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Wax Recommendation

by Joel on Feb.10, 2010, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow 0-15 deg

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UAF Ski Trails

Old Snow 10-15 Deg. Thin snow cover, 89% Humidity

Toko

Other

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.
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Wax Recommendation

by Joel on Feb.10, 2010, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow15-30 deg

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Birch Hill Ski Trails

Old Snow 20-30 Deg. Thin snow cover, 70% Humidity

Toko

Other

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
Kendall Auto of Fairbanks SUBARU Skiathlon

Old Snow 10-20 Deg.  85% Humidity

Toko

Other

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 Trails

Old Snow 0-10 Deg.  87% Humidity

Toko

Other

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.
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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 Trails

New Snow -5-+5 Deg.  82% 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.
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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 Trails

Old Snow-5- -20 Deg.  70% Humidity

Toko

Other

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.
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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 Race

Old Snow -5- -20 Deg.  70% Humidity

Toko

Other

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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Wax Recommendation

by Joel on Jan.06, 2010, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow15-30 deg

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Birch Hill Ski Trails

Old Snow 15-20 Deg.  80% Humidity

Toko

Other

Glide Wax: LF Red/blue 50/50 mix(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 Jan.06, 2010, under Current Wax Recommendation, News, Old Snow 0-15 deg

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UAF Ski Trails

Old Snow 0-10 Deg.  85% Humidity

Toko

Other

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.
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Wax Recommendation

by Joel on Dec.21, 2009, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow15-30 deg

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Birch Hill Ski Trails

Old Snow 15-30 Deg. Thin snow cover, 90% Humidity

Toko

Other

Glide Wax: LF Red(1 layer Moly undercoat to improve break-a-way speed, 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 high humidity.
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