Equipment
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Waxing Wizards |
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 appears to work with Internet Explorer.
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.
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
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Waxing News & Features
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Hairies
Tue, Nov 25, 2008
- By Andrew Gerlach
Zero skis have a rubber inlay in the wax pocket zone that needs to be prepared before skiing. Rubbing the base of the ski makes the hairs, which lie in the base material, stand up. These standing hairs provide the grip needed for wet/zero snow conditions.
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Thu, Nov 6, 2008
- By Mike Muha
Dick Fultz at the Cross Country Ski Shop in Grayling, MI, has last year's Toko HelX spray on sale for $79.00.
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Mon, Nov 3, 2008
- By Toko
Toko has introduced three new sets of top-coat races waxes for the 2008-2009 cross country ski season. JetStream Bloc, JetStream Powder, and HelX now come in Blue, Red and Yellow formulations.
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Fast Wax Tip
Tue, Feb 5, 2008
- By Dan Meyer
Test glide skis often. And test glide differently depending on conditions and technique.
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Fast Wax Tip
Tue, Jan 29, 2008
- By Dan Meyer
Here are a few tips that will make your waxing and skiing better.
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Video
Thu, Jan 24, 2008
- By US Biathlon Association
US Wax Technician Andreas Emslander discusses preparation of race skis for World Cup biathletes.
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Fast Wax Tip
Tue, Jan 22, 2008
- By Dan Meyer
Here are a few tips on using HS-0 Extreme White from the experts who have spent years testing it in Minnesota's coldest snow conditions.
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Fri, Jan 18, 2008
- By Ian Harvey
In extremely cold conditions (snow temperatures below 10F), a great disparity in the gliding performance of skis is often found. gliding performance of skis is often found.
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Fast Wax Tip
Wed, Jan 16, 2008
- 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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Fri, Jan 11, 2008
- By Ian Harvey
We had anticipated warmer temperatures and more moisture in the snow. The MTU trails in Houghton glaze up really easy normally, but today seemed out of the ordinary. The snow was colder then I had expected and also did not glaze like I figured it would.
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Fast Wax Tip
Tue, Jan 8, 2008
- By Dan Meyer
Most of the top racers today custom grind their skis for peak performance in all conditions. To help you select a pattern, here are some of the popular grinds used by area racers.
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Video
Mon, Jan 7, 2008
- By Mike Muha
Here's what ALMOST happened at Sunday's klister-fest at the Boyne Highlands 10km Classic race...
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Fri, Jan 4, 2008
- By Ian Harvey
Despite the extreme high humidity and easily glazing snow that this area is known for, the snow was surprisingly dry. You had to be especially careful this morning regarding kick wax drag and how to apply it, especially as kick was easy to get.
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Holiday Classic
Wed, Jan 2, 2008
- By Mike Muha
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Fast Wax Tip
Wed, Jan 2, 2008
- By Dan Meyer
If you have one pair of skis, changing the base structure will be a regular occurrence as snow type, temperature and conditions change.
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