Post Race Wax Report
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.
