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JetStream Application
There are three main application methods for Alpine racing.  They are:

Cold Rub On

1.  Rub the JS bloc on the ski lightly.  This can also be done with powder and a hand cork to spread it.

2.  Polish with Thermo Pad

3.  Repeat

Downside - not as durable

Upside - quick and easy

Rotocork

1.  Rub the JS bloc on trying to get as much on as possible.  This can also be done with powder and a hand cork to spread it.

2. Rotocork

3.  Brush out with nylon polishing brush

4.  Polish with Thermo Pad

Downside - needs to be done on a table

Upside - Super finish and quick

Iron

1.  Rub the JS on trying to get as much on as possible (Powder application is best and easier to get more on)

2.  Iron one good pass tip to tail at 300F taking about 10 seconds tip to tail.  You can also do one pass on each side of the ski base.

3.  Let cool

4.  Brush out with Nylon Polishing Brush

6.  Polish with Thermo Pad

Downside - need power and a table

Upside - most durable

Between Runs

Between runs, run the JS bloc over the ski base lightly and polish with Thermo Pad.

Rotocorking
Technique is critical in rotocorking.  There are two general methods.  One is to use high rpms and very little pressure.  This is what most people do and works pretty well.  The cork can skip around a little and it is necessary to go back and forth some which can create lines in the wax.

Another great method is to use very low rpms (don't squeeze the trigger all the way) with high pressure and just one pass from tip to tail.  It is easier to keep the cork steady and flat and results in a better finish.

Rotocorking is easier on the base and is also quick.  It is far more economical than applying a fluorocarbon by ironing as more is needed when ironing.

13 Dec 2009


Toko Thermo Bag
Hot Boxing Recommendations
More and more people are trying hot boxing.  Here is some information regarding treating skis with a hot box.

Wax the skis with a soft wax such as System 3 Yellow, then put them in the box at 62C for 4 hours.  Let them cool completely.  Then scrape and brush and iron with System 3 Blue so the bases harden up (twice). Then the wax of the day and then you are ready.  Scrape and brush between all waxings.

Make sure that the box is well ventilated.  Some home made boxes are void of air circulation within with creates hot spots and can damage skis.

Some skis are more sensitive to heat than others.  All can handle 4 hours at 62C.  To see if a ski can be treated for longer, contact the skis manufacturer.
Ergo Race
Product Highlight
The Ergo Race is an ergonomically shaped device for side or base edge preparation.  It enables the tuner to apply a side edge angle from 89 to 86 degrees or a base edge angle of either 1 or .5 degrees.  It comes with an 80mm World Cup Chrome File.  This is the perfect tool for a person who wants to do his own tuning, but doesn't want to spend a lot of money.  The Ergo Race has an MSRP of $38.