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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Holmenkol Speed Powder Matrix Cold
Regular price $129.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$189.00 CADSale price $129.95 CADSale -
Vauhti RACE VIOLET NEW SNOW Hardwax | 45g (-2C/-7C)
Regular price $39.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $39.96 CAD -
Vauhti PRO COLD Melt Wax | 45g (-2C/-20C)
Regular price $83.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $83.96 CAD -
Vauhti PRO BASE Liquid Glide
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Toko Performance Blue Paraffin Melt Wax
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Toko Performance Red Paraffin Melt Wax
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Toko High Performance Universal Paraffin Melt Wax
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Toko High Performance Liquid Paraffin Red
Regular price $149.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $149.96 CAD -
Swix F4 Universal Liquid Wax Spray
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Swix F4 Warm Liquid Performance Wax
Regular price $32.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$39.95 CADSale price $32.95 CADSale -
Swix Marathon White Block
Regular price $84.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $84.96 CAD -
Swix HS6 Liquid Blue, -4°C/-12°C
Regular price $59.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $59.96 CAD -
Swix TSB7 Black, Melt Glider -2°C/-8°C
Regular price From $84.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$94.95 CADSale price From $84.96 CADSold out -
STAR NF COLD Fluoro-Free Paraffin (-6C/-12C)
Regular price From $29.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $29.96 CAD -
Rex N-Kinetic Fluoro-Free Liquid Cold | 50mL (-4C/-20C)
Regular price $229.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$289.00 CADSale price $229.95 CADSale -
Rex Wax NF21 Blue Block Glider (-2C/-12C)
Regular price From $104.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $104.00 CAD -
Vauhti RACE NEW SNOW LDR Liquid Glide | 80ml (5C/-10C)
Regular price $163.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $163.96 CAD -
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Toko Nordic Klister Spray Universal
Regular price $21.22 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$24.96 CADSale price $21.22 CADSale -
Toko Base Performance Blue Paraffin Melt Wax
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Swix F4 Cold Liquid Performance Wax
Regular price $32.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$39.95 CADSale price $32.95 CADSale -
Swix TS7 Liquid Violet, -2°C/-7°C
Regular price $159.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $159.96 CAD -
Swix TS6 Liquid Blue, -4°C/-12°C
Regular price $159.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $159.96 CAD -
Rode GLT TRAINING MELT WAX (20C/-30C)
Regular price From $35.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $35.96 CAD -
Rex Wax NF41 Pink/Green UHW Liquid Glider | 170ml (5C/-20C)
Regular price $146.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $146.00 CAD