Notes on waxing: Get to know one line well, fooling around with 4 or 5 different brands will only serve to confuse. What follows are recommended waxes for Vauhti and Swix. Choose one brand and stock up

Basic List:

(What everyone should have in his or her wax box)

Binder:

Kick Wax

Klister

Glide Wax:

Bulk (any brand) CH line (include Green, Blue, Purple, Pink(red) and Yellow waxes).

Basic Tool List:

• 2 x Cork  (synthetic is best) – one cork for warm grip wax, one for colder grip wax
• Metal scraper (thin putty knife also works well) - used to scrape grip wax/klister from skis
• Plastic scraper
• Groove Scraper
• Waxing iron – buy an iron designed specifically for waxing, it’s a very worth while investment
• Nylon Brush
• Shop Towels – for removing grip wax and cleaning skis, fiberline also works
• Wax remover – for removing grip wax
• Wax form

Additions:

For higher performance and unusual conditions. Add over the years…..

Advanced Kick wax:

Advanced Klister

Glide Wax:

Bulk (any brand) LF or HF line (include Green, Blue, Purple, Pink(red) and Yellow waxes).
     

Advanced Tools 

• Gas mask – to protect lungs when waxing in poorly ventilated areas and with Flourocarbons.
• Riller – used to add structure to the bases of skis in high humidity conditions
• Scraper Sharpener – Keeps plastic scrapers sharp
• Thermometer – For checking snow temperature
• Brass brush – Used to open pores of ski before waxing so that the ski accept wax better (useful for cleaning skis).
• Sand paper (200 grit) – For roughing kick zones

Note: High concentration fluro waxes (Cera-F etc.) are only necessary for very specific racing conditions and should not be used for training session under any circumstances

Nakkertok Waxing Policy

Waxing is an important part of cross country skiing and a critical part of racing. While a lot can be learned through observation and instruction, it is only with practice and experience that a racer will understand the ways to obtain really fast skis and good grip. On a day-to-day basis and at training a racer's skis are the racer's responsibility.  The Coaches will help you to look after them properly.

Race waxing:
For races, the club provides unusual race waxes, race additives, klisters and wax to make last minute touch-ups as required. We also will provide technical and waxing help from the coaching staff as well as waxing benches and tools. We will do our best to make sure you have the best wax when you reach the start line. On race days, racers should concentrate on their warm up routines and race strategies, not their wax, that is the responsibility of the coaches. To help Nakkertok coaches selected the best wax possible and get skis done efficiently, racers should stay out of the waxing rooms (also a health concern), report back quickly after testing skis and inform coaches of changing snow and weather conditions. Skis should always be tested at race pace (at least one short burst of intensity) before a final assessment of wax in made. If something needs to be changed, bring your skis to the coaches as soon as possible, we can always make adjustments. 
 

Nakkertok team member’s waxing responsibilities:

1. Each racer needs a basic wax kit for both glide wax and kick waxes (see wax list). Only basic waxes are required, please ask one of the coaches if you have questions.

2. For training sessions you should arrive with skis waxed and ready to ski. If there is any question about what to do don't hesitate to call or email a Nakkerotok coach.
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3. For races, you should have basic waxing complete; skis should be glide waxed, scraped and base prepared for kick wax, before you arrive. For local races waxing information will be emailed out the night before the race.
 
4. On race day the coaching staff will continue trial and error wax testing right up to start time to compensate for changes in conditions, particularly for classic races. Each racer should report to the designated waxing area 45 minutes before their start time, 'not much earlier and definitely not later, for final waxing. Each racer will also be expected to report back promptly after a test ski. Waxing is a team effort.

5. Your classic skis should have the wax pocket marked. This makes waxing much more consistent. Please ask one of the coaches if you have questions about determining your wax pocket.