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KravtZ
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I have been using swix all temp for the past two seasons and no complains with it. This is in southern VT. Whats everyone favorite wax? Im looking for something new potentially faster. Would spend the extra on fluorinated if its worth it. I ski 90% all mountain if that helps
Jan 28 2015 2:12PM
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kshaughn
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I am a big fan of Purl wax but I wouldn't be shocked if I was alone out there. I think it works really well and it is also apparently environmentally friendly and they donate some of the proceeds to non-profits.
Jan 28 2015 2:27PM
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HuckNorris44
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Saucer wax is the shit. Made in Colorado. Durable and long lasting
Jan 28 2015 2:47PM
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.CJ.
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I use Beast race wax. Its a local company near Portland.
Jan 28 2015 2:50PM
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UilyJeff
Posts: 394 - Karma: 1,480
OneballJay all the way!
Jan 28 2015 3:08PM
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.jif
Posts: 441 - Karma: 1,013
Chocowax for days.
Jan 28 2015 9:10PM
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Ejack wax... Made from 100% goat seman. Its the special sauce racers always talk about
Jan 28 2015 10:13PM
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KneeDrop
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kshaughnI am a big fan of Purl wax but I wouldn't be shocked if I was alone out there. I think it works really well and it is also apparently environmentally friendly and they donate some of the proceeds to non-profits.


I second the purl. 3-4 temps for all conditions, simple, and 'faster than you'.

One thing to consider is that it is formulated for the dry Rocky Mountain snow...haven't really heard how it performs elsewhere, but the spring wax and graphite work great for wettish snow (around here)
Jan 28 2015 11:05PM
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PKchu
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If you can find some graphite... That stuff always works
Jan 29 2015 2:49AM
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250r
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i normally use swix too. i base prep at the start of the season with ch10, and then ch8 for most of the winter. sometimes ill throw on some ch7 if its going to be cold for a while, but ch8 works pretty well for the conditions here. come spring and summer time its back to ch10.
Jan 29 2015 2:59AM
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Nobassett
Posts: 127 - Karma: 1,263
I am a Toko fanboy myself
Jan 29 2015 7:19AM
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Matthew-
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Marathon Wax
Jan 29 2015 8:46AM
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Ekis
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Holmenkollen is the best stuff. Expensive, but worth every penny
Jan 29 2015 10:16AM
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filipoio
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I'm using wax from Swix. It's nearly the only glider you'll find in Norway, at least in the west.
Jan 29 2015 10:36AM
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MAMERON
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chocowax. nothing else.
Jan 29 2015 4:36PM
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Dobber
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I'm not too picky about wax. I use swix, but I've tried several small brands and didn't notice a huge difference.
Jan 29 2015 7:34PM
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Dirac
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I just use the big blocks of the mass produced stuff that shops buy. Blue in the winter, red in the spring. Good enough for me. I'm not racing or anything!
Jan 29 2015 7:48PM
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fresh_prince
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pee
Jan 29 2015 8:22PM
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AGOF
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EkisHolmenkollen is the best stuff. Expensive, but worth every penny


Seriously this. Wish I could still afford that shit
Jan 29 2015 8:24PM
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methscratchface
Posts: 1204 - Karma: 4,445
bluebird wax all temp, i think from Jackson Hole. Good for all temps and it smells pretty.
Jan 29 2015 11:45PM
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FrankerZ
Posts: 223 - Karma: 1,129
Toko red
Jan 30 2015 4:26AM
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SuaveSkier
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The special sauce racers talk about is actually dish soap, but if you don't want to go there when used correctly temperature specific waxes are faster the all temp.
Jan 30 2015 8:59AM
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Ian_Fitz
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Candle wax works great
Jan 30 2015 7:33PM
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