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Hello MNC skiers-

We just received a great offer from Skirack on some rollerskis for this season! If you are in the market for your own pair, please take a look at the following deals. All orders are to be placed by 4/17. Please use the following form to submit your info:

MNC ROLLERSKI ORDER FORM 2016

Members will pay for skis and pick them up at SkiRack on their own, but orders MUST BE IN BY APRIL 17th.

MODELS AVAILABLE

Swenor Tristar Classic $199

Recommended for smaller, lighter skiers (under 140lbs)

Swenor Fiberglass Classic $270

Recommended for heavier/more experienced skiers (over 140lbs)

Swenor Skate $209

Light, durable ski with same wheels as the more expensive “Elite” model. Especially recommended for smaller athletes due to their low weight. Will have some road vibration.

Swenor Skate Elite $270

Premium model with vibration dampening. Heavier than standard Skate model.

Wheels are also available for order. Wheel speed is as follows (applies to both classic and skate):

#1 = least resistance

#2 = medium resistance

#3 = higher resistance

The MNC team is currently all on Swenor #2 wheels (“standard” on some listings). For this season, if you are getting new wheels (or new skis) I am recommending a mix of #2 and #3 wheels. Athletes can keep their #2 wheels to swap out for rollerski timetrials in order to keep even testing conditions, otherwise I (Adam) would prefer we slow our skis down a bit for a more representative ski speed.

Bindings can also be ordered via the form (prices listed on form). Bindings ordered WITH rollerskis will be mounted free-of-charge.

To all those still looking to suit up one last time and get the race skis out for a rip, Craftsbury will host two events this weekend!

The US National Championship 30/50k classic races (click for link) are this Saturday, run concurrently with 15/20k races for Junior skiers. Adam will be on-site and can provide wax support (see below for prep)

US Distance Nationals Prep:

Glide = Toko HF Red or Red/Yellow Mix (high of 50 but cold overnight means icy tracks and fast snow, race temps in the high 20’s. 

Kick = If possible, please iron in a thin klister binder such as Toko Base. Spray-klister is fine as well, though it is ideal to go over it with an iron on sprayed on. 

Topcoats, klister layers and hand-structure can be applied on-site. Please get in touch with Adam (adamRterko@gmail) if you are planning to attend!

If racing with the World Cup stars isn’t your thing…the Craftsbury Spring Fling (click for link) will still take place on Sunday! This event is a fun, low-key 10- or -20k freestyle event. See registration and wax info below.

Craftsbury Spring Fling Prep:

Glide = Toko HF Yellow or other yellow glide wax. 

Topcoat = Toko Jetstream Yellow or other warm glide wax. High for the day is 57!

Check out some footage from races earlier this week from Falcon Filming!