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About the Author: Todd Carroll

Todd Carroll’s passion for ski racing has guided him professionally for the last twenty plus years. He currently serves as the Product Manager for Wintersteiger, the global leader in tuning for the competitive skiing world and beyond.

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  • Backshop

    BACKSHOP: Waxing for training and racing

    With a little bit of perspective and some potentially new concepts, waxing can be reduced to a simple process that further minimizes the role of equipment in your success equation.

    Todd CarrollApr 01, 2022
  • Backshop

    BACKSHOP: Insights from a US Ski Team technician on stone grinding

    With the Winter Olympic Games in behind us, WINTERSTEIGER is kicking things into overdrive. This is the first of three articles in a series to help you hone your ski tuning skills with advice and insight from a technician who worked on skis at the Games.

    Todd CarrollMar 01, 2022
  • Backshop

    BACKSHOP: Maximize resources available to ensure ski racing success

    As the season gets rolling, many racers are busting out new fleets. Todd Carroll of WINTERSTEIGER US returns with some dos and don'ts of equipment maintenance. You wanna get this right, people.

    Todd CarrollNov 05, 2021
  • Backshop

    Backshop: Cost-saving measures don’t always save money

    "In addition to being a costly piece of the ski racing puzzle, equipment is also a sizable variable in the larger ski racing success equation. ... The ramifications of cutting corners when it comes to equipment can render all other efforts less effective."

    Todd CarrollSep 01, 2021
  • Backshop

    Backshop: How to put your skis away for the summer

    Don't leave your skis out in the cold; use this easy seven-step guide to care for your skis between seasons.

    Todd CarrollMar 27, 2020
  • Backshop

    Backshop: Summer is the Sweet Spot to Test Equipment

    With the competitive season well in the books, now is a great time to test equipment. Here's how.

    Todd CarrollJun 26, 2019
  • Backshop

    Backshop: How to Put Your Skis Away for the Summer

    Don't leave your skis out in the cold; use this easy seven-step guide to care for your skis between seasons.

    Todd CarrollMay 18, 2019
  • Backshop

    Man vs. Machine: Is a Handheld Edger Right For You?

    New ski-tuning tools are becoming a staple in the ski racing world.

    Todd CarrollDec 26, 2016
  • Backshop

    Deal or No Deal: What it means to be ‘sponsored’

    The skinny on sponsorships from equipment manufacturers.

    Todd CarrollSep 23, 2016
  • Backshop

    Backshop: Goodnight Tune

    How to put your skis to bed for the summer.

    Todd CarrollMay 01, 2015
  • Backshop

    Backshop: Can Your Gear Last Another Season?

    Between equipment, tools, wax, races and coaching, there’s no question that ski racing is an expensive sport.

    Todd CarrollApr 05, 2015
  • Backshop

    Backshop: All About That Base

    What to do when you damage the base of your skis.

    Todd CarrollMar 20, 2015
  • Backshop

    Backshop: Hot Scraping Tips for Spring Skis

    If you scratch your head as to when, why, how, or even IF you need to hot scrape, read on to get the lowdown on this often misunderstood process.

    Todd CarrollMar 07, 2015
  • Backshop

    Backshop: A Winning Workshop for the Road

    How can you set up a moveable shop while keeping expenses down? Learn from the World Cup pros who spend between 200 and 275 nights a year on the road.

    Todd CarrollFeb 23, 2015
  • Opinion

    Backshop: Stonegrinding Illustrated

    How to get your skis back on track.

    Todd CarrollFeb 10, 2015
  • Opinion

    Backshop: Your Ultimate Waxing Guide

    How to interpret temperatures and humidity for the right call, every race.

    Todd CarrollJan 26, 2015
  • Opinion

    Backshop: The Ski Racing Diaries

    How keeping tabs will help you top the podium.

    Todd CarrollDec 31, 2014
  • Backshop

    Backshop: The 6 Habits of Highly Successful Techs

    Tips and tricks for consistent success.

    Todd CarrollNov 20, 2014
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