Wax

[Dr Skimeister]

This may well have been covered here and I'm just not finding the discussion, but.....where do those that do get wax at a reasonable cost?

Heck, while I'm asking.....any iron suggestions will be appreciated. I dropped my Dakine iron last week just to watch the plastic body explode on the floor.

 

[BeanoNYC]

I usually buy a kilo of swix universal.

You can get the chugger iron. (Scroll Down)

 

[Warp Daddy]

I usually buy a kilo of swix universal.

You can get the chugger iron. (Scroll Down)

Same place same iron same wax -- does a great job !

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

www.racewax.com

 

[drjeff]

As I've posted before, I'm a HUGE fan of stuntwax (www.stuntwax.com). Great stuff across almost all temps/humidity/snow crystal structure. Great longevity - you can go 3 full days 25-30 runs and still have good wax protection, and they DON'T want you to scrape!!!

 

[bvibert]

I use candle wax. The stuff from Yankee Candle makes my skis smell good.

 

[Puck it]

Parrafin rocks for all most all condition and cheap.

 

[skibum9995]

http://www.artechski.com/

Great customer service and super fast shipping.

 

[mondeo]

here

Good price, fantastic results.

 

[wa-loaf]

As I've posted before, I'm a HUGE fan of stuntwax (www.stuntwax.com). Great stuff across almost all temps/humidity/snow crystal structure. Great longevity - you can go 3 full days 25-30 runs and still have good wax protection, and they DON'T want you to scrape!!!

x2

 

[awf170]

What is this wax you speak of? Is it also true that people sharpen their edges?












I'm at about 50 days of skiing since I have done anything to my skis. I think my skis hate me.

 

[mondeo]

I'm at about 50 days of skiing since I have done anything to my skis.

I doubt that. Haven't you applied glue to them?

 

[awf170]

I doubt that. Haven't you applied glue to them?

Good point, I did put plenty of skin glue on them. I think there is also some rock stuck in the base, if that counts.

 

[RootDKJ]

www.racewax.com

Racewax is pretty damn good stuff.

I also like the Toko System 3, but only buy it if I see it on a super discounted price. Otherwise I use only the Racewax hydrocarbon.

http://www.racewax.com/product/PB-1...ocarbon_Wax_300_g_Two_150_g_Bars__PB1020.html

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

i get all my gear (wax. iron, files etc) from TOGNAR.COM

 

[Beetlenut]

I only wax in the spring to keep from sticking in the slush and manky stuff.

 

[snoseek]

http://www.saucerwax.net/page/page/5515942.htm


best bang for the buck IMO.

 

[RootDKJ]

Wax question - I understand the reason to use a hard wax in cold conditions. Why use a softer wax in warm conditions?

 

[BeanoNYC]

Wax question - I understand the reason to use a hard wax in cold conditions. Why use a softer wax in warm conditions?

Soft wax will repel the rounder-softer-wetter snow much better than a hard wax.

That's the same reasoning for using the wider teeth side of a structure bar if your going all out on prepping your base. The water will channel through the wider structure grooves. Powder will get stuck so you need tiny grooves for it.

 

[andyzee]

I like this place, it's on the way to Killington: http://www.reliableracing.com/ . They have plenty of wax and good tuning tools. With regards to an iron, I just use a regular iron, steam holes an all, just make sure steam isn't on. Been doing this for years no problem. I typically buy my wax end of season at 1/2 price.