Sounder Jan 31

So the temperature looks like it is going to be about +2 and rain.

This is a perfect course and conditions to double pole, if you have ever thought about double poling a race this might be the one


Glide

Tomorrows race is going to need the right pair of skis more then glide wax, I am recommending to use CH8 which is Swix red, you could use a yellow wax but the red wax will tend to pick-up less dirt and stuff off of the trail.

I will be bringing the riller with me, this will help stop the suction on the bottom of the skis

Grip


If you have zeros you might want to bring them to give them a try, I think it might be a little wet, but it is worth a shot.

We are going to be using Klister, so please tape for grip and apply a violet base wax very thin to your klister kick zone.  We will test waxes when we get there and we will bring 2 tables with us.


Things to bring

• Dry clothes for after the race
• Dry shoes for after the race
• Hat for during the race
• Shell for during the race

Look forward to seeing everyone there

Ron

muskoka loppet update

Hi All

the weather looks a bit colder than I saw yesterday

Glide

For glide wax you might want to look at a colder wax then originally thought,

Vauhti LF Green

Swix LF 4

Toko HF or LF blue

Rex blue is also a great product, if you have travel wax on your skis it should be pretty quick

Start SG8


Topper

I will bring some TK72 topper and we can apply it for you tomorrow

Grip

For Grip wax please iron a layer of V30, it will help to keep the wax on and not slow down the skis

We will be testing wax tomorrow and helping with application

Muskoka Loppet

Hi All

This is a long range forecast for those who don't have time to wax on Saturday, I will update this tomorrow when I see the forecast

The glide is going to be pretty easy with cold overnight and high of -3 and new snow on Sunday.

This is not a paraffin series race so you can break out the fluros if you like

Glide Wax 

My recommendation right now is Swix LF6

Since it is a classic race the speed is dictated a lot by the kick wax so if you have  a regular blue wax go ahead and use it, there will not be a big difference in speed.

For those who want to get excited and put on a pure fluro topper there are a couple you can choose.

Vauhti Black Fox is pretty good in these conditions
Rex TK72 is a good choice
SFR 92 also falls in this range.
Vauhti HFC 15

As I mentioned above though the speed of the ski will be mostly influenced by the kick wax

Kick wax

Well this could go any number of ways depending on the snow but a safe bet would be to iron in a layer of Swix v40, it will provide a good base and ensure the grip that is put on will stay in place.

For those who are doing the 30K I would tend to use the Swix VG35.  I have had luck with this product in new snow at these temperatures.

Keep the layers really thin

For those of you who need help check out this video, it is a good step-by-step https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSyh3Vr7ok0

Mono Nordic Jan 23

Hi All

The forecast looks like we will be at about -7 tomorrow by race time and cold overnight

Remember this is a paraffin series race so I would recommend:

Swix CH6 (regular blue)
Skigo blue
Rex Blue

I personally like the Rex blue the most but both of the others are good too.

We will have the riller with us tomorrow and we will put in a fine structure in the morning

Looking forward to seeing everyone there

Ron

thunder bay travel wax

Please travel wax your classic race skis with Lf 6 and tape for glide

Rex video on world cup waxing

Jan 3 - Yuletide Blast

Hi all

Based on the temperature and the fact there is new snow falling I would recommend the following.

**Remember it is paraffin series race which means no fluros are allowed

Swix CH7 purple    or    Toko Red     or     skigo violet               or           Vauhti Violet
                           

OR if you don't have those

Swix CH6 Blue 


It is going to be windy tomorrow so please dress warm

Ron