Equipment
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Waxing Wizards |
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 Fast Wax WaxMaster
Input the expected temperature and relative humidity (below 50% is low, high is
above 50%) and the "WaxMaster" will provide specific wax information. Click
on the recommended wax and application tips will appear, including structure
recommendations.
 Solda Wax Maestro
Put in the race-time temp, overnight low temp, snow & sky conditions,
and the humidity, and get the Solda race wax of the day.
 Swix Wax Wiz
Submit information on temperature, humidity and snow conditions, and the
Wiz will make recommendations for the best Swix wax for the conditions. This
site only works with Internet Explorer.
 Toko Wax Coach
Put in your ability level, the snow temperature, and snow type and get the Toko race wax recommendation plus intructions for applying the wax.
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Waxing News & Features
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Tue, Feb 9, 2010
- By Viktoria Franke
You can be the best biathlete in the world – when you have the wrong skis, you won’t be on the top. Years ago that might have been possible but nowadays waxing seems like its own science
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Tue, Feb 2, 2010
- By Mike Muha
After long neglect, Toko has finally updated its Toko Wax Coach, catching back up to Fast Wax, Solda, and Swix. The Wax Coach lets you input conditions and it makes a wax recommendation.
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Tue, Feb 2, 2010
- By Josh Korn
What you need to know about having the right skis when it's warm!
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Waxing
Mon, Feb 1, 2010
- By Andrew Gerlach
What brushes do you need? An article adpated from Ski Post and the Swix Waxing Manual.
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US Championships
Sat, Jan 23, 2010
- By Bryan Fish
CXC had a successful national championships. Out of the 4 races, CXC skiers (including Caitlin Compton who CXC was waxing for) had a total of 9 top 5 finishes. Here are CXC coach Bryan Fish's comments on waxing for the week.
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Fast Wax Tip
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
- By Dan Meyer
Properly prepared ski bases accept and retain wax more effectively. Fast Wax Base Prep contains a microwax formula which penetrates the ski base more deeply than standard hydrocarbon wax.
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Michigan Cup
Fri, Jan 8, 2010
- By Mike Muha
UPDATED 3. Wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, and Toko for this weekend's Michigan Cup races. Check back for updates.
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US Championships
Wed, Jan 6, 2010
- By Ian Harvey, Toko
Waxing today was pretty simple especially as we have some superb glide waxes for the cold. If it is cold, the starting point is LF Moly/Blue mix as a base followed by HF Blue followed by JetStream Blue. This is what we at Toko call "Old Faithful" as it
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Michigan Cup
Thu, Dec 31, 2009
- By Mike Muha
Race wax recommendations for the Nubs Nob Freestyle, Boyne Highlands Classic, and Boyne Highlands JOQ Sprints. Check back for updates!
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Wed, Dec 23, 2009
- By Dan Meyers
The Fast Wax development really began when I first started skiing. I soon learned that if my skis were waxed really well there was distinct advantage over other skiers.
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Tue, Dec 22, 2009
- By Ian Harvey
XCold powder is one of Toko's standout products. It really is an essential part of any competitive skier's wax box. Here is information on when and how to use it.
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Wed, Dec 16, 2009
- By Peter Hale
Rubbing the base of the ski makes the hairs, which stand up on the base material. These standing haris provide the grip needed for wet snow conditions.
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Tue, Dec 15, 2009
- By Ian Harvey
Technique is critical in rotocorking cross country skis. There are two general methods: high rpms with light pressure, and low rpms with high pressure.
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Fri, Dec 11, 2009
- By Ian Harvey
There are three main application methods for applying JetStream for Nordic racing.
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Thu, Dec 10, 2009
- By Peter Hale
For the casual fitness skier, or for skiers from the skating-only crowd starting to embrace classic skiing, the Zero ski allows a more positive kick – and experience – in the most difficult wax conditions.
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