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availability of spare parts for older models

8/3/2014

As of 3/2/2013 the supplier Skike Sport International announced a final sale of replacement parts for the discontinued V07-120 and V07-S series of Skikes.

These models have now been out of production for three years and our local stock of spare parts is running out. Many parts such as ankle joint bearing kits, axle kits and brake shoe kits are not interchangeable with the later models.

If you are likely to need parts for older skikes, contact us now as no more orders will be possible once our local stocks are sold out.

Skike Demo Sessions

4/3/2014

Madison and Lauren

Last Saturday we conducted another Skike demo session and were joined by parents Charles and Abigail and their daughters Madison and Lauren. Along for the ride and assisting us were Kate and her daughter Emma who purchased their own Skikes after attending one of our demo sessions at Westerfolds Park last December.

After a lesson on technique from Len, the family were all rolling. Madison and Lauren both did well on their first session and previous skating and skiing experience helped them gain confidence.

Charles finding his skiking legs

Why not join us at one of our free regular demo sessions. In Melbourne we hold them regularly at Westerfolds Park Templestowe, usually on a Saturday morning from 10.00am. Bookings are required. The sessions go for about an hour and are tailored to your level of experience and include an intensive technique lesson designed to get you rolling quickly and enjoying the benefits that Skikes offer. Bring your own helmet, gloves, knee and elbow protection if possible and we will take care of the rest. A water bottle and sunscreen is also recommended.

Lauren on a roll

For those outside Melbourne wanting to try out Skikes, get in contact with us and we can put you in touch with other skikers around the country that would be happy to help.

Summer Biathlon Laser Series 2014

5/2/2014

For those Melbourne skikers amongst us interested in Biathlon events, why not get involved in the Summer Biathlon Laser Series – a combination of skike/roller skiing with laser target shooting.

Events are being held in Bayswater North on Sunday 16th February, Sunday 16th March and Sunday 30th March. For further information and registration enquiries check out the Summer Biathlon Laser Series here or contact local skiker, Michael Lillycrapp on 0407 528 004 for further details.

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Lake Mountain Road Closures

4/2/2014

Lake Mountain Road will be closed to motor vehicles but open to skikers, roller-skiiers and cyclists this Saturday 8 February as well as 8 March and 12 April. These road closures will be ideal opportunities to train for the 2014 Skike/Roller-ski Challenge over the very same course scheduled for 11 May 2014. Last year's roller-ski challenge was a great event and this one will most certainly be bigger and better.

One Skiker that knows the road well is Jon Spring. He says, "One piece of advice for all those interested in skiking up the mountain........ go early! The stretch of road from the ticket office to the summit will be liquid bitumen on a hot day (like Saturday) and should be avoided after 10.00am." Refer to an earlier Skike Blog about Jon's adventures on Lake Mountain Road.

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Meet the Victorian Ski Chase prize Winner

13/1/2014

Michal Trnka presented with his new Skikes

Our congratulations go to Michal Trnka, winner of the Victorian Ski Chase grand prize who was presented with a pair of V07-PLUS Skikes at Westerfolds Park on Saturday 11 January 2014. A large turnout of local skikers attended the presentation. After setting up his new Skikes and with a brief lesson on braking and control, Michal and the group explored over 25 kilometres of paths and dirt tracks around Westerfolds Park and beyond. Michal tracked his first skiking session with GPS and it can be seen here

Judging from the activity this weekend we're sure that Michal's skikes will get plenty of use around the Mt Beauty area outside the ski season. With his new off-track skiking skills there could be a lot of increased skiking activity with the growing skike community in the area.

Check out the blog entry on the AUSXC website and our Gallery page for some pictures from the day. Why not get involved in the Victorian Ski Chase during the coming ski season. You never know, you could be the next winner of a new set of skikes. Our Victorian Ski Chase Page has all the details.

2013 Victorian Ski Chase Winner Presentation

5/1/2014

Well known and talented Mount Beauty cross country skier Michal Trnka is making the drive to Westerfolds Park Templestowe (Melbourne) to have his first skike with us from 7.30am Saturday 11 January 2014. Then at 10am Michal will be presented with his prize of a set of V07-PLUS skikes as the prize draw winner for the 2013 Victorian Cross Country Ski Chase.

Skike Australia visit to Canberra

9/12/2013

Len and Marshall had a busy time in Canberra recently. Our first stop was a visit to Radford College where we had a Friday lunchtime demo session with a good turnout of junior and senior school snowsports team members, sports staff and parents.

A skiking session at Stromlo Forest Park

On Friday afternoon and most of Saturday we spent time catching up with Canberra skikers and St Clare’s students and their families at Stromlo Forest Park. The criterium curcuit and pavilion is an excellent facility with plenty of smooth bitumen to learn skiking on. Len also took a couple of participants around the gravel carpark and nearby MTB tracks to demonstrate the ability of Skikes over varying terrain.

The Skike tent was set up opposite the entrance to the Canberra Get Active Expo on Sunday 1 December. The event was well attended and we had a steady stream of people trying out demo sets of Skikes all day.

Trying out Sikes at the Get Active Expo

A special word of thanks to fellow skiker Jonathan Mandl who assisted us with appointments and our planning over the weekend and helped to make our visit to Canberra well worthwhile.

Fellow skikers Wendy Hughes and Linda Clee also assisted setting up our visit. We are endeavouring to establish regular Friday evening Skike Force gatherings from Stromlo Forrest park based around attendance by Wendy and Linda and their families.

Get Active Expo Canberra - 1 December

23/11/2013

Skike Australia is travelling to the Get Active Expo in Canberra on 1st December. The Skike tent will be setup outside the pavilion and there will demo sets available to try out on the day. Skikes and accessories will be available to purchase on the day allowing you so save on shipping costs. There will also be other opportunities to catch up with us and other Canberra skikers on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November.

Check out http://www.dynamiceventscanberra.com.au/Get-Active-Expo.html or contact us for further information.

Skike Australia now on Facebook

19/11/2013

With a growing number of skikers in Australia we thought it was time to give you all a common meeting point, a place to find each other and connect with fellow skikers around Australia.

We want to hear from you. Stories, skiking adventures, what you've done and where you've been on your Skikes. Tell us your story or promote your own Skike event. Show your pictures and videos and share them with the growing Australian Skiking community. Find others in your area to skike with. This page is for you. Let us know what you want to see here and we'll do our best to bring it to you.

You'll find a link to our Facebook page at the top of every page on this website.

Like Skike Australia on Facebook to get all the latest Skike news and spread the word.

Skike Australia Victorian Ski Chase Prize draw 2013.

11/11/2013

On Saturday 9 November the Vic Ski Chase prizes were drawn at the SXCV Annual General Meeting, under the supervision of the SXCV committee and other meeting attendees.

There were three very deserving winners.

The winner of the grand prize, a pair of VO7 PLUS Skikes donated by Skike Australia was Michal Trnka. Congratulations and happy skiking Michal.

Our two winners of the $600 cash prizes, randomly drawn among the top 10 male and female point scorers aged 25 and under, were Aliena Oldis and Will Middlemiss. Both Aliena and Will have recently joined the Victorian XC junior squad. The Vic Ski Chase organisers wish them both all the best with their skiing endeavours.

A special thankyou goes out to the very generous anonymous donors who made the prize possible.

Skike Australia have been delighted to be sponsors of this event for another year.

Authors

Len - Well known in the Australian XC skiing community as a competitor, coach, race organiser and instructor who is also passionate about skikes.

Marshall - The first to introduce and import skikes to Australia. Enjoys outdoor pursuits and has a strong attraction to anything with wheels.

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