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LoubertDid I need special wax for the park?
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?
LoubertDid I need special wax for the park?
LoubertDid I need special wax for the park?
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
The.FishExcept if you have extruded bases and none of this works
-skian-https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F2aHyzqPD4U
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.
FKS_HEEL_PIECEToko and Swix are now one company
DominatorJacquesTrue, although they maintain the blends etc. of wax from each, so still different.
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.