Current Wax Recommendation
Wax Recommendation
by Joel on Dec.21, 2009, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow15-30 deg
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Birch Hill Ski TrailsOld Snow 15-30 Deg. Thin snow cover, 90% Humidity |
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Toko |
Other |
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| 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. | |
Wax Recommendation
by Joel on Dec.21, 2009, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow 0-15 deg
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UAF Ski TrailsOld Snow 0-15 Deg. 85% 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 Dec.14, 2009, under Current Wax Recommendation, New Snow Below 0 deg
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Birch Hill & UAF Ski TrailsNew Snow -20- 0 Deg. 81% 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: | Not needed | 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. |
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Wax Recommendation
by Joel on Dec.13, 2009, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow 0-15 deg
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UAF and Birch Hill Ski TrailsOld Snow 0-15 Deg. 85% 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 Wax Rec. Update
by Joel on Dec.12, 2009, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow 0-15 deg, Old Snow Below 0 deg, Ski Race Wax Recommendation
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 LF Moly. It will help repel dirt and improve break-a-way speed. Due to the cold and the fact that Toko LF Moly is in a base of red wax you will want to mix it with LF blue 1:1 to keep the desired hardness.
Your top coat should be cold HF wax. I will be running HF Blue Toko brushed with copper and horse hair brushes and testing Jetstream Blue roto corked as a top coat. If the Jetstream does not slow the skis it will be the way to go as it will help repel the dirt from sticking to the ski and slowing the ski over the coarse of the race. That is also why I have chosen to go with the HF wax. Clean ski are fast skis.
If you want advice or to see what we decide on in the morning check with us in the Goldstream Sports Wax Trailer in the lower parking lot. Joel
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. | |
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. | |
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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