Get waxing! Noquemanon waxing recommendations

Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup cross country ski race, the Noquemanon Ski Marathon.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2016

Noquemanon Ski Marathon

Ishpeming to Marquette, MI

Fast Wax
Toko 50K race; Toko 25k race
Solda - see below
Swix - no recommendation (yet)
Weather forecast

Solda detailed recommendation:

Pick a ski with a medium flex, a little tip splay and a fine grind.

GOOD WAX:

Base: Start with a layer of Solda HC28 ironed, scraped and brushed.
Paraffin: Solda F15 Green. Two layers of this if you have the time and patience.

BETTER WAX:

Base: Start with a layer of Solda HC 28 ironed, scraped and brushed.
Paraffin: Solda F15 Green. Two layers of this if you have the time and patience.
Powder: Solda S30 cold powder. Scrape this lightly while it is still warm. Scrape lightly again when the ski is cool. Brush with fine steel and then horsehair.

BEST WAX:

Base: Start with a layer of Solda HC 28 ironed, scraped and brushed.
Paraffin: Solda F15 Green. Two layers of this if you have the time and patience.
Powder: Solda HP05.
Top: Solda S30 Cold Powder. These last two steps can be combined using Solda HP05/S30 mix.

If there is more new snow than currently forecast or if it is snowing during the race I would go with Solda HP06 and top with S30 Cold Powder.