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Artic Powder GL-00

Rode Artic Powder GL-00 | 50g (-8C/-20)

Powder for very cold, dry and abrasive snow. To be used alone or in addition to other paraffins to increase the duration of them and to protect the base from snow abrasion.


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Features
  1. Comes in a 50g container.
  2. To be used alone or in addition to other paraffins to increase the duration of them and to protect the base from snow abrasion.

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

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50g
20
$0.75 CAD
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Dry, Abbrasive Snow between -8.0°C and -20.0°C
Violet Conditions - Icy, Sugary Snow (0C/-15C) Green Conditions - Cold, Squeaky Snow (-12C/-30C)
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Recommended for these snow types:
  • Fresh Falling
  • New
  • Transforming
  • Transformed
  • Old
  • Icy
  • Man-Made
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Snow Humidity

0.0% - 100.0%

More Rode GL-Line Paraffins:
About this series: Rode's old Non-Fluoro Paraffin wax line. Discontinued in favor of the R-Line. Get it now at clearance pricing!
  • Blue GL-20 Non-Fluoro Paraffin
    $13.00
    $9.99
  • Violet GL-30 Non-Fluoro Paraffin
    $13.00
    $9.99
  • Green GL-10 Non-Fluoro Paraffin
    Sold out
    $9.99
  • Red GL-40 Non-Fluoro Paraffin
    $13.00
    $9.99
  • Yellow GL-50 Non-Fluoro Paraffin
    $13.00
    $9.99
  • Glider Drops Universal GL80-5000
    $400.00
    $400.00
  • Thermo Wax
    $28.00
    $28.00
  • Training GLT Non-Fluoro Paraffin
    $28.00
    $28.00
  • Rodemix GL-90 Non-Fluoro Paraffin
    $15.00
    $15.00
  • Artic Powder GL-00
    $15.00
    $15.00
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 Powdered Glide Waxes

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

    Falsely condisered an advanced waxing technique, applying glide powders is acutally very easy. Most powders require an iron temperature of 180C or more so make sure you have a high-quality iron that will reach 180C.
    1. Begin by making sure your skis are clean. Scrape then brush gently with a steel or brass brush and treated with a base cleaner if required. Powders can be applied to a completely bare base in warm conditions, or over a base paraffin - generally in colder conditions.
    2. Pre-heat your iron to the temperature recommended by the wax company for the particular powder you will be using. Iron temperatures for powders are usually between 160C and 180C.
    3. Tap a line of powder up and down the ski on both sides of the groove.
    4. Using the iron, stamp down the powder to quickly melt it into the base. Because the iron is so hot, be careful not to let it rest in one place for too long.
    5. Give the powder one more quick pass with the iron. Don't worry about melting all the powder into the base at this point. Our main concern is not to burn the ski base.
    6. Let the ski cool. 5 minutes.
    7. Using a nylon brush dedicated for pure fluoro use only, loosen the powder. You can now iron, cork, or roto cork the powder in one more time for better durability and speed.
    8. Let the ski cool one more time.
    9. 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.
    10. For colder powders, give the ski a few passes with a steel or brass brush. Start at the tip and move to the tail using a very light pressure.
    11. To polish, use a nylon hand brush or nylon roto-brush. 10-15 passes with a hand brush or 3-4 with a roto brush should be plenty. Your ski base should now be very shiny.
    12. Consider topping off your ski by adding a quick layer of liquid wax or puck, 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. Your skis are now race ready!

    Tools for the Job

    • Groove Scraper
      $6.00
      $6.00
    • Plastic Scraper
      $6.00
      $6.00
    • A single use wipes of Vauhti Clean & Glide
      $7.00
      $7.00
    • 3mm Plastic Scraper
      $8.00
      $8.00
    • Natural Cork
      $12.00
      $12.00
    • Groove Scraper
      $9.00
      $9.00
    • 5mm Plastic Scraper
      $11.00
      $9.25
    • Fiberlene
      $21.00
      $21.00
    • Rode Plexiglass Scraper | 3mm or 4mm
      $12.00
      $12.00
    • Polishing cloth for general waxing use.
      $15.00
      $15.00
    • Fiber Paper
      $15.00
      $15.00
    • Teflon Cloth that can be used as a buffer between a hot iron and the ski base.
      $16.00
      $16.00
    • Glider Cleaner Spray
      $18.00
      $18.00
    • Wall Ski Holder
      $19.95
      $19.95
    • A cleaner/base wax that cleans you glide zones so your bases are ready to accept further coats of glide wax.
      $22.00
      $22.00
    • Nylon Hand Brush
      $28.00
      $23.00
    • Thermometer
      $24.00
      $24.00
    • Horsehair Handbrush
      $24.95
      $24.95
    • Hard Nylon Handbrush
      $24.95
      $24.95
    • Soft Nylon Handbrush
      $24.95
      $24.95
    • Combi Hand Brush
      $28.00
      $26.00
    • Fine Nylon Hand Brush
      $32.00
      $26.00
    • Horsehair Hand Brush
      $28.00
      $26.00
    • Hard Nylon Hand Brush
      $30.00
      $30.00
    • Soft Nylon Hand Brush
      $30.00
      $30.00
    • Horse Hair Hand Brush
      $30.00
      $30.00
    • Apron
      $30.00
      $30.00
    • Glider Cleaner
      $32.00
      $32.00
    • Pro Groove Scraper Metal
      $35.00
      $35.00
    • Combi Handbrush
      $35.00
      $35.00
    • Diamond Scraper
      $38.25
      $38.25
    • Bronze Handbrush
      $39.00
      $39.00
    • Snowboard Plexiglass Scraper
      $40.00
      $40.00
    • Horsehair Oval Handbrush
      $46.00
      $46.00
    • Hard Nylon Oval Handbrush
      $46.00
      $46.00
    • Soft Nylon Oval Handbrush
      $46.00
      $46.00
    • Waxing Iron Tray
      $49.00
      $49.00
    • Horsehair Roto Brush
      $52.00
      $52.00
    • Hard Nylon Roto Brush
      $52.00
      $52.00
    • Soft Nylon Roto Brush
      $52.00
      $52.00
    • Pink Paper Service Pack
      $60.00
      $60.00
    • Hard Nylon Oval Brush
      $61.00
      $61.00
    • Soft Nylon Roto Brush
      $61.00
      $61.00
    • Hard Nylon Roto Brush
      $61.00
      $61.00
    • Fine Steel Hand Brush
      $84.00
      $64.00
    • Pink Paper Refill Pack
      $67.00
      $67.00
    • A sharpener for waxing scrapers
      $68.00
      $68.00
    • Horse Hair Oval Brush
      $69.00
      $69.00
    • Horse Hair Roto Brush
      $69.00
      $69.00
    • Bronze Oval Handbrush
      $70.00
      $70.00
Additives
  • Synthetic Hardener