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Toko Wax Tip-Irox Application

Tim — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:24:50 +0000

G3 Skins For Your Next BC Ski Tour

Tim — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:41:11 +0000

New! Mammut Element Beacon

Tim — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:58:50 +0000

Elementary importance

Weekend, powder snow and sunshine, the perfect freeride combination. However, the thrill of the search for untouched expanses of deep snow should never make you lose sight of safety. Along with an avalanche shovel and a probe, the Mammut ELEMENT Barryvox is an essential item of basic equipment for any freerider. Pared down to the essentials, the LVS convinces thanks to its clear instructions and simple operation.

In an emergency, every second counts. The Mammut ELEMENT Barryvox, developed and produced entirely in Switzerland, has therefore been reduced to the essentials. This digital 3-antenna device offers high performance combined with great ease of use. Its one-button operation and clearly laid out display make the device easily understandable and user friendly. Guaranteeing fast and precise location. Additional aids include signal analysis, listing of victims and a marking function, to quickly and reliably tackle even complex situations involving multiple buried victims. To ensure that the device continues to work correctly even after a fall, the extremely robust housing offers effective protection against impact or breakage.

Unlike its big brother, the Mammut PULSE Barryvox, the ELEMENT does not have an analogue mode. The ELEMENT Barryvox also does not include any user configuration options. In addition, only the PULSE version can display victims’ vital data. The device is therefore ideal to help even less experienced users keep a cool head in serious situations.

Technical Features:

Type: Digital 3-antenna device
Transmitting frequency: 457 kHz
Range approx.: More than 40 m
Search strip width: 40 m
Dimensions: 113 mm x 75 mm x 27 mm
Weight: 210 g (including batteries)
W-Link frequency EU: 869.8 MHz
W-Link frequency USA/Can: 916-926 MHz
Batteries: Alkaline 3 x AAA 1.5 Volt
Battery life: At least 200 hours
Warranty: 5-year Mammut warranty
Standard: EN 300718

New Dynafit Radical Bindings

Tim — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 16:31:58 +0000

G3 Zest and Tonic Ski-Joyride

Tim — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:59:09 +0000

Scarpa Maestrale AT Boot

Leah — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:09:17 +0000

The world's lightest four-buckle AT boot... power and lightness combine to create the perfect touring boot - Maestrale.

Flex Index: 100
Inner Boot: Intuition Pro Flex G
Shell | Cuff | Tongue: Pebax® Renew
Buckles: 4 + Active Power Strap
Forward Lean: 18° – 22°
Sole: Vibram® Mistral
Weight: 1516g: 3lbs 6oz (1/2 pair size 27)
Size: 24.5 – 31
Binding System: TLT, AT
Product Code: 12040/501

Toko Wax Tips-Hot Waxing

Tim — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:53:05 +0000

Black Diamond Amperage Ski Here!

Tim — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:57:04 +0000

Toko Wax Tip HF Blue/X Cold Mix

Tim — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:55:29 +0000

Toko Kick Wax Tip

Tim — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:36:29 +0000

Kick Waxing Tip from Marty Hall

Here is something I've just started doing with Toko Base Green. I did this twice last year with huge success - both for kick and glide. I decide on the kick wax of the day for kick, let's say blue to make it easy. Then I'll put on a coat of the base green and heat it with a heat gun and then cork it in real good. Then I add another coat of the base green for the needed thickness to make it thru the race - thicker - and cork it well. Then I add another thin layer of the Base Green and cover it with the wax of the day (Blue). I cork them in together. I add another light coat of Base Green and cover it with a coat of Blue and cork them in together again. I like to recork the skis outside when they are colder to get them even smoother.

Man, I had great kick and a ton of wax left at the end of the Birkie and it was very aggressive snow. I will do more of this as I think manmade snow or transformed snow reacts very positively to this combination. Great kick and great wear!

See you this winter,

Marty

(Note from Ian Harvey: I think this works especially well in snow that is especially abrasive or partially transformed or for very long races)