Archive for February, 2008
Master World Cup - Swix Racing Service Pre-Race Report
Posted on February 27th, 2008
**PRE-RACE REPORT**
Ponderosa State Park – McCall, Idaho Wednesday, February 27th
THIS IS CURRENT PRE-RACE WAXING CONDITIONS AND CURRENT WEATHER REPORT. CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE, REPORTS WILL BE UPDATED DAILY.
FORECAST: (NOAA)- McCall
Wednesday Afternoon: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Light and variable wind.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South southwest wind between 3 and 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind between 3 and 7 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind between 7 and 10 mph.
Friday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
SKI SELECTION: soft/medium flex skate
medium flex classic
BASE PREP: Clean skis with Swix CH10 or Swix Base Prep 99 using the hot scrape method….. Scrape and brush using Course Bronze Brush (T0158) or new Fine Steel brush (T0192. Apply layer of Swix MB77. Scrape and brush with Swix Fine Steel Brush (T0192) 6 strokes or Medium Bronze Brush (T0162) 10 stokes.
GLIDE WAX: Apply Swix HFBD8 scrape and brush using Medium Bronze (T0162) 10 strokes, followed by Blue Nylon Polishing brush (T160) 10-15 strokes. Finally, apply an over layer of FC8 Cera F powder. See Swix Wax manual for application of FC8.
STRUCTURE: T401 - .75mm
KICK WAX: First sand the kick zone with 100 grit sandpaper. Apply and iron in a thin layer of Swix KR20 klister base. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and harden. Apply one layer of KR22 universal klister, cover full length with two thin layers of VR65.
*Based on conditions on Wednesday afternoon; will be different in early mornings, but appears to be klister conditions at this time.
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Masters World Cup - McCall ID
Posted on February 22nd, 2008
| March 7, 2008 - |
Idaho Nordic Members – We will be posting any pertinent information next week and the week of the races on the Idaho Nordic website.
We had about 20 racers show up the clinic at World Ski and Cycle. The theme of the clinic was “Be Prepared and Self-Sufficient”. At this point, we are planning on having an Idaho Nordic waxing tent. Just look for the Idaho Nordic banners and USA flags. (On the last day look for the empty PBR cans and grilling bratwurst.)
Below is the checklist that was handed out at the clinic along with some other info. Please review it and if you do not have something on the list - GET IT. You all have trained, (driven to Bogus), and made the effort to sign-up for Worlds. Don’t blow your races because you were too cheap to buy a stick of BD8 or whatever you are missing.
Joe and Eric will testing on the Ponderosa trails Saturday, February 23rd. Once we have preliminary info on the conditions, terrain etc.. we will post the information. The start times are posted on the mwc2008 website for each age group. There are 29 Idaho Nordic racers signed up and ready to take on the WORLD!
Minimum Glide Wax Checklist:
Hot Scraping:
CH8 or CH10
Base Glide Layers:
MB77
LF6
LF7
Race Glide Layers
HFBD7 (28-18)
HFBD8 (34-25)
HFBD10 (50-32)
Top Coat Layer (have at least one)
FC1 (at a minimum)
FC7
FC8 (preferable)
Kick Wax Checklist:
Cleaning:
Wax Remover
Paper Towels / Fiberlene
Prep:
Sandpaper #100
Masking Tape
Parchment paper to cover klister binder
VG35 Hardwax Binder
KR20 Klister Binder
Various Hard waxes
Various Klister
Not-so common kickers:
VR65 (34-30)
VR60 (34-28)
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Skate Race Days:
1) Skis thoroughly scraped and brushed. Clearly identified with wax and type of ski and structure present.
2) Arrive at Idaho Nordic area at assigned time – approx 1 hr before start.
3) Structure recommendation will be posted
Classic Race Days:
1) Skis thoroughly scraped and brushed. Binder should be applied.
2) Pyramid zones (.1mm, .2mm, .4mm) clearly marked. Klister (.3mm) zones.
3) Arrive at Idaho Nordic area approx 1.5 hr before your start time.
4) Structure recommendation and kick “Options” will be posted.
5) You must bring your own kick wax and klister.
6) Torches, torch iron and corks will be available.
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Swix Race Service Report - West Yellowstone Rendezvous
Posted on February 22nd, 2008
| February 23, 2008 - |
Rendezvous Ski Trails, West Yellowstone MT
Saturday, February 23, 2008
9:15am Start
www.rendezvousrace.com
Forecast: Friday Night: 40-50% chance snow with a low around 14F. Saturday: A 40% chance of snow, mostly cloudy with a high near 32F.
Ski Selection: Medium flex ski with fine structure
Base Preparation: Clean skis with Swix Base Prep 99. Scrape and brush using Swix Fine Steel brush (T0192). Apply two layers of Swix MB77 base conditioning wax. Scrape and brush with Swix Fine Steel brush (T0192).
Base Structure: Linear structure, applied with the Swix Super Riller (T401), -apply the .25mm rill if needed.
Glide Wax:
Race Wax: Apply 1 layer of Swix HF7BD. Scrape and brush with Swix Fine Steel Brush (T0192). Apply Swix FC07 Cera F Powder. With iron set at 155C, take one 5-7 second pass. Let cool 20 minutes. Brush up powder using Swix Black Nylon Brush (T0160). Iron second time and let cool 20 minutes. Brush out with Wild Boar Brush (t0164) and finish polish with Blue Nylon (T0160).
Kick Wax:
Base Kick Wax: sand kick zone with 100 grit, apply layer of Swix VG35 base, iron in. Let cool. Apply two layers of Swix V40 Blue extra. Cork smooth between layers.
Race Kick Wax: most likely Swix VR40, VR45 or VR50. Apply 6-8 thin layers.
Notes: For racers on a tighter budget, LF7 or straight HF7 are great glide wax options. If a more economical Cera F is desired, FC01 solid is a fast option. FC01 should be applied by rubbing on one layer, corking lightly, rubbing on a second layer, ironing with one pass at 145, corking, and then allowing to cool 20 minutes and brushing the same as FC07 (see above).
There are fantastic wax tips and more detailed instructions posted online at www.swixracing.us that have been written for the American Birkie, but apply equally well to the Rendezvous. Good luck everyone and thanks to all the folks in West Yellowstone for hosting a fantastic event.
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Swix Race Service - Payette Lakes/Ski the Bear
Posted on February 14th, 2008
Bear Basin – McCall, Idaho
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Start Time: 11:30ish
FORECAST: (NOAA)- McCall
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph.
SKI SELECTION: soft/medium flex ski
BASE PREP: Brush 15 strokes with medium bronze brush (T162) prior to applying glide wax.
PREP GLIDE WAX: Hot scrape with CH8 or LF8 to clean and prep the base to accept the racing wax.
RACE GLIDE WAX: 2 OPTIONS: FAST & SUPER FAST
FAST: SWIX LF8 (25F to 32F)
SUPER FAST: SWIX HFBD8 (25F to 32F) with FC8 (cera F)
Apply race wax SWIX LF8 or SWIX HFBD8. Scrape and brush with Swix Medium Bronze Brush (T0162) 10 strokes. Do final brushing blue nylon (T160) 15 strokes.
See Swix Wax manual for application of FC8
STRUCTURE: .75mm Linear Rill
“Bear Costumes Encouraged by the Race Organizers”
“Gorilla Costumes Encouraged by the Swix Tech Team”
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SWIX Kick, Klister and Glide Clinic - Masters World Cup
Posted on February 14th, 2008
| February 21, 2008 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Date: Thursday, February 21st
Location: World Cycle & XC Ski
Downtown Boise on 8th, between Idaho & Main
Schedule: 6:00 to 6:45 classic waxing (general public)
7:00 glide wax review – flouro, cleaning (general public)
7:45: Idaho Nordic Members Only Meeting:
- wax support for Masters World Cup
- wax / tools checklist for Masters World Cup
- Schedule of events: who is doing what events?
World Cycle will be offering discounts on wax at this event.
INSTRUCTORS: Joe Jensen & Eric Jensen
The Jensen Brothers both represent Swix Wax & Poles as members of the Swix Tech Team and Fischer Ski Company Ambassadors.
Questions? info@idahonordic.com
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Bogus Challenge #3 - Classic Night Races
Posted on February 14th, 2008
| February 20, 2008 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Wednesday, February 20th
1k, 3k, 5k & 10k
Race Start: 6:30pm
Registration: 5:45pm in Lodge
Cost: $1.00 per kilometer
Awards Ceremony and Raffle to follow upstairs in Lodge.
***This is a great training and racing opportunity. We really want to see some new folks out for their first classic race experience in a no pressure fun event. If you don’t have classic skis, that’s fine, you can rent some gear from Bogus or local shop and sign up for the special “RENTAL Race Catagory”***
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Ranch Race Results - #5 and Final IN Series Race
Posted on February 12th, 2008
Age Group Bib # Name Time
Women 19-29
173 Jill Coles 1:28:32
Women 30-39
164 Becky Bjork 1:05:52
123 Jessica Jensen 1:09:11
167 Marcia Witte 1:27:41
146 Erica Feider DNF
Women 40-49
139 Sian Mooney 1:19:42
125 Ana Lete Powell 1:31:29
131 Cindy Peterson 1:36:05
Women 50-59
132 Carol Severa 1:09:10
136 Liz Paul 1:22:35
135 Nancy Murphy 1:23:47
Women 60-69
Gabriele Andersen 1:12:06
Men 19-29
145 Scott J Kaiser 58:04:00
128 Matt Newbill 1:06:47
Men 30-39
120 Matt Grover 54:58:00
137 Eric Messenger 55:26:07
124 Joe Jensen 57:37:50
163 Isaac Babcock 58:03:40
130 Sean O’Shea 1:03:36
118 Matt Fethke 1:03:43
119 Jeffery Gasser 1:07:22
115 Tom Ahlrichs 1:11:22
111 Philthy O’Bryan 1:14:40
141 Henry Harper 1:28:20
Men 40-49
122 Eric Jensen 54:58:00
143 Scott Lung 1:00:47
162 Daryl Hegerle 1:01:06
144 Jeff Cramer 1:10:53
138 Alan Pitt 1:15:13
175 Mike Giordanengo 1:15:27
140 Daniel Smith 1:17:51
127 Brian Newbill 1:22:12
174 Raino Zoller 1:23:05
Men 50-59
126 Lars Moller 1:01:10
156 Mark Jensen 1:03:38
134 Mike Weber 1:06:38
121 Carl Hoerger 1:08:16
170 Art Troutmer 1:12:06
133 Tim Severa 1:17:01
166 Dave Hall 1:17:35
169 Lyle Nelson 1:27:42
Men 60-69
157 Ed Elliott 1:12:43
142 Raleigh Jensen 1:17:30
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Why low fluoros can be faster, Factory Team Explanation
Posted on February 8th, 2008
Below is an excerpt from weekly email from the Salomon Factory Team explaining when to use high fluoros. When the Swix Tech Team recommended LF4 for the race wax numerous participants questioned our decision. For some reason people wanted to put on an expensive(fluoros) wax job even though it was slower. Fluoros primary purpose is to repel water and dirt. Also, Fluoro waxes are softer due to their make-up. New cold and dry snow have none of these characteristics. When is it cold and dry - SAVE YOUR MONEY AND HAVE FASTER SKIS.
Andy Gerlach gives a great explanation and YES the winner did use LF4;
Dear SkiPost,I just raced the Boulder Mountain Tour. Why did Swix recommend CH4 covered by LF4? Why did they not suggest HF4 and Cold Cera. The other wax company suggested a straight floro final layer. Does not the more cera you use get you faster skis? What wax did your race winner, Michael Sinnott, actually win on?
P.M.
Dear P.M.,
Dear P.M.,Wax companies may wish it to be the case that the more you spend the faster you go. But this is not always the case. The ideal amount of fluorocarbons in the wax is based on the moisture, humidity and dirt content in the snow. At the Boulder Mountain Tour it was a Low Floro day primarily due to the very cold snowpack, the low air temperature, the low moisture content of the new snow (dry powder snow) and how aggressive the sharp the new snow crystals were behaving. These are typical conditions where high flouro may not run well, which is what we found during our speed trap glide tests.A simple rule is: If you can not make a snowball even with great effort it is a no floro day. If you can make a small snowball with allot of effort it is a low floro day. If you can have s snowball fight it is a high floro day with straight floro on top.
A simple rule is: If you can not make a snowball even with great effort it is a no floro day. If you can make a small snowball with allot of effort it is a low floro day. If you can have s snowball fight it is a high floro day with straight floro on top.Swix recommended LF4 as a final race layer over a base of CH4 because that was the fastest wax tested the previous 2 days. Conditions remained consistent and the Swix Technical Team felt confident in their report. CH4 and LF4 are incredibly hard and durable waxes. Just what was needed for this year’s cold and abrasive snow of the Harriman Trail. This is exactly the wax that the Factory Team’s Michael Sinnott won on.
Andy at SkiPost
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Carpool to the RANCH
Posted on February 7th, 2008
| February 9, 2008 - |
Idaho Nordic people that are going for the day should meet at the Chevron on the corner of Beacon Light and Highway 55 at 8:00am Sharp.
Look for the other nordic looking folks - (tall, blond, vikingesque)
Bring money to pitch in for gas - don’t be a freeloader.
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Swix Race Service Report - Ranch Race
Posted on February 7th, 2008
| February 9, 2008 - |
Jug Mountain Ranch – McCall, Idaho
Start times: 11:30am KIDS, 12:00 Adults
FORECAST: (NOAA)- McCall
Friday: Periods of snow showers. High near 27. South southwest wind between 9 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 22. South southwest wind around 9 mph.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33. South southwest wind between 8 and 11 mph.
SKI SELECTION: soft/medium flex ski
BASE PREP: Brush 15 strokes with medium bronze brush (T162) prior to applying glide wax.
PREP GLIDE WAX: Use hot scrape method to clean skis and prepare to accept warmer waxes.. ch8, lf8 are a good choice for this. Full scrape and brush prior to applying race wax.
RACE GLIDE WAX: 2 options: FAST & SUPER FAST
FAST: SWIX LF8 (25F to 32F)
SUPER FAST: SWIX HFBD8 (25F to 32F) with FC8 (cera F)
Apply race wax SWIX LF8 or SWIX HFBD8. Scrape and brush with Swix Medium Bronze Brush (T0162) 10 strokes. Do final brushing blue nylon (T160) 15 strokes.
See Swix Wax manual for application of FC8
STRUCTURE: .75mm Linear Rill or Moisture Surplus Grind(ZR2)
“2008 Ranch Race is the last race of the prestigious Idaho Nordic Race Series”
