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gritty glide wax?
I got some Ski-Go graphite wax very cheap and am trying it out as a
base layer for other waxes. But this wax seems very "gritty" when applying it -- when it melts the sensation under the iron is of a liquid with some dust or particles in it. I've used Map Black and Toko LF Moly and haven't felt that. It's disturbing me -- is something wrong with this wax? PS It's not super-hard -- melts about the same as a wax for the teens F I think. JFT **************************** Remove "remove" to reply Visit http://www.jt10000.com **************************** |
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I've used graphite or moly waxes from Start, Toko and Holmenkol and
haven't experienced that gritty sensation. I have also noticed that some are very soft. I seem to recall (it's been a while) that the Toko moly was very soft while the start was pretty hard. I could be wrong on that. Just musing, probably doesn't apply to the product you're using, but justy some thoughts that come to mind.... Sometimes when I'm not meticulous about keeping my iron clean, or the ski bottom clean, and/or keeping the wax itself from getting "contaminated" laying about the bench or dirty compartments in my large wax box ( a large multi level tool box), I will sometimes get that grit feeling under the iron. I'm generally pretty good about keeping my waxing area clean, but it's in the garage after all and there are plenty of sources of dust and grit - easily dealt with, but I'm not the most compulsive or meticulous guy in the world. I've decided it takes virtually a single speck of grit to feel it with the iron, and it feels horribly gritty! I've even shaved the working surface of my wax to get rid of grit if I've dropped it or know or suspect it's contaminated with dirt from the general ambiance or fibers from the old rug I have under the waxing bench. Maybe there's something imbedded in the wax? Maybe cut off a piece and melt from the 'clean' freshly cut surface that you absolutely know is not contaminated- - onto a known clean ski, using a freshly wiped iron. Again, I'm not meanig to imply that you don't know this stuff - I am truely curious whether that product has an inherant gritty feel to it. let us know what you find out. Thanks -zeke |
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On 16 Jan 2006 12:35:25 -0800, "Zeke" wrote:
Again, I'm not meanig to imply that you don't know this stuff - I am truely curious whether that product has an inherant gritty feel to it. let us know what you find out. Thanks -zeke Thanks, I'm using it new, out a plastic bag from the retailer and melting a broken off hunk. I think it's the wax and not dirt from storage or my iron. JFT **************************** Remove "remove" to reply Visit http://www.jt10000.com **************************** |
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Very interesting. thanks. I rarely see the ski go waxes at the shop I
frequent, so I won't be trying it most likely. I like the map black and the Toko lo fluor or non-fluor black. But I still have a stub of some old generic graphite (I think it's start) a stub of Toko moly, and also some 5+ year old fairly expensive Holmenkol fluor/graphite wax that I won in a contest. I just hate to buy anything new for a "generic" type of use (e.g. graphite or moly under layer) when I have stuff in my box that would seemingly work just as well. However if I see some ski go graphite, I'll pick up a piece just to see if it behaves the same as yours. Good luck. -zeke |
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On 16 Jan 2006 17:51:43 -0800, "Zeke" wrote:
Very interesting. thanks. I rarely see the ski go waxes at the shop I frequent, so I won't be trying it most likely. I like the map black and the Toko lo fluor or non-fluor black. But I still have a stub of some old generic graphite (I think it's start) a stub of Toko moly, and also some 5+ year old fairly expensive Holmenkol fluor/graphite wax that I won in a contest. I just hate to buy anything new for a "generic" type of use (e.g. graphite or moly under layer) when I have stuff in my box that would seemingly work just as well. However if I see some ski go graphite, I'll pick up a piece just to see if it behaves the same as yours. Good luck. -zeke Are you in the US -- I'll mail you a block if you want -- it was super cheap for a kilo!! JFT **************************** Remove "remove" to reply Visit http://www.jt10000.com **************************** |
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They don't have a US distributor, just Canada: http://www.skigo.ca/.
Interesting tidbit on their site (Same Roger Knight that runs or ran Swix US sales?). Gene ------ 2006 US Nat'ls in Soldiers Hollow Day one of competition went very well for athletes and Ski*go too! On site Ski*go Technician Roger Knight recommended Ski*go HF C242 with Ski*go C44 powder. The Men's 30km results were great with 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th skiers zooming in on these recommended waxes. ------ "Zeke" wrote: Very interesting. thanks. I rarely see the ski go waxes at the shop I frequent, so I won't be trying it most likely. I like the map black and the Toko lo fluor or non-fluor black. But I still have a stub of some old generic graphite (I think it's start) a stub of Toko moly, and also some 5+ year old fairly expensive Holmenkol fluor/graphite wax that I won in a contest. I just hate to buy anything new for a "generic" type of use (e.g. graphite or moly under layer) when I have stuff in my box that would seemingly work just as well. However if I see some ski go graphite, I'll pick up a piece just to see if it behaves the same as yours. Good luck. -zeke |
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I seem to recall Zach Caldwell saying he really like SkiGo pure fluor (don't
remember which one) in certain conditions. Dave "Gene Goldenfeld" wrote in message et... They don't have a US distributor, just Canada: http://www.skigo.ca/. Interesting tidbit on their site (Same Roger Knight that runs or ran Swix US sales?). Gene ------ 2006 US Nat'ls in Soldiers Hollow Day one of competition went very well for athletes and Ski*go too! On site Ski*go Technician Roger Knight recommended Ski*go HF C242 with Ski*go C44 powder. The Men's 30km results were great with 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th skiers zooming in on these recommended waxes. ------ "Zeke" wrote: Very interesting. thanks. I rarely see the ski go waxes at the shop I frequent, so I won't be trying it most likely. I like the map black and the Toko lo fluor or non-fluor black. But I still have a stub of some old generic graphite (I think it's start) a stub of Toko moly, and also some 5+ year old fairly expensive Holmenkol fluor/graphite wax that I won in a contest. I just hate to buy anything new for a "generic" type of use (e.g. graphite or moly under layer) when I have stuff in my box that would seemingly work just as well. However if I see some ski go graphite, I'll pick up a piece just to see if it behaves the same as yours. Good luck. -zeke |
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A great place to get ski-go (not where I got my graphite) is skiwax.ca
They sell what I think is the best mini ski-bench -- scroll down to the bottom of this page: http://www.skiwax.ca/index_tools.php JFT **************************** Remove "remove" to reply Visit http://www.jt10000.com **************************** |
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A number of years ago I used some Ski*Go graphite wax that had that
gritty feel. At the time it was a prototype product. We had great results with it and I was eager to get more. I didn't have any issues with scratched bases or anything like that. For whatever reason I haven't used the graphite since then, so I can't comment on the new stuff. I have, however, continued to be a big fan of Ski*Go and use quite a lot of it. The C44 is my all-time favorite pure fluoro powder. If I could only carry one pure fluoro that would be the one. I've also had really good luck with some of their gliders - try mixing the HF yellow with HF New Snow blue in falling snow. Good stuff. I'm not a huge fan of the kick waxes as a do-everything line. But some of the kickers are amazing stand-alone products that I definitely wouldn't leave home without. Rodney Ruddock is the guy behind www.skiwax.ca and he's been very helpful as the Canadian distributor. Roger Knight (yes, the same Roger Knight that worked at swix, and pretty much the only Roger Knight that matters) has picked up US distribution of the line this year. Roger's got a great reputation in the race community and is starting to sell quite a lot of wax. It helps that he'll be the first guy to tell you which of the Ski*Go products are worth working with, and which aren't. Roger can be found these days at Peak Performance Sports in Portland ME (207-780-8200). Zach |
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Zach-
Thanks for the good words. I meant to do this a long time ago, but since someone actually asked now is the perfect time. Yes I am now importing Ski Go wax into the US out of Peak Performance Sports here in Maine. For years when I was with Swix, my biggest fear was that someone would bring Ski Go into the US. The reason? I had worked with the US Ski Team and with waxers like Zach who used the stuff a lot and really liked it. That was scary to me because contrary to popular belief, there are way better waxes than some of the ones that are popular here in the US. When I decided to leave my job at Swix last spring after Spring Series, I already had an email in to Christer Majback who owns Ski Go worldwide. He was excited at the prospect of having a US distributor again, so we made a deal and I'm very excited to be involved with Ski Go. They are a small company that is great to work with and I love their wax line. As Zach said, I will tell you what is good and what is not if you ask(This goes for Swix or any other wax as well), feel free to contact me. My email is and I look forward to talking with anyone. Until then, have fun skiing! Roger Knight |
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