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Adopt a Trail - Idaho Nordic Work Evening

Posted on March 18th, 2008

We are scheduled to do our trail maintenance on Monday, March 31st (this will not interfere with March Madness), at 5:45 PM. Expect a 2-3 hours time commitment.

We will be meeting Bart with Ridge to Rivers at the Shanes Loop Trail Head on Rocky Canyon Rd. He will be driving up the rig with all the equipment necessary to complete the trail maintenance. There is no need to bring any tools, just water, gloves, and hiking or work boots.

If it is raining Ridge to Rivers will decide by 3 PM on whether we can still work on the trail or re-schedule.  If rescheduled we will post on the website.

We are looking for between 10 and 15 people.  Email info@idahonordic.com if you would like to volunteer.

Carpoolers will meet at Fort Boise(where we do dry-land) at 5:30pm.

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Team Fischer Craft On-Snow Clinic

Posted on March 10th, 2008

Elite skiers of Team Fischer Craft, Colin Rodgers and Nicole DeYong, will lead a FREE on-snow clinic for all Idaho Nordic Members.  Not a member?  Bring $40.00 and a completed IN membership form.  Downloadable on this website.
The clinic will consist of classic and skating technique.  You are welcome to do both sessions or just one.

Schedule:

9:45am to 10:00am - Swix kick wax application - Joe Jensen will do a quick classic kick wax application clinic before the classic session.

10:00am to 11:30am - Classic Technique Clinic - feel free to use waxless skis.

Noon to 1:30pm - Skate Technique Clinic

We will meet in front of Frontier Pointe Lodge - Bogus Basin.

Read about Colin and Nicole at http://fischercraft.com/

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Masters World Cup 2008 - Wax Reports

Posted on March 1st, 2008

See www.swixracing.us for all wax reports

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Masters World Cup - McCall ID

Posted on February 22nd, 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

 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 Kick, Klister and Glide Clinic - Masters World Cup

Posted on February 14th, 2008

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

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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Carpool to the RANCH

Posted on February 7th, 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

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”

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