Tour of Anchorage
by Joel on Mar.05, 2010, under Ski, Ski Race Wax Recommendation, Wax Recommendation
Apply LF Moly as a base to repel dirt and improve break a way speed, scrape and brush, then apply HF Blue/HF Red mixed 1:1, scrape and brush. Finish by rotocorking JetStream Blue/JetStream Red brush with a dedicated nylon polishing brush and polish with a thermopad. The Jetstream will improve glide and durability while repelling dirt.
Pace yourself to finish strong. Last year I bonked and the hills from the coastal trail up to the finish were brutal. Take plenty of fuel and fluid early in the race. Waiting to long will catch up with you. Have fun and finish strong.
Wax Recommendation
by Joel on Feb.10, 2010, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow 0-15 deg
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UAF Ski TrailsOld Snow 10-15 Deg. Thin snow cover, 89% Humidity |
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Toko |
Other |
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| Glide Wax: | LF Blue(1 layer Moly undercoat to repel dirt, optional) |
or Swix LF 4 (1 layer Moly undercoat to repel dirt, optional) |
| Kick Wax: | Toko Blue |
or Swix Blue Extra |
| Cushion: | Not needed | Not needed |
| Binder: | Yes, Thin layer ironed in |
Yes, Thin layer ironed in |
| Structure: | The Duner | The Duner |
| Notes: | Waxing with LF moly undercoat will repel dirt and improve break-a-way speed. LF top coat wax will be better with the humidity that we have and repel dirt as well. Minimal structure will trap less dirt. | |
Wax Recommendation
by Joel on Feb.10, 2010, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow15-30 deg
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Birch Hill Ski TrailsOld Snow 20-30 Deg. Thin snow cover, 70% Humidity |
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Toko |
Other |
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| Glide Wax: | LF Red(1 layer Moly undercoat to repel dirt, optional) |
or Swix LF 6 (1 layer Moly undercoat to repel dirt, optional) |
| Kick Wax: | Toko Viola |
or Swix Blue Extra |
| Cushion: | Not needed | Not needed |
| Binder: | ||
| Structure: | The Duner | The Duner |
| Notes: | Waxing with LF moly undercoat will repel dirt and improve break-a-way speed. LF top coat wax will be better with the humidity that we have and repel dirt as well. Minimal structure will trap less dirt. Due to all the past cold weather the snow will be colder then the air. |
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Race Recommendation
by Joel on Jan.30, 2010, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow 0-15 deg, Old Snow15-30 deg, Ski Race Wax Recommendation
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Flint Hills Resources Town Race Series
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Toko |
Other |
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| Glide Wax: | HF Blue/HF Red 2:1 |
or Swix HF 4/HF6 1:1 |
| Kick Wax: | Toko Blue 2 layers |
or Swix VR 40 6 layers |
| Cushion: | Not needed | Not needed |
| Binder: | Toko Base Green |
or Swix Base |
| Structure: | The Duner | The Duner |
| Notes: | HF top coat wax will be better with the high humidity, LF waxes are a good substitute for HF wax if needed. Kick wax may change as day goes on. |
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Wax Recommendation
by Joel on Jan.30, 2010, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow 0-15 deg
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UAF Ski TrailsOld Snow 0-10 Deg. 87% Humidity |
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Toko |
Other |
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| Glide Wax: | LF Blue |
or Swix LF 4 |
| Kick Wax: | Toko White 3 layers |
or Swix Blue 6 layers |
| Cushion: | Not needed | Not needed |
| Binder: | Toko Base Green |
Swix Base |
| Structure: | The Duner | The Duner |
| Notes: | LF top coat wax will be better with the humidity and LF waxes are also harder and resist drag from cold snow. | |
Wax Recommendation
by Joel on Jan.17, 2010, under Current Wax Recommendation, New Snow 0-15 deg, New Snow Below 0 deg
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Birch Hill & UAF Ski TrailsNew Snow -5-+5 Deg. 82% Humidity |
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Toko |
Other |
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| Glide Wax: | LF Blue with Toko X-cold power |
or Swix CH 4 with CH 3 Cold Power |
| Kick Wax: | Toko Mint 2 layers |
or Start Tar Black 5 layers |
| Cushion: | Not needed | Not needed |
| Binder: | Toko Base 1 thin layer ironed in |
Swix Base Binder 1 thin layer ironed in |
| Structure: | The Duner | The Duner |
| Notes: | LF top coat wax will be better with the humidity and LF waxes are also harder and resist drag from the sharp new snow crystals. Start Tar kick wax is great in new snow. | |
Distance series recap. A klister skis at minus 16f?
by Joel on Jan.10, 2010, under Ski, Ski Race Wax Recommendation
Kick not a problem at minus 16. The trick was getting good glide. I was running Toko HF blue on a cold stone grind (The Dunner). The high flouro wax was gliding fast with humidity up for minus 16 conditions. The HF was also repels dirt that can drastically slow skis by the end of the race if it sticks to them. Because there was not any new sharp snow crystals I skipped the cold power. The snow was actually quite fast for the temperature.
I choose to ski on a klister ski. This may seem odd but the tall camber wax pocket alowed me to keep the kick wax off the snow alowing the ski to glide freely. I waxed the short pocket I would use if I was using klister. Getting grip on a klister skis at this temperature is not hard so the taller camber was not a problem. I waxed with Toko Green Binder ironed in Two layers of mint and some Green Toko Binder under the toe for bomb proof kick. I could walk up anything and rocket down the hills. The best of both worlds. Now if I could just figure out how to be healthy for races. Joel
Wax Recommendation
by Joel on Jan.10, 2010, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow Below 0 deg
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Birch Hill and UAF Ski TrailsOld Snow-5- -20 Deg. 70% Humidity |
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Toko |
Other |
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| Glide Wax: | LF Blue |
or Swix LF 4 with CH 3 Cold Power |
| Kick Wax: | Toko Mint 2 layers |
or Swix Green 6 layers |
| Cushion: | Not needed | Not needed |
| Binder: | Toko Base, Ironed in thin |
or Swix Base Ironed in thin |
| Structure: | The Duner | The Duner |
| Notes: | LF wax will be better with the humidity and LF waxes are also harder and resist drag from the cold dirty snow crystals. | |
Race Wax Recommendation Distance Series 2
by Joel on Jan.10, 2010, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow Below 0 deg, Ski Race Wax Recommendation
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Birch Hill Distance Series 2 RaceOld Snow -5- -20 Deg. 70% Humidity |
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Toko |
Other |
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| Glide Wax: | HF Blue with Jetstream Blue Roto corked on. |
or Swix LF 4 with |
| Kick Wax: | Toko Mint 2 layers |
or Rode Special Green 5 layers |
| Cushion: | Not needed | Not needed |
| Binder: | Not needed | Not needed |
| Structure: | The Duner | The Duner |
| Notes: | HF wax with Jeststream over is faster with the humidity and old snow |
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Sprint Classic Qualifier, Norris 10th Flaharty 11th R Hannemen 16th Gillis 5th
by Joel on Jan.08, 2010, under News, Ski
Heats start at 12:30. Top 30 from qualifier advance to heats of 6, 3 will advance from each heat. The link below has link in upper left that take you to the results as they happen. Jr not in top thirty advance to Jr heats.
For full qualifier results below.
http://summittiming.com/live_results/data/live_results_for_men.html
| 16 | 21 | HANNEMAN, Reese | Fairbanks Alaska Ski Team | 5 | MU23 | 3:24.89 | +8.01 |
| 10 | 26 | NORRIS, David | Fairbanks Alaska Ski Team | 2 | MOJ | 3:23.88 | +7.00 |
| 11 | 17 | FLAHARTY, Tyson | FAST/ Toko/ Madshus | 8 | MSR | 3:24.01 | +7.13 |
| 5 | 198 | GILLIS, Christina | Northern Michigan University | 2 | FU23 | 3:42.27 | +9.30 |
