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  • Swix Launches Triac 3.0 Ski Pole: Redesigned Strap and Handle Offer Massive Weight Reduction

    (Press release)

    13%

    That’s the overall weight reduction from the previous Triac® to the forthcoming Triac® 3.0. In a product category that’s typically marked by single digit inching toward technical improvement, the Triac® lands an impressive punch.

    “The pole and especially the new handle section gives significantly more power through the pole. The top of the handle offers perfect control of the pole with the index finger. Can I use the pole right away?”, says top-athlete Petter Northug.

    “We set out with the design intention of creating no compromises,” describes Swix Sport ski pole category manager, Svein Pedersen. “The result is the new power transmission between the Triac® 3.0 handle and shaft. It is truly revolutionary.”

    The interface between skier and pole begins at the strap, a hand-shaped anti stretch material aimed at subtle feel and complete integration, all connected to a grip that collectively is nearly 1/3 lighter than previous Swix grips. The cordura strap is particularly useful in a ski pole as it bears little stretch in the material and transmits more power. Furthermore, the pole strap bears no rough contact points, plastic pieces or adjustment for a natural, optimal feel. That feel, the in-hand connection to the ski pole- is what defines the technological strength of the new Triac® and what promises a faster more natural skiing experience. Swix uses its unique shaft technology sourced from the best available materials with strict tolerances and 100% traceability of all source materials and supplies. Every step in the supply chain is tuned to create the finest finished product.

    Furthering the customizable focus towards performance, the Swix Triac® 3.0 utilizes the TBS System, an easy-on, easy-off basket system that requires no glue and only a few seconds for basket changes. This year sees the introduction of two new, lightweight baskets designed for soft conditions and maximum contract for pole force bringing the total number of available basket options to six.

    The result is a pole offering maximum force, directed into movement forward, at a lighter weight saving. Crucial in a sport measured by fractions of a second. Look for the Triac 3.0 in the hands of Swix athletes beginning Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the World Championship Events in Lahti, Finland.

  • Gear West: Free Casco Spirit II Shield with Special Purchase

    Gear West: Free Casco Spirit II Shield with Special Purchase

    We’re back! For those of you who are not familiar with us, Gear West is a family owned business operating out of Long Lake, Minnesota. Owners Jan Guenther and Brian Knutson opened the doors 20 years ago, and since then have grown this business into one of the most well respected names in silent sports.

    The term “experienced” is an understatement when describing the team of experts we have here at Gear West. From World Cup competitors and Birkiebiner champions, to citizen racers and high school coaches – we’ve got people who can offer you advice appropriate to your skiing goals. Combine our capable staff with the largest selection of cross-country ski equipment

    on the continent, and you can rest assured that we will guide you to the perfect set up.

    In the future you can expect to see posts from us related to ski racing and training, wax and service, as well as commentary from industry insiders and elite athletes such as our own Matt Liebsch!

    That being said, we are excited to be back on Fasterskier, and looking forward to a great 2012 season. Let it snow!

    SPECIAL OFFER!

    FREE Casco Spirit II Nordic Shield when you purchase

    2011-2012 Fischer Carbonlite

    AND

    Swix Triac Poles $120.00 Value

    *Applicable to both skate and classic ski models – must be current year Fischer Carbonlite other years, models, and brands do not apply.

    Deal ends 1/19/2012

  • Most Nordic World Champions Win on Swix Triac Poles

    Most Nordic World Champions Win on Swix Triac Poles

    The Winning Margin at the 2011 FIS World Ski Championship in Holmenkollen 8 out of 10 Individual Gold Medals, 19 out of 30 Total Gold Medals and 51 out of 90 Total Medals were won on Triac Poles.

    Ladies sprint F

    Name Nation Poles
    1. Marit Bjørgen NOR SWIX
    2. Arianna Follis ITA SWIX
    3. Petra Majdic SLO One-Way

    Mens sprint F

    Name Nation Poles
    1. Marcus Hellner SWE SWIX
    2. Petter Northug NOR SWIX
    3. Emil Jönsson SWE SWIX

    Ladies pursuit

    Name Nation Poles
    1. Marit Bjørgen NOR SWIX
    2. Justyna Kowalczyk POL SWIX
    3. Therese Johaug NOR SWIX

    Mens pusuit

    Name Nation Poles
    1. Petter Northug NOR SWIX
    2. Maxim Vylegzhanin RUS SWIX
    3. Ilia Chernousov RUS SWI

    Ladies 10 km C

    Name Nation Poles
    1. Marit Bjørgen NOR SWIX
    2. Justyna Kowalczyk POL SWIX
    3. Aino Kaisa Sarinen FIN One-Way

    Mens 15 km C

    Name Nation Poles
    1. Heikinnen FIN Exel
    2. Eldar Rønning NOR SWIX
    3. Martin J Sundby NOR KV+

    Ladies teamsprint C

    Name Nation Poles
    1. Ingemarsdotter/Kalla SWE One-Way/

    SWIX
    2. SAARINEN/LAHTEENMAKI FIN Madshus/

    One-Way
    3. Falla/Jacobsen NOR SWIX/SWIX

    Mens teamsprint C

    Name Nation Poles
    1. Kershew/Harvey CAN SWIX/SWIX
    2. Northug/ Hattestad NOR SWIX/SWIX
    3. PANZHINSKIY/KRIUKOV RUS SWIX/SWIX

    Ladies relay

    Name Nation Poles
    1. NORWAY NOR 2x SWIX
    2. SWEDEN SWE 2x SWIX
    3. FINLAND FIN

    Mens relay

    Name Nation Poles
    1. NORWAY NOR 2x SWIX
    2. SWEDEN SWE 2x SWIX
    3. GERMANY GER 2x SWIX

    Ladies 30 km F

    Name Nation Poles
    1. Therese Johaug NOR SWIX
    2. Marit Bjørgen NOR SWIX
    3. Justyna Kowalczyk POL SWIX

    Mens 50 km F

    Name Nation Poles
    1. Petter Northug NOR SWIX
    2. Maxim Vylegzhanin RUS SWIX
    3. Tord Asle Gjerdalen NOR One-Way

    NC Gundersen NH HS106/10 km

    Name Nation Poles
    1. Eric Frenzel GER Leki
    2. Tino Edelmann GER Leki
    3. Felix Gottwald AUT SWIX

    NC Team HS106/4×5

    Name Nation Poles
    1. AUSTRIA AUT 2x SWIX
    2. GERMANY GER 1x SWIX
    3. NORWAY NOR 2xSWIX

    NC Gundersen LH HS134/10 km

    Name Nation Poles
    1. Jason Lamy Chappuis FRA SWIX
    2. Johannes Rydzek GER SWIX
    3. Eric Frenzel GER Leki

    NC Team HS134/4×5 km

    Name Nation Poles
    1. AUSTRIA AUT 2x SWIX
    2. GERMANY GER 1x SWIX
    3. NORWAY NOR 2x SWIX
  • Swix Nordic on Facebook: Enter and Win

    Swix Nordic on Facebook: Enter and Win

    SWIX NORDIC-Gaining your winning margin is easier than ever by joining SwixNordic on Facebook or Twitter

    1)        Wax Recommendations for races nationwide updated 24/7

    2)       Your questions, answered today

    3)       How-to videos

    4)      FIS WorldCup and USSA SuperTour updates straight from the race service cabin

    5)       Be the first to learn about the latest advances in waxes, tools, poles, and  clothing

    6)      Win free prizes

    Join now and start winning!

    Everyone who joins SwixNordic on Facebook before Monday December 13th will be entered to win a pair of Swix Traic poles.  Ask a question and get your friends to Like your question and you will be entered into the contest as many times as you have been Liked. The random drawn winner receives the poles and a wax scraper to give to each of the friends who liked his question.

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/SwixNordic/155177087855994

  • Swix Triac 1.0: Stiffer, Stronger and Lighter Than Any Nordic Pole Ever

    Swix Triac 1.0: Stiffer, Stronger and Lighter Than Any Nordic Pole Ever

    The Swix Triac 1.0 debuted at the 2010 Olympic Games where athletes choosing Swix poles won 70% of all the Olympic Gold Medals.

    • Petter Northug, Olympic quadruple medallist and 2009/2010 FIS Cross-Country World Cup Champion, states, “The Triac has increased my speed, improved my movement and has given me a totally new control of the pole swing.”

    Petter Northug (NOR) and Oystein Pettersen (NOR) celebrate their Olympic gold after the team sprint.

    Five of seven U. S. Ski Team members and a majority of WorldCup competitors agree.

    • Kris Freeman states, “It is so stiff none of my energy is lost.
    • Kikkan Randall says, “It is so strong I don’t worry about breaking from sprint contact.”
    • Simi Hamilton raves, “Its thumbstrap transfers my power without flex or hand strain.”
    • Morgan Arritola claims, “The new baskets pack snow better in soft tracks.”
    • Andy Newell states, “My turnover is faster because the swing weight is so light.”

    The Triac Shaft – Triangular Shaft Delivers Minimum Weight and Maximum Stiffness. A triangle encircled by a circle has a smaller circumference than the circle but the same peak radius. Since shaft weight is greatly influenced by circumference and shaft stiffness is greatly influenced by peak radius, Triac’s triangular shaft sets the highest standard for both light-weight and stiffness.  As a matter of fact directional Ultra High Modulus Carbon Fiber strategically placed at the corners virtually eliminates any deflection in even the tallest poles sizes while simultaneously increasing shaft strength.

    The Triac Basket – No Tools, No Glue, No Excess. “We placed a priority on reducing swing weight and achieved this by removing all excess material including glue and even lettering at the basket end of the pole” says Lars Karlöf, the Swix Sport R&D engineer. With the first of the kind interchangeable yet glue-less basket you finally have a 100 % reliable connection between the basket and the shaft with a minimum of weight.

    The Triac Strap – Maximum Thumb Support and Comfort. The all-new Triac strap provides increased thumb support for maximum power transfer with a new reversed locking mechanism for superior fit for all hand sizes.

    The Triac Handle – Warm, and Light. The Triac Handle improves Swix’s legendary warm and light cork handle with a locking mechanism to transfer even the greatest loads without slip.

    Swix Triac 1.0 – The next generation in poles, is Your Winning Margin.

    More information is available at www.swixtriac.com

    Marit Bjoergen on her way to Olympic gold.
  • Gear West Announces a Pre-Sale Program Swix Triac Ski Poles

    Gear West Announces a Pre-Sale Program Swix Triac Ski Poles

    LONG LAKE, Minnesota – Gear West announces the implementation of a waiting list for reservation to purchase the new SWIX Nordic racing ski pole called the Triac. The pole is set to arrive February 1 and demand is expected to be high.  The Triac is the latest innovative Nordic racing pole from SWIX which is designed for the demands of the discerning Nordic ski racer.

    The SWIX Triac is the same pole top athletes have been using on the Nordic World Cup and will also be used by athletes at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA.  With the Triac’s many innovations and lightweight, users of the Triac will take their skiing to a new level.

    Gear West has established a waiting list for the Triac and has a convenient form.  The form will record contact details, the length of pole desired and the date of signup.  In the event of a sellout in a specific size the poles will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

    Get on the Swix Triac Waiting List

    When the Triac’s arrive at Gear West, people on the waiting list will be contacted to complete the purchase.  The poles will sell for $ 399.99 and will include free shipping by UPS Ground service.  Gear West strives to offer the highest quality Nordic equipment on the planet.  Get on the list for the Triac today and be one of the first people to use this extraordinary Nordic Ski Pole.

    SWIX Triac

    For more information please contact:

    George Mehr, Gear West

    george@gearwest.com

    877-473-4327

    Gear West is a full service Nordic ski and running store located in Long Lake, Minnesota.  Gear West sells goods in our Long Lake location and on the World Wide Web at:  www.gearwest.com,   877-473-4327