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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STAR NEXT MED Fluoro-Free Racing Powder (-3C/-8C)
Regular price From $74.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $74.96 CAD -
Swix Green Base Binder Kick Wax
Regular price $15.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $15.96 CAD -
Swix HS5 Turquoise, Melt Glider -10°C/-18°C
Regular price From $44.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $44.96 CAD -
STAR NEXT COLD Fluoro-Free Racing Melt Wax (-6C/-12C)
Regular price From $45.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $45.96 CAD -
Start Oslo Racing Extra Kickwax (-2C/-8C) | 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 -
Rode Blue I Hardwax P30 | 45g (-2C/-6C)
Regular price $16.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $16.96 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 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 -
Swix VP30 Light Blue Kick Wax -12°C/-20°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 -
MasterWax RACING FLUORFREE New Snow | 20g (0C/-5C)
Regular price $149.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $149.95 CAD -
Vauhti Discontinued 2022/2023 PRO GREEN Hardwax | 45g (-5C/-20C)
Regular price $29.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$34.00 CADSale price $29.95 CADSale -
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 -
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