Today was a fun day. It was only 19f overnight which is far warmer than it had been. Not too surprisingly though, although we could tell the snow was warmer, HF Blue/Red mix was our test HF wax, JetStream Blue wax our best JetStream, and covering JetStream Blue with HelX Red was the best. So, that is what we went with. Sometimes you can't rationalize the wax. The Blue was the fastest (especially in the high end speed).
Last night it was just a bit overcast which kept things from getting as clear and cold as it has been recently, but it was still 4f at the venue 2 hours before the start, so the snow was still cold. Although the conditions were slightly different (no hoarfrost that needed to be skied in for example), our wax tests (both kick and glide) showed that the same products that had been performing the past two days continued to.
Although I did a really poor job today on the photos, this was probably our most successful day ever for wax. The wax tip of HF Blue covered by a mix of JetStream Blue powder and XCold powder, both ironed in together was super for the women. For the men, it was the same except a good application of JetStream Blue Bloc on top was even better. It was -9f this morning and there was an inversion, but not as strong as yesterday. The snow stayed very cold and was faster that one would think considering the temperatures. We added in the XCold powder to the blue powder because it was faster. It hardens the JetStream Blue up and makes the skis really slippery on the climbs especially.
I'm very happy for Jennie Bender and Torin Koos who both won today. Jennie suffered for much of the year with both Lyme Disease and Mono and this is one of those "feel good" stories. Torin was DQed last year after winning this US Nationals race by maybe 300 meters, so this was also really nice for him to gain some redemption (my words, not his).
Quebec City World Cups Congratulations to the US Ski Team on a hugely successful weekend. Toko US Facebook Promo Toko US Facebook Contest! On January 21, we will randomly select 5 people who have “liked” this Toko US Facebook page and give each of them $300 of TOKO product (take your choice of wax, tools, gloves, hats, bags) from us. Wax Clinic Schedule Growing Quickly The Toko Wax Clinic schedule is growing quickly. Here’s the Toko Video page.
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This is the pack for a person carrying anything that shouldn’t freeze (food or drinks) or shouldn’t get wet (clothing, paperwork, camera equipment, electronics). Has tool and wax compartments. The Coaches Pack is made from thick 900 Denier polyester with PU backing. Embossed Tarpaulin Dura panels protect and provide durability. The top load main compartment has Dura panels and rivets for breathability. Has a fleece lined sunglass compartment on top and #10 YKK zippers. The...