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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Swix PS6 Blue, Melt Glider -6°C/-12°C
Regular price From $15.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $15.95 CAD -
Guru Blue Special Hardwax | 45g (-1C/-8C)
Regular price $39.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $39.95 CAD -
Vauhti GS BLUE Hardwax | 45g (-5C/-15C)
Regular price $15.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $15.00 CAD -
Swix PS7 Violet, Melt Glider -2°C/-8°C
Regular price From $15.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $15.95 CAD -
Vauhti GW Universal - Liquid Discontinued Version From 2021 Or Earlier (-2C/-20C)
Regular price $84.80 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$106.00 CADSale price $84.80 CADSale -
Swix HS7 Violet, Melt Glider -2°C/-8°C
Regular price From $39.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $39.95 CAD -
Swix HS6 Blue, Melt Glider -6°C/-12°C
Regular price From $39.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $39.95 CAD -
Rode Skin Ski Care Kit (20C/-30C)
Regular price $39.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $39.95 CAD -
Guru Blue Hardwax | 45g (-4C/-10C)
Regular price $36.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $36.95 CAD -
Vauhti GT CARROT Hardwax | 45g (-1C/-6C)
Regular price $15.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $15.00 CAD -
Guru Violet Hardwax | 45g (-1C/-6C)
Regular price $36.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $36.95 CAD -
Vauhti GS VIOLET Liquid Grip | 80ml (-1C/-7C)
Regular price $29.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $29.00 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 $149.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $149.95 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 -
STAR NEXT CASE Fluoro-Free Roto Fleece Kit
Regular price $764.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $764.96 CAD -
STAR NEXT MED Fluoro-Free Racing Wool-Apply BLOCK (-3C/-8C) | 28g
Regular price $85.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $85.96 CAD -
Rex Racing Glide Blue Paraffin (-1C/-10C)
Regular price From $32.30 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $32.30 CAD -
STAR NEXT COLD Fluoro-Free Racing Wool-Apply BLOCK (-6C/-12C) | 28g
Regular price $85.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $85.96 CAD -
STAR NEXT COLD Fluoro-Free Racing Powder (-6C/-12C)
Regular price From $81.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $81.96 CAD -
Rode BASE GLIDER COLD MELT WAX (-5C/-25C)
Regular price From $33.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $33.95 CAD -
Swix VP40 Blue Kick Wax -5°C/-14°C
Regular price $31.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $31.95 CAD -
STAR NF COLD Fluoro-Free Liquid (Sponge Application) | 100mL (-6C/-20C)
Regular price $42.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $42.96 CAD -
STAR NEXT MED Fluoro-Free Racing Powder (-3C/-8C)
Regular price From $81.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $81.96 CAD