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Waxing for the weekend 1/11-12/14

Toko Recommends: Frost MTN BK RACE

http://www.tokous.com/Waxtips/New%20England%20New%20York/FrostBKL.pdf

Damian Bolduc’s recommendations for the weekend:

Race to the Cabin, Trapp Family Lodge 1/11/14
Stowe Mini Marathon, Stowe Nordic Center 1/11/14
NYSEF Harry Eldridge Memorial Classic, Lake Placid 1/11/14
Frost Mountain BKL Race, Rikert Touring Center 1/12/14
NYSEF Harry Eldridge Skate, Lake Placid 1/12/14
 
One recommendation will suit all races this weekend
Glide: ToKo Yellow/Black Mixed  
Kick: prepare kick zone with ToKo Spray on Green Klister
 
Directions:
Conditions will be old transformed snow.  The weather roller coaster as created a very solid base and course will be tilled snow.  This snow will be old, transformed and somewhat dirty. Transformed Snow is snow that has partially melted and re-frozen, been rained on or is granular.  In this context Dirty Snow means that it has a relatively high volume of particulate matter that occurs naturally in snow, as well as debris from other sources such as tree needles, dust, grooming/tilling or ski bases.  The snow will still look clean, but given the time and swings in weather since the last significant snowfall it is safe to assume that it has much more debris than new/clean snow.   The days leading to the races will be slightly warm with a strong warming trend on the weekend.  These conditions should be very fast as courses will be groomed and will set-up nicely.  One budget wax recommendation will suit all races this weekend. 
Temperatures will be in the ToKo Yellow Zone for all events.  Due to the snow being Transformed/Old/Dirty mixing ToKo Grey will improve the ski over straight ToKo Yellow wax.  The ToKo Grey provides extra shearing ability that glides better over coarse snow as well keeps the ski base cleaner in “dirty” snow. 
For Kick Wax determining the Klister to use is best saved for the day of the race.  It should be Klister conditions due to the snow type and temperature.  To prepare and save time race day you should clean the base and apply the Spray on ToKo Base Green Klister Binder.  This can be covered with hard wax or Klister.  It will make the wax of the day much more durable.
Application: 
Glide: Apply Toko Yellow and iron into the ski base allow it to cool and set.  Drip ToKo Grey spacing drops every 2-3 inches on each side of the ski groove.  Iron in to mix.  Let the ski cool completely, scrape and brush.
Kick: ToKo Spray On Klister – With the ski vertical (because the aerosol does not work as well when tilted or upside down)  simply spray the ToKo Green Klister Binder on the Klister Pocket (slightly shorter area in the middle of the kick zone)Place the ski flat immediately so the Klister does not run down the ski.  The base need only look wet where sprayed.  Spray area at a rate of 1 second per foot.  It is ok to cover the groove.  See wax support at the race for the wax of the day.

 

 

 

ALL MNC Ski Practices moved to Sleepy Hollow 1/9/14

IMPORTANT UPDATE BK, JR, MASTERS

Do to a paperwork snafu regarding our lease agreement with the national Guard MNC Ski Practices for Thursday 1/9/14 will be moved to Sleepy Hollow in Huntington.  The club will pick up the cost of trail passes but we will need everyone to sign in with your head coach so we can get an accurate count. Please let us know if you already have a seasons pass.

  • Rick and Tim will have clip boards to sign in.  Do not go to the SH front desk.
  • Training times will remain the same.

Practice update -1/7/14 12:55 PM

12:55 PM Dan is tilling and doing his best to loosen up the ice but there is skiing.  Overall conditions will be fast and icy so please use caution at all times especially on any down hills. Novices may have difficulty today please use your own judgement on your level of participation.

Recommendation – use old/rock skis.  For BK we still want kids to bring running shoes for some inside activities. Same goes for Masters – we will incorporate some core/balance/ski erg workouts into todays practice.

10:15 AM We are waiting for a groomers report to see if we can ski today and will post an update here as soon as possible.  At this point we suggest being prepared for both indoor and outdoor activities with or without skis.  Dress in layers, bring skate skis and running shoes along with a positive attitude and we will make the best of the situation.

 

Pics and Videos from Bogburn

Some photographs from the Bogburn race are posted at:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151927294256374.1073741826.177290886373&type=1

Here is a link to a short video clip of 5th grader Quincy Massey-Bierman.  Notice her quick DP start then the transition to kick and glide.  As she approaches the steeper climb watch how she shortens her stride and speeds up the tempo.  This is beautiful classic technique. Quincy480bogburn

Also on the Bogburn Facebook page there is fun video of skiing the downhills on the race course. Watch carefully to see MNC skiers Ben, Sam and Maddie Haydock.

BK and Masters 1/5 – 1/19

We were hoping to classic ski on Tuesday but the warm and wet conditions expected on Monday make skating a better choice.

1/7 and 1/9  – BK and Masters at the Range – skate

1/11 – Stowe Mini Marathon – Masters and BK welcome.  Not a race but a tour – pick your distance.  Info at https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.html?id=1491 Please email Rick if you’re going. rtcostanza@gmail.com

1/11 – Race to the Cabin- MASTERS – Coach Leigh Mallory will be there to help with waxing and words of wisdom.  Info at https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.html?id=1553  Email Leigh if you are going: leigh4pe@aol.com

1/12 – Frost Mtn BK race – info at https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.html?id=1496 We’d like to see as many MNC skiers as possible for this one.  Coaches will be there to support the team.  Tail-gating encouraged!!

1/14 – BK and Masters at the Range – tentative – Classic

1/16 – BK and Masters at the Range – tentative – Skate

1/19 – MNC Duathlon – info at https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.html?id=1497 We are adding in an open division of all ages so Masters are welcome too.  We also need volunteers.  ALL MNC BK should come to this one!!  If you would like to help out contact Christine Massey at christine.massey@uvm.edu

REMINDER: SIGN UP FOR THE BK FESTIVAL 2/21-2/23 AND BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE SPAGHETTI DINNER. INFO AT https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.html?id=1450

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Grace with her race face on at the 2013 MNC BK Duathlon

 

 

 

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