Articles tagged 'Waxing'

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Using the Toko Structurite tool

Ian Harvey demonstrates how to use the Toko Structurite tool to put an appropriate structure for conditions on on cross country skis.

By Ian Harvey
Nov 15, 2011

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Hot wax ironing technique for cross country skis

Ian Harvey demonstrates proper ironing technique when hot waxing cross country skis

By Ian Harvey
Nov 8, 2011

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What's good for your car is good for your skis?

I enjoyed that Alternative Waxing article, and I have my own story to tell...

By Joe Gollinger
Oct 27, 2011

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What do dish soap, Lemon Pledge, and Rain-X have in common?

Glenn Goodman and Robin Luce experimented with non-traditional "waxes" in the days leading up to the Nordic Fest Season Opener Race and made some interesting discoveries...

By Mike Muha
Oct 25, 2011

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2012 Toko Tech Manual is out

Just in time for your first ski race at the Nordic Fest in Traverse City, Michigan. No excuse for going slow.

By Mike Muha
Oct 19, 2011

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Summer ski storage waxing

Here are Toko's recommendations for storage waxing of skis.

By Ian Harvey
Apr 6, 2011

Summer Ski Prep

New summer prep products for Fluor users, plus advice for everyone.

By Swix
Mar 28, 2011

Something different: Boy Scout sled waxing!

I then cautioned them that they no longer had a pulk sled, but rather a rocketship and to be careful because the thing was going to slide a whole lot faster than they thought it would...

By Ian Harvey
Mar 24, 2011

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Something different: Canoe waxing!

Although ski wax is designed for skiing, there are some who use it for activities that are completely different. An unwaxed canoe can require a bull weight of over 50 pounds compared to a well waxed canoe which can require less than 13 pounds.

By Eric Fraser
Mar 23, 2011

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Choosing the right ski for the West Yellowstone Rendezvous

In cross country ski racing, you can be the most fit, have the most savy, eat the best foods, use the best wax, have all the best equipment and get your butt kicked if you choose the wrong skis.

By Jason Travis
Mar 15, 2011

Fluorocarbons waxes are a skier’s best friend

The benefits of pure Fluoros increase as the length of race increases, humidity/water increases or dirt increases. It should be noted that in most every condition any FC Top Coat is better than using no FC Top Coat

By Swix
Feb 22, 2011

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Waxing for VASA with Eli

Getting tuned in and ready for the big weekend at the Vasa. Just wanted to go over some waxing ideas and methods to get you tuned up for the Vasa.

By Eli Brown
Feb 10, 2011

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