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Ski Waxing – Instructions & Tips

🏷️ XCSkiGuru’s general ski-waxing guide

  • 1) Cleaning: Remove old wax and dirt. Use fiber cloth with cleaner or hot-scrape with a paraffin wax.
  • 2) Base wax: Hot-wax the base → iron 120–140 °C (per wax) → light, even pass → cool 10–20 min → scrape → brush.
  • 3) Match the conditions: Colder needs harder wax, warmer needs softer wax.
  • 4) Brushing: Brass/fine steel first to open structure → finish with lots of nylon for maximum glide.
  • 5) Toppers / liquids: For race & training finishing: thin layer → let dry → light brush.

❄️ Quick glide tips

  • Cold & dry snow: Hard wax + light brushing + avoid excess surface build-up.
  • New snow: Often needs slightly softer wax and a more “open” base structure.
  • Wet/dirty snow: Softer wax + a dirt-repellent liquid/topper.

Kick waxing (classic)

  • Wax tins: For colder weather and hard tracks.
  • Klisters: For above-freezing temps, icy or coarse tracks.
  • Core principle: Thin coats → smooth out → test on a gentle uphill.

Safety & cleanliness

  • Good ventilation; moderate iron/heat temperatures.
  • Always brush from tip to tail.
  • Don’t leave thick surface layers → they slow you down.

Quick checklist: Clean → Base wax → Scrape → Brush → Condition wax/topper → Test.

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Maplus Arctic Base Liquid 250ml
Maplus Arctic Base Liquid 250ml Sale price€39,90 Regular price€59,00
Swix VP45 Pro Blue/Violet -5°C to -1°C, 43g
Swix VP45 Pro Blue/Violet -5°C to -1°C, 43g Sale price€13,90 Regular price€20,00
Swix VP55 Pro Violet -2°C to +1°C, 43g
Swix VP55 Pro Violet -2°C to +1°C, 43g Sale price€13,90 Regular price€15,90
Swix V55 Red Special Hardwax 0°C to +1°C, 43g
Swix V55 Red Special Hardwax 0°C to +1°C, 43g Sale price€6,90 Regular price€7,90
Swix V50 Violet Hardwax 0°C, 43g
Swix V50 Violet Hardwax 0°C, 43g Sale price€6,90 Regular price€8,00
Swix V30 Blue Hardwax -10°C to -2°C, 43g
Swix V30 Blue Hardwax -10°C to -2°C, 43g Sale price€6,90 Regular price€10,99
Swix KX65 Red Klister +1°C to +5°C, 55g
Swix K21S Universal Silver Klister -5°C to +3°C, 55g
Swix K21S Universal Silver Klister -5°C to +3°C, 55g Sale price€8,90 Regular price€15,00
Swix Marathon Liquid Fluor Free 80 ml
Swix Marathon Liquid Fluor Free 80 ml Sale price€79,90 Regular price€135,90
Swix PM World Cup Powder Molybdenum, 25 g Glide Wax
Swix PM World Cup Powder Molybdenum, 25 g Glide Wax Sale price€69,90 Regular price€120,00
Toko Jet Liquid Top Finish Cold 70ml
Toko Jet Liquid Top Finish Cold 70ml Sale price€79,90 Regular price€129,00
Vauhti PURE KLISTER RACE RED
Vauhti PURE KLISTER RACE RED Sale price€22,50 Regular price€29,00
Vauhti PURE KLISTER RACE BLUE
Vauhti PURE KLISTER RACE BLUE Sale price€22,50 Regular price€29,00
Maplus Xcelerator Pro 4 Race Wax 50gr, solid (0114)
Maplus Xcelerator Pro 4 Race Wax 50gr, solid (0114) Sale price€39,90 Regular price€62,00
Maplus Xcelerator Solid 50 g
Maplus Xcelerate Pro 3 Solid Race Wax 50 g Sale price€39,90 Regular price€62,00
maplus_xceleratePro2Mloy
Maplus Xcelerate Pro 2 50gr, solid with MoS₂ additive Sale price€39,90 Regular price€62,00
Maplus Xcelerate Pro 1 Solid Race Wax 50 g
Maplus Xcelerate Pro 1 Solid Race Wax 50 g witht Moly Sale price€39,90 Regular price€62,00
Maplus Xcelerate Powder, 10g (0241 Med)
Maplus Xcelerate Powder, 10g (0241 Med) Sale price€99,90 Regular price€139,00
Maplus Xcelerate Powder, 10g (0240 cold)
Maplus Xcelerate Powder, 10g (0240 cold) Sale price€99,90 Regular price€135,00
Maplus GM BASE 250g (0171 Med)
Maplus GM BASE 250g (0171 Med) Sale price€99,90 Regular price€135,00
Swix V60 Red/Silver Hardwax 0°C to +3°C, 43g
Swix V60 Red/Silver Hardwax 0°C to +3°C, 43g Sale price€6,90 Regular price€8,00
Swix V45 Violet Special Hardwax -3°C to 0°C, 43g
Swix V45 Violet Special Hardwax -3°C to 0°C, 43g Sale price€6,90 Regular price€8,00
Swix V20 Green Hardwax -15°C to -8°C, 43g
Swix V20 Green Hardwax -15°C to -8°C, 43g Sale price€6,90 Regular price€10,90