2016 American Birkebeiner – Preliminary Wax Recommendation

Glide wax recommendations

The official Swix Birkie wax recommendation will be posted here at 4pm today. Here are some must have items waxes and tools for the race.

Marathon White base layer for all waves.
Waves 1-3- HF7X or HF8X for HF paraffin layer, FC7X or FC8X for Cera F layer, HVC Warm for top coat.
Waves 4-9- HF8X or HF10X for HF paraffin layer, FC8X or FC10X for Cera F layer, HVC Warm for top coat.
Structure-
.75mm and 1.0mm T423 Broken V structure rollers for skate skis.
.75mm and 1.0mm T401 Super Riller blades for classic skis.

Kickwax recommendations

Given the temperatures and forecast, Klister could come into play for the race on Saturday. So, in addition to your warm hard waxes, bring or get the following klisters.

KB20 Green klister spray binder, KX45, KX65, KX75, K21S.

For the most curent Swix Racing Service wax report please visit

swixsport.us/Wax-Resources/Wax-Recomendations/Mid-West