Goldstream Sports Fairbanks Alaska

This is the first post regarding ski prep for the upcoming race. Given the dirty snow we have, it will be important to get the skis cleaned and proper base layers applied. First the skis should be cleaned. To do this we need to first brush out the skis with a copper brush then a horse hair brush. Next perform a hot wipe. This is done by melting on a yellow wax and immediately wiping off all of the wax with a lint free paper like Toko Base Tex or Swix Fiberlene. This will clean the skis without the use of a solvent. Next the bases need to be hardened up the the cold weather that is coming by waxing with a cold wax like Toko Blue or equivalent. Now we need to apply a layer of Toko Moly. It will help repel dirt and improve break-a-way speed. Due to the cold and the fact that Toko Moly is in a base of red wax you will want to mix it with LF blue 1:1 to keep the desired hardness. Now you are ready to apply the race wax. I will post updates with those recommendations over the next couple days. We will be likely be using high and pure fluoro wax to repel dirt. Dirt will slow skis faster then anything and the goal will be to have good glide at the end of the race.    Joel