AMERICAN BIRKEBEINER WAX RECOMMENDATION, THURSDAY, FEB 19TH
Glide wax recommendations
Base Layer- CH4X - Apply 2 layers of CH4X to condition the ski base. Scrape CH4X warm, let cool and brush well with steel or bronze brush.LF Layer- LF4X - Apply 1 layer of LF4X. Scrape LF4X warm, let cool and brush well with steel or bronze brush.
HF Layer- HF4X - Apply 1 layer of HF4X. Scrape HF4X warm, let cool and brush well with steel or bronze brush.
Cera F Layer- FC4X - Apply and iron in. Let cool, make 1 pass with scraper, then brush with horsehair or wild boar brush. Polish with Blue Nylon brush.
Top Coat Layer- FC6X Solid Cold Turbo Block - Apply and Roto Fleece in. Brush with horsehair or wild boar brush. Polish with Blue Nylon brush.
Structure- Use a fine to medium-fine grind, no added hand structure needed.
Kickwax recommendations
Clean kick zone with base cleaner. Lightly sand kick zone with 120 grit paper.Binder Layer- VG35 - 1 layer ironed in, cork smooth, let cool 5 minutes.
Mid Layer- V40 Extra Blue - 1 layer ironed in, cork smooth, let cool 5 minutes.
Kicking Layer- VR30 - 2-4 layers corked in smooth.
Speed Layer- V20 Green - 1 thin layer corked smooth.
