Skis and snowboards should be waxed regularly, especially when they have been used in the softer, slushy snow of springtime. Experts from the German Ski Association (DSV) warn that the damp snow pulls the wax out of the pores and the surface becomes less glossy. To prevent your equipment from losing its all-important gliding properties, you should wax the bottom surfaces at least every second day of skiing. You don't have to go to a specialist ski shop every time - you can also treat them yourse
German cross country ski coach Peter Schlickenrieder has been stripped of his Tour de Ski accreditation ahead of the final two stages because of a rule violation. Schlickenrieder confirmed on Thursday that he was sanctioned by the ruling body FIS because he put his skis across the slope during the pursuit races earlier in the day so that his athletes could remove snow under their skis in difficult conditions. "It was a rule violation," said Schlickenrieder, who was also fined 1,000 Swiss francs
At the beginning of the season, most skiers can't wait to hit the slopes but when it's been months since you last strapped on your gear, it's best to pace yourself to avoid injury. Choose an easy slope at a medium pace to get started, recommends the German Ski Association, allowing your body and muscles to get used to the movements. Even better, put in a light warm-up session before hitting the slopes to prevent injuring your muscles, tendons and ligaments. A short gymnastics session also helps
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Uroš Velepec is preparing to begin a new biathlon coaching role with the German Ski Association, having left his role as coach of the Ukrainian women's team.
A World Championships event is set to feature on the 2022-2023 International Ski Federation Nordic Combined calendar with Planica in Slovenia due to host from February 21 to March 5 next year.
The International Ski Federation is looking to introduce the Four Hills tournament for the women's FIS Ski Jumping World Cup circuit, with a tentative inauguration during the 2023-2024 season.
The German Olympic Sports Confederation has announced it will fund one day of holiday for each day three of their athletes were in isolation at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics here.
China’s grandiose announcement of cosmopolitan Winter Games is looking more and more like a farce. Athletes in Germany and other countries have concerns about possibly unfair competition conditions and intelligence services are issuing urgent warnings about possible cyberattacks.