Articles tagged 'Waxing'
Q&A with Eli Brown at Noon TODAY
Eli Brown was asked to do a weekly live web chat on waxing with the local NBC affiliate; the third session is at noon today. You can ask him questions online at UpNorthLive.com.
By Mike Muha
Feb 9, 2011
Information on Fluorinated Waxes
One quirk about Fluorocarbon waxes is that they do not "like" hydrocarbon waxes (think oil and water). Fluorinated hydrocarbons (Dibloc LF and HF) are the link between them. They are a hybrid between the two types (hence the name Toko Dibloc).
By Ian Harvey
Feb 9, 2011
Waxing with Solda for cold snow
In cold snow it is a good idea to harden the bases with F15 Blue. Then go with other wax options based on snow and temp and humidity.
By Bert Hinkley
Feb 3, 2011
Q&A with Eli Brown at Noon Today..OR NOT.
UPDATE: Eli and the station got their signals crossed. The chat will be NEXT Tuesday...
By Mike Muha
Feb 2, 2011
Vauhti ski wax manual
Vauhti ski wax manual: Flour powders, Flour liquids, Flour emulsions, LF Flours, kick waxes, etc. and instructions...
By Rick Weir
Feb 2, 2011
JetStream Application and Rotocorking Tips
There are various ways to apply JetStream (or any other fluorocarbon). Sometimes the end result is the same and sometimes one method of application yields an advantage over another. Here are 3 main options and their merits.
By Ian Harvey
Feb 2, 2011
Klister Cushion?
Using hard wax, we often do a hard-over, putting the softer wax underneath as cushion and using the colder on top so it doesn't ice, and then might wear away as the day warms, snow gets warmer. Is the same process ever used with klister?
By Chris Hall
Feb 1, 2011
Q&A with Eli Brown at Noon TODAY
Eli Brown was asked to do a weekly live web chat on waxing with the local NBC affiliate at noon today. You can ask him questions online at UpNorthLive.com.
By MIke Muha
Jan 26, 2011
Transcript of Live Chat with Eli Brown
If you missed it: The transcript from the live chat with Eli Brown on waxing (and a little bit on equipment).
By Eli Brown
Jan 26, 2011
A perfect wax, and structure, for each snow condition
The Swix team ran many tests over the 24 hours preceding the distance freestyle event at US Nationals and was able to identify waxes and structure patterns that were running very fast and used my many of the teams and athletes racing on Thursday.
By Chris Hall and Drew Gelina
Jan 8, 2011
Base Green Binder wax of the day at Nationals
Our wax tip was for a super thick and short application (in multiple layers) of Base Green Binder. Simple as that. In testing, this solution went about as well as the best klister wax solutions.
By Ian Harvey
Jan 6, 2011
Selecting a structure for your skis
Generally, we can say that linear structure and broken linear structure (V) are mostly used in classic races. Screw and cross-structures often give a good “feeling ” in free technique (skating) races.
By Swix
Dec 23, 2010
