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 Universal Wide Klister (10C/-5C) | 55g
Regular price $25.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $25.96 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 -
Swix VP70 Yellow Kick Wax 2°C/-1°C
Regular price $29.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $29.96 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 -
Vauhti KS BLUE Klister | 60g
Regular price $23.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $23.96 CAD -
Vauhti RACE LDR Klister | 60g (5C/-10C)
Regular price $45.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $45.96 CAD -
Vauhti RACE OLD SNOW COLD Liquid Glide | 80ml (-2C/-20C)
Regular price $145.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $145.96 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 -
Rex N41 Pink `Old Snow` Fluor-Free Racing Grip | 45g (-2C/-15C)
Regular price $43.70 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $43.70 CAD -
Rex Fluor Free PowerGrip Blue | 45g (-4C/-10C)
Regular price $43.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $43.00 CAD -
Rex Basic Grip Blue | 45g (-2C/-8C)
Regular price $12.80 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $12.80 CAD -
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 -
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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 KX30 Ice Klister Blue 0°C/-12°C
Regular price $24.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $24.96 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