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The day before the final World Cup biathlon competitions-
-a feeling of calm had descended on the biathlon arena-
-in Holmenkollen, outside Oslo in Norway.
Appearances can however be deceptive.
We're in the ski-waxing trailer.
This is were we keep the competitors' skis, and our test skis.
The ski-waxing team for the Swedish biathlon team-
-have to put in a top performance prior to every competition.
The correct glide can make the difference between success or fiasco.
This explains why Volvo Trucks is proud to be sponsoring-
-the Swedish biathlon team with a ski-waxing truck.
You apply ski wax to reduce the friction underneath the ski.
If you rub two panes of glass against each other-
-you get a lot of resistance. Soapy water in between makes it easier.
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Without properly waxed skis, you'll never win a competition.
Johan Wåhlström has redesigned the truck trailer-
-to make it into an ultramodern ski-waxing workshop.
The trailer contains everything needed to create a perfect glide.
These are the fans, where we work with hazardous products.
We use fans with quite a lot of excess capacity.
The air in here is replaced ten times an hour.
The ski-waxers inhale flourine-
-and working in the vapour that rises from waxing irons can be dangerous.
For this reason, the ski-waxing team wear protective masks.
The trailer has revolutionized the way in which the ski-waxers work.
Previously, we would move all the equipment in two minibuses.
We're dealing with 350-400 pairs of skis, the waxing tables-
-as well as all the ski waxes.
We now have everything set up in here. It makes things simpler.
During this season, the ski-waxing truck has travelled 7000 kilometres-
-between World Cup venues in six different places in Europe.
Before the season, Peter Blom obtained a truck-driving license.
In spite of the long journeys, he's pleased with the truck-
-a Volvo FM with a Globetrotter cab.
It makes things very simple.
It's almost easier to handle than a regular car.
Once the skis are waxed, the bi- athletes test them on the ski track.
The Swedish competitors say that the trailer has been a bonus this season.
It's worked out well. Equipment-wise, it's been the best year we've had.
It's helped the team a lot. They now have a good working environment-
-and it's safer for their health in the long term.
It's also made the work more time efficient-
-and we're able to bring along more equipment.
It's all good�