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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Optiwax Glide Tape 2 Wide (for alpine skis) (-5C/-20C)
Regular price $23.99 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$48.00 CADSale price $23.99 CADSale -
MountainFlow Race Warm Paraffin
Regular price From $37.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $37.95 CAD -
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Optiwax Grip Wax 2 | 45g (-1C/-6C)
Regular price $23.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$27.00 CADSale price $23.95 CADSale -
Vauhti UP Mix WET & COLD Melt Wax Discontinued Version From 2021 Or Earlier | 45g (10C/-10C)
Regular price $55.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$65.96 CADSale price $55.96 CADSale -
Vauhti 360 Linen Bag Kit: Skin Ski
Regular price $127.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $127.96 CAD -
Vauhti 360 ALL TEMP Melt Wax | 60g
Regular price $41.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $41.96 CAD -
Vauhti UP Mix WARM & COLD Melt Wax | 45g (7C/-15C)
Regular price $65.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $65.96 CAD -
Vauhti UP POLAR Melt Wax (-5C/-25C)
Regular price From $59.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $59.96 CAD -
Vauhti UP COLD Melt Wax (-2C/-15C)
Regular price From $59.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $59.96 CAD -
Vauhti RACE NEW SNOW BLACK Powder | 35g
Regular price $163.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $163.96 CAD -
Toko Backshop Granulat Universal
Regular price From $249.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $249.96 CAD -
Toko Backshop Granulat Cold
Regular price $249.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $249.96 CAD -
Toko Backshop Granulat Warm
Regular price $249.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $249.96 CAD -
Toko Backshop Blocwax Universal
Regular price $189.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $189.96 CAD -
Toko Backshop Blocwax Cold
Regular price $189.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $189.96 CAD -
Toko Backshop Blocwax Warm
Regular price $189.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $189.96 CAD -
Toko Backshop Barwax Molybdenum
Regular price $189.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $189.96 CAD -
Toko Backshop Barwax Universal
Regular price $189.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $189.96 CAD -
Toko Backshop Barwax Cold
Regular price $189.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $189.96 CAD -
Toko Backshop Barwax Warm
Regular price $189.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $189.96 CAD -
Toko Backshop Barwax Performance Universal
Regular price $349.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $349.96 CAD -
Toko Natural Performance Blue
Regular price From $39.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $39.96 CAD -
Toko Natural Performance Liquid Red
Regular price From $39.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $39.96 CAD -
Toko High Performance Powder Blue
Regular price $149.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $149.96 CAD