Spring Wax Technique

[Marker]

I've been trying to keep too much pressure on my tips, but my quads and knees are taking a beating. I know I don't have the right mojo here, as this is my first extended period of spring skiing instead of just a day here or there. Any tips?

 

[anders_nor]

@Philpug blue did indeed help a ton on the agresive snow we are having, glide was even very nice!

it did not seem to stop the rocks and sand that somebody mixed into new hill we visited... but base has some nice new structure eh.

 

[Pete in Idaho]

Still stick with univ yellow or white and a couple beers at early lunch. Beer helps a lot i.e, headaches, indecisiveness on what is corn/almost corn/ resetting corn or sloppy mush. When in doubt in the warm spring air beer is my choice.

 

[David]

I just ordered some Dominator Wet and can't wait to try it. I will be in Colorado in April when it is usually pretty warm & sloppy but looking at the forecast it's going to be 50's in town so probably high temps up high in the low to mid 30's. My impression was to rub it on my spring wax but with this forecast I may hot wax with my all temp wax. If it does get warmer than expected can it be used over an all temp wax successfully? I won't be able to redo a hot wax while traveling.

 

[Jacques]

I just ordered some Dominator Wet and can't wait to try it. I will be in Colorado in April when it is usually pretty warm & sloppy but looking at the forecast it's going to be 50's in town so probably high temps up high in the low to mid 30's. My impression was to rub it on my spring wax but with this forecast I may hot wax with my all temp wax. If it does get warmer than expected can it be used over an all temp wax successfully? I won't be able to redo a hot wax while traveling.

Yes!

 

[KingGrump]

I've been trying to keep too much pressure on my tips, but my quads and knees are taking a beating. I know I don't have the right mojo here, as this is my first extended period of spring skiing instead of just a day here or there. Any tips?

Neutral stance with weight on the area between center of arch and heel. A softly closed ankle helps a lot. Fairly up right back and a tightened core. The tightened core will help keep the torso from hinging at the waist.

 

[givethepigeye]

Hertels Spring Solution and then the Zardoz hockey puck in my pocket. When it gets too bad for that, its time to have a beer and watch the carnage.

 

[cantunamunch]

Have you tried the Zardoz under the Spring Solution yet?

<- Huge Zardoz under Toko fan

 

[Jersey Skier]

Hertels Spring Solution and then the Zardoz hockey puck in my pocket. When it gets too bad for that, its time to have a beer and watch the carnage.

Same here.

 

[givethepigeye]

Have you tried the Zardoz under the Spring Solution yet?

<- Huge Zardoz under Toko fan

So, do the Zardoz thing, let it dry, then wax? Never have but will try.

 

[cantunamunch]

So, do the Zardoz thing, let it dry, then wax? Never have but will try.

Less is more; too much Zardoz underneath -> gummy top wax.

 

[Noodler]

Less is more; too much Zardoz underneath -> gummy top wax.

I was wondering how you're getting those two to play well together. I tried it once and ended up with a mess and determined that not-wax and wax are just plain incompatible. I'm surprised you get good results from this combo.

 

[cantunamunch]

that not-wax and wax are just plain incompatible. I'm surprised you get good results from this combo.

Too bad Zardoz solid waxes are off market now - you would have liked the White (cold version). Before Zardoz brought those out we were mixing NW and molten CH6 in crockpots.

I think the gummy mess comes from surfactants in the solid wax.

 

[raytseng]

I won't be able to redo a hot wax while traveling.

if it gets that bad,
don't forget you can always pull out the credit card and pay a shop for services.
Usually in spring, resorts will set up a station slopeside to have wax specials, even if its a machine quickwax it may work.

You're already potinvested for your trip, an extra $10-$20 to keep you on the slopes is worth it.

 

[Tony Storaro]

After skiing...

1. Dry ski off
2. Take care of burs and any damage to base
3. Brass Roto
4. Wipe off
5. Spray Toko Liquid Paraffin
6. Let set over night
7. Nylon Roto
8. Soft hand brush
9. Ski

How many treatments do you get from a can of this stuff? Sorry if this was answered already.

 

[anders_nor]

I get 5-12 on a can of swix (depends on wind and how dry base is)

 

[Philpug]

How many treatments do you get from a can of this stuff? Sorry if this was answered already.

I got as many as 13-14

 

[Tony Storaro]

I got as many as 13-14

Brass brush, polishing brush and some of the yellow stuff are coming my way..

 

[David]

I just received my Dominator Wet. There's a lot less of it than I expected for the price but I read somewhere it should be good for about 20 pair of skis. I guess we'll see how it goes! View attachment 129767

 

[Jacques]

I just received my Dominator Wet. There's a lot less of it than I expected for the price but I read somewhere it should be good for about 20 pair of skis. I guess we'll see how it goes! View attachment 129767

It will do plenty of applications! Did you not see my video on application?
You apply it just like Butter, but don't worry about smoking fluoros. Even then, Dominator removed PFOA's from their fluoros as they make their own fluoros. They don't but them from China.
Here, look how much I use for an application. Video link.