Waxing tips for Vasaloppet

A fluoro-free start

Before you prepare your skis for Vasaloppet, it is important that you have cleaned them of fluoros. We've created a guide that will easily show you how to do this:

WAX TIPS FOR VASALOPPET
FOR SUNDAY 03.03.2024


These wax recommendations are based on weather forecasts, testing and our experience.

PS! Don't forget that you can get help on the check points during the race to adjust the wax.

Temperature forecast from SMHI

Structure

Stone ground skis: Medium structure. Remember to use hand structure on stone ground skis for better glide.

SWIX Structure Tool: 1.0 mm linear structure (imprint roller that gives straight structure with medium presure) 

Watch video: How to use our structure tool

Glide – Option 1 (Racing)

1. Iron in one layer of DHFF marathon . at 155°C. Let cool off. Iron in once more and let cool off. Scrape off with a Plexi Scraper, and brush with a Bronze or Steel Brush.
2. Iron in one layer of TSP10, Scrape off with a Plexi Scraper, and brush with a Bronze or Steel Brush.
3. Finish with blue nylon polishing brush. 

Watch video: How to apply fluor free powder on your skis

Glide – Option 2 (Economy)

1. Iron in one layer of HS6 Let cool off. Scrape off with a Plexi Scraper, and brush with a Bronze or Steel Brush.

2. Spray on HS10L (LIUQUID) and let dry for at least 15 minutes. Apply the product in temperatures above 10°C. To obtain the best performance it’s important to allow the wax film to dry entirely.

3. Finish with blue nylon polishing brush.

GRIP

1. Roughen the grip zone with sandpaper #100 (T330 or T0011).
2. Spray a thin layer with KB20 and let the ski cool down.
3. Use K22 universal klister. 

Watch video: How to apply klisters

Skin Skis

If you are using skis with integrated skins we recommend to clean the skins with N22 Skin Cleaner and then use N21 Skin Boost to improve the skins glide properties.

Watch video: How to clean your skin skis

This was today's waxing recommendation for the Vasaloppet week.

Good luck.

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