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To wax or not to wax?
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New touring skis with skins - do I wax the skis or will this affect the performance of the skins?
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

https://www.intersportrent.com/en/rentertainer-blog/atomic/tuning-tips-for-touring-skis~13144114
Quote:
Step 4

Scrape off wax residue

Grab your scraper and take off any excess wax. Important: Be thorough, because wax residue can significantly impair the adhesive power of your climbing skins!
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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?

Same advice here:

https://www.evo.com/guides/how-to-wax-backcountry-climbing-skins
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I always wax my skins. Glide better and less likely to get balled up.

Advice from Aline Guides https://www.alpine-guides.com/ski/insider-knowledge-ski/hot-waxing-ski-touring-skins/
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 Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.

defo wax em
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Thanks everyone for your input, much appreciated. I’m off to wax both skis and skins.
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 Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...

@CathyAuLait, after waxing, scraping and brushing skis I always try to make sure that I get out for some downhill to make extra sure that excess wax is removed.

Also beware of stuff like Zardoz No Wax or other similar wipe on slippy stuff for ski bases. They are completely different to regular wax and may well mess up your skin glue.
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