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I have to admit that your "Wax Chart" was the one link I missed. That pretty much spells it all out, although I'd still suggest a 'waxing for dummies' sort of link. I've been waxing/tuning my own race skis since the early 80's and probably wouldn't have ever tried your FluoroMax if you hadn't included a free sample at some point. I just didn't feel confident as to exactly which of the Swix LF's it was replacing for me.
BTW, is there any way for you to accept PayPal at your site? Even if there's a service charge for using it, I always have a balance from selling gear and it's often like found money. I know it's the same for some of my friends, as well. Just thought I'd ask...
Thanks, Dr. D!
Funny how I overlooked making that clear on my website... I accept PayPal and all major credit cards, as a matter of fact my credit card merchant system is PayPal Payments Pro. Once you checkout then fill in your name, etc., you choose PayPal, CC's or check. I pay all the service charges on transactions, not the customer. I will fix that - thanks!
One last thing on the wax. My temperature ranges are actually broader than cited, the cited range is the sweet spot. This flexibility makes the wax very forgiving if you pick one and the weather changes or you just pick wrong. This flexibility is a great aid to new racers, parents and the like. It takes a lot of worry out of wax selection.
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Okay, so I switched from Swix LF6, LF7, and LF8 low fluoro waxes to your FluoroMax Racing Wax (warm and cold)...then corking in your 5-micron fluoro when it's 25F or above.
This works for me and the price is certainly right. I race ASRA and my goals are more toward coaching than spending $50 for race preps.
But as a former and future race parent, I can tell you that 99% of fellow parents are clueless when it comes to helping their kids choose good waxes. And coaches add more confusion than help, most of the time. I recall the CAT team having a waxing clinic, but I think it could be much more simple.
Like:
"If you are a recreational NASTAR racer, then I recommend the following: "
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"If you are a J4/5, then I recommend......"
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I think it would be incredibly helpful to have very specific recommendations for Masters, J1's, ASRA, and whatever else, even just for a starting point. I'd also add things like a good HC wax is just fine for a J3 slalom, along with any reasons a J3 might want to use the same HF or LF for both GS and slalom events, just to have a consistant feel.
I have to tell you that I watched a coach explain to his kids the benefits of a rub on wax before a PARA event...and if coaches are recommending a crappy race day paste, then I can only imagine what non-skiing parents are giving their kids.
The only thing is money is always a factor as well as personal ability and determination. (10 years ago...) My son won 1 trophy and that was fine for him, he knew he wasn't the best and actually didn't care so much about it. But he loved being part of the team and the race scene. In this case, although my son and another child are the same level they may wish to use different waxes. So I separate mine into three levels, basic (FluoroMax), advanced (T-Series) and ultimate (Hybrid) and let the parents decide how far they want to go. The system you use is what I suggest as an introduction to my system because it is simple. Anyway, this is a really good point and I have something along these lines written in my website (click DrD Suggests section). Take a look and give me more suggestions.
Thanks,
DrD
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OK, the new site is finally up! The new site has lots of new items, waxes, tools, etc. at low prices. You will also find tuning tips and waxing charts.
Through October racewax is offering a 5% discount to forum members. The code for the discount is october. This is a storewide discount that is likely to be our most generous of the season. Enter the code when prompted at checkout.
Racewax isn't just for racers; our fast waxes are cheap enough for people who want fun, speed, or big air!
The new site has an orange and gray color scheme. If you see the old blue scheme, refresh your browser. If you still see the blue site, wait 12-24 hours, it may not have spread over the entire net at this point.
Thanks PA SKIandRIDE!!
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There all pretty much the same thing.
I've tested cheaper ones and they fall apart with a lot of use, so I only sell (and use) Ski Man vises; they will last forever. I think my price is competitive, but if you can find a cheaper one, I'll match it and ship it priority for the lowest price I can. If I ship to PA, I have to charge tax. With tax, S&H and Boardstopper vise I can do $95, but if you can find I better price, I'll see what I can do.
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I had a crazy summer. Early on I entered an eBay / Entrepreneur Magazine contest, and WON! It was a business boost contest that gave me a free website and consulting on other business aspects. Part of it was a new logo (see my new avatar). I am close to finishing my new website; it will include many new products. It should be up in a week or two.
Funny story... I will be in the November issue of the Mag and they sent out a New York City photographer to take pictures (we did them at Ski Liberty). Anyway, I said, "you must meet some big people in your job" and he replied, "I shot Donald Trump yesteday". So Trump then me... its OK to be number two sometimes
According to the administrators, I should be able to generate discount codes that you will be able to use at checkout. More later...
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I got a case of them from CostCo at $18. Don't buy them except by the case, they cost too much.
How many packs per box and how many warmers in a pack?
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If you have tried hand/foot/body patch-type warmers, which manufacturer (brand name) do you think makes the best?
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If you do decide to epoxy it yourself, use a long curing epoxy (not the quick 5 minute stuff), the longer it takes to cure, the better/stronger the bond is.
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Buy a single tool base/side edge beveler ($20 - $40) and a blue diamond stone (70 mm) that fits in it and you will have sharp edges all year. I set mine in the beginning with the file, then put the file aside and use the diamond stone once per week to maintain it. This way you have them sharp whenever you want and you never have to pay the shops. I have had my tool for 10 years.
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A crazy thing happened a few weeks ago. Dreamworks Pictures called asking for a wax display for a new picture called "Blades of Glory" starring Will Ferrell. The story was that Will was to crash into it. So I shipped them a bunch of stuff for the shoot and now they are sending it back.
I won't know to what extent racewax.com will be shown until it is released.
Here's the deal. I sent up lots of my basic hydro warm and cold wax that I mostly sell as a conditioning and cleaning wax and, since it will be a little banged up, I plan to sell it cheap on my site. Racers like this stuff for conditioning and cleaning, but you can also ski on it, I advertise it this way as not to confuse it with the racing waxes that make up 95+% of my stock. So, since you're going to melt it anyway, who cares what it looks like, right? I'll put it up in my deals section this weekend.
http://www.racewax.com/buydeal.html
Thanks.
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If it worked well I would. Optimally, one would carry fluoro powder, cork, cloth, an alternate overlay or two and a brush. That's in addition to the usual chapstick, hand warmers, misc drugs for aches and pains, money/IDs/insurance cards, rain wipers, comb, ski lock, keys, food, etc. I've had shoulder pain from lugging around too much stuff, and it gives me the physique of Santa Claus.
All my brushes are high quality. They are either from Sun Valley Ski & Tool (mostly), Wintersteiger (a few), or FK-Tools (one).
Next time I order from SVST, I will buy a couple and I'll post a note here. They are 2" x 4". The horsehair would sell for about $12.00. The other is a brass with a horsehair border.
Thanks!
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Cool...PayPal is the bomb...and you can usually avoid sales tax..Tomorrow I'm going to check out the site because I've been ignorant to waxing for warm weather conditions..
I can't cut you a break on taxes sorry. I am a registered business in PA. Since you are all local though, I can spin a discount here or there and refund postage to help compensate.
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Warm wax penetrates the base deeper, and more easilly, therefor provides a slightly better cleaning action.....
I have talked to the technical guys for ski manufacturers at trade shows and they all recommend hot-wax-scraping. No base cleaners, they said. (Yeah they talk like Yoda).
For tips on this click here.
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We need new brushes too. Also, good portable shaker containers for fluoro powder. Hey, Dr D, how about making a minibrush (small enough to fit in a pocket), good for overlays that require brushing?
If you are a chemist, why not patent something that rips on new, dry (squeeky) snow.
Also, an overlay that lasts for several runs.
The list could go on and on...
I looked at mini brushes but they would cost basically the same as regular brushes. Would you pay the same for a smaller brush?
My microfiber waxes over a moly wax base has taken trophies on dry snow. The microfibers are very durable as well. They are popular with Nordic skiers who say the skis are still fast after 42 km.
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well ski it looks like you've just been kicked off of your high place as the tuning expert. :welcome Dr.D
I'll never pretend to know everything, but I'll tell you everything I know.
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I need all new stuff, especially a more precise sharpening tool (using a crappy swix tuner)...my brass brush is dead, I'll definatly buy from you, support a PA'er, and I believe I've used some of your flouro from Ski999, and the skis were almost too slippery, if there is such a thing
It should have been my stuff, I recognize Ski999, he has been buying from me for awhile.
Sometimes I wax my skis to test a product and I can't ski a tight line because they are too fast (I'm not a racer you may have just figured out).
I'll drop a note when the site is up. I am adding new products and I need to get everything settled first before I create the second site.
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Do you sell anything other than wax?
I sell pretty much everything, and if you don't see it, ask. I buy from Wintersteiger, SVST & FK-Tools (SKS) and can special order anything. Write for a quote on anything they sell that I don't carry; I can usually get you a good price.
Oh, and I should point out, the waxes are all my formulations. I am a chemist by profession.
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Hi all!
I plan to create a racewax.com discount site for forum members. It may not be up until the Fall, but if you need something now, and I can shave a bit off your purchase, just mention the forum when you buy and I will do what I can in the form of a PayPal refund.
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I pull out a plastic baggie marked "100 grams", stuffed with a fine white powder that I always keep next to my quick edge tuner on my passenger seat.
100 gms? That's nothing, I always have to warn the service guys (plumbers, etc.) that come into my place so they don't go talking around town about the scales, buckets of white powder, and the 200 pound barrel of powder in the corner. I expect to get raided one day.
Well, I was looking forward to posting here (just found this place last week), but I didn't think my first post would be on this topic
Tune a new board or skis?
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Many times the wax on the new skis is not even intended for the snow, it is just there to protect the base during shipping from the factory.
Here are some other considerations: New Ski Tips