How to: kick wax

Here is a short video on how to apply kick wax.  You will probably need to apply a few thins coats of kick wax to your skis every time you go out.  Check the temperature and apply the appropriate color wax; Toko Red is good down to about 16 degrees.  Toko blue is great in colder temps.

Kick wax demo

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2023 Rental Gear Info

GEAR PICK-UP: In order to streamline the process of picking up your gear, please take a few measurements for me: 

A) Floor to wrist. Your classical skis should come up to somewhere between your wrist and elbow; shorter for younger/beginning skiers. 

B) Floor to "middle of shoulder". Classical poles should be somewhere between your armpit and top of shoulder. 

C) Euro boot size. Google a conversion chart if that helps. I will have several pairs for your child to try on. 

Text this info to me at 608-632-6272 and I will let you know when it is ready to pick up. $50 per set for the season. Cash or check to "Snowflake Junior Nordic Ski Club".

WAXING: I have gone away from grip tape in favor of using traditional hard waxes. It requires a little work on your part, but offers better performance in most conditions. I will send two waxes and a cork home with you. I am applying 4 thin layers of Toko Red to all the skis before they go out. This should be good for the first outing or two, but you will need to apply a little of the appropriate wax (temperatures shown on wax) before subsequent sessions. 

CLASSIC/SKATE GEAR: I am sending out classic gear for starters.  We will switch over to skating later in the season, and I will provide different skis (shorter) and poles (longer).

CONDITIONS: Skis are made for snow. Do not ever ski in parking lots, across roads, sidewalks, etc. Do not ski when there is not enough snow; if you see grass or dirt in your tracks; there is not enough snow and you will damage the skis.

Good skiing at Timber Coulee!

I groomed on the DNR land and Rod & Gun Club on December 22 (skate and classic).  I'm sure it set up nicely, but then it got windy... so probably some snow in the tracks and some small drifts.  Enjoy it this week before it warms up too much.
 

Decent skiing in the Coulee

The trails were groomed on Sunday (skate and classic).  There is some stubble, especially in the tracks.  But its pretty good skiing for December, so get out and enjoy it.

We will be skiing on Monday, Dec 19th, from 3:45 - 5:00.  Join us if you can.  If you need to rent equipment, get your measurements to me.
 

Skating at Timber Coulee

Good Old Skandic

She was waiting to get out for a ride after several snowfalls that were too wet to groom.  Today was the day... we groomed for the first time this year.  There were lots of small trees to cut off the trail (and I didn't get them all), some grass and willow stubble poking through, and a few wet spots.  But I think it will set up nicely with the colder temps, and the overnight snow should cover most of the remaining stubble.  I'd still recommend B skis, but get out there and enjoy it.  The Penalty Loop across the bridge is very short, but in the best condition.  No tracks yet.

The Penalty Loop

 

New Subscription ability

Blogger had disabled the old "Feedburner" subscription feature, so nobody was getting email notifications when I updated the Blog.  Now there is a way for me to manually enter your email address if you want to subscribe and get emails each time there is a new post.  Call or text me if you want this feature.

Snow, but too warm?

The new snow looks great.  It is probably too wet and 'packey' to groom, but I might give it a shot if it drops below freezing overnight.  Stay tuned...

Also, I am planning to start some dryland training practices Mondays and Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 until we get on snow.  Call or text if you are interested.  Dan 608-632-6272