RED CREEK RILLING TOOLS

Enhance glide and feel — like the pros.

RED CREEK RILLING TOOLS let you fine-tune ski glide by adding a hand-made structure to the base — just like on the World Cup.
A stone grind gives the foundation, while hand structuring adapts the ski to specific snow conditions. The warmer and more humid the snow, the coarser the structure. In cold conditions, use a finer one. Easy to use, effective, and essential for skiers who want top performance and the perfect racing feel.

Temperature / Conditions

Pattern

Art. no.

+15°C / -5°C

Coarse Oblique cut

RC-2069-XC

Coarser than +15/-5 Christmas tree. To be used at temperatures around +15°C to -5°C, coarser snow, man-made snow, and wet snow. If plus degrees, press hard. Often complemented with Linear 1 mm, Linear 2 mm, and/or Linear 3 mm. If the temperature is minus degrees, apply moderate pressure. Then mostly used on the last/back part of the ski.


+15°C / -5°C

Christmas tree

RC-2034-XC

To be used at temperatures between +15 and -5°C, coarse snow, wet snow, and man-made snow can, by advantage, be complemented with Linear 1 mm or Linear 2 mm when plus degrees, normally on the last/back part of the ski.


+5°C / -5°C

Christmas tree

RC-2082-XC

To be used at temperatures between +5 and -5°C, wet snow and fine-grained snow. It may be complemented with linear structures.


0°C / -6°C

Oblique cut

RC-2084-XC

To be used at temperatures between O°C and -6°C.


-5°C / -10°C

Oblique cut

RC-2086-XC

To be used at temperatures between -5 and -10°C. Opens the hard glossy base surface. Mostly used when the snow is fine-grained.


0°C/-10°C

Christmas tree

RC-2035-XC

To be used at temperatures between 0°C

 and -10°C, coarse snow, man-made snow, and eventually new snow. Press harder/deeper when the conditions are warmer.


-5°C/-15°C

Christmas tree

RC-2083-XC

To be used at temperatures between -5 and -15°C. Fine Christmas tree. Opens the hard glossy base surface. Mostly used when the snow is fine-grained.


-5°C/-20°C

Oblique cut

RC-2036-XC

To be used at temperatures between -5°C and -20°C. Very fine oblique cut structure. Opens the hard glossy base surface. To be used when the snow is dry, cold, and fine-grained.


Cold & Dry

Ultrafine Straight 

RC-2085-XC

To be used when the snow is “Cold & Dry”, and fine snow crystals. As well, in combination with other Red Creek Rilling tools, depending on the temperature.


Warm

1 mm Straight 

RC-2033-XC

To be used in warm conditions combined with +15/-5 or Coarse. It can also be used in colder conditions, but then with less pressure.


Wet

2 mm Straight 

RC-2037-XC

To be used in wet conditions, combined with +15/-5 or Coarse, also combined with Linear 1 mm. It can also be used from the middle of the ski and backwards in temperatures just below the freezing point.


X-Wet

3 mm Straight

RC-2080-XC

To be used in extremely wet conditions combined with Coarse or +15/-5 and Linear 1 mm and/or Linear 2 mm.


Riller STOP

For Straight rillers

RC-2247-XC

Prevent the Straight/linear riller from rolling and start cutting deeper into the ski base. Especially good for wet conditions.


Soft surf

Middle Groove / Straight

RC-2038-XC

To be used when loose tracks and part of tracks occur, and when snow is falling. To be used always when skating. (The tracks get looser during the race).

 

RED CREEK RILLING TOOLS

Hand structuring for superior glide and race performance

RED CREEK RILLING TOOLS are designed for creating hand-made structures on all types of cross-country skis. The added structure improves both glide and overall ski feel on snow.
At the World Cup level, the machine-made stone grind is almost always complemented with a hand-applied structure for optimal performance in specific snow conditions.

The principle:
The warmer and more humid the snow, the coarser the structure should be.cIn cold, dry conditions, use a fine-grained base structure — if the machine grind is too rough, the glide will never be optimal in cold snow.

Preparation:
Begin with a well-prepared ski base featuring a fine stone grind. Apply the hand structure after waxing and brushing the ski.

Application:
Pull the rilling tool from tip to tail in the direction of the arrows. Maintain steady pressure over the structure roller — the more humid the snow, the deeper the structure, meaning you can apply slightly more pressure. After structuring, polish the base with a fine nylon brush, preferably using a roto brush.

⚠️ Do not apply structure in the grip zone.

The hand structure will disappear after the next waxing, allowing you to easily adapt to new snow conditions.

Maintenance:
Clean the structure roller from wax or residue using a RED CREEK Hand Brush (Ultra Fine Steel) or wax remover. The roller is made from stainless steel — handle it carefully to avoid damaging the fine pattern. Store in a dry place.

Summary:
A rilling tool for cross-country skis — easy to use, precise, and effective.
Enhances glide and gives your skis that true World Cup racing feel.