Waxing Guide

What is the easiest way to glide wax my waxless Nordic skis?

Waxless skis do not need kick wax. The crown pattern (or "fishscales") cut in or pressed on to the base provides the grip. To repeat, the "Waxless" designation only refers to the freedom from kick wax. But, like any ski, they need to be glide waxed.

The simplest method is to buy some of the Swix Easy Glide liquid wax and use the included applicator to smooth it over the entire length of your ski base, including the waxless pattern. Let the wax set for 15 minutes or so, then hit the trails. Glide wax on the ski's kick pattern will prevent water from penentrating the ski and freezing, which is what's responsible for snow balling up underfoot (otherwise known as "The Bane of Waxless Skis").

Liquid waxes work fairly well in all temperature ranges. Though a liquid wax does not penetrate nearly as far into the base as a hot wax, you'll still see plenty of benefit for a fraction of the labor. In addition to increased glide, liquid waxes also protect your base from drying out and oxidizing (just not as well as a hot wax). After every couple of liquid wax jobs you should clean the dirt from your bases with some base cleaner before you wax again. Generally each application will last about 20 miles.

Swix Easy Glide for Waxless Skis
The easiest solution: rub on, let dry and go.

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Bike: Johnny's 10 Bike Tips Local MTB Rides Ski & Board: How-To Waxing Guide Winter Ski/Board F.A.Q. 06-07 Ski Gallery		Waxing Guide back to FAQ What is the easiest way to glide wax my waxless Nordic skis? Waxless skis do not need kick wax. The crown pattern (or "fishscales") cut in or pressed on to the base provides the grip. To repeat, the "Waxless" designation only refers to the freedom from kick wax. But, like any ski, they need to be glide waxed. The simplest method is to buy some of the Swix Easy Glide liquid wax and use the included applicator to smooth it over the entire length of your ski base, including the waxless pattern. Let the wax set for 15 minutes or so, then hit the trails. Glide wax on the ski's kick pattern will prevent water from penentrating the ski and freezing, which is what's responsible for snow balling up underfoot (otherwise known as "The Bane of Waxless Skis"). Liquid waxes work fairly well in all temperature ranges. Though a liquid wax does not penetrate nearly as far into the base as a hot wax, you'll still see plenty of benefit for a fraction of the labor. In addition to increased glide, liquid waxes also protect your base from drying out and oxidizing (just not as well as a hot wax). After every couple of liquid wax jobs you should clean the dirt from your bases with some base cleaner before you wax again. Generally each application will last about 20 miles. Swix Easy Glide for Waxless Skis The easiest solution: rub on, let dry and go. back to FAQ