The equipment. The fit. The price.

Extra time?
Visit our newest Gear West store, The Adrenaline, one mile west of Gear West Ski and Run,
just past McDonalds on the south side of 112.
Gear West Adrenaline sells Alpine, snowboards, soccer, lacrosse, longboards and
the best selection of women’s and men’s
casual clothing.
2013/14
High School
Team Packages
The equipment.
The fit.
The price.
A few thoughts
from the owners
Who also have
kids in sports
Thank you for considering Gear West! We are passionate about xc skiing and have
worked hard to create a ski store that provides you and your racer with terrific selection of skis, boots, and poles, a staff full of wisdom, and a lot of value in high school
packages! We want you to understand the quality of the equipment we have packaged together, the options available to you, and how we fit skis to meet your racer’s
needs as well as your financial needs.
About us? Brian won the xc skiing state meet for Coon Rapids (a very long time ago) and sold skis for Fischer. Jan fell in love
with skiing after college, quit her “real job”, raced a lot, and has owned a sports store for over 30 years. Our job, and everyone
who works for Gear West, is to provide you with the best service possible, make you excited about skiing, and happy with your
purchases.
Skier parents!
Your child has chosen cross country skiing - yay! The four ingredients to a
great ski experience are teammates, snow, coaches and equipment. At Gear
West we do a dance to encourage the snow, we employ XC ski coaches and
support them with discounts, but the equipment is where we shine. We know
skiing requires an investment and we take fitting customers with the right
gear seriously.
I can tell you with certainty that the value and fit of equipment purchased at
Gear West is the best you can find anywhere. Gear West, Jan, Brian and staff
guarantee you will be educated about the equipment that best fits the needs
of your student – classic or skate, beginner, intermediate or advanced. Be
excited that your son or daughter is interested in xc skiing. It is an amazing
sport that develops tenacity, love for the outdoors, coordination, fitness and
lasting friendships among all the participants- boys and girls. Thank you for
your trust.
Sincerely, Jan Guenther
[email protected]
Keeping your athlete warm and dry.
Cross country ski racers work hard in cold weather and they
perspire. To stay warm and dry it is essential to move sweat
away from their body while blocking wind and cold. This is
accomplished with a three-layer system: a quality, moisturewicking base layer, a thin fleece mid-layer and a wind-stopping
outer-layer.
BASE LAYER (Top and bottom) Transfers moisture away from
the skin and holds the warm air generated from exercise next to
the skin.
MID LAYER (Top) Insulated layer for cold days and/or easier workouts.
OUTER LAYER (Top and bottom) Blocks wind while wicking moisture away from the
body. Adds warmth.
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Put our team to work for yours.
These suggested packages
are some of many options
available. With the largest XC
ski inventory on the continent
and the reputation as the best
ski fitters around, we can mix
and match to find the best ski,
boots and poles to maximize
your skier’s ability and your
budget!
GET SOME WAX TIPS
Free Wax Clinics every
Tuesday at 6:30 pm in our
store. Everyone is Welcome!
Junior Combi Ski Package
Atomic Pro-Combi Jr. skis
Swix CT5 RC Pro poles (2 pr)
Rossignol X6 Pursuit boots, bindings and mounting
(Best for skiers under 140lbs)
Skate Entry Level
$410+
Student
price
$410+
Student
Salomon Equipe 7 skate skis
price
Swix CT5 RC Pro poles
Salomon Active Combi boots, bindings and mounting
*with purchase of skate package receive Fischer SCS Classic
skis for only $99.99 ($120 savings)
Junior Skate
Fischer RCS Skating Jr. skis
Swix CT5 poles (Profit grips)
Fischer RC Combi boots, bindings and mounting
Skate (or classic) Intermediate
Fischer SCS skate skis (or classic)
Swix CT5 poles (Profit grips)
Salomon Pro Combi boots, bindings and mounting
Entry Level: 2 Ski Package
Salomon Equipe 7 skate skis
Salomon Equipe 7 classic skis
Swix CT5 RC Pro poles (2 pr)
Salomon Active Pilot boots, bindings and mounting
Intermediate: 2 Ski Package
$470+
Student
price
$520
Student
price
$670
Student
price
$850
Student
Fischer SCS skate skis
price
Fischer SCS classic skis
Swix CT5 poles (2 pr)
Salomon Active or Pro combi boots, bindings and mounting
Elite Skate or Classic Closeouts
Skis Fischer, Rossignol, Salomon, Atomic
Boots Salomon RS Carbon skate, Active 8 Skate
Poles Swix Closeout Carbon CT3 race poles
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$700+
Student
price
Your student skier’s checklist
Base Layer
Top baselayer - Quality is important. We suggest two sets.
Bottom baselayer - themal tights or long underwear
Windbriefs for boys
Merino wool socks (Keep feet warm and dry)
Mid-layer light fleece top for extra warmth
Outer Layer
Jacket with wind-block front and breathable
back. (Alpine or down coats are too warm)
Wind pants with wind-block front and breathable back. (Swix, Craft or Bjorn Dahlie)
Hat and/or headband
Buff/Balaclava to keep neck + face warm
Mittens, lobster gloves or gloves
Glasses or goggles
Overboots to keep feet warm on cold days
Accessories
Ski Bag (a must for the bus!)
Ski wax (glide and kick). Varies with team suplies.
Gear bag (so you don’t lose things)
Waxing bench and iron. Eventually.
Waterbottle holder or hydration waistpack
Ski Ties
Warm Skin / Dermatone to prevent
frostbite on exposed skin
Hand warmers
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