Birkie Waxing Guide
February 14, 2016Some resources to help you make your skis as fast as possible for the upcoming Birkie!
Weather
Can there be any other activity every Birkie skier has been doing every 10 minutes this week than checking the forecast?
- Wunderground
- National Weather Service
- Intellicast
- Accuweather
- Scott Bachmeier's Upper Midwest Weather Resource
Wax Recommendations
Which wax and what is the best application?
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Waxing Clinics
Most of the major shops will have Birkie waxing clinics this week to help you do-it-yourself.
Race Wax and Stonegrinding Service
For many skiers, a major event deserves major attention - and it certainly alleviates a lot of stress: having your skis waxed by professionals. Most shops offer a special Birkie race wax service. And for that extra speed boost, maybe a speciality (warm?) stonegrind would help?
- Gear West
- Hoigaards
- Finn Sisu
- Pioneer Midwest
- Boulder Nordic Sport
- Out There
- New Moon
- Continental Ski Shop
- Riverbrook
- Ski Hut
- Bicycle Doctor
Equipment Deals
Perhaps you need some new race boards? Check all our member shops, you'll find a lot of great equipment on sale this time of year!
And while you're waiting for the skis, there can be no better way to spend it than reviewing the Birkie Race Guide!