 Poster: A snowHead
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Well I have recently purchased my own skis, and would like to look after them, im looking at some wax, especially as i have a race this sunday, but have no idea what to get.
Any tips for someone who needs to keep it simple.
Thanks. 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Dry slope or indoor. In the event of the former, 4Matt (Ski Racing Supplies) or CH4.
For the latter, Polar X by datawax or possibly 4Indoor (Ski racing supplies).
However, look at the many tips on The Piste Office, as you may want to compromise (universal wax).
Last edited by Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person on Wed 9-10-13 13:50; edited 1 time in total
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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There is no way to keep it simple! What surface are you racing on? Have you pre prepped the bases, the list is endless and confusing!
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Dry slope, sorry for not putting that.
Umm.... have not prepped the bases.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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mistral_ski, For Dryslope -- Polar-X or CH4. Polar-X is easier to apply, but does not last quite as long. No need to prep the bases for plastic. Note these waxes need to be applied with an iron ('hot wax') --- and you may want to practise with an older pair of skis and/or softer wax first !
For this coming Sunday -- assuming you have not waxed skis before, and don't have the equipment, Zardoz will do the trick.
For plastic you'll also need to keep the edges very sharp --- no point in being fast out of the gate and then skidding.
Spyderjon from the Piste Office will I'm sure be along shortly to advise.
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mistral_ski, CH4 All the way, Probably more important to layer some Candel wax (-20 or lower wax into the bases) before hitting the dendix to help protect against railing. (Where the heat from the edges wears away the Petex) but not critical to performance.
Get your edges razor sharp, loads of zardox and some KY Jelly or Fairy liquid in water slapped onto the bases right before the start! Good luck.
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I think this a job to set the other half on..... all a bit technical for me.
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mistral_ski, Where are you racing ?
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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Brentwood.
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mistral_ski, ERSA ? Have fun ! 
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