Saul's Advanced Waxing Technique for Cross Country Skis

[m0n3y4fr33]

Hi. GREAT video!!!

I still have some questions. Where can we use waxes and other tools you are using in this video?

Why didn't you wax the middle of skiis (under your feet) if could be use for skate skiis?

How often should one wax skate skiis?

Thanks and have a nice day

[rhoek11]

Thanks for this video - VERY helpful, especially when I was just starting out last winter, and it didn't take long to get the hang of things. I've been told it's better to apply a base wax (graphite or molybdenum) first, scrape, then apply the final temperature-specific wax - better for bonding the final wax to the skis. Any thoughts on this? This is for skate skis, if that makes a difference. Thanks.

[velotique]

The first Wax is like a primer. Use a wax that melts easily and is easily aborbed. Any easily melted Glide wax suitable for warm temperatures works well. This improves the absorption and bonding of colder, temperature specific Glide Waxes...Saul

[rickplite]

Can I lightly clamp my xc skis into a Black and Decker Workmate Bench by clamping the skis against their sidewalls for waxing or will it damage my skis?

[velotique]

It is possible to clamp your skis into your workmate, but it isn't ideal. You will have to be very careful of applying too much pressure on the side walls. There is a reason that we recommend pupose built tools. A proper ski vice or ski form provide a stable and safe platform for working on your skis. They hold on to your skis by the bindings and give you full access to the entire base and side walls. It is best to use your workmate as a base for a ski form or vice.

[velotique]

Start with a hot scrape to clean new skis and continue with priming and final waxing...Saul

[tuqueman04]

i bought new skiis and i would to know if i should do the same procedures as in the info box?

[velotique]

On Skate skis the entire base is the glide zone. Glide waxe the full length, from tip to tale. There is no grip zone on skate skis....Saul

[rogersroad]

In the info box you mention this is for classic or skate and for the latter I have always waxed the whole ski. Should I only be waxing the "glide zones" for skate and if so, what should I do with the area under foot?

[PITOism2]

I assume i can also use this same technique on my snowboard?

[velotique]

Yes...Glide wax process is the same.

Snow boards have no grip zone...so no base binder or grip wax...Saul

[PITOism2]

Thanks! just actually finished working on two of my boards based off of this tutorial.. came out looking great and i cant wait to try it out this weekend! thanks again!