Start´s new fluorine-free racing wax

Recently, the surprising decision came that fluoride is banned by ski federations both in cross-country skiing and alpine skiing already for this season 20/21. This meant that, this season, it would not be allowed to compete with fluorine geldings, neither nationally nor internationally. The fact that it did not turn out that way was because a working test equipment could not be produced in time.

In any case, Start is mainly in the development of alternatives to fluorine, this because Start invested heavily in an alternative to fluorine already four years ago, which means that they are now ahead of the competition. The brand new RG line from Start is the next generation of fluorine-free racing pads with technical microceramics. Advanced mixtures of several microceramic components affect the nanostructure of the sliding surfaces and reduce both wet and dry friction with very good durability - the same properties that fluorine had. In addition, these new products are good for both the environment and health.

The paraffins are available in different hardnesses for different temperatures. In addition, there are products with additives of graphite for cold new snow, as well as molybdenum for old dirty snow. The RG line is available in two levels. Ultra, for top racing which corresponds to previous high-fluoride dams, and Race which corresponds to previous medium-fluoride dams, which means that this series (Race) is also superior to low-fluoride dams. Several of the paraffins are also available as liquid products dissolved in alcohol. Dissolving the paraffin in alcohol instead of petroleum, which is the usual practice, is not only gentler on the coating, but is also superior for health and the environment and is very easy to apply.

Tests have shown that the RG line provides the same gliding properties as fluorine lines in the vast majority of bows, in some cases even better.

Via this link you will find a good film that goes through all the products in this series.