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Sporting Life invests in World Cup technology with the
exclusive purchase of a Toko Thermal Bag.
"The ventilator ensures consistent temperatures throughout (as compared to homemade hot boxes) greatly reducing the chance of damaging skis," Toko USA says.
"By
far there is no other technology available than the
"hotbox" ability to make your skis faster.
This has been designed and proven by Worldcup technicians."
"With the knowledgably expertise of one of our
race department ski technicians, Blair Thompson (former
coach with Alpine Canada and ski technician with the
Canadian National Ski Team, we can guarantee the best
expertise and experience needed to operate such technology.
We have something that none else has, the ability to
make your skis run faster." Hank Shannon, Manager
of Sporting Life Collingwood says.
"This is our commitment to Alpine Skiing in Ontario,
this is a reflection of the talent that our staff have.
We have a high level of experience, we have proven ability
and most importantly we have the passionate staff who
are dedicated to one purpose, your athletes success."
John continues,
"The fact is, that treatment in the TOKO THERMO
BAG has a positive influence on gliding speed, It is
proved by successes achieved by the Racing Services
Teams of all the major skiing nations. These specialists
are continuing to test the possibilities offered by
the THERMO BAG and are keen to go on benefiting from
the advantages offered by the THERMO BAG. "Blair
Thompson says.
This shows clearly that the base absorbs even more
wax and that the wax penetrates even deeper into the
base." Blair continues.
Here are the specs about this great technology.
Waxing with TOKO THERMOBAG:
 The
Advantages of the THERMO BAG:
- a novel ski preparation method for Alpine and Nordic
skis and snowboards
- saves time and effort
- better wax penetration into the base
- increases the ability of the base to absorb wax
- controlled temperatures protect the ski and snowboard base
- raises the gliding speed of the ski
- professional racing preparation for skis and snowboards
What is the THERMO BAG ?
This transportable THERMO BAG is the fruit of years
of intensive research and development work. The device
- that looks like an outsize ski bag - conceals some
sophisticated technology. Quickly assembled, the THERMO
BAG is then ready to prepare cross-country skis, alpine
skis and snowboards. The THERMO BAG consists of an overlapping
ski bag system with integrated heating apparatus fitted
with an infinitely variable temperature adjustment and
temperature monitoring device.
How does the THERMO BAG work ?
Preheat the THERMO BAG to a temperature of 70 - 75
°C for about 20 min. hot wax the skis in the conventional
way, using a wax device immediately after hot waxing,
place the skis in the THERMO BAG and set it to a temperature
of 70-75 °C treatment time: 1 to 12 hours, depending
on waxing requirements (see also preparation with THERMO
BAG) for the hot waxing of hard waxes for cold temperatures
(waxes with higher melting point), we recommend after
heat treatment in the THERMO BAG, to wax the skis again
using a hot wax device. This melts the hard wax particles
onto the base again, thereby working them into the base
even more effectively After treatment in the THERMO
BAG, the skis are treated in the same way as after normal
hot waxing Tip: The THERMO BAG can also be used to post-treat
a ski fully prepared in the conventional manner (so-called
"tempering") so that any wax residue remaining
on the surface can be fully incorporated into the base
Results of investigation with the THERMO BAG treatment
To determine how much wax is present in the base, similar
bases are waxed in different ways. The ski base is then
scraped down in very thin layers (0.015 mm) and the
individual layers are examined using thermo analysis,
making it possible to determine the portion of wax in
the individual layers with great accuracy. These examinations
have shown that the THERMO BAG can have a great influence
on the depth of penetration and on the amount of wax
taken up. Two simple diagrams serve to illustrate the
positive effect of THERMO BAG treatment on wax uptake.
Diagram 1 shows two bases waxed in different ways.
In the case of base 1, the hot wax device was drawn
over the base at a speed of 3 mm/s, twice this speed
being used for base 2 (6 mm/s).
The temperature was 130 °C.
Diagram 1 wax temperature T = 130 °C
This shows clearly that the amount of wax penetrating
the base is proportional to the heat treatment time.
It also shows that the wax penetrates to a far deeper
level.
Diagram 2 shows how the base performs when it has been
tempered in the THERMO BAG at 60 °C for a further
3 hours.
Diagram 2 wax temperature T = 130 °C (with subseq.
tempering)
This world cup technology will be only $50.00 per pair
of race skis. Booking appointments because of heating
times are highly recommended.
For more info, or if you want to check it out ,please
call Hank Shannon, Blair Thompson or
Dan Thompson. 705 445 3773.
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