Blue Snow Conditions (Fresh, Powdery Snow, 0°C to -12°C)
Blue conditions are fresh powder. New snow: the natural snowflake structure is still intact. These are what we call perfect conditions. The trails are silky smooth, and it's difficult to make a snowball. Blue conditions are not so cold that the snow makes a squeaking noise when you step on it. Not too warm, not too cold. And not too humid either. Just right.
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Friction Characteristics
New snow crystals in this temperature range and with medium to low humidity are like a million tiny knives to your ski bases. Kinetic friction is the main kind of friction to deal with. This means hard, durable waxes that keep the sharp knives of the snow crystals out of your ski base is what you need. Any other water or dirt-repelling compounds will help your glide, but not to a high degree.
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Kick Waxing
Kick waxing is dead easy in blue conditions. Hardwax sings. If you're skiing over 15km, use a base binder, but aside from that, it shouldn't be too hard to find a hardwax that gives you good grip and glide.
Products for Blue Snow Conditions
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Kuu MACH 4+ World Cup Cold Green (-11C/-16C)
Regular price From $81.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $81.96 CAD -
Kuu MACH 4+ World Cup Universal Orange (-6C/-11C)
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MasterWax Professional FLUORFREE Cold Dark (-7C/-14C) | 20g
Regular price $209.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $209.96 CAD -
MasterWax Professional FLUORFREE Cold (-7C/-14C) | 20g
Regular price $209.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $209.96 CAD -
MasterWax Professional FLUORFREE Medium (-4C/-10C) | 20g
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MasterWax Ultra8 FLUORFREE Cold Dark Powder (-7C/-18C) | 20g
Regular price $209.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $209.96 CAD -
MasterWax Ultra8 FLUORFREE Cold Powder (-7C/-18C) | 20g
Regular price $209.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $209.96 CAD -
MasterWax Ultra8 FLUORFREE Medium Powder (-4C/-10C) | 20g
Regular price $209.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $209.96 CAD -
MasterWax Ultra8 FLUORFREE Cold Dark (-7C/-14C) | 20g
Regular price $289.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $289.96 CAD -
MasterWax Ultra8 FLUORFREE Cold (-7C/-14C) | 20g
Regular price $289.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $289.96 CAD -
MasterWax Ultra8 FLUORFREE Medium (-4C/-10C) | 20g
Regular price $289.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $289.96 CAD -
STAR S20 Stick Medium Hardwax (-1C/-10C) | 45g
Regular price $44.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $44.96 CAD -
STAR S15 Stick Cold Hardwax (-6C/-18C) | 45g
Regular price $44.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $44.96 CAD -
Holmenkol Universal PINK Melt Wax Sticks (0C/-20C) | 4x250g
Regular price $85.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $85.96 CAD -
Rex Wax NFX21G Black `New Snow` Powder (3C/-8C) | 20g
Regular price $198.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $198.00 CAD -
Rex Wax NFX21 Blue Powder (-2C/-10C) | 20g
Regular price $198.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $198.00 CAD -
Rode RX30 WC Glider Violet Melt Wax (-4C/-10C)
Regular price $75.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $75.96 CAD -
Rode RX20 WC Glider Blue Melt Wax (-8C/-20C)
Regular price $75.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $75.96 CAD -
Optiwax HydrOX Race Powder Cold (-8C/-20C) | 35g
Regular price $159.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $159.96 CAD -
Optiwax HydrOX Race Powder Mid | 35g
Regular price $159.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $159.96 CAD -
Holmenkol Grip Blue Spezial | 45g (-1C/-6C)
Regular price $21.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $21.96 CAD -
Holmenkol Grip Blue Extra | 45g (-2C/-6C)
Regular price $21.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $21.96 CAD -
Holmenkol Grip Blue | 45g (-3C/-7C)
Regular price $21.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $21.96 CAD -
Holmenkol Klister Blue | 60ml (-3C/-20C)
Regular price $26.46 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $26.46 CAD