{"id":143,"date":"2026-08-26T12:27:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T12:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/?p=143"},"modified":"2026-08-27T07:14:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T07:14:17","slug":"trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/2026\/08\/26\/trade\/","title":{"rendered":"Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1922\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/PXL_20260520_143736516-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/PXL_20260520_143736516-scaled.jpg 1922w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/PXL_20260520_143736516-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/PXL_20260520_143736516-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/PXL_20260520_143736516-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/PXL_20260520_143736516-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/PXL_20260520_143736516-1538x2048.jpg 1538w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1922px) 100vw, 1922px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We originally started trading 1998 as a distributor for Wintersteiger ski service machinery and ski workshop products and subsequently added Fritschi Ski touring bindings, Colltex ski touring skins, Holmenkol ski waxes and repair tools and Snoli workshop tools to our product portfolio. Dealing with the vast majority of snowsports distributors in the UK we are recognised as being experts in our field.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_3915dc31-12f0-4dd9-bd23-881dd96d345e\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/Wintersteiger-250-x-250-Website-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/Wintersteiger-250-x-250-Website-Logo.png 250w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/Wintersteiger-250-x-250-Website-Logo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anything Technical Ltd. is the importer for&nbsp;<strong>Wintersteiger<\/strong>&nbsp;ski and snowboard service and repair equipment. Wintersteiger is the worlds\u2019 largest manufacturer of such equipment, with a wide range of manual, semi-automated and fully-automated ski and snowboard service machines, waxing machines and other workshop tools and equipment. We supply machines, tools and consumables for around 80% of ski workshops the UK, including companies like Snow and Rock, Ellis Brigham and Nevisport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the images below for more information on Base Grinding, Edge Grinding, Waxing, Storage and Racking, Binding Testing and Boot Drying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skiequipmentuk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/basegrinding75.jpg\" alt=\"Base Grinding\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skiequipmentuk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/edgegrinding75.jpg\" alt=\"Edge Grinding\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skiequipmentuk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/waxing75.jpg\" alt=\"Waxing\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skiequipmentuk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/storageracking75.jpg\" alt=\"Storage &amp; Racking\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skiequipmentuk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/bindingtesting75.jpg\" alt=\"Binding Testing\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skiequipmentuk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/inova50.jpg\" alt=\"Boot Dryers\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Give us a call on the number above and we will be pleased to advise you which machine is best suited to your requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_5f2dea0b-6605-4422-95c0-0e2c90c994d6\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/Holmenkol-250-x-250-Website-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145\" style=\"width:251px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/Holmenkol-250-x-250-Website-Logo.png 250w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/Holmenkol-250-x-250-Website-Logo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Holmenkol<\/strong>&nbsp;is the oldest wax manufacturer in the world, founded in 1922 when skis still had wooden bases. As the importer for Holmenkol we carry in stock a wide range of ski and snowboard maintenance products, catering for both Alpine and Nordic skiers, recreational and race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holmenkol Wax Advisor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to take wax selection to the next level to ensure you have exactly the right wax for the right conditions Holmenkol have a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmenkol.com\/en\/site\/service-10072\/wax-advisor-10094\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wax Advisor<\/a>&nbsp;on their website. Just enter snow type, snow temperature, air temperature, humidity, and precipitation levels and the advisor will indicate which is the correct wax for those conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holmenkol Wax and Preparation Videos<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Holmenkol also feature a series of excellent&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmenkol.com\/en\/site\/service-10072\/application-videos-10102\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wax and Preparation<\/a>&nbsp;videos on their website.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_23b6d472-135c-4a66-90b9-2cf33686e611\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/Fritschi-Rectangular-logo2-1024x336.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/Fritschi-Rectangular-logo2-1024x336.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/Fritschi-Rectangular-logo2-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/Fritschi-Rectangular-logo2-768x252.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/Fritschi-Rectangular-logo2-1536x503.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Swiss company Fritschi manufacture the&nbsp;<strong>Diamir<\/strong>&nbsp;range of ski touring bindings. The brand is renowned worldwide and is one of the most versatile bindings on the market. Unlike most other ski touring bindings the Fritschi bindings release consistently with either an alpine or a walking sole.&nbsp;They have the capability of performing to the same standard as any other alpine binding for aggressive piste skiing but then have the capability of quickly changing to a loose heel to allow the ski tourer to walk effortlessly during any ascent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fritschi are also the only company in the world to offer a pin binding with a DIN release in the toe with their Vipec and Tecton safety tech pin bindings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fritschi are very innovative and are always looking at ways in which to improve their range for both performance and ease of use. They also produce a full range of accessories to compliment the bindings inlcuding crampons, brakes, leashes etc.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_adc1146a-e5e6-4207-8cc0-b6365299a411\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/2016_colltex_slogan-1024x319.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/2016_colltex_slogan-1024x319.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/2016_colltex_slogan-300x93.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/2016_colltex_slogan-768x239.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/2016_colltex_slogan-1536x478.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/anyt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/238\/2026\/08\/2016_colltex_slogan.jpg 1783w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To complement our range of touring products we now import&nbsp;<strong>Colltex<\/strong>&nbsp;climbing skins and ancillary products. Stock items include synthetic\/mohair mix skins, both camlock (with tail tensioner) and classic (without), waxes and glues. We can also supply fully mohair or fully synthetic skins to order if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We can fit skins for you in our workshop, but if you\u2019re buying mail order, or want to have a go yourself click the images below for full fitting instructions in .WMV format.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skiequipmentuk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/skincleaning-t.jpg\" alt=\"Cleaning\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skiequipmentuk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cuttosize-t.jpg\" alt=\"Cutting skins to size\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skiequipmentuk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/removing-t.jpg\" alt=\"Removing skins from skis\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skiequipmentuk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/remounting-t.jpg\" alt=\"Remounting skins to skis\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skiequipmentuk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/waxing-t.jpg\" alt=\"Applying wax to skins\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skiequipmentuk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/dryingandstoring-t.jpg\" alt=\"Drying and storing skins\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skiequipmentuk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/skinproof-t.jpg\" alt=\"Applying skinproof to skins\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skiequipmentuk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/reglue-t.jpg\" alt=\"Replacing glue on skins\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skiequipmentuk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/splitskins-t.jpg\" alt=\"Using split skins\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We originally started trading 1998 as a distributor for Wintersteiger ski service machinery and ski workshop products and subsequently added Fritschi Ski touring bindings, Colltex ski touring skins, Holmenkol ski waxes and repair tools and Snoli workshop tools to our product portfolio. 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