Vallaboden - SkiGo grip wax chart

SkiGo grip wax chart - the right wax for temperature and snow type

Choose the nearest temperature and compare SkiGo's recommendations for new snow and coarse snow and icy crust respectively. All waxes are linked to current products with image, price and stock status.

11 temperature steps Fresh and coarse snow 17 linked waxes
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Start with the snow type

The same temperature can call for very different grip wax

Fresh snow

Fresh, fine and often sharp snow usually needs harder grip wax and more care around freezing. Start slightly colder rather than too soft.

Coarse snow and crust

Transformed, icy and abrasive snow often needs klister or a strong base under hard grip wax. Durability and the track surface are especially important here.

SkiGo's recommendations

Clickable grip wax chart

Product images, current prices, availability and links are taken directly from Shopify. The recommendations use the same combinations as the previous SkiGo chart.

The table is a starting point

Tracks, precipitation, humidity, ski camber and technique affect the result. Try the harder option first, especially in fresh snow around freezing.

Older product names in the chart are linked to today's range: Base Extra Strong appears as Grundvalla X-Strong and FFR Lila as FFR Violet.

SkiGo's grip wax recommendations for fresh snow and coarse snow or crust, from plus 10 to minus 15 degrees.
Temperature Fresh snow Coarse snow / crust
+10 °CWarm
Skigo XC Klister Violet +3 / -4 BaseSkigo XC Klister Violet +3 / -4 Thin base layer €12,95 In stock Apply on top Skigo XC Klister Orange +10 / +3 Today's klisterSkigo XC Klister Orange +10 / +3 For wet, glazed conditions €12,95 In stock
Skigo XC Klister Violet +3 / -4 BaseSkigo XC Klister Violet +3 / -4 Thin base layer €12,95 In stock Mix Skigo XC Klister Orange +10 / +3 Main klisterSkigo XC Klister Orange +10 / +3 Mix with Silver €12,95 In stock Skigo XC Klister Silver +5 / -1 BlendSkigo XC Klister Silver +5 / -1 Helps prevent icing €12,95 In stock
+5 °CAbove-freezing conditions
Skigo XC Klister Violet +3 / -4 BaseSkigo XC Klister Violet +3 / -4 Thin base layer €12,95 In stock Apply on top Skigo XC Klister Orange +10 / +3 Today's klisterSkigo XC Klister Orange +10 / +3 For wet tracks €12,95 In stock
Skigo XC Klister Violet +3 / -4 BaseSkigo XC Klister Violet +3 / -4 Thin base layer €12,95 In stock Apply on top Skigo XC Klister Orange +10 / +3 Today's klisterSkigo XC Klister Orange +10 / +3 Smooth into an even layer €12,95 In stock
+2 °CNear freezing
Skigo XC Klister Violet +3 / -4 BaseSkigo XC Klister Violet +3 / -4 Very thin layer €12,95 In stock Today's grip layer Skigo XC Klister Universal +3 / -1 First choiceSkigo XC Klister Universal +3 / -1 For changeable conditions around freezing €12,95 In stock Alternative SkiGo FFR Racing Grip Yellow +5 / -1 Hard grip waxSkiGo FFR Racing Grip Yellow +5 / -1 When hard grip wax still works €18,95 In stock
Skigo XC Klister Blue -2 / -10 BaseSkigo XC Klister Blue -2 / -10 Thin, durable layer €12,95 In stock Apply on top Skigo XC Klister Red +5 / +1 Today's klisterSkigo XC Klister Red +5 / +1 For frozen to wet snow €12,95 In stock
0 °CZero conditions
Skigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 BaseSkigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 Iron in as a thin base layer €11,95 In stock Apply on top SkiGo FFR Racing Grip Red +1 / -5 Today's hard grip waxSkiGo FFR Racing Grip Red +1 / -5 Several thin layers €18,95 In stock Carry in your pocket Skigo XC Kickwax Orange +3 / -2 BackupSkigo XC Kickwax Orange +3 / -2 If more grip is needed €11,95 In stock
Skigo XC Klister Blue -2 / -10 BaseSkigo XC Klister Blue -2 / -10 Thin base layer €12,95 In stock Apply on top SkiGo FFR Racing Grip Red +1 / -5 Today's hard grip waxSkiGo FFR Racing Grip Red +1 / -5 Cork in thin layers €18,95 In stock
-1 °CAround freezing
Skigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 BaseSkigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 Iron in as a thin base layer €11,95 In stock Apply on top SkiGo FFR Racing Grip Red +1 / -5 Today's hard grip waxSkiGo FFR Racing Grip Red +1 / -5 Several thin layers €18,95 In stock
Skigo Base Grip Wax X-Strong BaseSkigo Base Grip Wax X-Strong Iron in for durability €23,95 In stock Today's grip layer SkiGo FFR Racing Grip Blue -3 / -10 First choiceSkiGo FFR Racing Grip Blue -3 / -10 For abrasive old snow €18,95 In stock Alternative Skigo XC Klister Violet +3 / -4 KlisterSkigo XC Klister Violet +3 / -4 When the track is harder and more glazed €12,95 In stock
-2 °CJust below freezing
Skigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 BaseSkigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 Iron in as a thin base layer €11,95 In stock Today's grip layer SkiGo FFR Racing Grip Violet -1 / -12 First choiceSkiGo FFR Racing Grip Violet -1 / -12 Several thin layers €18,95 In stock Alternative Skigo XC Grip Wax Red 0 / -2 Hard grip waxSkigo XC Grip Wax Red 0 / -2 When more grip is needed €11,95 In stock
Skigo Base Grip Wax X-Strong BaseSkigo Base Grip Wax X-Strong Iron in for durability €23,95 In stock Today's grip layer SkiGo FFR Racing Grip Blue -3 / -10 First choiceSkiGo FFR Racing Grip Blue -3 / -10 For abrasive old snow €18,95 In stock Alternative Skigo XC Klister Violet +3 / -4 KlisterSkigo XC Klister Violet +3 / -4 On hard, glazed tracks €12,95 In stock
-3 °CWinter conditions
Skigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 BaseSkigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 Iron in as a thin base layer €11,95 In stock First choice SkiGo FFR Racing Grip Violet -1 / -12 Today's hard grip waxSkiGo FFR Racing Grip Violet -1 / -12 Several thin layers €18,95 In stock Alternative blend Skigo XC Grip Wax Red 0 / -2 Softer componentSkigo XC Grip Wax Red 0 / -2 Mix with blue XC €11,95 In stock Skigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 Harder componentSkigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 Mix with red XC €11,95 In stock
Skigo Base Grip Wax X-Strong BaseSkigo Base Grip Wax X-Strong Iron in for durability €23,95 In stock Apply on top SkiGo FFR Racing Grip Blue -3 / -10 Today's hard grip waxSkiGo FFR Racing Grip Blue -3 / -10 For old, abrasive snow €18,95 In stock
-5 °CSteady cold
Skigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 BaseSkigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 Iron in as a thin base layer €11,95 In stock Today's grip layer SkiGo FFR Racing Grip Violet -1 / -12 First choiceSkiGo FFR Racing Grip Violet -1 / -12 Several thin layers €18,95 In stock Alternative Skigo XC Kickwax Violet -1 / -9 Hard grip waxSkigo XC Kickwax Violet -1 / -9 Wide temperature range €11,95 In stock
Skigo Base Grip Wax X-Strong BaseSkigo Base Grip Wax X-Strong Iron in for durability €23,95 In stock First choice SkiGo FFR Racing Grip Blue -3 / -10 Today's hard grip waxSkiGo FFR Racing Grip Blue -3 / -10 For old, abrasive snow €18,95 In stock Alternative Skigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 Hard grip waxSkigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 Classic blue XC €11,95 In stock
-8 °CCold conditions
Skigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 BaseSkigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 Iron in as a thin base layer €11,95 In stock Apply on top Skigo WC Test Grip Wax -2 / -15 Today's hard grip waxSkigo WC Test Grip Wax -2 / -15 Many thin layers €27,95 In stock
Skigo Base Grip Wax X-Strong BaseSkigo Base Grip Wax X-Strong Iron in for durability €23,95 In stock First choice SkiGo FFR Racing Grip Blue -3 / -10 Today's hard grip waxSkiGo FFR Racing Grip Blue -3 / -10 For old, abrasive snow €18,95 In stock Alternative Skigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 Hard grip waxSkigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 Classic blue XC €11,95 In stock
-12 °CCold
Skigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 BaseSkigo XC Kickwax Blue -3 / -10 Iron in as a thin base layer €11,95 In stock First choice Skigo WC Test Grip Wax -2 / -15 Today's hard grip waxSkigo WC Test Grip Wax -2 / -15 Many thin layers €27,95 In stock Alternative Skigo XC Kickwax Green -7 / -20 Hard grip waxSkigo XC Kickwax Green -7 / -20 For very cold, slow snow €11,95 In stock
Skigo Base Grip Wax X-Strong BaseSkigo Base Grip Wax X-Strong Iron in for durability €23,95 In stock Apply on top SkiGo FFR Racing Grip Blue -3 / -10 Today's hard grip waxSkiGo FFR Racing Grip Blue -3 / -10 For abrasive old snow €18,95 In stock
-15 °CSevere cold
Skigo XC Kickwax Green -7 / -20 BaseSkigo XC Kickwax Green -7 / -20 Iron in as a thin base layer €11,95 In stock First choice Skigo WC Test Grip Wax -2 / -15 Today's hard grip waxSkigo WC Test Grip Wax -2 / -15 Many thin layers €27,95 In stock Alternative Skigo XC Kickwax Green -7 / -20 Hard grip waxSkigo XC Kickwax Green -7 / -20 For very cold, slow snow €11,95 In stock
Skigo Base Grip Wax X-Strong BaseSkigo Base Grip Wax X-Strong Iron in for durability €23,95 In stock First choice Skigo XC Kickwax Green -7 / -20 Today's hard grip waxSkigo XC Kickwax Green -7 / -20 For old, cold snow €11,95 In stock Alternative SkiGo FFR Racing Grip Blue -3 / -10 Hard grip waxSkiGo FFR Racing Grip Blue -3 / -10 For abrasive old snow €18,95 In stock

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How to read the combinations

Three terms that make the chart easier

1

Foundation

The first thin layer anchors the wax and improves durability. Where the chart says ironed in, work the layer in gently and smooth it before applying the day's wax.

2

Today's wax

The layer providing most of the grip. Apply hard grip wax in several thin layers, corking between them. Apply klister evenly and let it cool before starting.

3

Alternative

Another option when the track, precipitation or snow type differs from the main recommendation. Change one thing at a time and record how the skis performed.

Explore waxing further

When the chart is not enough

Snow and conditions

Different snow types

Learn to distinguish fresh snow from transformed, coarse and icy snow.
Hard grip wax

Grip waxing step by step

Build an even grip layer with thin applications and proper corking.
Zero conditions

Hard grip wax around freezing

Stay close to the icing threshold without making the wax unnecessarily soft.
Klister

Grip waxing with klister

Choose the base, amount and method for coarse, glazed and wet snow.

Vallaboden advice

The chart helps you start right - the wax log helps you get it right next time

Note the temperature, snow type, base, number of layers, and how grip and glide performed. After a few outings, the SkiGo chart will be supplemented with experience from your own skis and tracks.

Shop SkiGo Read about freezing-point conditions