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October Ultratune Newsletter
Here's the October 2009 Ultratune Update. CLICK HERE.
Need New Skis?
Our flex-selected new ski program is rolling again for the 2009-2010 season.
See the New Ski Page. CLICK HERE for info on Hand-picked New Skis.
Grinding Schedule
Skis in by Thursday are shipping out on Monday (4 days later). CLICK HERE for Workorder Form.
Give it a try
Our 615b performs in colder conditions!.
The 0.02mm depth grind with a fine interference pattern, 615b,
runs really well on machine groomed and new snow conditions in medium humidity at low to medium temps.
Our unique half-depth grinds, the MVL & MVX continue to perform.
The 0.02mm depth linear grind MVL
and cross-grind MVX are less grabby than the 0.04mm depth
grinds, and run well on machine groomed and new snow conditions in medium humidity.
See the Grind Menu. CLICK HERE for Grind Menu.
Our MVX was our most popular grind for skate skis
during the past few seasons. Test data shows this grind to be fast
in a broad range of snow conditions. The MVX has a unique layered structure
with a visible angled interference pattern that appears aggressive, but because of the shallow 0.02mm
depth, it provides smooth, free-running glide.
Our MVL is a fine linear structure that runs well on both classic and skate skis. Tests
show this grind to be fast in a range of snow conditions, but excelling
when humidity is higher (as compared to the XC02). The MVL has 24
lines/cm (same as the XC02), but cuts at 0.02mm depth, with no overgrind
polishing stage.
The XC02 grind continues to be very reliably fast for classic and
skate skis. Testing continually shows
this grind to be extremely free-running in all sharp, dryer snows,
as high as -2 C. The XC02 has a polishing overgrind step that smooths
the "peaks" on the structure which results in very smooth
glide.
Hotbox Service
Give our Hotbox service a try: there is no better way to saturate
your skis with paraffin after grinding, whether your skis are new
or old. This ensures that the base will be better able to retain subsequent
layers of wax.
New Skis from Ultratune
Nordic Ultratune is again offering a limited number
of hand-picked race-ready skate and classic skis for sale.
For the 2009-2010 season we are offering Atomic World Cup and Rossignol Xium WCS and Madshus Nanosonic models.
All of these skis are flex tested and selected to match the skier's needs. CLICK HERE for flex test info,
The skis include stone grinding of your choice, and hotbox service.
Info on new skis - CLICK HERE. Email us for details at xcgrind@ultratune.net
If you are interested, send an email or
call
509.996.4145.
Flex Analysis
Ski Flex Testing: We've been using our precision flex tester since
April of '05. We can provide a complete flex analysis, with graphs
of pocket length vs. pressure, and camber height vs. pressure. Click
the flex testing link here or on the site menu.
How To Ship Skis
Download a "how to" guide to packing and shipping
your skis. This will help make your shipping experience easier and less expensive.
Upcoming
Autumn:
It's fall here in the Methow Valley! There's only snow left up in the mountains...
Web-cams.
Fall and Winter!: MVSTA WINTER EVENTS
. Methow Valley Sports Trails Association events.
Newsletter
For a free subscription to the Nordic Ultratune newsletter, please
send an e-mail to newsletter@ultratune.net
October 2009 Nordic Ultratune Update
May 2009 Nordic Ultratune Update
March 2009 Nordic Ultratune Update
February 2009 Nordic Ultratune Update
November 2008 Nordic Ultratune Update
October 2008 Nordic Ultratune Update
September 2008 Nordic Ultratune Update
Other correspondence should go to xcgrind@ultratune.net
