Hard wax
Rub-On Ski Wax 35 g
-8°C / +5°C
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Find the right wax
Five short questions. The ranking uses air temperature, snow type, application method, product form and whether the wax has to travel in a pocket.
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Temperature
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Snow
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What is the air temperature on the mountain?
Use the temperature where you will ride, not the forecast at home.
What type of snow is it?
Dirty snow needs dirt resistance and graphite. Wet snow needs hydrophobicity. Clean packed snow can use a standard formula.
How will you apply the wax?
An iron gives a deeper, longer-lasting layer. Without an iron you can still prepare in a hotel, car or on the mountain.
What product form do you want?
Block for the workshop, a pocket stick for the pack, or liquid for a thin coat without an iron.
Will you take the wax up the mountain?
A pocket stick or liquid bottle travels. A block is for the workshop, hotel or car park before you leave.
Your match
Ranked from product specifications
The first wax is the strongest fit. Filled specifications — including how to apply it — are shown below.
Hard wax
Rub-On Ski Wax 35 g
Air temperature: -8°C / +5°C
Premium everyday hydrocarbon rub-on wax for recreational skis and snowboards.
- Wax Type
- Rub-on
- Application Method
- Cold application, Cork
- Air Temperature Range
- -8°C / +5°C
- Glide Performance
- Recreational
- Weight / Volume
- 35 g
8.00 EUR
Type and format
- Wax Type
- Rub-on
- Application Method
- Cold application, Cork
- Product Form
- Stick
Temperature and snow
- Temperature Range
- -8°C / +5°C
- Air Temperature Range
- -8°C / +5°C
- Snow Type
- Mixed
- Snow Humidity
- Variable
- Snow Condition
- New / fresh, Old / transformed, Artificial, Icy, Wet, Dry
Performance
- Composition
- Hydrocarbon
- Glide Performance
- Recreational
How to apply
- Iron Temperature
- Not required
- Scraping Required
- No
- Brushing Required
- No
- Ski / Snowboard Compatibility
- Ski and snowboard
- Base Compatibility
- All bases
- Base Preparation
- Clean and dry
Environment
- Environmental Properties
- Not specified
- Biodegradability
- Not specified
Packaging
- Weight / Volume
- 35 g
Graphite wax
RACE Graphite Ski Wax 150 g
Air temperature: -5°C / +5°C
Premium hydrocarbon hot wax with graphite for race-day speed and clean glide.
- Wax Type
- Hot wax
- Application Method
- Hot iron, Brush
- Air Temperature Range
- -5°C / +5°C
- Glide Performance
- Race
- Fluorine Content
- Fluor-free
- Weight / Volume
- 150 g
7.00 EUR
Type and format
- Wax Type
- Hot wax
- Application Method
- Hot iron, Brush
- Product Form
- Block
Temperature and snow
- Temperature Range
- -5°C / +5°C
- Air Temperature Range
- -5°C / +5°C
- Snow Type
- Mixed
- Snow Humidity
- Wet
- Snow Condition
- New / fresh, Old / transformed, Artificial, Icy, Wet, Dry
Performance
- Composition
- Hydrocarbon
- Additives
- Graphite
- Hydrophobicity / Water Repellency
- High
- Dirt Repellency
- High
- Antistatic Properties
- High
- Glide Performance
- Race
How to apply
- Iron Temperature
- 120°C
- Cooling Time
- 10–20 minutes
- Scraping Required
- Yes
- Brushing Required
- Yes
- Ski / Snowboard Compatibility
- Ski and snowboard
- Base Compatibility
- All bases
- Base Preparation
- Clean and dry
Environment
- Fluorine Content
- Fluor-free
- PFAS-Free
- Yes
- Environmental Properties
- Not specified
- Biodegradability
- Not specified
Packaging
- Weight / Volume
- 150 g
Hard wax
Universal Hydrocarbon Ski Wax 150g
Air temperature: -15°C / +15°C
Universal premium hydrocarbon hot wax for reliable glide in all snow conditions.
- Wax Type
- Hot wax
- Application Method
- Hot iron, Brush
- Air Temperature Range
- -15°C / +15°C
- Wax Hardness
- Medium
- Glide Performance
- Performance
- Fluorine Content
- Fluor-free
- Weight / Volume
- 150 g
7.00 EUR
Type and format
- Wax Type
- Hot wax
- Application Method
- Hot iron, Brush
- Product Form
- Block
Temperature and snow
- Temperature Range
- -15°C / +15°C
- Snow Temperature Range
- Wide / overlapping
- Air Temperature Range
- -15°C / +15°C
- Snow Type
- Mixed
- Snow Humidity
- Variable
- Snow Condition
- New / fresh, Old / transformed, Artificial, Icy, Wet, Dry
Performance
- Wax Hardness
- Medium
- Composition
- Hydrocarbon
- Additives
- None
- Hydrophobicity / Water Repellency
- Medium
- Dirt Repellency
- Medium
- Antistatic Properties
- None
- Durability
- High
- Abrasion Resistance
- Medium
- Glide Performance
- Performance
How to apply
- Iron Temperature
- 120°C
- Cooling Time
- 10–20 minutes
- Scraping Required
- Yes
- Brushing Required
- Yes
- Ski / Snowboard Compatibility
- Ski and snowboard
- Base Compatibility
- All bases
- Base Preparation
- Clean and dry
Environment
- Fluorine Content
- Fluor-free
- PFAS-Free
- Yes
- Environmental Properties
- Not specified
- Biodegradability
- Not specified
Packaging
- Weight / Volume
- 150 g
Hard wax
Red Premium Hydrocarbon medium Wax 150g
Air temperature: -4°C / -14°C
Hard premium hydrocarbon hot wax for maximum glide and base protection in cold, dry snow.
- Wax Type
- Hot wax
- Application Method
- Hot iron, Brush
- Air Temperature Range
- -4°C / -14°C
- Wax Hardness
- Hard
- Glide Performance
- Performance
- Fluorine Content
- Fluor-free
- Weight / Volume
- 150 g
7.00 EUR
Type and format
- Wax Type
- Hot wax
- Application Method
- Hot iron, Brush
- Product Form
- Block
Temperature and snow
- Temperature Range
- -4°C / -14°C
- Air Temperature Range
- -4°C / -14°C
- Snow Type
- Abrasive
- Snow Humidity
- Dry
- Snow Condition
- New / fresh, Old / transformed, Artificial, Icy, Dry
Performance
- Wax Hardness
- Hard
- Composition
- Hydrocarbon
- Additives
- None
- Hydrophobicity / Water Repellency
- Medium
- Dirt Repellency
- Medium
- Antistatic Properties
- None
- Durability
- High
- Abrasion Resistance
- Very high
- Glide Performance
- Performance
How to apply
- Iron Temperature
- 130°C
- Cooling Time
- 10–20 minutes
- Scraping Required
- Yes
- Brushing Required
- Yes
- Ski / Snowboard Compatibility
- Ski and snowboard
- Base Compatibility
- All bases
- Base Preparation
- Clean and dry
Environment
- Fluorine Content
- Fluor-free
- PFAS-Free
- Yes
- Environmental Properties
- Not specified
- Biodegradability
- Not specified
Packaging
- Weight / Volume
- 150 g
Hard wax
Blue Cold Glide Wax 150g
Air temperature: -3°C / -12°C
Premium hydrocarbon glide wax for dry, cold, old and coarse snow.
- Wax Type
- Hot wax
- Application Method
- Hot iron, Brush
- Air Temperature Range
- -3°C / -12°C
- Wax Hardness
- Hard
- Glide Performance
- Performance
- Fluorine Content
- Fluor-free
- Weight / Volume
- 150 g
7.00 EUR
Type and format
- Wax Type
- Hot wax
- Application Method
- Hot iron, Brush
- Product Form
- Block
Temperature and snow
- Temperature Range
- -3°C / -12°C
- Air Temperature Range
- -3°C / -12°C
- Snow Type
- Old / transformed
- Snow Humidity
- Dry
- Snow Condition
- New / fresh, Old / transformed, Artificial, Icy, Dry
Performance
- Wax Hardness
- Hard
- Composition
- Hydrocarbon
- Additives
- None
- Hydrophobicity / Water Repellency
- Medium
- Dirt Repellency
- Medium
- Antistatic Properties
- None
- Durability
- High
- Abrasion Resistance
- High
- Glide Performance
- Performance
How to apply
- Iron Temperature
- 130°C
- Cooling Time
- Until room temperature
- Scraping Required
- Yes
- Brushing Required
- Yes
- Ski / Snowboard Compatibility
- Ski and snowboard
- Base Compatibility
- All bases
- Base Preparation
- Clean and dry
Environment
- Fluorine Content
- Fluor-free
- PFAS-Free
- Yes
- Environmental Properties
- Not specified
- Biodegradability
- Not specified
Packaging
- Weight / Volume
- 150 g
Liquid wax
Nano Liquid Ceramic Race Ski Wax 100 ml
Air temperature: -2°C / -12°C
Fluor-free ceramic liquid wax for fast, durable glide without an iron.
- Wax Type
- Liquid
- Application Method
- Cold application, Cork, Brush
- Air Temperature Range
- -2°C / -12°C
- Glide Performance
- Race
- Fluorine Content
- Fluor-free
- Weight / Volume
- 100 ml
8.00 EUR
Type and format
- Wax Type
- Liquid
- Application Method
- Cold application, Cork, Brush
- Product Form
- Liquid
Temperature and snow
- Temperature Range
- -2°C / -12°C
- Air Temperature Range
- -2°C / -12°C
- Snow Type
- Mixed
- Snow Humidity
- Variable
- Snow Condition
- New / fresh, Old / transformed, Artificial, Icy, Dry
Performance
- Composition
- Hydrocarbon
- Additives
- Ceramic
- Hydrophobicity / Water Repellency
- High
- Dirt Repellency
- Medium
- Antistatic Properties
- None
- Durability
- High
- Abrasion Resistance
- High
- Glide Performance
- Race
How to apply
- Iron Temperature
- Not required
- Cooling Time
- Until completely dry
- Scraping Required
- No
- Brushing Required
- Yes
- Ski / Snowboard Compatibility
- Ski and snowboard
- Base Compatibility
- All bases
- Base Preparation
- Clean and dry
Environment
- Fluorine Content
- Fluor-free
- PFAS-Free
- Yes
- Environmental Properties
- Fluor-free
- Biodegradability
- Not specified
Packaging
- Weight / Volume
- 100 ml
Also consider
Close matches from the same specifications.
Graphite wax
RACE Graphite Ski Wax 150 g
-5°C / +5°C
View productHard wax
Universal Hydrocarbon Ski Wax 150g
-15°C / +15°C
View productHard wax
Red Premium Hydrocarbon medium Wax 150g
-4°C / -14°C
View productHard wax
Blue Cold Glide Wax 150g
-3°C / -12°C
View productLiquid wax
Nano Liquid Ceramic Race Ski Wax 100 ml
-2°C / -12°C
View productAir temperature
Or jump straight to a range
Match the expected air temperature on the mountain to a formula.
Air temperature
-8°C / +5°C
Rub-On Ski Wax 35 g
Hard wax
Air temperature
-5°C / +5°C
RACE Graphite Ski Wax 150 g
Graphite wax
Air temperature
-15°C / +15°C
Universal Hydrocarbon Ski Wax 150g
Hard wax
Air temperature
-4°C / -14°C
Red Premium Hydrocarbon medium Wax 150g
Hard wax
Air temperature
-3°C / -12°C
Blue Cold Glide Wax 150g
Hard wax
From the journal
How to wax, without the noise
Short reads for the workshop, the car park and the first morning on snow.
Workshop
How to hot-wax with an iron
Drip a thin line, iron until the wax just melts, cool, scrape and brush. A thin layer glides better than a thick one.
Shop with an iron →
On the go
How to wax without an iron
Liquid wax: spread a thin coat, wait, then brush. A pocket stick rubs on in seconds before the first run.
Shop without an iron →
Conditions
Why air temperature comes first
Snow crystals change with the air around them. Match temperature first, then snow type, hydrophobicity, dirt resistance and how you will apply the wax.
Take the wax test →How do I choose the right wax?
Start with the expected temperature and snow conditions. Different waxes are designed to perform best in different conditions. If you're not sure which one to choose, use our Find the Right Wax guide.
Does the type of snow matter?
Yes. Fresh, groomed, artificial, hard-packed and wet snow behave differently. Temperature is the main factor when choosing your wax, while snow type helps refine the choice.
What is an all-temperature wax?
An all-temperature wax is designed to perform across a wider range of conditions. It's a convenient choice for changing weather, travel, or riders who prefer one versatile wax.
How often should I wax my skis or snowboard?
It depends on how often you ride, the snow conditions and the condition of your base. If the base starts to look dry or whitish, or you notice noticeably less glide, it's time to wax.
Still not sure which wax to choose?
Use our Find the Right Wax guide. Answer a few simple questions about temperature and snow conditions, and we'll recommend the best wax for your next ride.
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Hard, liquid and graphite formulas, labelled by air temperature so the choice stays obvious in the shop.
For shops and workshops
Stock a line customers can choose in seconds
Temperature on the pouch, a clear format, and a short wax test your staff can walk through on the floor.
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