Events
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.
