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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Start Oslo Racing Super Kickwax (-7C/-15C) | 45g
Regular price $47.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $47.96 CAD -
Vauhti Skin Care BLUE Fluor-Free Liquid | 80ml (-2C/-20C)
Regular price $37.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $37.96 CAD -
Rex N21G Black `New Snow` Fluor-Free Racing Grip | 45g (-1C/-12C)
Regular price $43.70 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $43.70 CAD -
Vauhti PRO COLD Liquid Glide | 80ml (-2C/-20C)
Regular price $83.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $83.96 CAD -
Swix V40 Blue Extra Kick Wax -3°C/-10°C
Regular price $14.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $14.96 CAD -
Rode Base Klister Spray | 100mL (0C/-20C)
Regular price $29.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $29.96 CAD -
Vauhti GW COLD Liquid Glide | 80ml (-2C/-20C)
Regular price $27.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $27.96 CAD -
Swix V50 Violet Kick Wax -1°C/-3°C
Regular price $14.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $14.96 CAD -
Rode Blue II Hardwax P34 | 45g (-2C/-8C)
Regular price $16.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $16.96 CAD -
Vauhti RACE NEW SNOW COLD Liquid Glide | 80ml (-2C/-20C)
Regular price $145.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $145.96 CAD -
Toko Base Performance Liquid Paraffin Blue
Regular price $44.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $44.96 CAD -
Rex Basic Grip Blue | 45g (-2C/-8C)
Regular price $12.80 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $12.80 CAD -
Gallium GIGA SPEED BN_BLOCK Paraffin Glide Wax 50g (-2C/-20C)
Regular price $79.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$110.00 CADSale price $79.00 CADSale -
Swix Nordic Easy Liquid Glide
Regular price $27.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $27.96 CAD -
Rode Canada Kick Kit
Regular price $79.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $79.96 CAD -
Save $7.49
Optiwax Eco Glide Tape (5C/-20C)
Regular price $22.50 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$29.99 CADSale price $22.50 CADSale -
Vauhti GW Universal - Melt Wax Discontinued Version From 2021 Or Earlier (-2C/-15C)
Regular price From $17.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$23.00 CADSale price From $17.96 CADSale -
Vauhti PRO LDR Liquid Glide | 80ml (5C/-10C)
Regular price $89.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $89.96 CAD -
Swix F4 Universal Liquid Wax
Regular price $29.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $29.96 CAD -
Swix Base Prep BP88 Melt Wax
Regular price From $34.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $34.96 CAD -
Save $9.99
Swix TSB6 Black, Melt Glider -6°C/-12°C
Regular price From $84.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$94.95 CADSale price From $84.96 CADSale -
Save $59.05
Holmenkol Speed Powder Matrix Mid
Regular price $129.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$189.00 CADSale price $129.95 CADSale -
Rex G21G Graphite `New Snow` N-Kinetic Non-Fluor Liquid Glider (Sponge Applicator) | 60mL (2C/-12C)
Regular price $41.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $41.00 CAD -
Swix Blue Base Kick Wax
Regular price $15.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $15.96 CAD