All About Ski Preparation

New Products for 2023/24 Season

This podcasts gives a quick overview of all new Toko products for the 2023/24 season. We have been busy developing exciting new products for you!

Using Diamond Files: How and Why

This episode goes over the different diamond files that we offer and what each is best used for. Then I also go over some commonly asked questions and answers.

Estimating Snow Temperature: An Essential Skill

This episode explains why the ability to estimate snow temperature for a future event is so critical to being a good waxer. I then explain how to do it and what the most common mistake is.

Liquid Paraffin Questions and Answers

This episode includes 3 excellent listener questions about Toko liquid paraffins and our answers. The questions are can you mix liquid paraffins, can you iron liquid paraffins, and if I use liquid paraffins do I still need to hot wax?

How to Race Wax for Cold Conditions with Best Results

This podcast describes how to race wax for different types of cold conditions with best results. All cold conditions are not the same but can be classified effectively such that the best wax can be selected for best results.

Successful Waxing with Toko Liquid Paraffin

This episode illustrates some key points in how to be successful waxing with Toko Liquid Paraffin. Attention is given to different amounts of drying time depending on the snow conditions. 

Hand Brush Selection: What, When, and Why

There are a ton of hand brushes out there. There are even more recommendations as to what to use when. This episode clearly outlines what hand brushes to use when and why. Ian talks about the differences between the Oval and Rectangular brushes and why they are made that way. 3 distinct Oval and 3 Rectangular brushes are recommended (either or) and an explanation is given as to why. The Toko hand brush system is very simple yet effective. 

Hot Waxing Skis and Snowboards: Why and How

This episode explains why and how to hot wax skis and snowboards. I make recommendations as to the best practice and also comment on a common technique that I think should be avoided.

Thoughts on Current Post Fluorine Race Waxing

Especially now there are more forms of race wax than ever including buff on block, pastes, hot waxes, powders, and liquids. I give my thoughts on how to manage and prioritize these forms for best results and predictability. 

Interview with former USST Alpine Tech Neil Lande

Neil talks about what it is like to be a Alpine ski serviceman for the USST including thoughts on the personality traits that would be good for a serviceman to have, life on the road, long hours in the wax room, the pressures of the job, and his new job with Toko