| March 6 , 2008 Vol. 8/ No. 23 |
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Dear SkiPost ,
Thanks for your newsletter, I look forward to your insights. I just bought a pair of classic and skate skis, (Fischer). My question is, where are they mounting the bindings now for skating (pilot bindings) and classic (Profile bindings). At the balance point, or behind?
Thanks
Hello,
This is a hot topic since we told people to mount their bindings about 1cm behind the balance point for Salomon skis. This is, to our knowledge, the way ALL skis should be mounted with Salomon Pilot Bindings. The Profile binding brings with it slightly less weight, so the balance point can be considered standard mounting position for this binding.
The reason for mounting this 1cm behind the balance point is that the added weight of the binding seems to weight the ski enough to shift the 'mounted balance point' 1cm behind the 'naked ski balance point'.
It is worth noting that skis are not made in pairs. The skis are matched to make a pair when each individual ski has been produced. There are many factors at work to find a match, and the consequence is often slightly different balance points. It is wise to use caution if one balance point is significantly different than the other. If this is the case we would advise using the balance point that is further back, and use this as your mounting point. (If there is an easier way to explain that, we would love to hear it!) Enjoy your new setup, and we are confident you will enjoy everything the Pilot system has to offer.
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By Kate Underwood
No matter where you are, what you’re doing, or what time of day it is, you should always be hydrating your body. This is most important for athletes, but a dehydrated body can make anyone feel run-down and groggy. For your body to perform at optimum levels, it must be hydrated. When the human body loses 1-2% of its body weight to sweat, it suffers a loss in blood volume. Loss in blood volume requires the heart to work overtime to move the blood through the bloodstream.
There really isn’t a perfect quantity of fluids the average person should count on imbibing throughout the day because it varies due to body mass, exercise exertion levels, and sweating rates. So, while the average amount of fluid intake cannot be named, you can monitor how much you need by two things. You can try weighing yourself before and after exercise. If you’ve lost any weight in one training session, it was most likely body fluid (minus bathroom breaks). You can also keep an eye on your urine output, which should be light in color as opposed to super concentrated.
Your fluid loss is determined by a couple things. If you live at a high altitude setting like I do, (Ketchum is 5750ft.) you’ll need to monitor fluid intake more carefully. When I moved to the high desert west, it was a huge difference than the humid days of living in the east. I had to be extremely careful to hydrate extra amounts from what I had normally used in the past eastern days. Add hot temperatures on top of the dry climate and that becomes double trouble. Interesting enough, cold temperatures like we often experience during ski racing/training can be trouble for staying hydrating. Breathing in the cold, dry air will result in your body needing to warm, then moisturize that air. This also uses up hydration levels in the body.
You only need a sport drink if you are working out for an hour or more. You will probably need around 60-110 calories per 8 ounces of drink mix in order to make up for calorie loss during exercise. The odds of you depleting electrolytes, sodium, potassium during normal training times are low, but if you end up in an extremely long session (i.e. marathon, long overdistance) you might want to have a drink mix with electrolyte replacement. Try drinking 8-10 ounces every 15-20 minutes. My nutritionist suggested using a drink mix with no more than 8 percent carbohydrates. Make sure you drink before and afterwards as well. Post-workout, replenishing your glycogen stores will probably take a 4:1 ratio of carbs to proteins.
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For a complete list of SWIX Wax Reports please visit: http://www.skipost.com/waxreport0708/March1.htm
Event:
10km Skate/Classic
Pole, Pedal, Pant Winter Triathlon
Waubun, Minnesota – Rainbow Resort
Saturday March 8, 2008
Mass Start
Forecast: Friday overnight low should bottom out around 3F. Humidity overnight should be at or above 60%. By race time at 10:00 the temps should be close to 10F with humidity staying in the 60’s.
Ski Selection: Medium to Medium Stiff ski
Base Prep: Clean skis with Swix CH10 or Swix Base Prep 99. Scrape and brush using Course Bronze Brush (T0158) or new Fine Steel brush (T0192. Apply layer of Swix MB77. Scrape and brush with Swix Fine Steel Brush (T0192).
Glide Wax
Base Race Wax: Apply Swix CH4. Scrape and brush with Swix Fine Steel Brush (T0192).
Race Wax: Apply Swix LF4 scrape and brush using Medium Bronze followed by fine steel or blue nylon.
Structure: Choose a pair with a good Fine grind
Kick Wax
First sand the kick zone with 100 grit sandpaper. Apply and iron in a thin layer of base binder Swix VG35. Let cool for 10-15 min and iron in a thin layer of Swix V40. Apply and iron in 3-4 thin layers of Swix VR30. If more kick is needed, apply a couple of thin layers of Swix VR40.
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Event:
Craftsbury Spring Fling
10km & 30km Freestyle
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Craftsbury, VT
Saturday March 8th, 2008
Race Starts at 10:00am
Forecast: Friday night: Snow likely with a low of 24F.Saturday: Rain and Snow showers, high of 33F.
Base Prep: If needed,clean skis with Swix Base Prep 99 or CH10. Scrape and brush using Medium Bronze Brush. Apply layer of Swix LF7. Scrape and brush with Swix Medium Bronze Brush.
Structure: Linear structure, .75mm applied with the Swix Super Riller (T401). If it is really wet, add 1mm rill on Saturday.
Glide Wax:
Base Race Wax: Apply a layer of Swix HF8 or LF8. Scrape and brush with Swix Medium Bronze Brush (T0192).
Race Wax: Iron in a layer of Swix Cera FC8 or FC1 Turbo. Brush out using the Swix Black Nylon Brush and finish with the Blue Nylon polishing Brush
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Event:
Ski to the Clouds
10km Freestyle
Great Glen Trails, Gorham, NH
Sunday March 9th, 2008
Forecast: Saturday night: Chance of snow and freezing rain low of 5F.Sunday: Chance of snow showers, high of 24F.
Base Prep: If needed,clean skis with Swix Base Prep 99 or CH10. Scrape and brush using Medium Bronze Brush. Apply layer of Swix LF6. Scrape and brush with Swix Medium Bronze Brush.
Structure: Linear structure, .5mm applied with the Swix Super Riller (T401).
Glide Wax:
Base Race Wax: Apply a layer of Swix HF7 or LF7. Scrape and brush with Swix Medium Bronze Brush (T0192).
Race Wax: Iron in a layer of Swix FC1 Turbo. Brush out using the Swix Black Nylon Brush and finish with the Blue Nylon polishing Brush.
Kick Wax
Klister may be necessary depending on the weather Saturday brings. KR40 would be a good starting point. |
SWIX
Swix –Black Devil- probably the most “Under-used and under-rated product in the Swix wax line”
Here follows a short explanation why the Swix Black Devil wax collection works so successfully on dirty snow:
Definition of dirty snow: Dirty snow is a mixture of snow and a pollutant either particles or chemicals.
When gliding on dirty snow the friction occurring in the interface between the ski and snow consist of both friction on snow particles (low friction) and harder non-snow particles (higher friction). The friction between the harder particles and the ski is higher due to the fact that these particles do not develop a pre-melted lubricating film. The BD additive is a so called solid lubricant, solid lubricants have low friction properties in certain directions, this means it can support high forces in lateral direction but it can not in transverse direction. This gives the effect that the BD can support and separate the dirt (particles) and the ski base preventing the particle to plough into the base (increased friction) but rather reduce friction because the friction of the solid lubricant is itself lower.
How to explain why it is faster on older (metamorphosed) snow is not easy. Hopefully this brief description above will help explain how this under rated but successful wax works in the snow conditions that are common in the spring races.
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| Events/Clinics/Announcements |
Equinox Ski Challenge
Date: March 22-23, 2008
Location: Rendezvous Ski Trails, West Yellowstone, MT.
Event Website: www.equinoxskichallenge.com
Race Type: 6, 12, or 24 Hour / mass start / freestyle
Contact: Sam Newbury
Phone: (406)-209-3533
Email: equinoxskichallenge@gmail.com
THE EQUINOX SKI CHALLENGE: How Far Can You Go?
When else might you race in the springtime sun and then continue into the night under a full moon while on your way to skiing farther than you ever have
before. Or to tag your teamate and hang out by the all night bonfire!
There will be a 6 Hour and 12 Hour divisions in conjunction with the headlining 24 Hour race. All categories are open to both relay teams and soloists. This year the 9 kilometer course will be lit by a nearly full moon if the skies are clear, (headlamps still recommended)! Last year we saw multiple 24 Hour soloists exceed 300km and a team at just under 400km on the challenging loops. To avoid skiing on refrozen chop, we have two courses set up and will switch to the fresh course about 12 hours into the race.
The Equinox Ski Challenge will support local organizations that are keeping our
communities mentally and physically healthy by raising funds for the West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation, a ski advocacy group, and for Manaia Youth Programs, a youth leadership and empowerment program serving Gallatin
and Park counties in Montana. Participants are encouraged to bring food donations for the West Yellowstone Food Bank. Those donating food will be entered into a special raffle.
The festivities will include a costume contest to be judged at the start of the race, a potluck with beverages on Saturday evening, and an all night bonfire near the start/finish line. Complete details and registration forms are available at www.equinoxskichallenge.com. Volunteers are warmly welcomed as well.
How far can you go?
For more information contact:
Sam Newbury
Equinox Ski Challenge
P.O. Box 184
Bozeman, MT. 59771
(406)-209-3533
equinoxskichallenge@gmail.com
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