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Eco Glide Tape

Optiwax Eco Glide Tape (5C/-20C)

Eco glide tape is a biodegradable eco-friendly product. By choosing Eco Glide Tape, users will get the same extreme durability and easy application method as with other glide tapes. The wax itself has an extremely wide working range of a universal wax so it will be the perfect choice for every condition. These glide tapes can be recycled with paper waste. Can be used on top of skin skis to improve glide and prevents the ski from becoming wet or icing.

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10 meters
72
Ships in 1-2 Days
$29.99
$22.50
Features
  1. Comes in 10 meter roll
  2. Waxes approximately 2 pairs of skis
  3. Last for 200 km of skiing per application
  4. Tape can be recycled with paper waste
  5. Comes in a small box with rolled-up tape

Cost Breakdown: How many pairs of skis can be waxed with this product?

Option
Waxes This Many Pairs of Cross Country Skis:
Cost Per Application:
Comparative Price:
10 meters
3
$7.50 CAD
$ $ $ $ $
All Snow Types between 5.0°C and -20.0°C
Universal - All Types of Snow Pink Conditions - Wet, New Snow (+20C/0C) Yellow Conditions - Wet, Slushy Snow (+20C/0C) Orange Conditions - New, Glazing Snow (+5C/-5C) Red Conditions - Coarse, Packing Snow (+5C/-5C) Violet Conditions - Icy, Sugary Snow (0C/-15C) Blue Conditions - Fresh, Powdery Snow (0C/-12C) Green Conditions - Cold, Squeaky Snow (-12C/-30C) Brown Conditions - Dirty Snow
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Recommended for these snow types:
  • Fresh Falling
  • New
  • Transforming
  • Transformed
  • Old
  • Icy
  • Man-Made
More Optiwax Glide Tape:
About this series: Fruit roll-ups for your skis! A fun way to get glide wax on your skis. Get the right amount of wax spread evenly on your skis. Every time!
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  • Eco Glide Tape
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    $29.99
    $22.50
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  • Glide Tape 1 Wide (for alpine skis)
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  • Eco Glide Tape Wide (for alpine skis)
    112 in stock!
    $44.00
    $32.99
  • Glide Tape 2 Extra Wide (for snowboards)
    79 in stock!
    $48.00
    $23.99
  • Glide Tape 1 Extra Wide (for snowboards)
    77 in stock!
    $48.00
    $23.99
  • Glide Tape 2 Wide (for alpine skis)
    106 in stock!
    $48.00
    $23.99
Application Methods

Safety Warning!

In the application process of some ski wax products, you and others can ba exposed to dangerous dust, fumes or residues. With the correct safety protolcols in place, these risks can be mitiagted and waxing can be very safe.

Safe Waxing protolcol:

  1. Always wax in a well-ventilated area. Outside is best. If you have to wax inside make sure there is some sort of air exchanger in place. Range hoods are best. Fans are better than nothing. Be sure to point out any lack of air exchanging equipment to the staff of any waxing facility or the race organizers.
  2. Whenever using any kind of heat in the waxing process (irons, heat guns, torches) always wear a respirator. Respirators that cover your eyes are best and check for a fluorocarbon rating on your respirator. Remember, the most dangerous fumes are not from powders but resins in grip wax and klisters. Wear a mask even when you are using non-fluorinated waxes since fumes from burnt paraffins are not OK to inhale. Respirators are required in the wax room.
  3. When creating any dust in the waxing process (brushing, scraping) always wear a respirator and gloves. Compounds in blocks, liquids, powders, klisters, and other hardwaxes can be absorbed through the skin. Wax companies keep their wax recipes secret so we have no idea what chemical compounds are present in most waxes nor their effects on the body. Always wear gloves while waxing to reduce your risk to negligible levels.
  4. People who are not waxing are not allowed in the wax room.
  5. Be sure to safely dispose of wax shavings and dust. Contained in a plastic garbage bag is adequate.

With the proper level of adult responsibility, any wax can be used perfectly safely and with negligible harm to the environment. Follow the correct safety protocols whenever you enter a wax room and be prepared with the right safety equipment. Remember to enjoy your fast skis to the max!

    How to Apply Glide Tape


    1. Begin by making sure your skis are clean. Scraped, brushed and ready for wax.
    2. Unroll the glide tape covering the entire glide zone. Make sure the side of the tape marked up is facing up.
    3. Using an iron set to 180C (Very hot. Most irons can't achieve this temperture so make sure you have a high-quality iron.) quickly pass the iron over the tape without letting the iron rest in any one place for very long. We want to avoid over-heating the base and damaging your skis.
    4. Remove the tape and immediately pass the iron over the wax again. Move the iron even faster this time and be twice as careful not to let the iron stay in one spot.
    5. Since glide tape waxes are extremely hard, take a hard nylon hand brush or hard nylon roto brush to the base before the wax has a chance to cool and harden.
    6. Set the ski aside to cool. 5 minutes.
    7. Once the ski is cool, vigorously use a horsehair brush or roto brush to remove the excess wax. There is no need to scrape glide tape!
    8. Next, pass a steel or brass hand brush down the ski in the direction of travel (from the tip towards the tail) for 4-5 passes using a light pressure.
    9. Polish the base with a hard nylon hand brush or roto brush. Brush vigourously until the base is very shiny.
    10. Consider finishing your ski by adding structure with a rill tool if there is a lot of moisture in the snow, or if it is very cold or dry, finish the ski with some Ski*Go pink paper.

    Tools for the Job

    • 25 in stock!
      $6.95
      $6.95
    • Rode 3mm Plexiglass scraper|Rode 4mm Plexiglass scraper
      405 in stock!
      $8.95
      $8.95
    • Fiber Paper
      81 in stock!
      $17.95
      $17.95
    • Glider Cleaner Spray
      151 in stock!
      $19.95
      $19.95
    • 1 in stock!
      $23.95
      $23.95
    • 1 in stock!
      $23.95
      $23.95
    • Horsehair Handbrush
      95 in stock!
      $25.95
      $25.95
    • Soft Nylon Handbrush
      150 in stock!
      $25.95
      $25.95
    • Rode Wall Ski Holder
      92 in stock!
      $29.95
      $29.95
    • Apron
      23 in stock!
      $29.95
      $29.95
    • Glider Cleaner
      71 in stock!
      $39.95
      $39.95
    • Bronze Handbrush
      159 in stock!
      $45.95
      $45.95
    • Hard Nylon Roto Brush
      34 in stock!
      $64.95
      $64.95
    • Horsehair Roto Brush
      28 in stock!
      $64.95
      $64.95
    • Soft Nylon Roto Brush
      31 in stock!
      $64.95
      $64.95
    • CWS Proform AL-1 Waxing bench Station
      38 in stock!
      $669.95
      $669.95
    • Roto Handle
      193 in stock!
      $99.95
      $99.95
    • Rode Iron Holder for Table.
      8 in stock!
      $119.95
      $119.95
    • Non-Digital Waxing Iron / 160°C / 15mm plate / 110v / (DIAL, Non Digital)
      3 in stock!
      $319.95
      $319.95
    • Digital Waxing Iron / 180°C / 15mm plate / 110v / (Dial Control, Digital Readout)
      2 in stock!
      $444.95
      $444.95
    • Digital Waxing Iron / 180°C / 15mm plate / 110v / Touchpad Control, Digital Readout)
      1 in stock!
      $519.95
      $519.95
    • Digital Waxing Iron / 200°C / 25mm plate / 110v / (Touchpad Control, Digital Readout)
      $799.95
      $799.95
Additives
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Synthetic Hardener
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