
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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Rode Multigrade Klister K76 | 60g (6C/-6C)
Regular price $23.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $23.96 CAD106 in stock -
Vauhti GS BASE SUPER BASE Binder | 45g
Regular price $17.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $17.00 CADPre-Order Available -
Rode R30 RACING GLIDER VIOLET MELT WAX (-3C/-10C)
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Rode Blue Super Hardwax P32 | 45g (-1C/-10C)
Regular price $16.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $16.96 CAD145 in stock -
Rode Top Line Hardwax B17 | 45g (-4C/-12C)
Regular price $33.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $33.96 CAD40 in stock -
Rode Top Line Hardwax BV15 | 45g (-1C/-5C)
Regular price $33.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $33.96 CAD42 in stock -
Vauhti GS CARROT Hardwax | 45g (-1C/-6C)
Regular price $17.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $17.00 CAD9 in stock -
Rode RLM RACING LIQUID MED (-2C/-7C)
Regular price From $27.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $27.96 CAD88 in stockRode RLM RACING LIQUID MED (-2C/-7C)
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STAR NEXT COLD Fluoro-Free Racing Liquid (Sponge Application) | 100mL (-6C/-12C)
Regular price $79.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $79.00 CADPre-Order Available -
STAR NEXT MED Fluoro-Free Racing Liquid (Sponge Application) | 100mL (-3C/-8C)
Regular price $79.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $79.00 CADPre-Order Available -
Rode RLC RACING LIQUID COLD (-5C/-15C)
Regular price From $27.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $27.96 CAD74 in stockRode RLC RACING LIQUID COLD (-5C/-15C)
Regular price From $27.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $27.96 CADRode RLC RACING LIQUID COLD (-5C/-15C)
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Rode RXD ENDURANCE GLIDER MELT WAX (10C/-20C)
Regular price From $34.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $34.96 CAD22 in stockRode RXD ENDURANCE GLIDER MELT WAX (10C/-20C)
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Rode RXLM RACING EXTRA LIQUID MED | 80ml (-2C/-7C)
Regular price $33.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$49.96 CADSale price $33.96 CAD31 in stockSale -
Rode Blue Special Multigrade Hardwax P36 | 45g (-3C/-12C)
Regular price $16.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $16.96 CAD102 in stock -
Rode Top Line Hardwax B310 | 45g (-5C/-15)
Regular price $33.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $33.96 CAD73 in stock -
Rode RXLC RACING EXTRA LIQUID COLD | 80ml (-5C/-15C)
Regular price $33.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$49.96 CADSale price $33.96 CADUnavailableSold out -
Swix PS6 Blue Melt Glider (-6C/-12C)
Regular price From $25.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $25.00 CAD76 in stockSwix PS6 Blue Melt Glider (-6C/-12C)
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Rex Wax Glide Cleaner UHW
Regular price From $57.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $57.00 CADUnavailableRex Wax Glide Cleaner UHW
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Rode Blue Super Extra Hardwax P38 | 45g (-1C/-10C)
Regular price $16.96 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $16.96 CAD87 in stock -
Swix PS7 Violet Melt Glider (-2C/-8C)
Regular price From $25.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $25.00 CAD56 in stockSwix PS7 Violet Melt Glider (-2C/-8C)
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Swix HS7 Violet Melt Glider (-2C/-8C)
Regular price From $50.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $50.00 CAD48 in stockSwix HS7 Violet Melt Glider (-2C/-8C)
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Swix HS6 Blue Melt Glider (-6C/-12C)
Regular price From $50.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price From $50.00 CAD39 in stockSwix HS6 Blue Melt Glider (-6C/-12C)
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Guru Extreme Hallgeir Hardwax (-2C/-10C) | 45g
Regular price $40.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $40.00 CAD44 in stock -
Guru Super Hallgeir Hardwax (-3C/-15C) | 45g
Regular price $40.00 CADRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 CADSale price $40.00 CAD38 in stock