
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 F4 Universal Liquid Wax | 100ml
Regular price $30.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $30.00 CADPre-Order Available -
Swix HS7 Liquid Violet (-2C/-8C) | 125ml
Regular price $75.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $75.00 CAD17 in stock -
Rex Wax Basic Grip Orange Base Wax | 45g
Regular price $14.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $14.95 CAD10 in stock -
Rex Wax N21G Black `New Snow` Fluoro-Free Racing Grip (-1C/-12C) | 45g
Regular price $32.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$46.00 CADSale price $32.96 CAD11 in stockSale -
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Rex Wax Basic Grip Blue (-2C/-8C) | 45g
Regular price $9.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$14.95 CADSale price $9.96 CAD12 in stockSale -
Rex Wax 30GB Fluoro-Free `New Snow` Grip Wax (1C/-8C) | 45g
Regular price $34.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $34.95 CAD12 in stock -
Vauhti RACE NEW SNOW COLD Liquid Glide | 80ml (-2C/-20C)
Regular price $116.77 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$145.96 CADSale price $116.77 CAD7 in stockSale -
Vauhti RACE VIOLET NEW SNOW Hardwax | 45g (-2C/-7C)
Regular price $30.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $30.00 CAD21 in stock -
Rex Wax G21G Graphite 'New Snow' N-Kinetic Liquid Glider (2C/-12C)
Regular price From $39.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $39.95 CAD17 in stockRex Wax G21G Graphite 'New Snow' N-Kinetic Liquid Glider (2C/-12C)
Regular price From $39.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $39.95 CADRex Wax G21G Graphite 'New Snow' N-Kinetic Liquid Glider (2C/-12C)
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Vauhti PRO BASE Liquid Glide
Regular price From $71.97 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$89.96 CADSale price From $71.97 CAD7 in stockVauhti PRO BASE Liquid Glide
Regular price From $71.97 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$89.96 CADSale price From $71.97 CADVauhti PRO BASE Liquid Glide
Regular price From $71.97 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$89.96 CADSale price From $71.97 CADSale -
Rex Wax Liquid Racing Glide Blue (-2C/-15C) | 60ml
Regular price $23.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $23.95 CADPre-Order Available -
MasterWax RACING FLUORFREE New Snow Wool-Apply Wax (0C/-5C) | 20g
Regular price $149.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $149.96 CAD10 in stock -
Rode RXLM WC Racing Liquid Med (-2C/-7C)
Regular price From $99.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $99.96 CAD58 in stockRode RXLM WC Racing Liquid Med (-2C/-7C)
Regular price From $99.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $99.96 CADRode RXLM WC Racing Liquid Med (-2C/-7C)
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Vauhti RACE GREEN NEW SNOW Hardwax | 45g (-5C/-20C)
Regular price $30.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $30.00 CAD23 in stock -
Vauhti Grip & Glide Liquid For Crown & Zero Skis | 80ml (-2C/-20C)
Regular price $28.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $28.00 CAD16 in stock -
Swix Marathon White Block | 40g
Regular price $120.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $120.00 CADPre-Order Available -
Gallium GIGA SPEED BN_BLOCK Paraffin (-2C/-20C) | 50g
Regular price $79.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$110.00 CADSale price $79.00 CAD18 in stockSale -
Rode RXLC WC Racing Liquid Cold (-5C/-15C)
Regular price From $99.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $99.96 CAD57 in stockRode RXLC WC Racing Liquid Cold (-5C/-15C)
Regular price From $99.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $99.96 CADRode RXLC WC Racing Liquid Cold (-5C/-15C)
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Holmenkol Betamix RED Basewax Liquid (-4C/-14C)
Regular price From $29.50 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $29.50 CADPre-Order AvailableHolmenkol Betamix RED Basewax Liquid (-4C/-14C)
Regular price From $29.50 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $29.50 CADHolmenkol Betamix RED Basewax Liquid (-4C/-14C)
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Rode Base Klister Spray | 100mL (0C/-20C)
Regular price $23.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$29.96 CADSale price $23.96 CAD21 in stockSale -
Rex Wax NF41 Pink/Green UHW Liquid Glider | (5C/-20C)
Regular price From $62.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $62.95 CAD6 in stockRex Wax NF41 Pink/Green UHW Liquid Glider | (5C/-20C)
Regular price From $62.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $62.95 CADRex Wax NF41 Pink/Green UHW Liquid Glider | (5C/-20C)
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Toko Performance Blue Paraffin Melt Wax
Regular price From $30.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $30.00 CAD6 in stockToko Performance Blue Paraffin Melt Wax
Regular price From $30.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $30.00 CADToko Performance Blue Paraffin Melt Wax
Regular price From $30.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $30.00 CAD -
Swix TS7 Liquid Violet (-2C/-7C) | 50ml
Regular price $159.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $159.96 CAD1 in stock -
Rode Blue II Hardwax P34 | 45g (-2C/-8C)
Regular price $16.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $16.96 CAD103 in stock