Archive for December, 2009
Wax Recommendation
by Joel on Dec.11, 2009, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow Below 0 deg
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UAF Ski TrailsOld Snow-5- -15 Deg. 80% Humidity |
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Toko |
Other |
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| Glide Wax: | LF Blue with Toko X-cold power |
or Swix LF 4 with CH 3 Cold Power |
| Kick Wax: | Toko Mint 2 layers |
or Swix Green 5-6 layers |
| Cushion: | Not needed | Not needed |
| Binder: | Toko Base, Ironed in thin |
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 snow crystals. | |
Wax Recommendation
by Joel on Dec.11, 2009, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow 0-15 deg
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Birch Hill Ski TrailsOld Snow 0-10 Deg. 92% Humidity |
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Toko |
Other |
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| Glide Wax: | LF Blue |
or Swix CH 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 or dirty snow crystals. | |
Distance Series #1 Ski Prep
by Joel on Dec.09, 2009, under Ski Race Wax Recommendation
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
Wax Recommendation
by Joel on Dec.09, 2009, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow15-30 deg
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Birch Hill Ski TrailsOld Snow 15-30 Deg. 85% 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 7 |
| Kick Wax: | Toko Blue, Viola when it warms up |
or Swix Blue Extra, to Violet Special |
| 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. | |
Wax Recommendation
by Joel on Dec.08, 2009, 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 Mint |
or Swix CH 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 or dirty snow crystals. | |
Classic Sprint Race Wax Report
by Joel on Dec.07, 2009, under Post Race Wax Report
Classic Sprint Race was a bit warmer then our typical classic conditions. After testing multiple brands we settled on Toko Viola. We put two layers full length and tapered back two more progressively shorter layers. We also had equal kick and glide from Swix VR 50 applied in 7 layers, but due to the fact it wax hard to apply by comparison our recommendation was Toko. We tested Rode, and Start waxes as well but got better glide with the same kick out of Toko Carbon and Swix VR. One important note is that the waxes needed to be skied in a couple km to get them to glide well. If testing was to short it resulted in false result as far as grip and glide.
As for the glide we applied a layer of Toko LF Moly scraped and brushed, then HF Red scraped and brushed with a copper and horsehair brush then covered with HelX Red and buffed in. We tested HeliX blue but it was a tad slower. We avoided waxing with warmer waxes to reduce the amount of dirt that wax pickup by the ski that would slow them down. The LF Moly repels dirt and improves breakaway speed.
If you have any question while waxing for the races just stop by the Goldstream Sports Trailer in the lower parking lot during the races.
Wax Recommendation
by Joel on Dec.07, 2009, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow 30 deg and Up
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Birch Hill Ski TrailsOld Snow 30- 40 Deg. 80% Humidity |
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Toko |
Other |
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| Glide Wax: | LF Red |
or Swix CH 8 |
| Kick Wax: | Toko Viola 3 layers plus short layer under your toe |
or Swix VR 45- VR 50 7 layers |
| Cushion: | Not needed | Not needed |
| Binder: | Toko Base ironed in | Swix Base ironed in. |
| Structure: | Bad Bob |
Bad Bob |
| Notes: | LF top coat wax will be better with the humidity and LF waxes will also stay cleaner. Kick wax conditions may change quickly so you may need to adjust. Erring to the cold side for glide wax and structure will collect less dirt and be faster later in you ski then a dirty ski. |
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Wax Recommendation
by Joel on Dec.07, 2009, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow 0-15 deg
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UAF Ski TrailsOld Snow 15-25 Deg. Thin snow cover, 89% 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 |
| Kick Wax: | Toko Blue |
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. |
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Wax Recommendation
by Joel on Dec.05, 2009, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow15-30 deg
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UAF Ski TrailsOld Snow 15-25 Deg. Thin snow cover, 72% 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 |
| Kick Wax: | Toko Blue |
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. | |
Updated 7:30 am Saturday Classic Sprint Race at Birch Hill Saturday
by Joel on Dec.04, 2009, under Old Snow15-30 deg, Ski Race Wax Recommendation
We will update this info Saturday morning and then will be on site at the Toko Table in the stadium during the races and in the Goldstream Sports Trailer before hand to give updates and support.
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Saturday Classic Sprint Race at Birch HillUpdated 7:30 amOld Snow 25- 35 Deg. 874% Humidity |
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Toko Early Heats |
Toko Later Heats |
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| Glide Wax: | Toko LF Moly base under HF Blue/Red cover with Jetstream Red Cover |
Toko LF Moly base under HF Red cover with Jetstream Red Cover |
| Kick Wax: | Toko Blue with short Viola under the Toe, Check in stadium at Toko Table for updates |
Toko Viola , Check in stadium at Toko Table for updates |
| Cushion: | Not needed | Not needed |
| Binder: | Toko Green Thin ironed in | Toko Green Thin ironed in |
| Structure: | duner |
duner |
| Notes: | HF and pure Flour (JetStream)will be better with the humidity, warm Temps. and dirty snow. LF waxes will work on a budget. LF Moly repels dirt and improves break-a-way speed. Check at the Goldstream Sports trailer in the lower parking area for wax updates before the race. Brush out skis before each race to clean them. Minimal structure will collect less glide reducing dirt. |
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