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Old December 23rd 04, 08:52 AM
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So, what are the "secrets" of applying grip tapes ?


A secret - or not really a secret since it=B4s stated in the
insturctions - that hasn=B4t been mentioned yet is that you must be sure
to press out any air bubbles which can be seen as lighter spots on the
tape.


BTW this winter=B4s innovation comes from a company called Skibac: a
universal (well, +2=B0--17=B0C) base+glide wax tape! You simply iron it
on - "You can use your iron on a cotton/linen setting" ("No mess! No
smoke!") - remove the tape and brush - "You can use old pantyhose" -
and you=B4re ready.

The tape supposedly "forces" the wax to impregnate into the ski and
"prevents any wax ingredients from escaping as fumes". I haven=B4t heard
or read any user reports yet, but I can see a demand for such a product
and I=B4m not prejudiced against it, either...

In this country it will be distributed by Karhu and will retail at
=809.90 for a package of 2x3.8m/60mm.



Merry Christmas for all - and splendid skiing for all those who have or
can find snow to ski on!


Anders

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