Violet Snow Conditions (Icy, Sugary Snow, 0°C to -15°C)
Violet conditions consists of icy, old snow that breaks up into sugary or corny snow. This type of snow is old, transformed and quite abrasive. Usually, this type of snow has lower humidity. Often artificial snow falls into this category. These are the fastest of all conditions. Usually, waxes for this temperature are coloured violet by most wax brands.
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Friction Characteristics
Violet snow has almost no suction friction, but the abrasive, hard, icy snow ice crystals provide kinetic resistance. This means durability is the biggest issue for both glide and kick waxes since the abrasive snow structure tends to rip away whatever is on your skis. Physically hard waxes (preferably with synthetic hardener additives) are your best bet for glide in these snow types.
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Kick Waxing
Violet conditions come in a variety of snow crystal sizes. It can be very fine-grained, in which case hard waxes will work well, or the icy crystals can be large and corny, in which case Klister may be necessary. Violet conditions can also be straight-up ice where Klister may not work. On days like those, double-poling is probably in the cards! Base binders are super important in violet conditions. Always start with a hardwax or Klister binder when you're waxing for this snow type. Grip wax can wear off in less than 5km without it.
Products for Violet Snow Conditions
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Guru Extreme 39 Hard Klister | 55g (4C/-5C)
Regular price $44.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $44.95 CAD -
Rode Black Base Hardwax P70 | 45g (All Temperatures)
Regular price $16.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $16.96 CAD -
Swix PS6 Blue, Melt Glider -6°C/-12°C
Regular price From $17.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $17.96 CAD -
Vauhti GS CARROT Liquid Grip | 80ml (-2C/-20C)
Regular price $28.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $28.96 CAD -
Rex Base Liquid Klister | 60mL
Regular price $29.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $29.00 CAD -
Swix PS7 Violet, Melt Glider -2°C/-8°C
Regular price From $17.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $17.96 CAD -
Vauhti GS BLUE Hardwax | 45g (-5C/-15C)
Regular price $15.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $15.96 CAD -
Vauhti RACE LDR OLD SNOW Hardwax | 45g (0C/-10C)
Regular price $39.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $39.96 CAD -
Rex Gold Klister | 55mL (3C/-7C)
Regular price $21.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $21.00 CAD -
STAR M16 BETA Hardwax | (-1C/-15C)
Regular price $44.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $44.96 CAD -
Vauhti GW Universal - Liquid Discontinued Version From 2021 Or Earlier (-2C/-20C)
Regular price $79.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$106.00 CADSale price $79.96 CADSale -
Swix HS7 Violet, Melt Glider -2°C/-8°C
Regular price From $44.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $44.96 CAD -
Rode Blue Klister K20 | 60g (-3C/-7C)
Regular price $23.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $23.96 CAD -
Swix HS6 Blue, Melt Glider -6°C/-12°C
Regular price From $44.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $44.96 CAD -
Rode Skin Ski Care Kit (20C/-30C)
Regular price $39.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $39.96 CAD -
Vauhti GT CARROT Hardwax | 45g (-1C/-6C)
Regular price $15.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $15.96 CAD -
Swix K22 Universal Klister +10°C/-3°C
Regular price $24.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $24.96 CAD -
Vauhti KS BASE Liquid Klister | 80ml
Regular price $28.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $28.96 CAD -
Rex G41 Pink/Green `UHW` N-Kinetic Non-Fluor Liquid Glider (Sponge Applicator) | 60mL (5C/-20C)
Regular price $41.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $41.00 CAD -
Rode RXL Racing Liquid Glide Kit
Regular price $159.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $159.96 CAD -
Vauhti RACE BLUE OLD SNOW Hardwax | 45g (-5C/-20C)
Regular price $39.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $39.96 CAD -
Rode Chola Klister K90 | 60g
Regular price $23.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $23.96 CAD -
Red Creek Fluoro-Free Cold Melt Wax (-1C/-20C)
Regular price From $47.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $47.95 CAD -
Vauhti KS BASE Klister | 60g
Regular price $23.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $23.96 CAD