2003-2004
Results
2003-2004
Alpine
2003-2004
Nordic
2003-2004 Alpine
Midwest Silver Ski League Afton Alps Afton Minnesota
January 28 2004
Temp -13 F Strong NW Wind
| Kevin Anderson |
Pacesetter
Fastest Time |
HS-0 White |
Atomic SX-11
Fine Grind |
Midwest Silver Ski League Afton Alps Afton Minnesota
January 22 2004
Temp 0 F Strong NW Wind
| Kevin Anderson |
Pacesetter
2nd Place |
HS-0 White |
Atomic SX-11
Fine Grind |
Midwest Gold Ski League Afton Alps Afton Minnesota
January 22 2004
Temp 0 F Strong NW Wind
| Kevin Anderson |
Pacesetter
2nd Place |
HS-0 White |
Atomic SX-11
Fine Grind |
Midwest Ski League Afton Alps Afton Minnesota
January 20, 2004
Temp -3 F
| Kevin Anderson |
Pacesetter
Fastest Time 2 Runs |
HS-0 White |
Atomic SX -11
Fine Grind |
Midwest Ski League Afton Alps Afton Minnesota
January 15, 2004
Temp 17 F
| Kevin Anderson |
Pacesetter
9th Combined time on 2 Runs |
HSF-20 Tan |
Atomic SX-11
Fine Grind |
Midwest Ski League Afton Alps Afton Minnesota
January 14, 2004
Temp 16 F
| Kevin Anderson |
Pacesetter
Fastest on 2 Runs |
HSF-20 Tan |
Atomic SX-11
Fine Grind |
Duluth, Minnesota, Sprit Mountain, Midwest
Pacesetter Sprints December 17, 2003
Temperature 18 F
|
Skier
|
Place
|
Wax
|
Grind
|
| Kevin Anderson |
9th |
HS-20 Tan |
Universal
Atomic Beta |
Good placement for an early season race
2003-2004 Nordic
Payette Lakes Ski Marathon McCall, ID Saturday,
February 21, 2004
Temp 27F, sunny 30K Freestyle
| Dennis Feeney |
1st Age Group, 8th
overall |
HSF-30 Salmon |
Madshus Hypersonic HP |
American Birkebeiner Cable/Hayward, WI
Saturday, February 21, 2004
Temp 28 to 30 at start, rising to mid 30's in afternoon
about 8" of humid new snow fell on Thursday/Friday
51K Classic Race
| Grant Nelson |
WINNER |
HSF-30 Salmon/Flite #11 |
Fischer universal grind |
Grant said his skis had excellent glide. His kick wax was Toko Dark
Red.
51K Freestyle Race
| Josie Nelson |
39th place, female division |
HSF-30 Salmon/Flite #11 |
Rossignol Xium |
| Kati Campbell |
60th, female division |
HSF-30 Salmon/Flite #11 |
Fischer |
| Dave Nelson |
68th overall |
HSF-30 Salmon/Flite #11 |
Fischer |
| Ross Dreger |
86th overall |
HSF-30 Salmon/Flite #11 |
Rossignol |
| Katherine Himes |
86th, female division |
HSF-30 Salmon/Flite #11 |
Fischer fine grind/light rill |
| Clay Diggins |
199th overall |
HSF-30 Salmon/Flite #11 |
Atomic RS-10, universal grind |
| Dave Christopherson |
205th overall |
HSF-30 Salmon/Flite #11 |
Rossignol |
| Randy Larson |
327th overall |
HSF-30 Salmon/Flite #11 |
Madshus, light rill |
| John Stamm |
350th overall |
HSF-30 Salmon/Flite #11 |
Atomic RS-10, light rill |
| Dan Meyer |
424th overall |
HSF-30 Salmon/Flite #11 |
Atomic RS-10, wet grind |
23K Korteloppet Freestyle
| Deb Diggins |
32nd, female division |
HSF-30 Salmon/Flite #11 |
Rossignol Deltas/light rill |
"My skis were rockets!" said Josie Nelson, summing up the experience
of the Fast Wax skiers. They followed the same waxing recommendations
that were on the web site: 1 layer of HS-30 Red, 2 layers of HSF-30
Salmon, with Flite #11 over top. Soft flex skis helped as the new
snow on the trail broke down quickly. Fine to universal grind skis
were good, and a light rill was fine, but more structure was not helpful
as the snow did not become really wet until mid afternoon.
We had reports of good skis with HSF-20 Tan/Flite #11 out of the first
few waves as well.
Summary of the 2004 Birkie: Lots of happy Fast Wax skiers with
fast skis! Thanks to all who let us know how much they enjoyed their
Birkie/Kortie experience.
For Josie Nelson's story of her Birkie race, click here
to link to the Skinnyski.com web site
Inga~Lami Women's Race Elm Creek Park, Osseo, MN
Saturday, February 14, 2004
Temp 14F cold wind, dry snow 10K freestyle
| Katherine Himes |
3rd Age Group, 8th overall |
HSF-10 Green |
Fisher, factory grind |
| Deb Diggins |
2nd Age Group, 11th overall |
HSF-10 Green |
Atomic RS-10, factory grind |
With the cold wind and dry snow, HS-0 White also performed well.
Minnesota Finlandia Bemidji, MN Saturday,
February 14, 2004
Temp -5F cold, dry snow 25K freestyle
| Clay Diggins |
1st Age Group, 5th
overall |
HS-0 White |
Peltonen fine grind |
Mora Vasaloppet Mora, MN Sunday, February
8, 2004
Temp 10F at start to upper teens at finish fine-grained
snow cold dry SW wind 10 to 20 mph
35K freestyle
| Grant Nelson |
WINNER |
HSF-20 Tan |
Fischer RCS unigrind |
| Dave Christopherson |
1st Age Group, 10th overall |
HSF-20 Tan |
Rossi fine grind |
| John Stamm |
2nd age group, 19th overall |
HSF-10 Green |
Fischer cold grind |
| Clay Diggins |
5th age group, 22nd overall* |
HS-10 Teal |
Atomic RS-10 factory grind |
42K Classic
| Josie Nelson |
WINNER |
HSF-20 Tan |
Rossi |
| Dave Nelson |
1st Age Group, 3rd overall |
HSF-20 Tan |
Rossi |
| Katherine Himes |
3rd age group, 4th overall |
HSF-20 Tan, VF30 over extra blue for kick |
Fischer factory grind |
58 K freestyle
| Katie Campbell |
1st Age Group, 18th overall |
HSF-20 Tan |
Fischer |
13K freestyle
| Jessie Diggins |
3rd age group |
HS-10 Teal |
Rossi Xium, factory grind |
In addition to the race team we heard from many skiers who earned age
group placements and personal best results...more than we can list but
we thank you for sharing your Mora experience with us!
Race day arrived without the predicted high humidity and rapid
warming that had indicated Tan as a best choice. Some racers who had prepared
alternate skis with HSF-10 Green or Teal found it tested very well
& faster than Tan; others found their Tan skis were great. As
almost everyone racing had waxed for the (incorrect) warming forecast,
even those who did not find their skis as fast as usual reported that they
were at least as fast as everyone else's skis. Overall a great race
and it was wonderful to be back on the Vasaloppet trail again!
*Sidelined at the start with a broken pole, Clay Diggins credited polite
fellow skiers and very fast skis for helping him work his way back up to
a 22nd place finish.
Badger State Games Wausau, WI February 8, 2004 40K
Freestyle 15F
| Ross Dreger |
6th overall, open class |
HSF-20 Tan |
Badger State Games Wausau, WI February 7, 2004 10K
Freestyle 20F
| Ross Dreger |
WINNER |
HSF-20 Tan |
excellent skis
Boulder Mountain Tour, Sun Valley, ID February
7, 2004 32K Freestyle
cold, temps in low 20's, new snow with about 1,000 skiers
racing
| Dennis Feeney |
4th age group, 27 overall |
HSF-20 Tan with Flite #11 |
Madshus hypersonic |
Alley Loop, Crested Butte, CO
February 7, 2004 42K Freestyle
temp 5F at start, cold, dry, windy
| Patrick O'Neill |
3rd age group, 10th overall |
HS-0 White |
Fischer fine grind, med. flex |
Patrick tested Teal which was good, but found the White even faster, and
with the very cold snowpack the White held up well through the whole race
even as the air temps were warming. Great skis.
North End Classic, Cable, Wisconsin
North End Trails February 8, 2004
24K Classic
Temp 10 F Strong wind from the SW humid
conditions
| Dan Meyer |
3rd Age Group |
HSF 10 Green
Rode Violet Special |
Madshus Factory Grind |
| Randy Larson |
6th Age Group |
HSF-10 Green |
Madshus Factory Grind |
Great double race combo
Pre-Birkie, Hayward to 00 Hayward, Wisconsin
Saturday, February 7, 2004 27K Freestyle
Temp 15 F 2 to 3 inches of new snow NW wind 10 to
15 MPH
| Randy Larson |
4th Age Group |
HSF-20 Tan |
Atomic RS-10 |
| Vickie Larson |
2nd Age Group |
HSF-20 Tan |
Atomic RS-10 |
| Dan Meyer |
6th Age Group |
HSF-10 Green |
Atomic RS-10 |
Although the temperature was warmer than predicted for the evening low,
the snow was still a squeaky dry snow and stayed squeaky until the last
5K of the race when the temperature warmed to 25F and the trail cover opened
in the sun.
The Green was great at the start, however, both Randy and Vickie felt
thir skis really picked up the the last 5K when the sun hit the trail.
Lumberjack Jaunt Bemidji, MN Sunday,
February 1, 2004 15K Classic/Freestyle
Temp 5 F cold new snow
| Dan Cruser |
Winner, classic |
HS-10 Teal |
Marine/ O'Brien Race Marine on the St Croix
Sunday, February 1, 2004 11K Classic/Freestyle
Temp 10 to 15 F 4 to 6 inches on new snow,
light wind from the NW
11K Classic
| Dave Christopherson |
1st Age Group
5th Overall |
HSF-10 Green |
Rossi |
| Dan Meyer |
2nd Age Group |
HSF-10 Green |
Madshus |
11K Freestyle
| John Stamm |
1st Age Group
6th Overall |
HSF-10 Green |
Fischer Fine Grind |
Mount Hood 15K Classic Saturday, January 31,2004
15K Classic
Sunny, 30F
| Dennis Feeney |
Winner |
HSF-30 Salmon |
Really Fast Skis
City of Lakes Loppet Minneapolis Minnesota
Saturday, January 31,2004 35K
Classic/Freestyle
Temperature at Race Time - 5 F Light wind from the NW -
Dry wind blown snow
35K Classic
| Josie Nelson |
Winner |
HS-0 White |
Rossi |
| Katherine Himes |
4th Overall |
HS-0 White |
Fischer |
35K Freestyle
| Dave Christopherson |
1st Age Group |
HS-0 White |
Rossi Fine Grind |
| Dave Nelson |
6th Age Group |
HS-0 White |
Rossi Fine Grind |
| John Stamm |
4th Age Group |
HS-0 White |
Atomic RS-10 Factory Grind |
| Dan Meyer |
8th Age Group |
HS-0 White |
Atomic RS-11 Factory Grind |
| Clay Diggins |
6th Age Group |
HS-0 White |
Atomic RS-10 Factory Grind |
Pepsi Challenge Biwabik, Minnesota
Saturday, January 31,2004 48K Classic/Freestyle
24K Classic/Freestyle
Temperature at Race Time, -15 F Below..... 0
Calm and Sunny
48K Classic
| Grant Nelson |
Winner |
HS-0 White |
Fischer - Factory Grind |
24K Freestyle
| Kati Campbell |
1st Age Group
3rd Overall |
HS-0 White |
Fischer |
The Great Nordeen Ski Race Bend, OR January
24 42K freestyle
Temp 24 to 30 F with a snowy start and clear finish
| Dennis Feeney |
8th overall, 4th age group |
HSF-20 Tan, HSF-30 Salmon, with Flite #11 over top |
Madshus hypersonic hp |
Dennis says, "my skis were rockets"
Crested Butte Citizen's Race Crested Butte, CO
January 24 20K freestyle
Temp 7 F cold, dry, squeaky snow
| Patrick O'Neill |
4th overall, 3rd age group |
HS-0 White |
Madshus fine grind |
Colorado Governor's Cup January 24, 2004
The University of Wyoming team shared their success in this race -
on Fast Wax HSF-20 Tan, the women scooped the first seven places in the
college division, and the men the first 3 plus 5 and 6! Fast skiers
on fast skis is a wonderful thing!
Vinterloppet Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Saturday January 24, 2004 24K and 12K Freestyle
Temp 8 F Below Zero Winds: Calm, Bright Sun
1 inch new powdery snow
24K Freestyle
| Grant Nelson |
1st Age Group
2nd Overall |
HS-0 White |
Fischer |
| Clay Diggins |
1st Age Group
3rd Overall |
HS-0 White |
Peltonen
Fine Grind |
| Dan Meyer |
2nd Age Group |
HS-0 White |
Atomic RS-11
Factory Grind |
| Katherine Himes |
3rd Overall
2nd Age Group |
HS-0 White |
Fischer universal grind |
12K Freestyle
| Deb Diggins |
1st Age Group
2nd Overall |
HS-0 White |
Rossi Delta fine grind |
| Jessie Diggins |
1st Age Group |
HS-0 White |
Atomic RS-10 factory grind |
12K Classic
| Dan Cruser |
1st Age Group |
HS-0 White |
White wax once again proved its value in very cold temps! Good skis
for everyone. A fine grind definitely helped in these conditions.
Masters Nationals Marquette, Michigan
January 18, 2004 20K Freestyle
Temp 16 F 70 % Humidity
3 Inches of new snow with new blowing snow on the trail
| Kati Campbell |
1st Age Group |
HSF-20 Tan |
Fischer -- Factory Grind |
Linda Cook of Wisconsin shared her National Master's success with
us as well:
I followed all your waxing recommendations for the Masters Nationals
Freestyle, Duatholon, and Classic races and also for the Noque Marathon,
It worked well for me - First Place Women 60 - 64 in all the races and
honored to be on the Women's 2004 NM Team. In the right place at
the right time with the right wax!
Thanks for a good product and recommendations de jour!
Linda P Cook
Seeley Hills Classic Seeley Hills,
Wisconsin January 18, 2004
42K and 22K Classic
Temp Mid 20's -- New Snow
42 K Classic
| Josie Nelson |
1st Overall |
HSF-20 Tan Glide
Blue Extra Kick |
Rossi |
| Grant Nelson |
1st Overall |
HSF-20 Tan Glide
Blue Extra Kick |
Fisher |
| Katherine Himes |
1st Age Group |
HSF-20 Tan
VR45 kick |
Fisher |
| Dave Nelson |
1st Age Group |
HSF-20 Tan
Blue Extra Kick |
Rossi |
22K Classic
| Dave Christopherson |
1st Age Goup |
HSF-20 Tan
VR45 kick |
Rossi universal grind
|
Big Field - a record turnout of over 500 racers
Congratulations to all Fast Wax Racers on a excellent weekend of racing
Balsam Vinterfest Amery, WI January
17 20K freestyle
Temp 27 F thin conditions: some new snow over an icy base
| Clay Diggins |
6th overall |
HSF-20 Tan |
Peltonen |
Clay tested another pair of skis with HSF-30 Salmon, and although the Salmon
felt slightly faster, he went with the Tan because the skis were better
suited to the icy trail conditions
Crested Butte Citzen's Race Crested Butte, CO
January 10 20K classic
Temp 12 F very dry, squeaky snow
| Patrick O'Neill |
2nd age group, 5th overall |
HS-10 Teal |
Germinal Univeral grind |
24 Hours of Telemark Telemark Lodge, Cable Wisconsin
January 10 & 11
Saturday Temp ~ mid 20's F dropping to 15 F at night, Sunday
upper 20's F
Icy trail base with old snow powder on top -- Fast on the flats but
tough to edge on the hills
|
Skier
|
Place
|
Wax
|
Grind
|
Dave Nelson
Grant Nelson |
1st Place
Big Team 24 hour Event |
HSF-20 Tan for Saturday
Dave changed to HSF 30 Salmon for Sunday morning |
Universal |
| Josie Nelson |
2nd Place
12 Hour Relay
4 Person Open Class |
HSF 20 Tan |
Rossi Universal |
Grant found that his Tan wax held up well through almost 5 hours of racing!
Ridgenator Giants Ridge, Biwabik MN January
3, 2004 Duathlon
Temp ~5 F Cold New Powdery Snow, Strong Wind
|
Skier
|
Place
|
Wax
|
Grind
|
| Grant Nelson |
1st Overall |
HS-0 White |
Fine |
| Dave Nelson |
3rd Overall |
HS-0 White |
Fine |
| Josie Nelson |
2nd Overall |
HS-0 White |
Fine |
| Kati Campbell |
1st Age Group |
HS-0 White |
Fine |
Everyone reported rocket fast skis through both the glazed and powdered
area.
Blue Hills Ascent Bruce WI
January 7, 2004 14K freestyle
Temp 9 F, Transformed icy, coarse, granular snow 70 % Humidity;
Icy fast course
|
Skier
|
Place
|
Wax
|
Grind/Ski
|
| Dave Christopherson |
1st Age Group
9th Overall |
HS-10 Teal |
Rossi - Fine Grind |
| Randy Larson |
3rd Age Group |
HS-0 White |
Fine Grind |
Both reported fast skis
Pre-Loppet Trollhaugen WI January 1 2004
Temp 25 F Coarse granular man-made snow 65% Humidity
|
Skier
|
Place
|
Wax
|
Grind/ Ski
|
| Dave Christopherson |
1st Age Group
5th Overall |
HSF-20 Tan |
Rossi - Beste Grind |
| John Stamm |
3rd Age Group |
HSF - 20 Tan |
Atomic - Universal |
Classic Hiihto Trollhaugen, WI December 31, 2003
Temp 18 F Coarse granular man-made snow 50% Humidity
| Dave Christopherson |
1st Age Group
12 Overall |
HS-20 Blue |
Rossi - Universal Grind |
Double Pole Derby Hayward Wisconsin December 27,
2003
Temperature 38 F With a Light Mist Falling -- Very Wet Snow
5 k Classic and 10 K Skate
| Randy Larson |
1st Age Group Classic |
Flite over HSF-40 Bronze |
Rilled |
| Randy Larson |
3rd Age Group Skate |
Flite over HSF-40 Bronze |
Rilled |
Crested Butte Citzen's Race Crested Butte, CO
December 20, 2003 10K classic
Temp 12 F very dry snow
| Patrick O'Neill |
1st age group, 3rd overall |
HS-10 Teal |
Germina unigrind |