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Ski Wax

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gangsterman
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For all you self tuners out there, do you have a favorite wax? For the longest time I've just been using the cheapest cold weather wax I could find on Amazon until if finally decided to spend more than $20, the results have changed me for the better. So with that I ask: What are the best ski waxes out there?
Dec 16 2019 10:31AM
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onenerdykid
Posts: 6673 - Karma: 10,972
I just personally use a base prep from Swix. It's basically universal, except for the absolute coldest of cold days but I will have more important problems at that point.

But, having a proper base structure, a clean base (done thru hot scraping), and a properly brushed based are going to be equally if not more important that the brand of wax you use.
Dec 16 2019 10:58AM
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itzPebbs
Posts: 91 - Karma: 186
Candlewax
Dec 16 2019 5:20PM
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SavageBiff
Posts: 3483 - Karma: 14,753
Base prep with whatever wax I have available , and I try to treat with an appropriate hf wax for specific temp range as needed
Dec 16 2019 5:25PM
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WoFIowz
Posts: 9791 - Karma: 72,406
Dominator Jaques got me stuck on Dominator wax. Shit is expensive but literally the hardest wax I've ever used. Fast and lasts long. Only complaint is how much of a bitch it is to scrape off. Also got a block of warm weather swix wax for spring.

I also used to use some shitty indie wax that is no longer in business. Thought it was great at the time but now not so sure.

**This post was edited on Dec 17th 2019 at 2:16:55pm
Dec 17 2019 2:16PM
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OhJay
Posts: 323 - Karma: 1,146
I nerded out a bit 2 seasons ago with various waxes and waxing techniques. In the end, I never noticed much of a difference so I decided to just stick with Hertel all temp race wax and Purl all temp, warm, and base prep wax. These two brands seemed to fit in to the "set it and forget it, can't complain" category of waxes.

Only strong recommendation I have is to NOT use Wend's base prep wax. Those things were sticky and annoying af to scrape off.
Dec 18 2019 3:48PM
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The.Brentist
Posts: 119 - Karma: 624
Rex blue is alpha
Nov 3 2020 9:09AM
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CatdickBojangles
Posts: 6203 - Karma: 62,990
I got a sample of the purple purl just waxed some skis with it guess we will see how it does. Interested in @DominatorJacques wax too where can I get it?
Nov 3 2020 3:20PM
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DominatorJacques
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CatdickBojanglesI got a sample of the purple purl just waxed some skis with it guess we will see how it does. Interested in @DominatorJacques wax too where can I get it?

They call me Dominator, but I just use the wax. In Bend, I get it at The Race Place.
Here is the site link.
http://www.dominatorwax.com/
They have a list of dealers, and all of them sell online too.
Nov 3 2020 4:25PM
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Cade2
Posts: 2124 - Karma: 2,707
Mountainflow eco wax
Nov 3 2020 4:48PM
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yhprum1720
Posts: 363 - Karma: 497
Cade2Mountainflow eco wax


Is this any good? I've been using Swix universal, but I'm interested in trying out Mountain Flow
Nov 3 2020 8:04PM
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EPfanboy
Posts: 477 - Karma: 3,441
Yeah was wondering if it is any good, would be good to buy eco friendly wax but not sure if i could justify it if the wax isn't good.
yhprum1720Is this any good? I've been using Swix universal, but I'm interested in trying out Mountain Flow
Nov 4 2020 4:29AM
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DominatorJacques
Posts: 11234 - Karma: 76,358
Dominator's "green" waxes


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/975390/New-Fluoro--Free-Race-Waxes-From-Dominator-Made-In-The-U-S-A-
Nov 4 2020 10:25AM
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Cade2
Posts: 2124 - Karma: 2,707
Shits legit I’ll tell ya that
yhprum1720Is this any good? I've been using Swix universal, but I'm interested in trying out Mountain Flow
Nov 4 2020 1:30PM
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DominatorJacques
Posts: 11234 - Karma: 76,358
The referenced post has been removed.

Ha ha! Perfume does not make a wax any better. I remember a guy brought me some skis to service. He had a coat of One Ball J on them. I told him to never bring me skis with that wax on them ever again. It was the worst! Like standing by someone that way over did it with the perfume x 10!
Dominator, made in the USA with zero perfumes!
Nov 5 2020 4:36PM
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snowmosexual
Posts: 1933 - Karma: 10,020
Hemp wax jah bless
Nov 5 2020 5:04PM
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DominatorJacques
Posts: 11234 - Karma: 76,358
The referenced post has been removed.

Oh, I must be confused. I thought you got the Swix. Did you get the Mt. Flow plant based wax?
Nov 5 2020 5:24PM
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DominatorJacques
Posts: 11234 - Karma: 76,358
snowmosexualHemp wax jah bless


Wow, that's cool. I thought it was a joke. https://hempboardwax.com/
Nov 5 2020 5:32PM
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ScaryDumpTruck
Posts: 584 - Karma: 3,392
I use Swix wax
Nov 5 2020 6:36PM
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DominatorJacques
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ScaryDumpTruckI use Swix wax


Once you go black, you never go back! Graphite Zoom is black as coal. ;-)

http://www.dominatorwax.com/products/zoom-graphite
Nov 5 2020 7:34PM
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