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A high-fluoro liquid base wax for alpine skiing and snowboarding.

Vauhti ALPINE BASE LIQUID GLIDE | 80ml

Vauhti liquid base waxes contain high quality polyethylene waxes which makes a hard, dirt-resistant and wear-resistant coating on the ski base under the liquid glide waxes or traditional paraffins. With this HF version of the base wax you can begin building up your fluoro levels before putting on your racing top coats.

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80ml
6
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$32.00
$25.60
Features
  1. Great start to fast skis. Cover with HF paraffins, powders, blocks or liquids.
  2. Improves durability of subsequent coats of wax.
  3. Made from high-quality organic solvents used in these products have excellent solubility, transportation properties, and optimized evaporation time.
  4. Wax molecules absorb from the liquids into the base material effectively and gently and retain the performance of the ski base longer than hot melted paraffins.
  5. Easy waxing without iron or bench.
  6. High speed racing performance, high hydrophobicity, superb durability in all snow conditions.
  7. Bottle size is large: 80mL, with a foam dabber for application.

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:
80ml
40
$0.64 CAD
$ $ $ $ $
All Snow Types between °C and °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 Vauhti Liquid Base Waxes:
About this series: Vauhti liquid base waxes contain high quality polyethylene waxes which makes a hard, dirt-resistant and wear-resistant coating on the ski base under the liquid glide waxes or traditional paraffins.
  • A high-fluoro liquid base wax for alpine skiing and snowboarding.
    6 in stock!
    $32.00
    $25.60
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 Prepare your Ski Bases for Glide Waxing

    Whether you have a brand new pair of skis, a freshly stoneground ski, or a ski requiring maintenance after 200-300km on the trails, going through a base preparation process will clean out any dust or dirt as well as saturate and harden the base so it's ready for several outings. The base preparation process is the best way to maintain the health of your ski bases so they'll treat you to many years of fast glide. You'll also get the most out of any subsequent wax applications since a saturated and hardened base will provide an optimal anchor or any wax you apply on top.
    1. Begin by scraping a brushing out your base as thoroughly as possible. Use metal brushes if you have them.
    2. Clean your entire base with a base cleaner or wax remover. Wipe as much dirt and dust off with Fiberlene or shop towel.
    3. Using a piece of Fibertex, energetically rub-down the entire glide zone to remove any microscopic hairs or burrs in the base. Ski*Go's pink paper is also great for this.
    4. Melt a thick layer of the softest yellow paraffin wax you can find with an iron set to 110C to 120C.
    5. Before the yellow wax has had a chance to cool, gently scrape and observe how much dust/dirt comes up with the not-quite solid wax. No need to brush yet. If a lot of dirt comes up, melt and hot-scrape another layer of yellow wax.
    6. Once, the yellow wax has come off clean, apply another layer of yellow wax and let it cool.
    7. Scrape and brush the cooled yellow wax and iron on a layer of a harder paraffin wax. A blue, green, graphite or dedicated base wax is ideal for this. Melt, cool, brush, scrape and repeat at least three times.

    Tools for the Job

    • Groove Scraper
      246 in stock!
      $6.95
      $6.95
    • Shop Towel Roll
      26 in stock!
      $6.95
      $6.95
    • Rode 3mm Plexiglass scraper
      408 in stock!
      $8.95
      $8.95
    • Fibertex Green, Hand (3 sheets/pack)
      4 in stock!
      $11.95
      $11.95
    • 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
    • Glider Cleaner
      73 in stock!
      $35.95
      $35.95
    • Bronze Handbrush
      160 in stock!
      $49.95
      $49.95
    • Hard Nylon Roto Brush
      34 in stock!
      $65.95
      $65.95
    • Horsehair Roto Brush
      28 in stock!
      $65.95
      $65.95
    • Soft Nylon Roto Brush
      31 in stock!
      $65.95
      $65.95
    • .
      38 in stock!
      $299.95
      $299.95
    • 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

    How to Cork Liquid Glide Waxes

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

    Some liquids glide waxes require corking as part of their application process. For example, Ski*Go's pure fluoro fluids line requres a vigorous corking to achieve the best speed and durability from the product.
    1. Begin by applying a base paraffin that suits the day's snow conditions if required. Scrape and brush.
    2. Using the bottle's dabber, apply a good coat of the liquid wax over the entire glide zone.
    3. Set the ski aside until the liquid is visibly dry. It can take several minutes for the solvents to evaporate.
    4. Once the liquid is dry, 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!
    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 3-4 with a 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
      73 in stock!
      $35.95
      $35.95
    • Horsehair Roto Brush
      28 in stock!
      $65.95
      $65.95
    • Hard Nylon Roto Brush
      34 in stock!
      $65.95
      $65.95
    • Roto Cork
      9 in stock!
      $65.95
      $65.95
    • Soft Nylon Roto Brush
      31 in stock!
      $65.95
      $65.95
    • .
      38 in stock!
      $299.95
      $299.95
    • Roto Handle
      193 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
    • Roto Cork
      4 in stock!
      $159.95
      $159.95
    • Wool Applicator For Engine
      7 in stock!
      $159.95
      $159.95

    How to Apply Wipe and Go Liquids

    Most liquid glide waxes are very simple and quick to apply. They are a fantastic way to get your skis primed without an entire wax box full of tools. In the waxing world, liquid glide waxes are seeing the most research and development. Season after season, new and improved liquid waxes are becoming available.
    1. If you are skiing more than 15km, begin by applying a base paraffin that suits the day's snow conditions. Scrape and brush.
    2. Using the bottle's dabber, apply a good coat of the liquid wax over the entire glide zone.
    3. Set the ski aside until the liquid is visibly dry. It can take several minutes for the solvents to evaporate.
    4. Once the liquid is dry, it's time to polish! Use a nylon hand brush or nylon roto-brush. 10-15 passes with a hand brush or several passes with a roto brush should be plenty. Your ski base should now be very shiny. You can completely skip the polishing step if you can deal with slower skis for the first 2-3km.
    5. 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
    • 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
    • Glider Cleaner
      73 in stock!
      $35.95
      $35.95
    • Hard Nylon Roto Brush
      34 in stock!
      $65.95
      $65.95
    • Soft Nylon Roto Brush
      31 in stock!
      $65.95
      $65.95
    • .
      38 in stock!
      $299.95
      $299.95
    • Roto Handle
      193 in stock!
      $99.95
      $99.95
    • Rode Iron Holder for Table.
      8 in stock!
      $119.95
      $119.95
Additives
  • High Fluoros
  • Future Fluoros
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