We have a fleet of six pairs of Salomon Equipe 10 skate skis for testing
glide wax and structures. We have three pair of Salomon Equipe 10 skis
for testing kick wax. The test skis were all matched at the factory. They
are the same make, model and flex. Without matched skis any results are
inaccurate and misleading. It is very costly to have nine pair of skis
dedicated to testing but we believe that testing should be accurate not
just a marketing ploy. When asking for advice it is important to find
out the methods used behind the results.
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Ski Grind Menu
In the past we have had one grind for the cold temperatures and one for the warm. Recently, Tyson and Joel have been out testing new grinds and there are now too many to just call cold and warm. So, we have named our new grinds after local skiing heroes. Descriptions of the temperature and use of of the new awesome grinds are listed below:
| The Grind |
The Temp |
The Use |
| The Duner |
When the snow gets cold and you want to go fast. (10F and Colder) |
Named after Adun Endestad who is one of the toughest and fastest skiers to live in Fairbanks.
We have found this grind to have a very good range in the colder conditions we usually have in the area. |
| Estle’s Revenge |
If you have 2 pairs of cold skis and need something more specific (10F and Colder) |
Named after the infamous John Estle who has spent countless hours running races and making Fairbanks the ski capital it is today. If you enjoy racing or skiing anywhere in Fairbanks then you can probably thank John.
This grind would complement the Duner very well. It has a little more specific range in which it will work, but when it works it is the fastest grind we have found for colder days. |
| The Bad Bob |
The warmer side of Fairbanks when the skating is starting to feel a bit nicer (5F – 25F) |
Named after Bad Bob Baker, the man who can ski for thousands of miles and still keep a smile on his face. Another of our local legends.
When testing and skiing this grind we have found it to run very fast as the temps warm up. It is good on all types of snow. It could be classified as a “universal Alaskan grind” good in any part of the state. |
| Rockin’ Lokken |
When the snow gets wet and warm (28F – 35F) |
So the snow is a little wet, maybe not a usual Fairbanks grind, but this grind should deal with the moisture in wet snow to leave your skis rockin’ fast so you can do what you want.
Named after Jim Lokken, if you can bike, ski, or canoe it, Mr. Lokken has done it. |
