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UHF Glide Tape

Optiwax UHF Glide Tape - 10m or 40m (+1C/-20C)

Easy to apply and super long lasting, Optiwax glide tape is a high-performance glide wax for training or racing. UHF Glide Tape is the upper echelon glide tape for all snow types zero and below. Additives that only work with tape make this wax exceptionally durable, but the UHF glide tape is the hardest of them all. Ultra high-fluoro content. Applying takes less than a minute and lasts for several outings. These glide tapes can be used on top of skin skis to improve glide and prevent the skins from becoming wet or icing.

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Inventory Status:
Option
Inventory
Shipping
Price
10 meters
3
Ships in 1-2 Days
$49.99
$49.99
40 meters

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Ships in 2-4 Weeks
$175.00
$175.00
250 meters

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Ships in 2-4 Weeks
$620.00
$620.00
Features
  1. Comes in rolls 10 meters and 40 meters long
  2. 10 meter roll waxes approximately 2 pairs of skis
  3. 40 meter roll waxes approximately 10 pairs of skis
  4. Glide tape comes in a small box with rolled-up tape
  5. Last for 200 km of skiing per application

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
$16.66 CAD
$ $ $ $ $
40 meters
10
$17.50 CAD
$ $ $ $ $
250 meters
62
$10.00 CAD
$ $ $ $ $
All Snow Types between 1.0°C and -20.0°C
Orange Conditions - New, Glazing Snow (+5C/-5C) Red Conditions - Coarse, Packing Snow (+5C/-5C) Violet Conditions - Icy, Sugary Snow (0C/-15C)
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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!
  • Optiwax Glide Tape 2 - 10m or 40m (-5C/-20C)
    7 in stock!
    $34.99
    $34.99
  • UHF Glide Tape
    3 in stock!
    $49.99
    $49.99
  • Eco Glide Tape
    3 in stock!
    $29.99
    $29.99
  • Eco Glide Tape Wide (for alpine skis)

    Click here to be notified by email when Optiwax Eco Glide Tape Wide (for alpine skis) - 10 meters (5C/-20C) in becomes available.

    $44.00
    $44.00
  • Optiwax Glide Tape 1 - 10m or 40m (+10C/-5C)
    10 in stock!
    $34.99
    $34.99
  • Glide Tape 2 Extra Wide (for snowboards)

    Click here to be notified by email when Optiwax Glide Tape 2 Extra Wide (for snowboards) - 10 meters (-5C/-20C) in becomes available.

    $48.00
    $48.00
  • Glide Tape 1 Extra Wide (for snowboards)

    Click here to be notified by email when Optiwax Glide Tape 1 Extra Wide (for snowboards) - 10 meters (10C/-5C) in becomes available.

    $48.00
    $48.00
  • Glide Tape 2 Wide (for alpine skis)

    Click here to be notified by email when Optiwax Glide Tape 2 Wide (for alpine skis) - 10 meters (-5C/-20C) in becomes available.

    $48.00
    $48.00
  • UHF Glide Tape Wide (for alpine skis)

    Click here to be notified by email when Optiwax UHF Glide Tape Wide (for alpine skis) - 10 meters (1C/-20C) in becomes available.

    $70.00
    $70.00
  • Glide Tape 1 Wide (for alpine skis)
    1 in stock!
    $48.00
    $48.00
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 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

    • Groove Scraper

      Click here to be notified by email when Red Creek Groove Scraper in becomes available.

      $4.32
      $4.32
    • Groove Scraper
      44 in stock!
      $5.99
      $5.99
    • A single use wipes of Vauhti Clean & Glide

      Click here to be notified by email when Vauhti CLEAN and GLIDE WIPES in becomes available.

      $6.99
      $6.99
    • Rode Plexiglass Scraper | 3mm or 4mm
      7 in stock!
      $12.00
      $9.95
    • Fiberlene
      115 in stock!
      $21.00
      $21.00
    • Scraper Pro: Diamond 3 mm

      Click here to be notified by email when Red Creek Scraper Pro: Diamond 3 mm in becomes available.

      $12.96
      $12.96
    • Polishing cloth for general waxing use.

      Click here to be notified by email when Vauhti Polishing Cloth | 10 meters|20 meters in becomes available.

      $15.00
      $15.00
    • Scraper Pro: Diamond 5 mm

      Click here to be notified by email when Red Creek Scraper Pro: Diamond 5 mm in becomes available.

      $15.12
      $15.12
    • Fiber Paper
      3 in stock!
      $18.00
      $18.00
    • Glider Cleaner Spray

      Click here to be notified by email when Rode Glider Cleaner Spray | 150mL in becomes available.

      $19.99
      $19.99
    • A cleaner/base wax that cleans you glide zones so your bases are ready to accept further coats of glide wax.

      Click here to be notified by email when Vauhti CLEAN and GLIDE BOTTLES 80mL|500mL in becomes available.

      $22.00
      $22.00
    • Nylon Hand Brush
      4 in stock!
      $28.00
      $23.00
    • Wall Ski Holder
      11 in stock!
      $23.00
      $23.00
    • Combi Hand Brush
      1 in stock!
      $28.00
      $26.00
    • Fine Nylon Hand Brush
      11 in stock!
      $32.00
      $26.00
    • Horsehair Hand Brush
      7 in stock!
      $28.00
      $26.00
    • Horsehair Handbrush
      3 in stock!
      $26.00
      $26.00
    • Hard Nylon Handbrush
      5 in stock!
      $26.00
      $26.00
    • Soft Nylon Handbrush
      8 in stock!
      $26.00
      $26.00
    • Thermometer
      2 in stock!
      $26.00
      $26.00
    • Riller Stopper

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      $28.08
      $28.08
    • Wall Ski Holder: 100 cm

      Click here to be notified by email when Red Creek Wall Ski Holder: 100 cm in becomes available.

      $28.08
      $28.08
    • White Hard Nylon Hand Brush

      Click here to be notified by email when Red Creek White Hard Nylon Hand Brush in becomes available.

      $29.52
      $29.52
    • Rilling Tool Case: Empty

      Click here to be notified by email when Red Creek Rilling Tool Case: Empty in becomes available.

      $32.40
      $32.40
    • Apron
      2 in stock!
      $33.00
      $33.00
    • Blue Nylon Racing Silver Hand Brush

      Click here to be notified by email when Red Creek Blue Nylon Racing Silver Hand Brush in becomes available.

      $34.56
      $34.56
    • White Fine Nylon/Racing Silver Hand Brush

      Click here to be notified by email when Red Creek White Fine Nylon/Racing Silver Hand Brush in becomes available.

      $34.56
      $34.56
    • Pro Groove Scraper Metal
      1 in stock!
      $35.00
      $35.00
    • Black Horsehair Hand Brush

      Click here to be notified by email when Red Creek Black Horsehair Hand Brush in becomes available.

      $36.00
      $36.00
    • Glider Cleaner

      Click here to be notified by email when Rode Glider Cleaner | 500mL in becomes available.

      $38.00
      $38.00
    • Diamond Scraper

      Click here to be notified by email when Ski*Go Diamond Scraper in becomes available.

      $38.25
      $38.25
    • Combi Handbrush
      9 in stock!
      $39.99
      $39.99
    • Snowboard Plexiglass Scraper

      Click here to be notified by email when Rode Snowboard Plexiglass Scraper in becomes available.

      $46.00
      $46.00
    • Bronze Handbrush
      4 in stock!
      $46.00
      $46.00
    • Combi Brass/Nylon Hand Brush

      Click here to be notified by email when Red Creek Combi Brass/Nylon Hand Brush in becomes available.

      $48.96
      $48.96
    • White Hard Nylon Oval Hand Brush

      Click here to be notified by email when Red Creek White Hard Nylon Oval Hand Brush in becomes available.

      $48.96
      $48.96
    • Waxing Iron Tray

      Click here to be notified by email when Holmenkol Waxing Iron Tray in becomes available.

      $49.00
      $49.00
    • Horsehair Oval Handbrush
      1 in stock!
      $49.00
      $49.00
    • Hard Nylon Oval Handbrush

      Click here to be notified by email when Rode Hard Nylon Oval Handbrush in becomes available.

      $49.00
      $49.00
    • Soft Nylon Oval Handbrush

      Click here to be notified by email when Rode Soft Nylon Oval Handbrush in becomes available.

      $49.00
      $49.00
    • White Fine Nylon/Racing Silver Oval Hand Brush

      Click here to be notified by email when Red Creek White Fine Nylon/Racing Silver Oval Hand Brush in becomes available.

      $56.16
      $56.16
    • Pink Paper Service Pack
      2 in stock!
      $59.99
      $59.99
    • Horsehair Roto Brush
      5 in stock!
      $59.99
      $59.99
    • Hard Nylon Roto Brush
      4 in stock!
      $59.99
      $59.99
    • Soft Nylon Roto Brush
      3 in stock!
      $59.99
      $59.99
    • Roto Cork
      Sold out
      $60.00
    • Brass Fine Hand Brush

      Click here to be notified by email when Red Creek Brass Fine Hand Brush in becomes available.

      $60.48
      $60.48
    • Combi Ultrafine Steel/Blue Nylon Hand Brush

      Click here to be notified by email when Red Creek Combi Ultrafine Steel/Blue Nylon Hand Brush in becomes available.

      $64.08
      $64.08
    • Pink Paper Refill Pack

      Click here to be notified by email when Ski*Go Pink Paper Refill Pack (10 sheets) in becomes available.

      $67.00
      $67.00
    • A sharpener for waxing scrapers

      Click here to be notified by email when Vauhti Plexi Sharp Scraper Sharpener in becomes available.

      $68.00
      $68.00
Additives
  • Ultra High Fluoros
  • Synthetic Hardener