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Hello Team –

Find the waxing information below. Note that we WILL NOT have a group waxing session at the team room today.

LATEST KELOWNA FORECAST: http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-48_metric_e.html. Telemark is at a higher elevation and it is usually 5 to 7 degrees colder up there.

WAXING: Make sure you have your name on all your equipment including poles and boots.

We suggest medium camber skis for skate and classic for this weekend, but bring all your race skis in case you need a different camber. Here’s what you need to do with your skis:

Skate race skis: Glide wax: Solda Performance Red. Do not scrape the glide wax as the skis will be well protected for the travel. We will scrape the glide wax at the hotel on site and most likely add a top coat for the races. Use good quality ski straps; the sleeve model protects the bases better. Write your NAME and “SKATE RACE” on painters tape close to the tip of the skis.

Skate warm up skis: Make sure they are scraped but well protected with good quality ski straps. You will use these skis to train on Thursday when you get there.

Classic race skis: Apply a layer of Solda Performance Red. Do not scrape them. Make sure the kick zone and the sidewalls are VERY, VERY CLEAN (use wax remover in the kick zone). Make sure your wax pocket is clearly marked with a Sharpie. Do not apply a base wax, we will do this on site. Write your NAME and “CLASSIC RACE” as well as the number of wax layers your skis need to race on painters tape close to the tip of the skis.

Classic warm up skis: Scrape them and clean the wax pocket. Again, use good ski straps.

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