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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Start Oslo Racing Special Kickwax (2C/-3C) | 45g
Regular price $47.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $47.96 CAD -
Swix VP60 Purple-Red Kick Wax -1°C/-4°C
Regular price $29.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $29.96 CAD -
STAR BETA MED Fluoro-Free Liquid (Sponge Applicator) (-3C/-8C) | 100ml
Regular price $83.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $83.96 CAD -
Vauhti KS UNIVERSAL Klister | 60g (4C/-7C)
Regular price $23.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $23.96 CAD -
STAR NEXT MED Fluoro-Free Racing Melt Wax (-3C/-8C)
Regular price From $45.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $45.96 CAD -
Rex Purple Klister | 55mL (10C/-7C)
Regular price $21.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $21.00 CAD -
Rex Basic Grip Universal Tar | 45g (-1C/-25C)
Regular price $12.80 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $12.80 CAD -
Swix VP50 Purple Kick Wax -1°C/-6°C
Regular price $29.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $29.96 CAD -
Swix PS5 Turquoise, Melt Glider -10°C/-18°C
Regular price From $17.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $17.96 CAD -
Rex Tape Grip Universal Gold (5C/-20C)
Regular price $35.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $35.00 CAD -
MasterWax RACING FLUORFREE Transformed | 20g (-4C/-15C)
Regular price $149.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $149.95 CAD -
Toko Nordic Base Grip Wax Green
Regular price $15.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $15.96 CAD -
Rex G21 Blue 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 VP45 Purple-Blue Kick Wax -3°C/-8°C
Regular price $29.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $29.96 CAD -
STAR NF MED Fluoro-Free Liquid (Sponge Application) | 100mL (-3C/-8C)
Regular price $39.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $39.96 CAD -
MasterWax RACING FLUORFREE Medium | 20g (-4C/-10C)
Regular price $149.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $149.95 CAD -
Guru Blue (Silver) Klister | 55g (2C/-6C)
Regular price $44.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $44.95 CAD -
Vauhti Grip & Glide Liquid For Crown & Zero Skis | 80ml (-2C/-20C)
Regular price $27.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $27.96 CAD -
Vauhti KS VIOLET Klister | 60g (1C/-10C)
Regular price $23.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $23.96 CAD -
Swix V30 Blue Kick Wax -5°C/-15°C
Regular price $14.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $14.96 CAD -
STAR NEXT POLAR Fluoro-Free Racing Wool-Apply BLOCK (-6C/-20C) | 28g
Regular price $83.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $83.96 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 -
Rode Artic Powder GL-00 | 50g (-8C/-20C)
Regular price $19.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $19.95 CAD -
Rex Base Klister | 55mL
Regular price $21.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $21.00 CAD