Waxing Clinics 

Tuesday, February 19th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Hoigaards
3945 Meadowbrook Rd, St. Louis Park, MN
Host - Dan Meyer
 

WHAT'S new at Fast Wax this season? 
New Suits

                             Photo Courtesy of Skinnyski.com

New Fast Wax Low Fluorinated Racing Wax
The Wax you requested.  For increased speed on those dry powdery days. And as always at reasonable prices in the same broad temperature ranges that create superior performance in changing conditions

Nothing Less than a Revolutionin ski Waxing...

Introducing Fast Wax SLICK PRO 
Combining the simplicity of paste wax with the performance of fluorinated temperature-specific hot wax
Here's how easy it is to have perfectly waxed skis this winter:
-  Open the pop-up tin and rub a light layer of Slick Pro on the ski with the enclosed 
    applicator 
-  Allow to dry for a few minutes 
-  Buff in with the Fast Wax Fluoro Pad heat generator; vigorous buffing will create the 
    highest thermal bonding for long-lasting durability 
-  Brush with a horsehair (preferred) or nylon brush 

Check out the video of Dan Meyer applying Slick Pro, taped by Bruce Adelsman at a wax clinic!  Go to skinnyski.com (click here for a direct link)

No iron...No scraping...No mess...Use it anywhere...done in minutes

• Each 60 gram tin will wax at least 30 pairs of skis
• Four temperature ranges:  Green 5 to 15F; Blue 12 to 28F; Red 22 to 32F; Yellow 30 to 50F
• Durable from 15 to 55+ K depending on application & conditions
• Can be rotobrushed on for high volume performance waxing

Also new in 2006/07:
Slick Speed Paste the universal rub-on-and-buff fluorinated paste wax introduced last season, was such a hit with skiers and boarders that it's now available in a larger 60 gram tin as well as the 25 gram tin. 
Speed BlockAn ergonomically shaped wooden block with a replaceable Fast Wax Fluoro Pad attached.
The Fast Wax Fluoro Pad, new last season,is a superior heat generating thermal pad with a self-stick backing that you can attach to either the speed block or your favorite style of cork.  It's very effective in bonding Slick Pro to your skis as well as achieving maximum pure fluoro bonding without an iron.  Just cork in the fluoro powder with the Fluoro Pad for a safer and easier application of pure fluoros to your skis.  There are two pads per package so you can dedicate one to fluoros. 
Fast Wax Race Hats have changed slightly to an all-fleece version that is slightly lighter and softer but otherwise very similar to the original little black race hat. 

Feature Product, January:

A little WHITE MAGIC: Fast Wax Ski Wax HS-0 Extreme White

"I love that wax!" exclaims Pepsi Challenge 51K classic champion Josie Nelson. 
Her sentiment is shared by other members of the Fast Wax Race Team, who describe HS-0 EXTREME WHITE as a "secret weapon" for cold weather races - though not so very secret in the case of this highly popular product. 
Originally developed specifically for the extremely cold and dry conditions routinely encountered at Giant's Ridge in northern Minnesota, this wax has built-in antistatic properties.  No extra powders or additives are needed to enjoy fast skis on very cold, dry snow.  And skiers appreciate the fact that it's easier to work with than many other cold waxes. 
Here are a  few tips on using HS-0 Extreme White from the experts who have spent years testing it in Minnesota's coldest snow conditions:
1.  Never use a metal brush for a final polish on your ski finished with HS-0 White.
After your final layer of White wax is completely brushed out, you can use a polishing brush or fiber cloth to polish the base to a glossy finish. Your goal is the smoothest possible base to reduce friction created by sharp crystals of very cold snow.
2.  HS-0 White performs best when allowed to cool before scraping.  A sharp scraper and a stiff nylon brush will make removal much easier (rotobrushing is an excellent option to get started but aggressive brushing with a stiff nylon brush will finish it off most effectively.) 
3.  Always allow your skis to cool at room temperature.  Putting them outside while still warm will draw the wax back out of the ski.  Skis waxed with HS-0 White and kept at room temperature until they are cooled and completely finished do not need to be rebrushed after they have been exposed to cold.  If you experience some drag when you are warming up, a stiff nylon brush will remove any wax that remained on the ski surface. 
3.  While 2 coats of White will result in fast skis, you can improve the durability and performance in extremely abrasive snow conditions by adding a third or even fourth coat of White wax, scraping and brushing after each one. 
Add warm clothes, protect your exposed skin, and have a terrific race!

Feature Product, October:

Fast Wax Ski Wax BASE PREP

You know skiing is more fun when you've conditioned your body before the snow flies...but what about your skis? 
For optimal ski performance, your ski bases need to be conditioned before you hit the snow. New or newly stoneground skis especially require some time at the wax bench. As Finn Sisu’s Tom Novak describes, "Stonegrinding removes the accumulated wax layer of the ski base, which requires you to prep the bases again as you did when they were new. We use Fast Wax Base Prep exclusively for this." Here’s how you can get your skis up to speed like the pros: 

1. Start with Fast Wax Ski Wax Base Prep

Properly prepared ski bases accept and retain wax more effectively. Fast Wax Base Prep contains a microwax formula which penetrates the ski base more deeply than standard hydrocarbon wax. "Think of a forest, with standard wax as the trees, and Base Prep as the bushes," explains Dan Meyer, creator of the innovative Base Prep product. "The smaller, more widespread structure of the bushes allows them to fill a wider ground area." Base Prep’s smaller molecule structure also binds to your subsequent wax layers (the more durable "trees") to improve adhesion and extend wear. 

Fast Wax Base Prep is appreciated for its ease of use. Simply drip this soft wax onto your skis using a warm iron, melt it in with a pass of the warm iron, and cool. Scrape off and repeat, using a nylon brush to clean your skis after the last pass. The time factor? Ideally, you will do this at least 6 times on new or stoneground skis. Many area racers double that number. 

2. Progress to a harder wax 

Once you are satisfied with your Base Prep efforts, switch to a hydrocarbon wax such as Fast Wax Sport Wax. This provides the durable layer you need for snow. Start with a warmer temperature wax (Red Sport Wax, 22 to 32 F) and repeat the drip/iron/cool/scrape/brush process at least twice. You may want to stop here until you’re ready to ski; if your first outing is in this temperature range you’re ready to go! If not, move to the next coldest temperature range (Blue Sport Wax, 12 to 28 F) and repeat the waxing process at least once. If the weather dictates, go on to the next coldest temperature range(Green, -5 to 15 F) 

Most racers find that their new skis do not reach optimal speed until they have had the opportunity to wax with the colder waxes (Blue, Green) several times. The key is to keep waxing those skis as often as you can. 

3. Trusty "old" skis that have been waxed many times generally just need a cleaning. This is best done by melting Base Prep onto them, ironing, and then scraping while warm. The warm Base Prep lifts old wax out as you scrape, without drying your bases, and conditions them at the same time. Brush and apply the Sport Wax you will use for your skiing conditions. 

In addition to preparing ski bases, Fast Wax Base Prep is an excellent cleaning product as described above, and the perfect cover wax for storage and travel. It’s available in 80 gram packages, or in a convenient 160 gram 1-2-3-GO Kit that includes 1 bar of Base Prep, 1 bar of Red Sport Wax and 2 bars of Blue Sport Wax. All packages include waxing instructions. 500 gram Shop Bars of Fast Wax Base Prep are also available for shop or team use. 

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