Ski Race Wax Recommendation
Wax Recommendation – Limited North Amercian Championships
by Joel on Mar.11, 2010, under New Snow 0-15 deg, Ski Race Wax Recommendation
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Jeff Studdert Race Grounds – Limited North American ChampionshipsNew Snow 10-15 Deg. Thin snow cover, 76% Humidity |
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Toko |
Other |
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| Glide Wax: | Moly + LF Blue 50/50 base, HF Top coat, Jetstream Blue Finish |
or Swix LF 4 base, Swix HF4BW Top coat. |
| Kick Wax: | NA |
NA |
| Cushion: | Not needed | Not needed |
| Binder: | NA |
NA |
| Structure: | The Duner | The Duner |
| Notes: | Waxing with LF moly undercoat or HF4BW top coat will repel dirt and improve break-a-way speed. HF top coat wax will be better with the humidity that we have and repel dirt as well. Minimal structure will trap less dirt. | |
Tour of Anchorage
by Joel on Mar.05, 2010, under Ski, Ski Race Wax Recommendation, Wax Recommendation
Apply LF Moly as a base to repel dirt and improve break a way speed, scrape and brush, then apply HF Blue/HF Red mixed 1:1, scrape and brush. Finish by rotocorking JetStream Blue/JetStream Red brush with a dedicated nylon polishing brush and polish with a thermopad. The Jetstream will improve glide and durability while repelling dirt.
Pace yourself to finish strong. Last year I bonked and the hills from the coastal trail up to the finish were brutal. Take plenty of fuel and fluid early in the race. Waiting to long will catch up with you. Have fun and finish strong.
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
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Toko |
Other |
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| 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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Distance series recap. A klister skis at minus 16f?
by Joel on Jan.10, 2010, under Ski, Ski Race Wax Recommendation
Kick not a problem at minus 16. The trick was getting good glide. I was running Toko HF blue on a cold stone grind (The Dunner). The high flouro wax was gliding fast with humidity up for minus 16 conditions. The HF was also repels dirt that can drastically slow skis by the end of the race if it sticks to them. Because there was not any new sharp snow crystals I skipped the cold power. The snow was actually quite fast for the temperature.
I choose to ski on a klister ski. This may seem odd but the tall camber wax pocket alowed me to keep the kick wax off the snow alowing the ski to glide freely. I waxed the short pocket I would use if I was using klister. Getting grip on a klister skis at this temperature is not hard so the taller camber was not a problem. I waxed with Toko Green Binder ironed in Two layers of mint and some Green Toko Binder under the toe for bomb proof kick. I could walk up anything and rocket down the hills. The best of both worlds. Now if I could just figure out how to be healthy for races. Joel
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 RaceOld Snow -5- -20 Deg. 70% Humidity |
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Toko |
Other |
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| 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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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
Distance Series #1 Ski Prep
by Joel on Dec.09, 2009, under Ski Race Wax Recommendation
This is the first post regarding ski prep for the upcoming race. 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 Moly. It will help repel dirt and improve break-a-way speed. Due to the cold and the fact that Toko Moly is in a base of red wax you will want to mix it with LF blue 1:1 to keep the desired hardness. Now you are ready to apply the race wax. I will post updates with those recommendations over the next couple days. We will be likely be using high and pure fluoro wax to repel dirt. Dirt will slow skis faster then anything and the goal will be to have good glide at the end of the race. Joel
Updated 7:30 am Saturday Classic Sprint Race at Birch Hill Saturday
by Joel on Dec.04, 2009, under Old Snow15-30 deg, Ski Race Wax Recommendation
We will update this info Saturday morning and then will be on site at the Toko Table in the stadium during the races and in the Goldstream Sports Trailer before hand to give updates and support.
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Saturday Classic Sprint Race at Birch HillUpdated 7:30 amOld Snow 25- 35 Deg. 874% Humidity |
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Toko Early Heats |
Toko Later Heats |
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| Glide Wax: | Toko LF Moly base under HF Blue/Red cover with Jetstream Red Cover |
Toko LF Moly base under HF Red cover with Jetstream Red Cover |
| Kick Wax: | Toko Blue with short Viola under the Toe, Check in stadium at Toko Table for updates |
Toko Viola , Check in stadium at Toko Table for updates |
| Cushion: | Not needed | Not needed |
| Binder: | Toko Green Thin ironed in | Toko Green Thin ironed in |
| Structure: | duner |
duner |
| Notes: | HF and pure Flour (JetStream)will be better with the humidity, warm Temps. and dirty snow. LF waxes will work on a budget. LF Moly repels dirt and improves break-a-way speed. Check at the Goldstream Sports trailer in the lower parking area for wax updates before the race. Brush out skis before each race to clean them. Minimal structure will collect less glide reducing dirt. |
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Turkey Day Relay Race at Birch Hill
by Joel on Nov.26, 2009, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow15-30 deg, Ski Race Wax Recommendation
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Turkey Day Relay Race at Birch HillOld Snow 25- 30 Deg. 82% Humidity |
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Toko |
Other |
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| Glide Wax: | HF Red cover with Jetstream Blue |
or Swix HF 7 |
| Kick Wax: | Toko Viola 2 layers |
or Swix Violet 5 layers |
| Cushion: | Not needed | Not needed |
| Binder: | Not needed | Not needed |
| Structure: | Bad Bob |
Bad Bob |
| Notes: | HF and pure Flour (jetstream)will be better with the humidity and warm Temps. LF waxes will work. This recommendation will also work well with if we get some new snow. Check at the Goldstream Sports trailer in the lower parking area for wax updates before the race. |
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Town Series 1 Wax Recommendation
by Joel on Nov.21, 2009, under Current Wax Recommendation, Old Snow Below 0 deg, Ski Race Wax Recommendation
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Birch Hill Town Series 1 RaceOld Snow -5- -20 Deg. 77% Humidity |
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Toko |
Other |
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| Glide Wax: | HF Blue with Toko X-cold power |
or Swix HF 4 with LF 3 Cold Power |
| 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 is faster with the humidity and are also harder to resist drag from cold snow crystals. | |
