Archive for 2010
New Madshus Web Site
by Joel on Dec.18, 2010, under News
Madshus has all new web site. It is filled with great product information about their great products. Madshus produces the best quality skis I have ever sold. We consistently get properly matched skis with great flex patterns and workmanship. Their quality is why we have made there skis our number one line of skis, boots and poles. It is also why Tyson and I have chosen to make them our personal skis, boots and poles of choice.
Madshus Skate Skis
by Joel on Dec.17, 2010, under News
Madshus Nanosonic Skate Skis
Nanosonics come in three versions; R, HP and SC. They specialize in different types of conditions. The widths and flex profiles change. While they all ski quite well in all conditions their are benefits in having skis for specific conditions.
Nanosonic Carbon Skate R Ski
Built for speed and performance on the World Cup, the Nanosonic Carbon Skate R features our new skate geometry for optimal power transfer and minimum swingweight. The Skate R is designed for universal use with a high, flexible camber line and medium pressure areas, and it provides excellent directional stability with an easy edge-to-edge performance.
This ski is great for those who have struggle concerning or on technical parts of the course. I is also a fast flex profile in cold snow.
Nanosonic Carbon Skate HP Ski
Discover new heights of speed on hard-packed trails with the new Nanosonic Carbon Skate HP. The Skate HP’s extra carbon reinforcement and unique geometry transfer exceptional power, giving demanding skiers a superior ride for high speed in varied terrain. With a medium-high camber line and medium pressure areas, it’s an all-new level of speed and handling in a skate ski.
This ski is great on ice or hard cold snow. It has a lively feel that is often preferred by the faster racers.
Nanosonic Carbon Skate SC Ski
The new Skate SC combines the lightweight PR 100X core and Triaxial Carbon Construction with a unique sidecut for optimal performance in soft conditions, bringing top-level race technology to your trails. Its lower camber line offers a hard flex at the end of your stride, optimized for short pressure areas, and the new skate geometry provides clean power transfer with minimal swingweight.
This ski is a works great in a wide rage of conditions on soft or hard trails. If you need a good ski for a wide range of conditions that will work well in Typical Anchorage or Fairbanks conditions.
Wax Recommendation
by Joel on Dec.17, 2010, under Old Snow Below 0 deg
Facebook users click here to view in chart view on blog at http://goldstreamsports.com/blog/
|
UAF, Birch Hill, and Goldstream Sports Classic Trail (Tracks are set) -20 – -35 Deg. Cold, old snow |
||
Toko |
Other |
|
| Glide Wax: | LF Blue With X-Cold Power |
or Swix CH 4 With LF3 Cold Power |
| Kick Wax: | Mint | Rode Special Green |
| Cushion: | Not needed | Not needed |
| Binder: | Toko Base 1 thin layer ironed in | any Base Binder 1 thin layer ironed in |
| Structure: | Duner |
Duner |
| Notes: | LF wax will be better with the humidity and LF waxes are also harder and resist drag from the cold snow crystals. Cold Powers will harden the bases for increased performance. |
|
Goldstream Sports Classic Ski Trail, Tracks Are Set
by Joel on Dec.17, 2010, under Goldstream Classic Ski Trail
The Goldstream Sports Classic Ski Trail is in great shape. I set track and have skied it. The 4k we added last year is a blast. It is narrow with a mix of straight and winding sections. Most has moderate grades but there are a few steep hills.
The section we built 2 years ago is 4.5 k of trail similar to the new section but without the steep hills.
The trail head is in front of the store and heads out on a mix of privet and DNR land. It is four feet wide with a set track totaling 8.5 k. Ski it both directions for a total of 17 k.
There are a few trail maps out on the trail and arrows at some intersection. I would recommend looking at the map on the blog before you come. Goldstream Classic Trail
Come and enjoy. Donation’s are welcomed. It takes 3-5 hours to we groom the full trails system.
Joel
Winter Bike Mania Hits Goldstream Sports This Friday
by Joel on Dec.14, 2010, under News
Fat Bike Slideshow and Discussion with Jeff Oatley
December 17th, 6.30pm!
Join us for an evening with Jeff Oatley and a little Fat Bike Mania!
Come and see how Jeff packs for his adventures and races! He will be riding his bike to the store fully loaded as if he were going on the Iditarod Invitational.
Jeff was the Champion of the 2009 350-mile Iditarod Invitational Bike race, 2nd place finisher in 2010.
This is your chance to see how a pro packs for an unsupported bike race across the toughest conditions in Alaska’s bitter winter! Check out the race website!The race website says “Winning or even finishing in the extremes of Alaskan winter weather depends on how comfortable the racers are with their abilities, level of experience and amount of risk they are willing to take.“ And take a look at the video! And, look out for Jeff in the 2011 race in February! He is first on the roster, and is in very good company with a very accomplished field of riders, skiers and runners.
Jeff has been racing bikes since he was a kid. He has extensive knowledge of endurance bike riding and racing, and will have a slideshow of some of his winter racing and adventures. He will have some great stories to tell about winter biking, and, what a better time to ask for tips on food, camping gear, clothing – but most of all – how do you fit it all on to your bike!
I must say, the nicest thing about Jeff is how humble he is. I guess it is all that time on the bike gives one perspective on life. We are looking forward to this great evening. Tell your friends, and why not ride your fat bikes!!! We will have some bikes on hand for test-riding.
Enjoy home-made chili to warm you in these cold temperatures, and some other delicious food and beverages.
For more information call 455 6520.
Wax Recommendation
by Joel on Dec.11, 2010, under New Snow Below 0 deg, Old Snow Below 0 deg
Facebook users click here to view in chart view on blog at http://goldstreamsports.com/blog/
Birch Hill & UAF Ski TrailsMix of New and Old Snow -10- 0 Deg. 88% Humidity |
||
Toko |
Other |
|
| 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 Syn. Black 5 layers |
| Cushion: | Not needed | Start Binder |
| Binder: | Green Base |
Not needed |
| 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. Cold power is a hardener to resist the sharp new snow crystals. Classing skiing at groomed trails will be best because the tracks get skied in quickly improving speed. | |
by Joel on Dec.06, 2010, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow Below 0 deg, Ski, Wax Recommendation
Wax Recommendation
Facebook users click here to view in chart view on blog at http://goldstreamsports.com/blog/
|
UAF and Birch Hill -10 – -30 Deg. Cold, old snow |
||
Toko |
Other |
|
| Glide Wax: | LF Blue |
or Swix CH 4, Start Green |
| Kick Wax: | Mint | Rode Special Green, Swix Special Green |
| Cushion: | Not needed | Not needed |
| Binder: | Toko Base 1 thin layer ironed in | Swix Base Binder 1 thin layer ironed in |
| Structure: | Duner |
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 Rec. Trails Closed do to rain
by Joel on Nov.22, 2010, under Old Snow 30 deg and Up
Facebook users click here to view in chart view on blog at http://goldstreamsports.com/blog/
Birch Hill and UAF Ski Trails CLOSED, Please do not ski. Protect the snow we haveRain 30- 35 Deg. 100% Humidity, Rain |
||
Toko |
Other |
|
| Glide Wax: | LF Yellow |
or Swix CH 10 |
| Kick Wax: | Orange Klister | Swix Klister KR 60/70 |
| Cushion: | Not needed | Not needed |
| Binder: | Not needed | Not needed |
| 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. | |
Wax Recommendation
by Joel on Nov.16, 2010, under News
Facebook users click here to view in chart view on blog at http://goldstreamsports.com/blog/
Birch Hill & UAF Ski TrailsNew Snow -5-+5 Deg. 90% Humidity |
||
Toko |
Other |
|
| 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. | |
Wednesday Night Race #2
by Joel on Nov.10, 2010, under Race Results
