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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Vauhti RACE BLUE Klister | 60g (-1C/-15C)
Regular price $45.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $45.96 CAD -
Vauhti RACE OLD SNOW LDR Liquid Glide | 80ml (5C/-10C)
Regular price $163.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $163.96 CAD -
Swix Blue Base Kick Wax
Regular price $15.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $15.96 CAD -
STAR BETA WARM Fluoro-Free Wool-Apply BLOCK | 28g
Regular price $83.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $83.96 CAD -
Rode SKIN SKI WAX SPRAY | 100ml (20C/-30C)
Regular price $39.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $39.96 CAD -
MasterWax RACING FLUORFREE Cold | 20g (-7C/-14C)
Regular price $149.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $149.95 CAD -
Holmenkol Betamix RED Melt Basewax (-4C/-14C)
Regular price From $20.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $20.96 CAD -
Toko Nordic GripWax Red
Regular price $15.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $15.96 CAD -
Rex Fluor Free PowerGrip Green | 45g (-8C/-20C)
Regular price $43.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $43.00 CAD -
Guru Green (Base) Klister | 55g (-6C/-25C)
Regular price $39.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $39.95 CAD -
Toko Nordic GripWax Blue
Regular price $15.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $15.96 CAD -
Rode SKIN SKI CLEANER SPRAY | 100ml (20C/-30C)
Regular price $23.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $23.96 CAD -
Rex Liquid Racing Glide Blue | 60mL (-2C/-15C)
Regular price $29.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $29.00 CAD -
Rex Basic Grip Orange Base Wax | 45g
Regular price $12.80 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $12.80 CAD -
Guru Blue Klister | 55g (2C/-6C)
Regular price $39.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $39.95 CAD -
Vauhti ONE COLD Melt Wax Discontinued Version From 2021 Or Earlier (-1C/-10C)
Regular price From $22.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$29.96 CADSale price From $22.96 CADSale -
Vauhti RACE VIOLET Klister | 60g (2C/-6C)
Regular price $45.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $45.96 CAD -
Swix K21S Silver Universal Klister +3°C/-5°C
Regular price $24.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $24.96 CAD -
Swix KN44 Nero Racing Klister -3°C/+5°C
Regular price $49.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $49.96 CAD -
Swix V45 Violet Special Kick Wax -2°C/-6°C
Regular price $14.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $14.96 CAD -
Swix Base Prep Cold BP77 Melt Wax
Regular price From $34.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $34.96 CAD -
STAR NF MED Fluoro-Free Paraffin (-3C/-8C)
Regular price From $29.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $29.96 CAD -
Rode Rodemix GL-90 Non-Fluoro Paraffin (-5C/-15C)
Regular price From $14.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $14.95 CAD -
Rode Artic Powder R1P Glider | 50g (-15C/-30C)
Regular price $25.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $25.96 CAD