs, Colo.
What’s proving to be interesting about these reviews is how one particular company tends to do very well in a given temperature range. Whether it is an increased emphasis in R&D for a new product line, the company’s roots in any particular endeavor (it stands to reason that Swix would be good ski gear and Patagonia good surf gear), it is very interesting how one brand often tends to be just a bit stronger in one particular stratum. Case in point, after the last review was published, one of my fellow coaches asked, “Hey Arc’teryx fan-boy, does your uncle own that company or something?” (You see the crap that I have to put up with every day?). To answer that question, no, no member of the FBD family of swift, powerful canines has any conflict of interest or financial ties to any of these companies whatsoever.
To this point, Patagonia did particularly well in this test. And without tipping my hand too much, my crazy travel schedule and the highly variable and unpredictable weather this spring has resulted in us testing many garments for different temperature ranges concurrently, so the Best in Show testing for >75 degree outfits is well underway. In that particular temperature range, yet another company is doing very well and will likely have more representation than its competitors, so let’s talk about this for a second.
When the coach drew up the plan for this column on the theoretical and imaginary chalkboard, the idea was to review offerings from all of the top brands for several different temperature ranges and pick the cream of the crop. The theory was that it would provide a diverse array of products from several different manufacturers. This is proving to not be the case. As noted above, from time to time you have seen and likely will see one company featured a bit more prominently. This is not because they are the only ones who sent in product, Yvon Chouinard pulled my stupid Great Dane from a burning building or I have use of a free, luxury fishing cabin in Canada (come on Arc’teryx, time to step it up). No, this is because, as noted above, these products are simply testing a bit better. That’s it. And, as any even mildly observant reader knows though, we are the first ones to call out any and all companies if we believe they are dropping the ball (see our base layer review).
I would also like to point out that my life would be a lot easier if the product testing produced a nice, even mix from a wide variety of manufacturers, but that’s not what’s happening, so that’s not what’s being reported. The cowardly move is to write about products that weren’t quite as good purely in the name of some phony baloney goal of trying to make the review look more balanced, but we set off on this wonderful journey together to tell you, the loyal reader, what was truly “Best in Show,” so that’s what we’re doing, even if the results could potentially look slanted.
I wanted to clear the air here, because it’s a bit ironic that in our efforts to do the right thing, it could look like we’re taking the easy way out. Like you, however, we’re nordic skiers, and if we wanted to take the easy way out, we would be in a local darts league, not skiing around a nordic center at 6 a.m. when it is -10 degrees. With that out of the way, let’s dive in.
If it’s sunny and 65, it’s pretty hard to goof it your clothing choices, but choose poorly when it’s 40 degrees and you’ll be sorry. Given this, the Patagonia Thermal Speedwork Jacket is simply perfect for this temperature range. It is warm, but not too warm. The hand of the fabric is what really did it for me though, as it is basically like wearing a thin, albeit tight-fitting sweat shirt. The weight, the mobility and the flexibility of this garment made it the top pick for tops.
It is also surprisingly windproof, a real must for a top layer in this temperature range. The only downside is it is most definitely not designed for rain, as this bad boy guzzles liquids like a Great Dane puppy after eating a five-pound bag of flour.
Pwolfy after the flour episode.
The test piece came in green, which is not particularly my favorite color, as being 6’3”, I can easily resemble a giant tree if I’m not careful with my color palate, but the underwater blue color option is on point.
If it looks like this:
FBD’s weather screen shot from early July in Steamboat Springs, Colo.
2. BASE LAYER: Patagonia Long-Sleeved Nine Trails Shirt
“Why is this guy still trying to kill me?” Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Demong modeling the Patagonia Men’s Long-Sleeved Nine Trails Shirt while choosing his preferred method of FBD torture.
This one is a little tricky as this is the temperature range where you probably see the most variability in layering philosophies. The FBD is well-adapted to winter sports in that I do not get cold very easily, so I tend to be on the lean end of the layering spectrum. Smartwool and Brynje both offer excellent short-sleeve versions for whap-stick rolls/run closer to 45 degrees and if I’m in a nice sunny, dry climate like Colorado or Utah, I would go with one of these two, but if I’m heading out on one of those all-too-common dark, dreary humid East Coast mornings in which the cold, damp air seems to cut right to the bone, I found myself reaching for the Patagonia Long-Sleeved Nine Trails Shirt every time, in particular if the workout is an easy OD roll.
The long sleeves seem to have just a bit more flexibility in its temperature range and like the aforementioned jacket, this piece is so soft and comfortable that even after a long, sweaty tempo run, you’re still comfortable. If you’re doing intervals, I found it perfect to wear as the only layer and even once soaked from charging hills and avoiding agro motorists, it was still super comfortable under the jacket on the roll home. It’s also no so “techy” that you can’t wear it out to the bar. Another winner.
For essentially everyone but the Belgian classics rider, these temps are still tights territory, but since you’re not going to be wet and in particular if you’re working hard, what better way to be warm, but not hot, AND look all Euro-cool with a stylish set of 3/4 tights. Yes, to “commoners” they might look a little foolish, but hey, haters are gonna hate and you’re above all of that: you’ve got races to win, so check your dignity at the door and squeeze your hustle sticks into a pair of Salomon Intensity 3/4 Tights. They have just the right combination of weight, stretch, warmth and breathability. Tights are just tights until they’re wrong and these are most definitely right.
Still too cold to risk the nether regions with cotton or Lycra, so once again, Smartwool boxer briefs are the call.
5. SOCKS: Smartwool
Some interesting feedback from readers after the previous review that Smarties didn’t wear as well as other brands, so we’ve actually added a long-term test to the infamous “To Do” list, but right now we can only hit what’s pitched and these socks are still top of the heap for a run or roll.
NEXT UP: What’s on the Feet
Hold on to your hat, er, helmet, as a full-blown FasterSkier whap-stick review is also underway, so stay tuned for the most comprehensive and objective review since man invented the wheels.
Welcome to FasterSkier’s Holiday Gift Guide! The holidays are here and it’s time to go hunting for the perfect presents for the cross-country skiers in your life. Lucky for you, we’re going to make it easier. Scroll through, get some ideas and simply get ready to open your wallet. At least we’ve done the research for you.
We’ve broken up our gift guide into four budgetary segments: Under $25, $25-$75, $75-$200 and $200-and-over. Happy shopping!
This anti-fog and freeze gel spray is designed for cold weather so it’s perfect for those ski glasses! Sven Can See also sponsors U.S. Ski Team member Andy Newell so you know it’s good stuff! Get a bottle (or a couple) here
What skier doesn’t love coffee and chocolates? Pair the European blend with a box of hand-dipped truffles, and you’ve got a gift winner! Choose whatever tickles your fancy here from places like Kent Coffee http://kentcoffee.com/
These compression calf sleeves will help you recover after hard winter training sessions or races, and get the body back to feeling great, faster. Get a pair at www.2xu.com
The classic blender bottle is perfect for holding your recovery or sport drink, and it ensures there are no chunks! Won’t spill in your bag either. Choose your color and style at www.blenderbottle.com
Your friends and family will love seeing these on the tree as they recant their adventures on the trails. Available at Zazzle. Choose your favorite here
Winter is definitely here, which means the holiday season is upon us. FasterSkier will be running the 2010 Holiday Gift Guide this week in several installments covering a variety of price ranges. To begin, we cover gifts under $20.
Putty knife- $2.00 This might just be one of the most useful tools in the wax kit – perfect for scraping kickwax or klister off the base. Heck, at this price, keep a few on hand! This product is available here.
Olympic Flag Skinny Skis – MSRP $4.95 They’re back! The favorite Olympic Flag Skinny Skis Scraper is a 6mm Plexi Blade. Best seller Jamaica, Sweden, Norway, and USA. This product is available here. Swix Pencil Groove Scraper – $4.99 It is inevitable that wax will find its way into the groove of your skis. Proper removal necessitates the groove scraper, and this handy pencil version, which easily slides into wax boxes, is ideal. No extra skills needed for this piece of equipment – If you can grab a pencil, you can use this scraper. This product is available here.
Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm- $5.79 Windburned, sunburned, coldburned, chapped lips = bad. Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm = good, all natural solution to the all of the above. Protect your favorite skier’s lips from the elements with this convenient stick. And if this gift is for your special someone, soft lips are enjoyable for more than just the recipient. Package contains two sticks, because we all know how easily they get lost. This product is available here.
Solda Plexiglass Scraper – MSRP: $6.00 Need a good stocking stuffer? Solda’s Plexiglass scraper is an ideal gift for any Nordic skier. After all, we know those scrapers get dull fast, and no skier ever has enough scrapers. Keep one in the car, one in the ski bag, one in the wax room, and most importantly, one to lend to a friend who’s forgotten his own. This product is available here.
W.O.W! Kids’ Winter Activity Log (A Kids’ Winter Activity and Nutrition Log) – MSRP $6.00 W.O.W! is what kids will exclaim when they wander outside this winter and discover how much fun it can be! WANDER OUTSIDE THIS WINTER! (“W.O.W.!”) is an entry-level initiative developed to bring kids and their families outside in the winter. It encompasses a variety of exciting winter activities like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, downhill skiing, making a snowman, and tubing. Lively illustrations focus on fun and will lure kids outside this winter where they can learn that it’s not cold out when you’re active and dressed properly and fuel your body with healthy things like fruit and vegetables! With colorful charts that let kids log activities and nutrition for 8 weeks, this book can also help kids form good habits that will give them a great start on living a healthy, active lifestyle, as well as teach them to set and achieve goals. This product is available here.
Fischer Ski Ties – MSRP: $6.00 More than anything else, you really can’t have too many ski ties. They are like socks – one is always going missing. This product is available here.
Nathan Winter Bottle – MSRP: $6.95 This water bottle prevents the very common issues of the frozen nozzle and cap. The protective flip-top cap is easily opened whether you’re wearing gloves or mittens, providing a simple solution to that infernal freeze-up problem. This product is available here.
Swix Synthetic Racing Cork– MSRP: $7.00 Corks are like toothbrushes, they need to be replaced from time to time, but you rarely remember to do it. And like a toothbrush, it is nice to have a few extras around. This product is available here.
Rode Blue Super Extra – MSRP: $8.95 A classic kick wax that should be a staple in any well-assorted wax kit. For new, transforming snow and new fine-grained snow with a temperature range of -1 C to -5 C, this is a versatile and well-proven kick wax. This product is available here.
Holmenkol Blue Extra Kick Wax – MSRP: $9.00 Besides scrapers, the other thing every skier needs is lots and lots of kick wax. Holmenkol makes a good wax that will improve your kick while going easy on your wallet. While Blue Extra is a great starter wax, a couple of these in a stocking are sure to make any skier happy. This product is available here.
Fast Wax Sport Waxes for training – MSRP: $9.00 Everyday glide wax is something skiers never get too much of. These versatile glide waxes from Fast Wax have you covered for temperatures from -5 F to well above freezing. This product is available here.
Niflheim Nordic Pole Ferrules – MSRP $9.50 Always be ready to rollerski with fresh sharp tips. Niflheim Nordic pole ferrules are available in 10-11mm and 7-8mm sizes to fit any pole. They feature a 2.5mm wide high strength carbide tip for excellent wear resistance. This product is available here.
Momentum: Chasing the Olympic Dream – MSRP: $9.95 Looking for a good book to read with that cup of hot chocolate? US Ski Team coach Pete Vordenburg wrote a wonderful book about his dream of being in the Olympics. A great read for any Nordic skier. This product is available here.
Brooks NightLife Visibility Band– MSRP: $9.95 Keep your loved ones safe when training in the dark. These also work well when attached to your dog’s collar making sure everyone is seen! This product is available here.
Gu Recovery Brew – MSRP: $10.19-12.79 Replenish energy stores and rebuild muscles after hard workouts. The Gu Recovery Brew has you covered. Protein, amino acids, carbohydrates and vitamins in a tasty way. This product is available here.
Toko GripSpray Base Geen Klister– MSRP: $13 This is the ultimate way to apply a base klister. Works quite well under kick waxes in aggressive kick wax conditions. Just spray on, work with thumb, and you’re done! Ideal for coaches waxing many pairs of skis on a deadline This product is available here.
Swix F4 Glide wax – MSRP $14 This paste glide enhancer is fast to apply and prevents icing and clumping. What else can you wish for? This product is available here.
V2 Carbide Roller Ski Ferrules – MSRP: $15 Just because there’s snow on the ground doesn’t mean you can’t think ahead. As any rollerskier knows, those ferrules go quickly, whether you lose them, they break, or just get too dull. An extra pair is always a must! V2’s black housing fits 9mm – 11mm poles while the yellow ferrules fit 7mm and 8mm poles. This product is available here.
Personalized iTunes gift card– MSRP: $15 and up Music is the perfect gift, and anyone who has tried doing a stint in the weight room without the right tunes knows how important the right mix can be for performance. iTunes gift cards start at $15.00. This product is available here.
Smartwool PhD Nordic Light Sock – MSRP: $17.99 Warm, wool socks that offer the right amount of compression, feel, and comfort while skiing. This is a popular winter season sock, so shop quickly! This product is available here.
SportHill InFuzion Headband – MSRP $18 Headbands are handy for a variety of reasons. This one is made from SportHill’s signature Swift fabric (90 percent polyester, 10 percent spandex), and reflective logo keeps you visible at night. This product is available here.
Fast Wax Speed Block – MSRP: $18.95 Heat generating felt pad on wood cork, designed for applying pure fluoro waxes and wax pastes. This product is available here.
Fischer Drink Belt – MSRP: $19.95 Carrying water when you ski is important. So what better way to do it than with Fischer’s spiffy water bottle holder (with bottle, of course)? The padded back provides a little bit of cushion and the zippered pockets gives you a great place to store an extra stick of kick wax and a cork. This product is available here.
Timex – MSRP: $19.94 Who hasn’t been caught at the trail head finding that the heart rate monitor is still at home? Toss an extra digital training watch in the bag and you’ll have a backup for basic timing and splits. This product is available here.
Road ID wrist band – MSRP: $19.99 While nobody plans on crashing, getting hit or picking a fight with a mad moose, stuff does happen. Keep your athlete safe with this comfortable and durable wrist band that contains emergency contact information. Reflective stripes adds safety when training in the dark. Available in a variety of colors. This product is available here.
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