Start® Buyer's Guide

When it comes to ski wax, performance and sustainability go hand in hand. Start Ski Wax, a renowned Finnish brand with a rich history of providing top-quality ski waxes, is making a significant move by going fluor-free with its innovative "RG" wax line. In this buyer's guide, we'll introduce you to Start's latest offerings and explore how these waxes can elevate your skiing experience while also being eco-friendly.

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Introducing the 'RG' Wax Line: A Fluor-Free Revolution

Start Ski Wax's "RG" wax line is set to replace the traditional HF (High Fluorocarbon), MF (Medium Fluorocarbon), and LF (Low Fluorocarbon) waxes. This new line offers three distinct products, each designed to meet the needs of various skiing scenarios:

RG-Ultra: RG-Ultra is the ideal choice for prepping race skis. It comes in a variety of forms, including melt wax, liquid, topper gels, and a convenient spray. These products are FAST! We regret not testing them sooner when they ended up being our race wax in essentially every race at the end of the 24-25 season. This comprehensive range ensures that your race skis are prepped to perfection. Explore the RG-Ultra products here.

RG-Race: For those preparing skis for loppets or important training sessions, RG-Race is the answer. It's available in both liquid and melt wax forms, making it versatile and performance-focused. Discover the RG-Race products here.

RG: RG wax replaces traditional LF waxes and is perfect for everyday training. You can choose between melt wax or liquids, making it easy to find the right solution for your needs. Check out the RG products here.

RG Glide Lines

Staying True to Quality with the SG Line

Start Ski Wax maintains its commitment to quality and performance with its SG line, which remains unchanged. These waxes are perfect for everyday training and basic maintenance. The SG line includes both melt waxes and liquids. Explore the SG glide wax products here.

Exploring More from Start® Ski Wax

Start® Ski Wax offers a comprehensive range of products to meet various skiing needs. A very expansive and popular line of grip waxes, especially the Universal Wide klister!

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Start Universal Wide Klister (10C/-5C) | 55g

Start Universal Wide: basically all a wax tech needs to hear! This klister is very, very popular for racing. A true universal! Is it the best universal klister on the market? Maybe, but so is every other brand's universal klister. Use it on It's own, mix it, throw it in a wax machine, put it on your toothbrush; those skis will grip whatever you do with it! Universal Wide has a good composition of tar in it to allow it to be a great anti-icing option.

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Oslo Kick Waxes:

These waxes have always been and will continue to be fluor-free, offering a reliable choice for your kick wax needs in old/dirty/icy snow. Magical mixes of klister, tar, and moly in a hardwax base. The Oslos are a wax tech's favourite when it comes to klister-mix waxes.

R-Series Kick Waxes:

This trio of grip waxes came out quietly in the 24-25 season. We had no idea the conditions that they were for, nor anything else about them. We were quick to find out that they were universally fast almost as if they were magic! Old snow, new snow, whatever! The Blue and Purple are great options for cold-mild snow below zero degrees. They can grip quite well into snow that is well transformed but also keep snowball free on fresher snow tracks. The Red is perfect for snow around the zero point. When you are testing klisters, throw this into the mix and you will be surprised by the results!

Tar Kick Waxes:

Ideal for use in new snow conditions, Tar Kick Waxes are less likely to ice up, ensuring consistent performance and smooth glide. Use as a grip wax for your recreational day out on the trails, or as a racing option!

Other Hardwaxes, Liquid Kick Waxes, and Klister

Start provides a full suite of kick waxes in fluor-free versions. Their Synthetic line for all conditions, a full fleet of klisters, and a smattering of liquid grips for easy application. Please note that Black Magic is no longer available - very sad.

Grip Tape: Simplify classic skiing with grip tape, complemented by the Grip Tape Cover, a hardwax that can be applied to enhance speed. Grip Tape is perfect for those skiers that don't want to wax their skis every time they head out. The tape is both for universal snow conditions, and VERY durable. Get up to 500km on one waxing!

Silicon Spray: Start's silicon-based products offer a unique fluor-free alternative for wet snow conditions, making them perfect for your fish scale or skin skis. Keeps the snowballs from forming, and the skis gripping and gliding as they should!

Tar for Wooden Skis: A much-anticipated product, Tar for Wooden Skis. It meets the demands of wooden ski enthusiasts, adding a neat dimension to the Start product range.

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Start Grip Tape (5C/-20C) | 5m

Start's easy and convenient grip tape which is a durable way to keep your skis gripping all season long. Can last all-season long for the occasional skier! If you feel that your tape is dragging or icing, speed it up with the Grip Tape Cover!

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Start Silicon Spray | 220ml

Keep your zeros and crown skis from icing up and clumping with snow! Improves glide without decreasing grip.

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Start Service Tar | 250ml

Keep gripping and gliding on your old wooden skis! Simply wipe on to apply to your skis.

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Start Ski Wax's commitment to performance, sustainability, and innovation shines through with its new 'RG' wax line. By going fluor-free and expanding its product range, Start ensures that skiers can enjoy top-level performance while being environmentally responsible. Explore these exciting products and elevate your skiing experience to new heights.

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