Wisconsin Nordic Ski Conditions
NINE-MILE COUNTY FOREST RECREATION Difficulty: Beginner to Expert Length: 20 miles (33 km); loops from .5 mile to 9.6 miles Grooming: Frequently groomed 8' wide skating lane and machine set double tracks on all trails.Thursday, January 31, 2008
2008 Badger State Games Toko Wax Recommendation
Badger State Games
9 Mile Forrest Ski Trails, Wausau, WI
Saturday February 2
10K, 21K, 43K Classic and Freestyle
Race Start 10AM to 1:30PM
Mass Start by Category, Distance, Technique
Forecast/Conditions: Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of
snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind
between 5 and 7 mph. Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Southwest wind between 6 and 9
mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Race time temperatures 20-24F
after overnight low of 15F.
Glidewax: Apply TOKO LF Moly scrape and brush, then apply TOKO HF
Blue/HF Red, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush. Finish by rotocorking
JetStream Moly(Use HighSpeed for Classic), brushing with a
dedicated nylon polishing brush, and finally, polish with a thermopad.
Gripwax: Roughen kick zone with 180 grit sandpaper, and iron in
TOKO base Green Binder. Cover with TOKO Carbon Gripwax Blue(21K
Racers) or Carbon Violet covered by Carbon Blue(43K Racers).
Structure: A fine linear structure, or one pass from the fine
broken linear wheel of a TOKO Structurerite(if snow is above 20F),
will best suit these conditions.
Check the Waxtip page at www.TokoUS.com before all of your races for the latest waxing information.
The Toko Race Wax Tips offer racers precise waxing advice on how to make your skis perform optimally for a given
event. For racers who don’t have top end waxes available, skip the Fluorocarbon (HelX, JetStream) and substitute the
LF or System 3 wax of the same color (Yellow, Red, Blue). Additionally, for those who do not have a rotocork (for
applying JetStream), this step can be replaced by vigorously corking with a dedicated Plasto Cork at the expense of
durability.
9 Mile Forrest Ski Trails, Wausau, WI
Saturday February 2
10K, 21K, 43K Classic and Freestyle
Race Start 10AM to 1:30PM
Mass Start by Category, Distance, Technique
Forecast/Conditions: Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of
snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind
between 5 and 7 mph. Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Southwest wind between 6 and 9
mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Race time temperatures 20-24F
after overnight low of 15F.
Glidewax: Apply TOKO LF Moly scrape and brush, then apply TOKO HF
Blue/HF Red, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush. Finish by rotocorking
JetStream Moly(Use HighSpeed for Classic), brushing with a
dedicated nylon polishing brush, and finally, polish with a thermopad.
Gripwax: Roughen kick zone with 180 grit sandpaper, and iron in
TOKO base Green Binder. Cover with TOKO Carbon Gripwax Blue(21K
Racers) or Carbon Violet covered by Carbon Blue(43K Racers).
Structure: A fine linear structure, or one pass from the fine
broken linear wheel of a TOKO Structurerite(if snow is above 20F),
will best suit these conditions.
Check the Waxtip page at www.TokoUS.com before all of your races for the latest waxing information.
The Toko Race Wax Tips offer racers precise waxing advice on how to make your skis perform optimally for a given
event. For racers who don’t have top end waxes available, skip the Fluorocarbon (HelX, JetStream) and substitute the
LF or System 3 wax of the same color (Yellow, Red, Blue). Additionally, for those who do not have a rotocork (for
applying JetStream), this step can be replaced by vigorously corking with a dedicated Plasto Cork at the expense of
durability.
2008 Badger State Games Wax Recommendation
Badger State Games
9 Mile Forrest Ski Trails, Wausau, WI
Saturday February 2
10K, 21K, 43K Classic and Freestyle
Race Start 10AM to 1:30PM
Mass Start by Category, Distance, Technique
Forecast/Conditions: Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of
snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind
between 5 and 7 mph. Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Southwest wind between 6 and 9
mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Race time temperatures 20-24F
after overnight low of 15F.
Glidewax: Apply TOKO LF Moly scrape and brush, then apply TOKO HF
Blue/HF Red, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush. Finish by rotocorking
JetStream Moly(Use HighSpeed for Classic), brushing with a
dedicated nylon polishing brush, and finally, polish with a thermopad.
Gripwax: Roughen kick zone with 180 grit sandpaper, and iron in
TOKO base Green Binder. Cover with TOKO Carbon Gripwax Blue(21K
Racers) or Carbon Violet covered by Carbon Blue(43K Racers).
Structure: A fine linear structure, or one pass from the fine
broken linear wheel of a TOKO Structurerite(if snow is above 20F),
will best suit these conditions.
Check the Waxtip page at www.TokoUS.com before all of your races for the latest waxing information.
The Toko Race Wax Tips offer racers precise waxing advice on how to make your skis perform optimally for a given
event. For racers who don’t have top end waxes available, skip the Fluorocarbon (HelX, JetStream) and substitute the
LF or System 3 wax of the same color (Yellow, Red, Blue). Additionally, for those who do not have a rotocork (for
applying JetStream), this step can be replaced by vigorously corking with a dedicated Plasto Cork at the expense of
durability.
9 Mile Forrest Ski Trails, Wausau, WI
Saturday February 2
10K, 21K, 43K Classic and Freestyle
Race Start 10AM to 1:30PM
Mass Start by Category, Distance, Technique
Forecast/Conditions: Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of
snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind
between 5 and 7 mph. Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Southwest wind between 6 and 9
mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Race time temperatures 20-24F
after overnight low of 15F.
Glidewax: Apply TOKO LF Moly scrape and brush, then apply TOKO HF
Blue/HF Red, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush. Finish by rotocorking
JetStream Moly(Use HighSpeed for Classic), brushing with a
dedicated nylon polishing brush, and finally, polish with a thermopad.
Gripwax: Roughen kick zone with 180 grit sandpaper, and iron in
TOKO base Green Binder. Cover with TOKO Carbon Gripwax Blue(21K
Racers) or Carbon Violet covered by Carbon Blue(43K Racers).
Structure: A fine linear structure, or one pass from the fine
broken linear wheel of a TOKO Structurerite(if snow is above 20F),
will best suit these conditions.
Check the Waxtip page at www.TokoUS.com before all of your races for the latest waxing information.
The Toko Race Wax Tips offer racers precise waxing advice on how to make your skis perform optimally for a given
event. For racers who don’t have top end waxes available, skip the Fluorocarbon (HelX, JetStream) and substitute the
LF or System 3 wax of the same color (Yellow, Red, Blue). Additionally, for those who do not have a rotocork (for
applying JetStream), this step can be replaced by vigorously corking with a dedicated Plasto Cork at the expense of
durability.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
9-Mile Ski Trails Snekkevik Ski Race
The trails are in great shape! The is forecast is for 3-6 inches of new snow on Thursday 1/17 with plummeting temps.
WAX RECOMMENDATION
Snekkevik Ski Race (Watch for updates)
9-Mile trails Wausau, WI
Forecast/Conditions: Friday night low of -12F, slight
chance of snow showers, and partly cloudy. Saturday morning
temperatures near race time, -8F to -3 degF.
Glidewax: Apply TokoLF Moly/LF Blue, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush,
then apply Toko HF Blue/XCold, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush.
Gripwax: Roughen kick zone with 180 grit sandpaper, and iron in
TOKO base Green Binder. Cover with TOKO Carbon Gripwax Mint.
Structure: A fine structure will best suit these conditions.
WAX RECOMMENDATION
Snekkevik Ski Race (Watch for updates)
9-Mile trails Wausau, WI
New Start Times for the Saturday, January 19th Ski Race
Registration is open from 09:00-11:00 AM at Nine Mile
Registration closes at 11:00 AM
12K Classic (Adults 19 & over) 10:30
6K (14-15 & 16-18 year olds) 11:00
3.5K (9-11 & 12-13 year olds) 11:15
12K Skate (Adults 19 & over) 11:45
Forecast/Conditions: Friday night low of -12F, slight
chance of snow showers, and partly cloudy. Saturday morning
temperatures near race time, -8F to -3 degF.
Glidewax: Apply TokoLF Moly/LF Blue, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush,
then apply Toko HF Blue/XCold, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush.
Gripwax: Roughen kick zone with 180 grit sandpaper, and iron in
TOKO base Green Binder. Cover with TOKO Carbon Gripwax Mint.
Structure: A fine structure will best suit these conditions.
Saturday, December 01, 2007
12/1/007 It's Snowing!!! Happy December
I hope to get out tomorrow!
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
2-20-07 American Birkebeiner TOKO WAX RECOMMENDATION
WAX RECOMMENDATION
American Birkebeiner
TOKO WAX SALE AT REVEL SPORTS
!!UPDATE!! American Birkebeiner !!UPDATE!!
!!UPDATE!! American Birkebeiner !!UPDATE!!
WAX RECOMMENDATION
American Birkebeiner
Cable to Hayward, WI
Saturday February 24
51K Skate or Classic
Race Start 8:20AM and on
Forecast/Conditions: Low of around 20F Friday night with
highs of around 33F Saturday. Expect dirty granular snow that
might be covered with a layer of fresh snow.
Chance of snow Friday and race day!
American Birkebeiner
Cable to Hayward, WI
Saturday February 24
51K Skate or Classic
Race Start 8:20AM and on
Forecast/Conditions: Low of around 20F Friday night with
highs of around 33F Saturday. Expect dirty granular snow that
might be covered with a layer of fresh snow.
Chance of snow Friday and race day!
Glidewax: Beginning with a clean base, apply Dibloc LF Moly, scrape and
brush, then apply Dibloc HF Red/HF Moly, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush.
Finish by ironing in JetStream Moly, and polishing well with a
dedicated nylon polishing brush, followed by a final polish with a
Thermopad. HelX Cold would make an excellent alternative to
JetStream.
Gripwax: See any TOKO Representative found at the Expo
Structure: A universal stonegrind, or two passes using the
Course(offset or linear) wheel of a TOKO Structurite tool (before
applying HF RED/HF Moly layer) will best suit these conditions.
Check the Waxtip page at www.TokoUS.com before all of your races for the latest waxing information.
The Toko Race Wax Tips offer racers precise waxing advice on how to make your skis perform optimally for a given
event. For racers who don’t have top end waxes available, skip the Fluorocarbon (HelX, JetStream) and substitute the
LF or System 3 wax of the same color (Yellow, Red, Blue). Additionally, for those who do not have a rotocork (for
applying JetStream), this step can be replaced by vigorously corking with a dedicated Plasto Cork as the expense of durability.
brush, then apply Dibloc HF Red/HF Moly, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush.
Finish by ironing in JetStream Moly, and polishing well with a
dedicated nylon polishing brush, followed by a final polish with a
Thermopad. HelX Cold would make an excellent alternative to
JetStream.
Gripwax: See any TOKO Representative found at the Expo
Structure: A universal stonegrind, or two passes using the
Course(offset or linear) wheel of a TOKO Structurite tool (before
applying HF RED/HF Moly layer) will best suit these conditions.
Check the Waxtip page at www.TokoUS.com before all of your races for the latest waxing information.
The Toko Race Wax Tips offer racers precise waxing advice on how to make your skis perform optimally for a given
event. For racers who don’t have top end waxes available, skip the Fluorocarbon (HelX, JetStream) and substitute the
LF or System 3 wax of the same color (Yellow, Red, Blue). Additionally, for those who do not have a rotocork (for
applying JetStream), this step can be replaced by vigorously corking with a dedicated Plasto Cork as the expense of durability.
Friday, February 09, 2007
WAX RECOMMENDATION North End Classic
WAX RECOMMENDATION
North End Classic
North End Trailhead, Cable, WI
Sunday February 11
20K Classic
Race Start 10AM
Forecast/Conditions:
Friday-overnight - low -11F
Saturday-daytime - high temperatures near 11F
Glidewax: Apply Dibloc LF Moly/LF Blue,, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush
then apply TOKO Dibloc HF Blue, scrape and brush, then apply LF Blue/XCold
Powder, mixed, scrape and brush out well.
Gripwax: Roughen grip zone with 180 grit sandpaper. Apply BaseGreen, iron, and smoothen with cork while still warm. Apply 2-3layers Carbon Mint thoroughly corking each layer.
Structure: A fine stonegrind will best suit these conditions.
Check the Waxtip page at TokoUS.com before all of your races for the latest waxing information.
The Toko Race Wax Tips offer racers precise waxing advice on how to make your skis perform optimally for a given event. For racers who don’t have top end waxes available, skip the Fluorocarbon (HelX, JetStream) and substitute the LF or System 3 wax of the same color (Yellow, Red, Blue). Additionally, for those who do not have a rotocork (for applying JetStream), this step can be replaced by vigorously corking with a dedicated Plasto Cork as the expense of durability.
North End Classic
North End Trailhead, Cable, WI
Sunday February 11
20K Classic
Race Start 10AM
Forecast/Conditions:
Friday-overnight - low -11F
Saturday-daytime - high temperatures near 11F
Glidewax: Apply Dibloc LF Moly/LF Blue,, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush
then apply TOKO Dibloc HF Blue, scrape and brush, then apply LF Blue/XCold
Powder, mixed, scrape and brush out well.
Gripwax: Roughen grip zone with 180 grit sandpaper. Apply BaseGreen, iron, and smoothen with cork while still warm. Apply 2-3layers Carbon Mint thoroughly corking each layer.
Structure: A fine stonegrind will best suit these conditions.
Check the Waxtip page at TokoUS.com before all of your races for the latest waxing information.
The Toko Race Wax Tips offer racers precise waxing advice on how to make your skis perform optimally for a given event. For racers who don’t have top end waxes available, skip the Fluorocarbon (HelX, JetStream) and substitute the LF or System 3 wax of the same color (Yellow, Red, Blue). Additionally, for those who do not have a rotocork (for applying JetStream), this step can be replaced by vigorously corking with a dedicated Plasto Cork as the expense of durability.
WAX RECOMMENDATION: WI Highschool State Championships, North Woods Golf Course, Rhinelander, WI
WAX RECOMMENDATION
WI High School State Championships
Northwoods Golf Course, Rhinelander, WI
Sunday February 11
7K Skate
Forecast/Conditions: Expect a crusty/icy base covered with
possible cold sugar snow. Friday night low of -5F, with a Saturday
high of 10F
Glidewax: Apply Dibloc LF Moly/LF Blue,, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush
then apply TOKO Dibloc HF Blue, scrape and brush, then apply LF Blue/XCold
Powder, mixed, scrape and brush out well.
Gripwax: Roughen grip zone with 180 grit sandpaper. Apply Base
Structure: A fine stonegrind will best suit these conditions.
Check the Waxtip page at TokoUS.com before all of your races for the latest waxing information.
The Toko Race Wax Tips offer racers precise waxing advice on how to make your skis perform optimally for a given event. For racers who don’t have top end waxes available, skip the Fluorocarbon (HelX, JetStream) and substitute the LF or System 3 wax of the same color (Yellow, Red, Blue). Additionally, for those who do not have a rotocork (for applying JetStream), this step can be replaced by vigorously corking with a dedicated Plasto Cork as the expense of durability.
WI High School State Championships
Northwoods Golf Course, Rhinelander, WI
Sunday February 11
7K Skate
Forecast/Conditions: Expect a crusty/icy base covered with
possible cold sugar snow. Friday night low of -5F, with a Saturday
high of 10F
Glidewax: Apply Dibloc LF Moly/LF Blue,, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush
then apply TOKO Dibloc HF Blue, scrape and brush, then apply LF Blue/XCold
Powder, mixed, scrape and brush out well.
Gripwax: Roughen grip zone with 180 grit sandpaper. Apply Base
Green, iron, and smoothen with cork while still warm. Apply 2-3
layers Carbon Mint thoroughly corking each layer. For those who
need more grip, substitute Carbon White.
Structure: A fine stonegrind will best suit these conditions.
Check the Waxtip page at TokoUS.com before all of your races for the latest waxing information.
The Toko Race Wax Tips offer racers precise waxing advice on how to make your skis perform optimally for a given event. For racers who don’t have top end waxes available, skip the Fluorocarbon (HelX, JetStream) and substitute the LF or System 3 wax of the same color (Yellow, Red, Blue). Additionally, for those who do not have a rotocork (for applying JetStream), this step can be replaced by vigorously corking with a dedicated Plasto Cork as the expense of durability.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Nine Mile Ski Conditions
Two sets of classic tracks were set yesterday for a High School race. There was good depth to them and very firm!
Monday, January 29, 2007
Badger State Games, Nordic Ski at Nine Mile
I had a great 10K classic ski today! Temps in the low teens with fresh snow. I used Toko Carbon Grip Wax white resulting in excellent grip however glide was lacking in the fresh snow due to lack of attention in waxing the tips and tails. Tracks ranged from non-existent in a few stretches to good in most areas and better than good in some areas. Crews have been moving snow to the few thin spots in preparation for Badger State Games. I am expecting great skate conditions and good classic conditions.
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