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GIGA SPEED Dry Puck

Gallium GIGA SPEED Dry Puck | 10g (-6C/-20C)

This is the real gallium deal! Contains the element gallium (31st on the periodic table) through special processing. Maximum effectiveness in cold, dirty snow. The hardness of the elemental gallium gives a hard and fast finish to your ski bases. Hard as metal! Because you're actually putting metal in your ski bases!

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10g
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$165.00
$129.00
Features
  1. Designed for cold, dry, dirty, and artificial snow.
  2. Contains the element gallium for increased hardness, durability, and dirt repulsion.
  3. What isn't the element gallium is pure fluoro compound.
  4. Usually used for races 10km and under but is exceptionally durable for a block.

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

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Waxes This Many Pairs of Cross Country Skis:
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Comparative Price:
10g
40
$3.23 CAD
$ $ $ $ $
All Snow Types between -6.0°C and -20.0°C
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 Gallium GIGA SPEED Pucks:
About this series: Gallium glide blocks. Low-cost option for many pairs of speedy race skis.
  • Combo Gallium Puck Pack
    25 in stock!
    $165.00
    $129.00
  • GIGA SPEED Wet Puck
    2 in stock!
    $165.00
    $129.00
  • GIGA SPEED Dry Puck
    2 in stock!
    $165.00
    $129.00
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 Pucks

    Instructional video in Swedish, but it gives you the idea. English instrctions below:

    Pucks are a fantastic way to get the highest level of glide. Pucks are typically one of the fastest pure fluoros. Unfortunately they only remain on the ski base for 5km or so. Past 5km they may not be reliably durable. Pucks are very cost-effective because of how efficiently the product is used.
    1. Begin by applying a base paraffin that suits the day's snow conditions. Scrape and brush.
    2. Gently rub a layer of the puck to cover the entire glide zone.
    3. Use a hand cork or roto cork to vigorously rub-down the entire glide zone. The goal is to create as much heat friction as possible. After a minute or so of energetic corking, you can reach temperatures of up to 130C!
    4. Instead of corking, you can iron in the puck. Make sure to keep a layer of either glide tape or Fiberlene between the iron and the base. This is to avoid burning the base since the iron will be set to 180C. Another method is to use a wool or fleece applicator instead of a cork to achieve heat friction.
    5. Using a horsehair hand brush or roto brush, vigorously brush away the excess left-over wax. 8-10 passes with a hand brush should be enough or a few passes with the roto-brush.
    6. To polish, use a nylon hand brush or nylon roto-brush. 10-15 passes with a hand brush or roto brush should be plenty. Your ski base should now be very shiny.
    7. 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

    • Shop Towel Roll
      26 in stock!
      $6.95
      $6.95
    • Fiber Paper
      83 in stock!
      $17.95
      $17.95
    • Glider Cleaner Spray
      152 in stock!
      $19.95
      $19.95
    • Green Nylon Mini Hand Brush
      1 in stock!
      $23.95
      $23.95
    • Red Nylon Mini Hand Brush
      1 in stock!
      $23.95
      $23.95
    • Horsehair Handbrush
      98 in stock!
      $27.95
      $27.95
    • Soft Nylon Handbrush
      151 in stock!
      $27.95
      $27.95
    • Rode Wall Ski Holder
      94 in stock!
      $29.95
      $29.95
    • Apron
      23 in stock!
      $29.95
      $29.95
    • Hand Cork: BIG Friction
      12 in stock!
      $29.95
      $29.95
    • Glider Cleaner
      74 in stock!
      $35.95
      $35.95
    • Hard Nylon Roto Brush
      35 in stock!
      $65.95
      $65.95
    • Horsehair Roto Brush
      29 in stock!
      $65.95
      $65.95
    • Soft Nylon Roto Brush
      32 in stock!
      $65.95
      $65.95
    • Roto Cork
      10 in stock!
      $65.95
      $65.95
    • .
      39 in stock!
      $299.95
      $299.95
    • Roto Handle
      195 in stock!
      $99.95
      $99.95
    • Roto Cork 100mm
      $99.95
      $99.95
    • Rode Iron Holder for Table.
      8 in stock!
      $119.95
      $119.95
    • Wool Applicator For Engine
      7 in stock!
      $159.95
      $159.95
    • Roto Cork
      4 in stock!
      $159.95
      $159.95
Additives
  • Pure Fluoros
  • Elemental Gallium
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