Goldstream Sports Fairbanks Alaska » Old Snow 0-15 deg http://goldstreamsports.com/blog Interior Trails, Training, and Gear Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:36:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Wax Recommendation http://goldstreamsports.com/blog/2010/02/wax-recommendation-37/ http://goldstreamsports.com/blog/2010/02/wax-recommendation-37/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:42:41 +0000 Joel http://goldstreamsports.com/blog/?p=460 Facebook users click here to view in chart view on blog at http://goldstreamsports.com/blog/

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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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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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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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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UAF Ski Trails

Old Snow 0-15 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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UAF and Birch Hill Ski Trails

Old Snow 0-15 Deg.  85% Humidity

Toko

Other
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.
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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

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Birch Hill Ski Trails

Old Snow 0-10 Deg.  92% Humidity

Toko

Other
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.
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UAF Ski Trails

Old Snow 0-10 Deg.  87% Humidity

Toko

Other
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.
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UAF Ski Trails

Old Snow 15-25 Deg. Thin snow cover, 89% Humidity

Toko

Other
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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