Special products for glide

Here you will find additives and specialty glide wax products that help you adapt your waxing to the characteristics of the snow. Choose from cold powder, graphite, molybdenum, hardeners, and boosters when you need increased durability, lower static friction, or better glide in dirty snow.

Choose specialty products based on the snow

Specialty products complement your regular glide waxing. Start with the day’s glide wax and then choose a product that serves a clear purpose for the current snow conditions.

• Cold powder and hardeners: are used to make the wax harder and more durable in very cold or abrasive snow. This includes products such as Swix cold powder and Vola X-Hard.
• Graphite and antistatic products: help reduce static friction. The area of use varies between products, so choose based on both the snow type and the product description.
• Molybdenum: is particularly relevant in old, coarse-grained, transformed, artificial, and dirty snow. Both solid and liquid options are available here.
• Booster for cold powder: SkiGo Cold Powder Booster is used together with cold racing powder in dry winter conditions.

How to use additives and specialty wax products

Some products are mixed with the day’s glide wax, while others are applied as a separate layer or used together with powder. Follow the product instructions for application, waxing iron use, drying or cooling, as well as scraping and brushing.

Feel free to test one change at a time and compare the glide. That way, you’ll learn when a specialty product is beneficial for your skis.

Also read in Vallaboden: glide wax for cross-country skis and glide wax for alpine skis.