When should I wax my skis?
When buying, we recommend that you prepare the base of your skis to achieve optimal glide performance. Several consecutive waxes to "nourish" the base are recommended.
You then need to wax your skis regularly according to: how long and how often you ski, and the snow abrasion on recent outings.
Remember that, overall, it’s advisable to wax your skis every 70 to 100 km or so.
Don't wait until the base turns a whitish colour to wax your skis!
WITH LIQUID WAX, THERE ARE NO MORE EXCUSE FOR NOT WAXING YOUR SKIS!
Cross-country skiing is above all a gliding sport, so you must maintain the base of your skis to have the most fun on the slopes.
Waxing helps reduce grip (suction effect) and increases glide.
With liquid wax, it takes just 20 seconds per ski and you can then go skiing!
How to wax your skis?
Before applying the wax, ideally clean the base of your ski with a brush.
Then, apply the wax using the pad, and leave to dry for 10 min.
Once the sole is dry, polish the wax using a nylon brush (soft bristles).
If you’re in a hurry, you can go skiing straight away, once the wax is dry.
=> See the tutorial videos on our Inovik YouTube channel
How to choose your glide wax?
The art of a good waxing lies in choosing the best product according to the weather conditions on your run. How often you wax your skis will depend not only on how long and how often you ski, but also on the quality of the snow which is determined by the air temperature. Use this temperature as a reference when choosing the "colour" of your wax.
Each wax "colour" corresponds to an ideal temperature for use.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIQUID AND SOLID WAX?
Solid waxes feed the base more comprehensively and hold on for longer. But it takes about 20 minutes to wax a pair of skis. Conversely, applying a liquid wax is much faster, but won’t remain on the base for as long.
Our tip: start with a solid wax at the beginning of the season, then alternate between liquid and solid wax during the season, and finally, finish with a solid wax at the end of the season, which you then leave on during storage