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Waxing Guide
Below are answers to some frequently asked waxing questions.
Basics
- Which skiing disciplines does this guide apply to?
- There are so many waxes and tools...where do I begin?
- What types of wax are there? Why do you need wax?
- If I'm just starting out, what are the basic tools and waxes I need?
Glide Waxing
- What are the different types of glide waxes and how do they work?
- When is the right time to apply more glide wax to my skis or board?
- What is the easiest way to glide wax my waxless Nordic skis?
- Are glide waxes for alpine skis and snowboards different than what Nordic skis use?
- How do I "hot wax" my alpine skis, snowboard or Nordic skis for glide?
- Can I use an old clothing iron to glide wax my skis?
Kick Waxing
- How about kick waxes for Nordic skiing? Proper application?
- How do I find out what my "kick zone" is?
- I followed your kick wax advice but now I slip too much / don't slide enough...what do I do?
- The kick wax tins have two temperature ranges, one for new snow and one for transformed snow. What does it mean?
- In your store’s kick wax display you’ve got "natural" corks and "synthetic" corks...what is the difference?
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