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TuckoI just use universal or the light blue medium cold wax. Works well enough for the most part but im sure there’s better options out there
switchlip2Can’t wait to rip big snow soon
KilaTsunamiSnagged a season pass thru some connections at work. I’m bouta live there lol
WhacksonDoesn’t help the snows kinda shitty to begin with but can’t complain
Weekendwarrior69Was at the indoor place in Oslo and they had a can of wd40 sitting on the side 🤷♂️
BradFiAusNzCoCaI picked up some mountainflow eco wax Moly wax recently. Maybe worth a shot
animatorLast year the rep stopped by the shop I worked at and gave everyone there samples of it. I really wanted to like it since it’s not nearly as bad as the enviro (apparently) as normal Fluoro wax but it was garbage. Somehow made my skis feel more sticky
BradFiAusNzCoCaThe regular or the moly?
Normal one is so gummy. It’s a pain it’s scrape
animatorIt was the normal “cold” 10-25F one it was blue. Absolute garbage
KilaTsunamiAnyone got any recs for a wax that works well indoors? Been spending a lot of time at the Fridge down in NJ. The snow is cold, but the humidity is high... which doesn't happen in nature, so were kinda stumped on what wax will solve our "sticky skis" issue.
Turd__AuthorityYou skis are sticky? When the last time you got a base grind?
Otherwise https://www.tognar.com/how-to-choose-the-right-ski-wax/
@DominatorJacques
"Or here's what chatgpt says
For indoor skiing where the snow is cold but high in humidity, it is recommended to use a hydrocarbon wax with a lower melting point. Hydrocarbon waxes are known for their water-repellent properties and can provide good glide on moist snow. The lower melting point helps the wax penetrate the base material more effectively.
When selecting a specific hydrocarbon wax, look for one that is designed for colder temperatures and high humidity conditions. These waxes are typically labeled as "cold" or "all-temperature" waxes. They are formulated to perform well in colder snow conditions and to repel moisture effectively.
It's worth noting that indoor ski slopes often have artificial surfaces that differ from natural snow. In such cases, it's best to consult with the staff or instructors at the indoor facility for specific recommendations on ski wax types and application techniques tailored to their surface conditions."
Rparrthe snow there definitely feels weird as fuck
switchlip2Doesn’t feel real
THUGwifeInteresting. I have just started skiing in Hemel Hempstead and I am finding the boxes super sticky. Is this because of a similar issue?
olicUsed to ride at Hemel a lot but never found the boxes or rails particularly sticky, but the snow was a different matter, on some days you'd have to flat line form the top just to get speed for features at the bottom. I found the snow there ate my bases so had a separate pair of "indoor" skis just for riding domes or dryslope. Get the datawax indoor wax and a good basegrind and you should be good though.
BingPowthe riders at big snow will rub DW-40 on their bases, they say it helps
