How could we not offer Swix? A dominant player in the ski wax world, of importance is that our USSS region has mandated the use of Swix HS for Junior Qualifier events.
HS is non-fluoro and approxiamates the previous LF line. Worth noting that for the person not competing in JNQ races, there are still some standouts in the line that can be highly competitive against other brands.
Please note the relatively high iron temperatures needed.
HS5 Turquoise. -10C/-18C. A very safe choice for training or racing when the snow is very cold. Also a good wax to race-harden a new pair of skis. 160C iron temperature is a bit easier to work with compared to many other cold conditions waxes.
HS6 Blue. -6C/-12C. This is one of two standouts in the line. Wide operating range, very good speed and durability, and worth considering as a universal “zero-ing” wax after use of hand structure tools. In addition to use as a hot wax in some conditions an applicaition using fleece roto brush can be more competiive - in new or falling snow this fleece application over HS5 or Marathon can be impressive. 155C iron temperature
HS7 Violet. -2C/-8C. This hits the “sweet spot” for our local mid-winter conditions. That said, other than regional JNQ races this is our least used Swix HS wax. However, HS7 isn’t fussy about the snow crystal type within it’s temperature range. 150C iron temperature
HS8 Red. 4C/-4C. When the snow is damp and old this can run much colder than indicated. The other standout in the line; however, if using fleece application be careful! Load the brush lightly and don’t overwork as it can become gummy. Brush out well! 150C iron temperature
HS10 Yellow. 10C/0C. Good in spring slush! 150C iron temperature
How could we not offer Swix? A dominant player in the ski wax world, of importance is that our USSS region has mandated the use of Swix HS for Junior Qualifier events.
HS is non-fluoro and approxiamates the previous LF line. Worth noting that for the person not competing in JNQ races, there are still some standouts in the line that can be highly competitive against other brands.
Please note the relatively high iron temperatures needed.
HS5 Turquoise. -10C/-18C. A very safe choice for training or racing when the snow is very cold. Also a good wax to race-harden a new pair of skis. 160C iron temperature is a bit easier to work with compared to many other cold conditions waxes.
HS6 Blue. -6C/-12C. This is one of two standouts in the line. Wide operating range, very good speed and durability, and worth considering as a universal “zero-ing” wax after use of hand structure tools. In addition to use as a hot wax in some conditions an applicaition using fleece roto brush can be more competiive - in new or falling snow this fleece application over HS5 or Marathon can be impressive. 155C iron temperature
HS7 Violet. -2C/-8C. This hits the “sweet spot” for our local mid-winter conditions. That said, other than regional JNQ races this is our least used Swix HS wax. However, HS7 isn’t fussy about the snow crystal type within it’s temperature range. 150C iron temperature
HS8 Red. 4C/-4C. When the snow is damp and old this can run much colder than indicated. The other standout in the line; however, if using fleece application be careful! Load the brush lightly and don’t overwork as it can become gummy. Brush out well! 150C iron temperature
HS10 Yellow. 10C/0C. Good in spring slush! 150C iron temperature
