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Toko West Yellowstone Fall Camp Activities
The Toko Tech Team will be in force at the Yellowstone Fall Camp.  As usual, we take this time to do internal schooling to ensure that the Toko Tech Team is equipped with the latest knowledge and techniques.  This takes 3 full days.  Otherwise, Toko Tech Team Erik Hvoslef Head Shotmembers will be available on a daily basis to assist skiers with their waxing at the trailside tents.  At the nightly Expo in the Conference Center, we will be offering a raffle for Toko Nordic apparel.  Toko will also provide clinics to other clubs and industry partners such as Team Rossignol and the New England Nordic Ski Association.  On Tuesday, 20 November at 7pm in the Conference Center, Erik Hvoslef will conduct a seminar on how to tune metal edged skis.  On Wednesday, 21Ian Headshot November at 7pm, Alaskan Toko Tech Team member Patrick McGownd will give a presentation on what to expect at the Junior Olympics (held in Anchorage at Kinkaid Park) this spring.  More information on this special presentation is given below.  Additionally, Toko USA Chief Ian Harvey will be giving a general waxing seminar on Friday Nov 23 in the Conference Center at 7pm.  This seminar will be mostly a question and answer session, so come prepared to learn some things that you always wanted to know.
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"What to Expect at 2008 JOs" Presentation Offered in West Yellowstone by Expert Alaskan
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On Wednesday, 21 November at 7pm, Alaskan Toko Tech Team member Patrick McGownd will give a presentation on what to expect at the Junior Olympics (held in Anchorage at Kinkaid Park) this spring.  Nobody knows this area better than Patrick.  He will present on what conditions might be expected, the trails, and the waxing facilities.  All who are interested are welcome to attend, especially Junior Olympic coaches.  This highly anticipated presentation will be given in the Toko Seminar Room located at Madison Crossing.  The address is 121 Madison Ave.  Enter in the door to the right of the weight room and then just go straight.  You'll walk right into the seminar room.
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Toko Tech Manual 07/08 Available
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The Toko Tech Manual has been updated and posted on the Info Center part of www.TokoUS.com.  The Toko Tech Manual is written in a clear manner and includes what waxes and techniques to use, why, and when.  It also gives a great overview of principles of ski preparation.

 
Wax tips for events throughout the country are provided at www.TokoUS.com.  Click on "Nordic" and then on "Race Wax Tips".  These tips are generated by Toko Tech Team members, Team Rossignol members, and sometimes other local sponsored athletes.  They are created from on-site testing, local knowledge, and lots of experience.

Also visit www.TokoUS.com for a schedule of waxing seminars near you.  Click on Nordic and then on "Find a Wax Clinic Near You!"  Seminars will be added as the year goes on, so be sure to check back in for more opportunities!
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22 October 2007

Tech Tip
Good Scraping Technique
Great scraping technique is an important aspect of preparing skis.  If you look at top technicians, they pretty much all scrape skis using a similar technique.  Excellent scraping technique allows a technician to both work faster and do a better cleaner job with no mistakes.  Come to a Toko Wax Seminar this winter to learn proper scraping technique for yourself.

 
Product Highlight
Genesis Winter Tight
The Genesis Winter Tight was the Toko Nordic "word of mouth" product from last season.  This tight is thick with a brushed insulation on the inside.  Despite the plush warmth of the tight, it is not at all constrictive.  This is the warmest and most comfortable winter training or racing bottom that you will ever have.  It comes in black only.  The Gerra Women's Winter Tight is a similar piece but in a women's cut.  MSRP $89.