Where does everybody put the little slivers of aluminum from the Swix tins? I found one stuck to my hat this morning! [/quote]I use them as toothpicks them toss 'em into my undies.
Wax it!
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bgregoire
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Re: Wax it!
Where does everybody put the little slivers of aluminum from the Swix tins? I found one stuck to my hat this morning! [/quote]I use them as toothpicks them toss 'em into my undies.
I live for the Telemark arc....The feeeeeeel.....I ski miles to get to a place where there is guaranteed snow to do the deal....TM
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lowangle al
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Re: Wax it!
This is how I do it, starting with a clean ski.
Cork in hard a couple thin layers of polar on the tips and tails.
Cork in a thin layer of the wax of the day, be generous with the wax pocket size. I then apply another layer a little smaller pocket than previous layer and rub it with the palm of my hand and call it good.
A couple tips:
Give it a hundred yards or more to start working before you put more on.(If there is absalutely no resistance starting out go softer)
If it is working but not good enough, usually you should apply more of the same before going softer.
Anticipate what wax you may need and keep it handy so you don't have to go into your pack if you need to reapply.
You can put soft wax over hard wax but not hard over soft.
I am a dirtbag waxer, I make it as easy as I can and if red doesn't work i'll go no-wax.
Cork in hard a couple thin layers of polar on the tips and tails.
Cork in a thin layer of the wax of the day, be generous with the wax pocket size. I then apply another layer a little smaller pocket than previous layer and rub it with the palm of my hand and call it good.
A couple tips:
Give it a hundred yards or more to start working before you put more on.(If there is absalutely no resistance starting out go softer)
If it is working but not good enough, usually you should apply more of the same before going softer.
Anticipate what wax you may need and keep it handy so you don't have to go into your pack if you need to reapply.
You can put soft wax over hard wax but not hard over soft.
I am a dirtbag waxer, I make it as easy as I can and if red doesn't work i'll go no-wax.
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Cannatonic
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>>Give it a hundred yards or more to start working before you put more on
I've noticed this too, I'm guessing it takes a minute for the wax to reach the temperature of the snow? I don't really do multiple layers either. I find it's more effective to cover every square mm of the wax zone than to keep piling it on. Just makes removing it worse.
I've noticed this too, I'm guessing it takes a minute for the wax to reach the temperature of the snow? I don't really do multiple layers either. I find it's more effective to cover every square mm of the wax zone than to keep piling it on. Just makes removing it worse.
"All wisdom is to be gained through suffering"
-Will Lange (quoting Inuit chieftan)
-Will Lange (quoting Inuit chieftan)
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Woodserson
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Re: Wax it!
I also pull the skis out of the car at the parking lot and let them sit for a bit outside while I put on my boots and get ready. Waxing is the last thing that happens. I too go with little, then more, and only after putting on a few hundred yards. Sometimes more wax or different wax won't help, but change in ski technique will! There are many dimensions. I'm always cautious about extending the wax zone too far out, I'd rather put on a few extra layers directly under the boot than have a long wax zone.
I've said before but spend some time with the snow before you apply. It will speak to after the new wax-skier gains experience, and it will almost be intuitive.
Also, Toko doesn't have the annoying aluminum tubes! Screw-up, screw down.
I've said before but spend some time with the snow before you apply. It will speak to after the new wax-skier gains experience, and it will almost be intuitive.
Also, Toko doesn't have the annoying aluminum tubes! Screw-up, screw down.
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I go with the previous days wax and hope like hell!....Sometimes it ain't pretty!!!!! Then being me try to de wax by rubbing on protruding logs.....If I have to I will put harder wax over say like red and hope....If all that fails....will scrape....And it's so easy why do I bother with the other?.....can't say....Could have something to do with the Kingdum.....TM
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lowangle al
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I'm with you there Tman, I've allready taken skis out on the first day of the season with last years wax and had success.Teleman wrote:I go with the previous days wax and hope like hell
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Will try again today and get back on the 109's....Looking like green early and some blue later.....Want fast skis.....but will be very aware of that crust down under that could lock the ski in....Wider that doesn't happen....Also yesterday was skiing at about 1900 feet....Today will get out of the car at 2200+ feet so conditions will be different.....Laa really like using yesterdays, (or last years wax)!!!!!! TM