Birkie Week Wax Pack: Thunderbolt Plus 20 & 30 + Base Prep — $80 & free shipping (48% off, save $75)
Birkie Week Wax Pack
Built for Whatever the Weather Throws at You
Birkie week rarely plays nice — cold mornings, warming afternoons, changing snow. This package is built to cover the range.
What’s in the pack
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Thunderbolt Plus 20 – for colder, faster snow
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Thunderbolt Plus 30 – for warmer temps and moisture creep
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Base Prep – durable foundation
This setup gives you flexibility as forecasts tighten and confidence on race day when conditions shift. We built this pack specifically for Birkie week temperatures — no guessing, no last-minute scrambling.
2026 Fast Wax - Birkie Recommendation
Birkie Week Is Approaching, Are you Ready To Be Fast?
Wednesday - Open Track
EARLY FORECAST
Temperatures will top out at 39°. Expect mostly cloudy skies, light winds and a good chance of a mix of precipitation.
Recommendation:
- Start with a layer of Base Prep
- HS 30 or THUNDERBOLT PLUS 30
Thursday - Junior Birkie
EARLY FORECAST
Temperatures will top out at 25°F, and a chance of dusting of snow.
Recommendation:
- Start with Base Prep
- Conditions will be ideal for HS 20 or THUNDERBOLT 20
- Alternatively, consider THUNDERBOLT PLUS 20 to take advantage of the increasing temperatures throughout the day.
Friday - Kortelopet & Prince Haakon
EARLY FORECAST
Temperatures are expected to reach 23°F and humidity hovering around 60%.
Recommendation:
- Start with Base Prep
- Conditions will be ideal for HS 20 or THUNDERBOLT 20
- Alternatively, consider THUNDERBOLT PLUS 20 to take advantage of the added durability it provides.
Saturday - American Birkebeiner
EARLY FORECAST
Saturday's high is expected to be around 25°F.
No new snow is expected. Both humidity and temperature will be in the lower range for THUNDERBOLT PLUS 20.
Recommendation:
With this temperature range and time on the trail, consider the following:
- Start with a layer of Base Prep
- Apply two layers of THUNDERBOLT PLUS 20
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