so most waxes are made to work in specific weather conditions. Most of them will say and be a different color depending on hat each one is. Since its march and we are getting towards the end of the season maybe go with one of the warmer weather ones

An all temp or universal wax is good for most days. If you are riding in warm temps a warm temp wax is good too.

TOKO, SWIX, and SVST are widely available brands that I've had success with.

Did I need special wax for the park?

LoubertDid I need special wax for the park?

No. Just the same alpine or glide wax that people use anywhere else on the mountain.

There is no special wax for the park, but you can get higher quality wax, which really doesn't matter that much I'd say.

wax is for the weak, use jerry blood to speed up your skis

LoubertThis year I want to wax my ski just by myself, but I don't know which wax I need to use for my Line Chronic 2015?

Here.......check it out so you do a good job no matter what wax you choose.

Then once waxed you need to do this. If not, you may suck wind.

Thanks everybody!

LoubertDid I need special wax for the park?

Special wax for the park is a no - but that isn't a totally complete answer.

Waxing your skis makes an ENORMOUS difference for speed. I used to race, so was well versed in proper waxing techniques.

All purpose wax is perfectly acceptable if you just want your sticks to slide better wherever.

However - if you are getting into jumping/pipe or you just like ripping around with the turbo jets on... getting into using higher quality wax which is specifically for the temperatures is a blast. Sure its a lot of work, and for the most part totally unnecessary for the park... but if you happen to like waxing your skis then go for it.

Using proper race wax, waxing for the temperature the night before you ski (after looking at tomorrow's forecast) will be like hitting the Nitrous button.

That being said - I haven't waxed a pair of skis in years. The other day it was weird snow and I was almost stuck, so thought I should bust out the old iron once again... but I didn't actually do it.

LoubertDid I need special wax for the park?

Yes Wizard Wax

Mr.BishopSpecial wax for the park is a no - but that isn't a totally complete answer.

Waxing your skis makes an ENORMOUS difference for speed. I used to race, so was well versed in proper waxing techniques.

That being said - I haven't waxed a pair of skis in years. The other day it was weird snow and I was almost stuck, so thought I should bust out the old iron once again... but I didn't actually do it.

Surprised to hear Bishop say he does not wax. Especially from a former racer. I'm sure Kelli Sildaru wished she had better wax yesterday.

Tip for the spring weather, the warmer it gets the more important wax is. As important as the wax selection is, the scrapping and brushing as key as well. The average person waxing at home do not scrape and brush enough.

waiting4snowSurprised to hear Bishop say he does not wax. Especially from a former racer. I'm sure Kelli Sildaru wished she had better wax yesterday.

Tip for the spring weather, the warmer it gets the more important wax is. As important as the wax selection is, the scrapping and brushing as key as well. The average person waxing at home do not scrape and brush enough.

^ There it is. Scrape well. Brush well, then brush some more.

waiting4snowSurprised to hear Bishop say he does not wax. Especially from a former racer. I'm sure Kelli Sildaru wished she had better wax yesterday.

Tip for the spring weather, the warmer it gets the more important wax is. As important as the wax selection is, the scrapping and brushing as key as well. The average person waxing at home do not scrape and brush enough.

yeah good call, proper brushing and scraping are super important. Man - I used to be a nut about waxing skis when I raced. I should do it again.

I dont know know why I don't wax, now that we're having this conversation it's pretty dumb. I have all the stuff somewhere...

Mr.Bishopyeah good call, proper brushing and scraping are super important. Man - I used to be a nut about waxing skis when I raced. I should do it again.

I dont know know why I don't wax, now that we're having this conversation it's pretty dumb. I have all the stuff somewhere...

Keep it simple with the Dominator Zoom Series of waxes. You will also need Bullet for those cold snow days to mix with and Renew to prime up the sticks.

If you do it good it will last like a long time. That's a good thing when you are lazy and tired.

DominatorJacquesKeep it simple with the Dominator Zoom Series of waxes. You will also need Bullet for those cold snow days to mix with and Renew to prime up the sticks.

If you do it good it will last like a long time. That's a good thing when you are lazy and tired.

Except if you have extruded bases and none of this works

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F2aHyzqPD4U

The.FishExcept if you have extruded bases and none of this works

Although you may have heard me say that too, it's not totally true.

P-Tex and IsoSport do claim some wax absorption with their extruded base products.

Thing is the wax won't last long.

Or just burn them up and forget about it.

I have a few pairs of extruded base skis and I do wax them.

-skian-https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F2aHyzqPD4U

10/10 best ski movie of 2014 why didn't they win superunknown??

OregonDeadAn all temp or universal wax is good for most days. If you are riding in warm temps a warm temp wax is good too.

TOKO, SWIX, and SVST are widely available brands that I've had success with.

Toko and Swix are now one company

FKS_HEEL_PIECEToko and Swix are now one company

True, although they maintain the blends etc. of wax from each, so still different.

DominatorJacquesTrue, although they maintain the blends etc. of wax from each, so still different.

Without getting to technical when comparing their hydrocarbons the SWIX is better for snow with a higher water content and the TOKO is better for snow with a lower water content (dryer snow)

DominatorJacques next time I'm in Bend it would be cool to check out your home shop. Your wax/ tuning videos were great.

waiting4snowWithout getting to technical when comparing their hydrocarbons the SWIX is better for snow with a higher water content and the TOKO is better for snow with a lower water content (dryer snow)

DominatorJacques next time I'm in Bend it would be cool to check out your home shop. Your wax/ tuning videos were great.

You can find me on FB. Look for Jacques Mailloux. You should be able to PM me there.

You can do that prior to coming to the Bend area.