Solda Wax Recommendations

This coming Sunday, January 25, is the rescheduled Nancy P's classic race. While the weather is changing back to be more winter-like, the current forecast does not indicate a lot of new snow. The current jet stream is ushering in a colder Canadian air mass that is not carrying much moisture.

I skied yesterday, Thursday, and found air and snow temp to be about the same, -1 C (30 to 28 F). I had waxed for klister conditions with a binder and Rode Multigrade. There was a trace of new snow so I covered the klister with Rode Fast Blue Special, -3 to -7C. Had really good kick. Should have had a bit shorter kick zone with all those variables.

Forecast as follows: Saturday overnight low is 15 F (-10C); chance of snow after midnight; Sunday temp at 10:o0 17F (-8C); chance of snow showers, total of 2-4 inches forecast; humidity near 90%.

Glide wax: I am thinking the following. For the full treatment, base of UF7, followed by F31 Violet, followed by F40 Violet. If it is on the colder/drier side of the forecast, final layer of HP05/S30 mix 70/30. If it is on the warmer side and humid, HP05 as last layer. The S30 hardens the wax for drier abrassive conditions.

For saving money go with UF7 and F15 Violet. Remember to scrape and brush between layers.

Kick wax: Iron in a binder. It could be a Rode Green, a Toko Green or Swix G34. After ironing, cork the binder smooth. I will probably go with Rode Fast Blue Special -3 to -7C. Swix VR 40 could be good choice. I will test wax Saturday and if I have time, post an update here. Always carry some kick wax selections that are a bit warmer and a bit colder to adjust.