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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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 -
Toko Nordic GripWax Blue
Regular price $15.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $15.96 CAD -
Swix V20 Green Kick Wax -10°C/-18°C
Regular price $14.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $14.96 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 -
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 -
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 V05 Polar Kick Wax -15°C/-30°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 -
Holmenkol Betamix RED Basewax Liquid (-4C/-14C)
Regular price From $26.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $26.96 CAD -
Vauhti ONE POLAR Melt Wax Discontinued Version From 2021 Or Earlier (-2C/-25C)
Regular price From $22.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$29.96 CADSale price From $22.96 CADSale -
Vauhti ONE BASE Liquid Glide
Regular price From $43.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $43.96 CAD -
Vauhti ONE COLD Liquid Glide (-2C/-15C)
Regular price From $39.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $39.96 CAD -
Toko Base Performance Liquid Paraffin Red
Regular price $44.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $44.96 CAD -
Swix HS7 Liquid Violet, -2°C/-8°C
Regular price $59.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $59.96 CAD -
Rode SKIN SKI RACING BLUE WAX KIT | 100ml (-1C/-15C)
Regular price $31.95 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$39.95 CADSale price $31.95 CADSale -
Rex G41 Pink/Green `UHW` N-Kinetic Non-Fluor Liquid Spray Glider | 150mL (5C/-20C)
Regular price $83.20 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$104.00 CADSale price $83.20 CADSold out -
Rex N21 Blue Fluor-Free Racing Grip | 45g (-2C/-8C)
Regular price $43.70 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $43.70 CAD