Is it possible to re-wax mid-day?

[pushgears]

Is it possible and feasible to re-wax mid day? I’ve had some spring days where I had to bag it prematurely because my wax gave out and the skis started sticking excessively. Some fresh wax would have extended those days. Of course the skis would be wet and bases not as clean as a home-based session.

 

[raytseng]

the resorts will usually set up the $5 or $10 quickwax stations in spring at the base.

Whether the buffwax helps or not, it will likely be better than anything from out of your pocket. (there are a lot of rubon or wipe on pocket solutions too)

The suction may be from lack of base structure though, rather than the specifics of running out of wax.

 

[mdf]

There's a thread about it. Unfortunately most of it is obsolete because of the fluoro ban.
https://www.skitalk.com/threads/any-good-rub-on-warm-weather-wax.15447/

 

[dovski]

At the Big Sky Madison base they have a special where they will wax and sharpen your skis while you have lunch .... for $40. My solution has been liquid paraffin. I brush and wipe my bases to clean them off, spray on the wax and leave the skis out base up in the sun while I have lunch. Works well on a warm day, just make sure you bases are dry before spraying on the wax

 

[crgildart]

On a sloppy spring day, simply RUBBING some warm temp wax on and just skiing it bumpy works fine, sometimes really well depending on the wax. Cold weather, gotta smooth it out and scrape it to get anywhere.. Warm weather bumpy structure often works to your benefit.

 

[ThomasD]

Some Zardoz rather than a re-wax?

 

[SpikeDog]

Wow, didn't know Zardoz notwax was still around. Even has a 100% fluoro topcoat in the package on Amazon. Really?

 

[Johnny V.]

On our current IKON tour I brought a bar of LF10 (please nobody report me) and a cork. Certainly helps (and keeps my wife happy) on the really warm days like we had at Sugarbush on Friday.

 

[Jersey Skier]

Some Zardoz rather than a re-wax?

This worked last week when it was 65 degrees at the mountain.

Applied once in the AM and aging about 3 hours later. Worked well and only takes a minute to apply.

 

[Wilhelmson]

I was at sugarbush a while back and was slipping badly. Went to the Mt shop at 11 the guy was prepping race skis and gave them the soup to nuts for $0

 

[cantunamunch]

Brazil or pine?

 

[tromano]

This may help.

 

[pchewn]

On our current IKON tour I brought a bar of LF10 (please nobody report me) and a cork. Certainly helps (and keeps my wife happy) on the really warm days like we had at Sugarbush on Friday.

Can you tell us more how a bar of ski wax keeps your wife happy? Or would that not be suitable for a PG website?

 

[ScotsSkier]

On our current IKON tour I brought a bar of LF10 Beta 10 (please nobody report me) and a cork. Certainly helps (and keeps my wife happy) on the really warm days like we had at Sugarbush on Friday.

FIFY.....

 

[Andy Mink]

A can of Toko spray wax when you come in for lunch. Dry the bases, spray it on, eat, come out and brush (or not), and ski.

 

[Johnny V.]

Can you tell us more how a bar of ski wax keeps your wife happy? Or would that not be suitable for a PG website?

At her age she she knows what she likes.............................

Happy wife=happy life.........................

 

[Shawn C.]

So, what is a good portable, spray-on wax for when it gets stupid warm? @ScotsSkier mentioned Beta 10 so I googled it and the results showed car and hair wax... Any recommendations from Toko, Swix or other non cosmetic brands?
Edit to add paste wax would be great too. As with most things, there are so many products out there and it gets confusing. That's why I rely on you kind folks for advice!

 

[cantunamunch]

So, what is a good portable, spray-on wax for when it gets stupid warm? @ScotsSkier mentioned Beta 10 so I googled it and the results showed car and hair wax...

@ScotsSkier is a Holmenkol guy. Witness: https://www.bouldernordic.com/holmenkol-beta-mix-red-liquid-bulk-1000ml.html

 

[Dwight]

@ScotsSkier is a Holmenkol guy. Witness: https://www.bouldernordic.com/holmenkol-beta-mix-red-liquid-bulk-1000ml.html

He's not the only one.

 

[Ken_R]

Is it possible and feasible to re-wax mid day? I’ve had some spring days where I had to bag it prematurely because my wax gave out and the skis started sticking excessively. Some fresh wax would have extended those days. Of course the skis would be wet and bases not as clean as a home-based session.

Yes, I will use this: (wipe dry bases, apply wax and nylon brush base)