WAX RECOMMENDATION
Iola Norseman Challenge
Iola, WI
Sunday January 27, 2008
10K Classic 9:30AM
18K Freestyle Noon

Forecast/Conditions: Friday low around 13, Saturday high
around 30.

Glidewax: Apply TOKO LF Moly scrape and brush, then apply TOKO HF Blue/Red, mixed 1:1(Skate. Use HF Blue for Classic), scrape and
brush. Finish by rotocorking JetStream Moly, brushing with a
dedicated nylon polishing brush, and finally, polish with a thermopad.

Gripwax: Roughen kick zone with 180 grit sandpaper, and iron in
TOKO base Green Binder. Cover with TOKO Carbon Gripwax Blue, or
Viola for more kick.

Structure: A universal structure will best suit these conditions.

Toko Wax Recommendations...

Toko Ski Wax

WAX RECOMMENDATION
Rib Lake Hinder Binder
Rib Lake, WI
Sat, 11 March (rescheduled): 22K Classic @ 10AM, 22K Skate @ 10:15
Forecast/Conditions: Fri night lows near 30’F s with Sat highs
in the mid to upper 40’s with rain/thunderstorms expected. Expect
somewhat dirty, wet, machined corn snow track conditions.
Glidewax: Apply Dibloc LF Moly, scrape and brush then apply a
mix of Dibloc HF Moly/HF Yellow (1:1 ratio), scrape and brush.
Prepare ski base with Yellow Side of the Toko Dual Pad, spray on
Helx Warm completely covering base and allow to dry at room
temperature (if applying Helx outdoors, use a Roto Cork until the
Helx is dry). Polish base with the White Side of the Toko Dual Pad.
Gripwax: Roughen grip zone with 180 grit sandpaper. Apply Base
Green Klister, iron, and smoothen with thumb while still warm. Apply
a mix of Carbon Orange/Carbon Silver Klisters (1:1 ratio). Note that
Sportline Universal Klister would also be an excellent klister choice
for this event.
Structure: Corn Snow (Coarse Linear) Stonegrind or 2 passes
with the Course Linear Toko Structure-Rite Tool.
Visit Toko at www.TokoUS.com or write to us at info@TokoUS.com. Call the Toko
WaxTip line, (877) TWAX-TIP or check the Waxtip page at www.TokoUS.com
before all of your races for the latest waxing information.
Racing - Service
The TOKO WAX TIPLINE offers racers precise waxing advice on how to make your skis PERFORM
OPTIMALLY for a given event. For racers who don’t have top end waxes available, skip the Flourocarbon
(Helx, Jetstream), and substitute the LF or System-3 wax of the same color (LF or System-3 Red for HF
Red). Additionally, for racers who do not have a Roto-Cork (for applying Jetstream), this step can be
replaced by vigorously corking with a dedicated Plasto-Cork.

WAX RECOMMENDATION as of noon 1/12/06
Madison Capitol Square Sprints
Downtown Madison, WI around Capitol Square
Sat - Sun, 14 & 15 January: Various length Skate Races on Saturday,
Various length Classic Races on Sunday
Forecast/Conditions: Sat & Sun night lows near 20’F with Sun
highs in the mid 30’s. Expect machined man-made snow track
conditions, with similar conditions both days. Race course is
primarily shaded.

Glidewax: For all Races: Apply Dibloc LF Moly, scrape and brush
then apply Dibloc HF Red, scrape and brush. Prepare ski base with
Yellow Side of the Toko Dual Pad, spray on Helx Cold completely
covering base and allow to dry at room temperature (if applying Helx
outdoors, use a Roto Cork until the Helx is dry). Polish base with the
White Side of the Toko Dual Pad.

Gripwax: For Sunday’s Classic Races: Roughen grip zone with
180 grit sandpaper. Apply Base Green, iron, and smoothen with cork
while still warm. Consult the Toko Easel at the event for up to the
minute grip waxing information.
Structure: Universal (medium) Stonegrind or 1 pass with the
Fine Linear Toko Structure-Rite Tool.

Visit Toko at www.TokoUS.com or write to us at info@TokoUS.com. Call the Toko
WaxTip line, (877) TWAX-TIP or check the Waxtip page at www.TokoUS.com
before all of your races for the latest waxing information.
Racing - Service
The TOKO WAX TIPLINE offers racers precise waxing advice on how to make your skis PERFORM
OPTIMALLY for a given event. For racers who don’t have top end waxes available, skip the Flourocarbon
(Helx, Jetstream), and substitute the LF or System-3 wax of the same color (LF or System-3 Red for HF
Red). Additionally, for racers who do not have a Roto-Cork (for applying Jetstream), this step can be
replaced by vigorously corking with a dedicated Plasto-Cork.

Success in skiing is based on various factors – one very important factor is wax. With Toko HelX, we have once again confirmed our place as a leader in technology changing the standard of Flourocarbon performance and application.

Toko HelX Warm
100% Fluorocarbon Liquid Racing Wax
Optimal in warm, wet snow (Snowball Snow).
Optimal in snow temperatures from 0 ºC (32 ºF) to -5ºC (22 ºF), however high moisture is the key factor in deciding to use Helx Warm.

Toko HelX Cold
100 % Flourocarbon Liquid Racing Wax

Optimal in conditions colder and dryer than Helx Warm, but not really COLD conditions. Use Jetstream Old Snow in cold, dry snow conditions. If in doubt on which Helx to use, use Helx Cold.

Optimal in Temperatures from -2ºC (28ºF) to -8ºC (17ºF)

The advantages of Toko HelX:
- Extreme acceleration ratios
- Increased terminal velocity
- Long-lasting optimal performance
- Economical due to the super-thin nano coating
- The base will not harden
- Simple and quick spray application
- Environmentally friendly due to clean pressurized gas
- Sprayable in every position

- Will not slow down skis if used in inappropriate conditions
- Works to the last drop

- Will provide 12-15 applications for Nordic skis, 7-10 applications for Alpine skis, and 5-6 Snowboards

The successes of Toko HelX:
With the 100 % fluorine liquid racing wax, Toko has succeeded in achieving a true leap forward in the liquid wax area. Toko HelX created a sensation with numerous "medal wins" and victories at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic games and literally all major World Cup events since. Additionally, Toko Helx has experienced sensational results and has a huge following in Citizen level racing due to both it's extraordinary performance and ease of application.

This is Toko HelX:
Toko HelX is a liquid wax made from fluorine telomeres. Fluorine atoms are arranged on short chain spiral molecules, the so-called helix structure. This leads to a unique density of fluorine molecules on the surface of the base, which shows itself in the hitherto-unattainable, excellent gliding properties. In Toko HelX the active substance, flouro-carbon, is so highly concentrated that maximum effects can even be achieved with an extremely thin coating. Furthermore, the unique processing of the active substance into a nano-emulsion leads to an even better coating of the microstructures of the ski base with dirt and water repellent fluorine. Toko HelX is not an aerosol propelled product. Rather, a bladder inside the canister is filled with the product while pressurized gas surrounds this bladder. When the product is sprayed, the gas squeezes the bladder spraying Helx out uniformly until the very last drop. This ensures that you get pure product on your skis, rather than product mixed with propellant.

How Toko HelX works:
Thanks to the revolutionary technology, the vital microstructure of the base is optimally coated and yet the macrostructure of the ski is not harmed. It is in this way, that the friction coefficient is significantly reduced, which in turn greatly improves gliding properties.

Using Toko HelX:
Step 1
Prepare base for waxing

Step 2
Iron-in Toko Dibloc (HF, LF) using the Toko wax iron, remove and brush-out using the Toko polishing brush.

Step 3
Pre polish the base with the yellow side of the Toko dual pads.

Step 4
Evenly spray on Toko HelX and allow to dry for at least 15 minutes at room temperature - this is a critical step - the wax must dry completely. It can sit overnight for really good adhesion. (If Helx application must be done below room temperature, rotocorking the product until dry is necessary. Only after rotobrushing, lightly brush ski with a dedicated flourocarbon polishing brush.)

Step 5
Polish the base thoroughly using the white side

Tip!
In dirty snow conditions apply a layer of rubbed on Jetstream Old Snow between sets 2 and 3. This will enhance the dirt repelling properties of Helx and the wax job in general.

Dual Pad
The Toko Dual Pad comes with every package of Helx (warm and cold) and is also available seperately. It is a necessary tool when applying Toko Helx or Nano HF2

The yellow side
Prepares/cleans the base and removes harmful remnants of wax and small particles of dust.

The white side
To be used on the base following the application of Toko HelX. Good polishing produces the warmth necessary to get optimal distribution of the fluorine molecules (gliding factors).

Toko - Nordic Ski Wax
Dibloc High Floro Red

$59.95 The highly fluorinated Race-Wax, which was the most used wax in the World Cup, is suitable for new and old snow conditions, cold conditions and high atmospheric humidity. Ideal as a base for JetStream.

PROPERTIES weight 60g optimized for: high humidity and cold conditions optimized for temperature: -4 °C to -10 °C optimized for snow: new and old snow conditions "Toko Dibloc High Fluoro. These highly fluorinated waxes stick out through perfect gliding characteristics as well as unmatched wax adhesion time. Dibloc High Fluoro is the favorite wax of Nordic and biathlon professionals. This extremely smooth wax can be ironed on wonderfully and penetrates the base very well. The best possible tuning for three different temperature ranges guarantees an effectively and professionally prepared base. "

Toko - Nordic Ski Wax
Dibloc High Floro Yellow

$59.95 This highly fluorinated Race-Wax is suitable for all snow conditions in high atmospheric humidity. It has amazing gliding properties, especially in damp to-wet snow conditions.

PROPERTIES weight 60g optimized for: high humidity optimized for temperature: 0 °C to -4 °C optimized for snow: all snow conditions "Dibloc High Fluoro Dibloc High Fluoro. These highly fluorinated waxes stick out through perfect gliding characteristics as well as unmatched wax adhesion time. Dibloc High Fluoro is the favorite wax of Nordic and biathlon professionals. This extremely smooth wax can be ironed on wonderfully and penetrates the base very well. The best possible tuning for three different temperature ranges guarantees an effectively and professionally prepared base. "

Toko - Nordic Ski Wax
JetStream High Speed Moly, Race Bloc

$119.95 100% pure perfluoro carbon rub-on wax, enriched with molybdenum. The enormous acceleration values and the high abrasion-resistance are perfectly enhanced with the dirt-repellent properties of molybdenum. Suitable for dirty old and artificial snow.

PROPERTIES weight 20g optimized for: High-Tech Finish optimized for temperature: 0 °C to -20 °C optimized for snow: freshly fallen snow The high-tech JetStream lubricant made from 100% perfluoro carbon possesses extremely water-repellent characteristics, which prevent a vacuum developing between the base and the snow surface. Ideally suited to increasing air humidity at lower temperatures. Always use Dibloc High Fluoro as a base wax.

Toko - Nordic Ski Wax
JetStream High Speed, Race Bloc

$119.95 This 100% perfluoro carbon rub-on wax is exhaustively used as a high-tech finish. It allows enormous acceleration and guarantees optimal gliding properties right to the finish line. It proves its worth with a broad application range.

PROPERTIES weight 20g optimized for: High-Tech Finish optimized for temperature: 0 °C to -20 °C optimized for snow: freshly fallen snow The high-tech Toko JetStream lubricant made from 100% perfluoro carbon possesses extremely water-repellent characteristics, which prevent a vacuum developing between the base and the snow surface. Ideally suited to increasing air humidity at lower temperatures. Always use Dibloc High Fluoro as a base wax.

Toko - Nordic Ski Wax
WaxIron 600/1200W

$131.95 This Toko wax iron displays brilliant performance in professional use. With adjustable performance levels, variable temperature regulation, diamond structure and optional heat storage.

PROPERTIES watt power 600/1200W

Toko - Nordic Ski Wax
WaxMouse 800W

$73.95 Small but perfectly formed! 800 watt performance makes any wax melt! Infinitely variable temperature regulation from 100°C to 160°C, patented hot plate design for optimal wax distribution and LED display for heat setting. The ideal wax tool when on the mo

PROPERTIES watt power 800W

Nordic Ski Vise (travel)

$99.95 Professional fixation device for Nordic skis (skating and classic). Fixes directly to the binding.

The Toko ski and board retaining devices offer the necessary support for all kinds of tuning work. For every piece of sports equipment Toko offers the corresponding mounting system.

Structurite Nordic with 2 rollers

$79.95 With the new 50 mm broadened Structurite Nordic, structures can be simply grooved even in shaped cross-country skis. With 2 interchangeable structure rollers: broken linear, coarse structure for coarse, icy. Broken linear, fine structure for dry, fine powder. This is a great structure tool because the rill is pressed, not cut. This means that structuring your ski is almost risk free. Use this as a final application as to not scrape it out while waxing. With 2 interchangeable structure rollers: broken linear, coarse structure for coarse, icy. Broken linear, fine structure for dry, fine powder snow or cold, fine old snow.

The structure tool is an ideal supplement to the stone grinder. Special snow conditions – mostly extremely warm or extremely cold conditions – demand an appropriately modified base structure. With the Toko Structurite range there is the right solution for all conditions. As the base of your ski or snowboard glides over the snow, small droplets of water form at the points of contact between base and snow. If the area of contact is too large, friction increases - this can lead to the creation of a large film of water, which in turn can produce a strong vacuum effect. Of course, with a small area of contact and little friction, it can be more difficult to achieve the desired lubricating effect. Base structures can provide the solution in these situations. In order to create an optimal area of contact between ski and snow, a structure is ground into the surface of the base. In racing sports, these structures are tailored to the texture of the surface of the snow on a quite individual basis - whereby they guarantee an optimally gliding ski. The selection criteria: with low temperatures and fine snow crystals a fine structure is needed, so as to maximize the contact area and friction strengths. In warmer temperatures, coarsely grained snow and wet snow demand coarsely grained structures in order to reduce the contact area, thus hindering the unwanted, braking vacuum effect.

Oxysox performance socks - great for all sports: "These socks might be your new secret weapon

July 2003
Socks That Breathe


These socks might be your new secret weapon

he latest device promising to help you run faster is one of the last you'd ever expect: your socks. British star Paula Radcliffe has run her world-record marathons in kneehigh socks, and now a handful of American runners are also reporting success with the geeky-looking hose.

Last February, four of the top 10 finishers in the U.S. Marathon Championships wore knee-highs, including third- and fourth-place finishers Clint Verran and Jeff Campbell. Campbell improved his marathon personal record from 2:19:18 to 2:16:26. "1 use them after hard workout days to help flush out my legs," he says. "After my 2:16, my lower legs definitely felt better than the rest of my body. The socks really work for me."

Executives at Oxysocks claim their Lycra -and-CoolMaxbased pressure socks can improve a runner's max VO2 by increasing blood return from the legs to the heart. They note that patients with vascular disease in the legs have benefited from similar socks, and that compression tights were shown to improve leg strength in a Penn State University study. Skeptics point out that the natural pounding motion of running does an excellent job of pushing blood back to the heart.

OUR TAKE: You might run faster from sheer embarrassment. For more, go to RevelSports.com.
-AMBY BURFOOT

Toko - Nordic Ski Wax

All-in-one Hot Wax

$10.95 This universal hot wax can be used for all types of snow and temperatures. An ideal wax for base-care, it protects against dirt accumulation and oxidization during storage. The high quality hydrocarbon system is often used by the professionals for training - proof that the waxes meet the highest training demands of racers. The tried-and-tested, simple temperature coordination guarantees that choosing the right wax that will work on any kind of snow is easy. System-3 wax is also especially suitable for the upkeep of new equipment. It saturates the base, keeps it smooth, hinders oxidation and optimizes gliding properties. New skis and new boards are often “broken in” in the World Cup with System-3 waxes (the expression “breaking in” describes the continued ironing and scraping of new equipment with hot wax).

PROPERTIES weight 120g optimized for temperature: 0 °C to -30 °C optimized for snow: all types of snow Applying hot wax Melt wax on the plate of the iron Drip wax onto the base. Ensure that wax is applied evenly. Tip:For mixtures, simply hold the wax sticks together and possibly tie an elastic band around them Iron in wax Push or pull the iron evenly over the gliding surface. If the iron does not glide smoothly, drip on some more wax. Uncover side edges Uncover the edges immediately after waxing (professional technique) Scrape off wax Use the Plexi blade to scrape off the wax from the base in the running direction after about an hour. Tip: The longer you leave the wax to cool and, therefore, harden, the faster the skis/boards will be. Brush out base structure Brush out the base structure in the running direction with the copper brush. For cold snow conditions (harder waxes), use the nylon brush to polish the base afterwards. Use the horsehair brush for the finish. Sharpen the Plexi blade Pull the Plexi blade across the blade sharpener, which is suitable for various blade widths. Steel Wire Tip:The professional service technician uses the Toko Steel Wire to brush out the ski especially for speed disciplines. The structure is thus perfectly freed-up – these skis have optimal "pull” at high speeds.