This guide will provide you the essential information you will need to keep your skis fast and in good shape.
CLEAN THE SKIS
A dirty base is a slow base. We recommend that you always clean your ski bases before applying new wax.
- Remove as much hardwax or klister, utilizing a scraper.
- Apply the base cleaner and wait a minute.
- Wipe clean with Swix Fiberlene Paper.
TREAT THE GLIDE ZONE
To improve glide, apply F4 Glide wax on the glide zones. Remember: Do not use glide wax in the grip wax zone!
- F460 Solid Glider: Cork the wax into the base for further longevity.
- F4150 Liquid Glider: Apply the liquid glider with the applicator.
ROUGH-UP THE GRIP WAX ZONE
Use #100 grit sandpaper, abrade or rough-up the middle third of the ski base, or from the heel of the boot 75 cm (30 inches) and forward. This will give a better bond between the base and the grip wax. The ski base is ready for application of the appropriate grip wax.
HARDWAX APPLICATION:
Ideal for new fallen snow and old fine grained snow (more than one day old).
- Apply 30″ (75cm) from the heel and forward.
- Apply the wax and smooth out using a waxing cork between each layer. Use enough pressure to generate frictional heat to smooth the wax.
Tip: If your skis are slipping, use a wax one step warmer (softer) or apply the wax further towards the tip.
Advice: To secure good grip at a given temperature we recommend that you wax softer when older, fine grained snow than for new, fresh snow.
Remark: The temperatures given on the packages refer to air temperatures measured in the shadow.
Recommended hardwaxes:
- Swix V40 Blue Extra: A wide range wax for normal winter conditions. Apply three to five layers.
- Swix V50 Violet: For conditions around freezing. Two to three layers are recommended. If Blue Extra becomes slippery, a thin layer of Violet on top is the right wax.
- Swix V60 Red/Silver: For wet and moist snow. Thicker layers when wet. One or two layers are enough.
GRIP WAX: KLISTERS
Ideal for wet corn snow (wet, old snow) and frozen corn snow.
- Apply 30″ (75cm) from the heel and forward.
- Use the scraper to spread the klister to an even layer.
Recommended Klisters:
- K22N Universal Klister: 50°F to 27°F (+10°C to -3°C)
- K65 Universal Quick Klister: 23°F to 50°F (-5°C to +10°C)