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Paraffins are ski lubricants that increase glide, reduce snow grip, and also prevent snow from sticking to the surface and repel water. Ski wax is an ester of alcohol and fatty acids. In fact, paraffin is the same wax.

There are several types of friction that contribute to the worst slip. We list how wax can cope with them:

Wet friction. Removed by waxing and brushing.
Mud friction. Removed with wax with molybdenum additives.
Static friction. Eliminated by wax with molybdenum additives.
Kinetic friction. Removed by waxing and brushing.

The base of the ski is like a sponge that absorbs wax. The slide is on the base, not on the wax. If you do not clean the wax from the surface, then it will flow from the base and prevent slipping. Sharp snow crystals will dig into the wax and slow down your ride.

The benefits of ski wax are:

increases ski speed;
prevents oxidation of the ski base, oxidation leads to a deterioration in the properties and a reduction in the service life of the product;
smooth gliding leads to improved balance;
protects the ski base from damage.

Ski paraffins

One of the important things to consider when choosing a wax is what temperature range you will be riding in. Snow is usually a few degrees colder than air temperature during the day, and a few degrees warmer at night. But it is always better to make a choice with an error for a cold temperature than for a warm one. There are universal waxes that are suitable for any temperature. But still, lubricants with a temperature range will have better glide properties of the ski. Next, we give a classification of ski lubricants. Depending on the manufacturing technology, they are divided into hydrocarbon and fluorocarbon.

All waxes have a hydrocarbon base, which includes various additives.

The simplest is hydrocarbon wax. It is without additives, mostly amateurs use it. Universal hydrocarbon waxes are used for those who ski a lot on different types of snow. This type has good water repellency and increases the life of the ski. The composition of the hydrocarbon wax usually includes paraffin, microcrystalline and synthetic waxes, which are combined in different proportions. Paraffin is a soft, candle-like wax with a low coefficient of friction. Microcrystalline waxes are a branched type of hydrocarbon, harder than paraffin. Synthetic waxes also make the wax harder. Molybdenum additives counteract the electrostatic effect that slows you down on cold, dry snow.

Waxes designed for different temperatures contain additives that work most effectively under certain weather conditions.

There are several types of ski waxes used for different temperatures:

Lubricant for cold skiing, where the temperature of the snow is below -12. Hardness additives are used here for better wear resistance. This type is resistant to dry friction and scratches from ice crystals. In this case, water repellency is not so important.
Lubrication, where t snow is from -12 to -2 °C. Quite hard, but at the same time, water-repellent properties are already present, since at this temperature the presence of water is possible.
Grease for warm skiing, snow t above -2°C. Softening additives are used here, it has excellent water-repellent properties.

There are also fluorocarbons. A fluorocarbon is a hydrocarbon in which hydrogen atoms have been replaced by fluorine atoms. Since fluorine is a hydrophobic substance, its combination with water molecules is minimal. These waxes give increased slip in wet snow conditions.

Paraffins are produced in the form of blocks, powders, pastes, pencils.

The most common option is wax in the form of blocks or briquettes. Stays the longest on the product. After heating, it must be melted at the ski base. Melting is important to carry out at a given temperature so as not to inhale harmful chemical fumes.

The paste spreads easily and is economical. For application, a small cloth applicator is used, which is then polished. The longer you polish the surface, the longer the wax will last. It is applied in the universal range of temperatures.

The powder is used after applying several coats of block wax to further increase the glide properties. They have a high cost due to the large amount of fluorocarbons in the composition. Mainly used by professional skiers.

Using paraffins on plastic skis

Although plastic skis have good glide, unlike wooden ones, for example, they still need lubrication. During operation, the plastic begins to be subjected to mechanical stress from ice, microcracks form. In this case, the sliding properties deteriorate. Hydrocarbon lubricants fill all the bumps and cracks and extend the life of the product.

Why Choose Liquid Paraffins

Liquid paraffins come in the form of a liquid ointment or spray.

Universal liquid ointments - klisters, it is good to use at a temperature of -5 ° C. They have only the disadvantage that it is necessary to flush with kerosene or gasoline.

There are highly effective innovative liquid paraffins on the market, which are very convenient due to the quick application and the absence of heat treatment. You just need to spray it on the sliding surface and leave it to dry for about 30 minutes. Easy, simple and convenient.

If you use ordinary liquid paraffin, then after completing the above points, you need to clean the surface with a nylon brush.

Other advantages include the absence of an iron in operation, and for skis skating- a hair dryer (since it is not required to heat the klister, as for classical models), and the absence of harmful paraffin fumes. The preparation time is reduced significantly, and the wear resistance of the product will be higher.

Application of liquid paraffins

Lubricants in liquid form are available in tubes and jars. Sprays are used mainly by professionals as an accelerator. They have a high cost. Pastes, emulsions and gels are also popular among athletes. These are the so-called quick application ointments. It is possible to spread them while being directly on the ski slope.

with heat treatment

After the skis are cleaned of dirt and dried, they proceed to initialing.

For this:

heat the iron to 150 degrees;
shake the vial;
spray paraffin on the sliding surface, different types of skis require different application of the substance;
with a hot iron, go from toe to heel;
leave the product to cool for 10 minutes;
clean the layer with a brush, removing excess wax.

This procedure, useful for skis, evens out the sliding surface. For best results, repeat the procedure up to 10 times. This will allow you to well compact all the bumps with wax.

Without heat treatment

In the absence of special equipment, as well as time, they use liquid lubricant without heat treatment. This is a less correct method and the effect will not be as high quality as when applied with heat treatment. Although new developments make it possible to achieve no worse effect than with classic application. So, to process skis with paraffin, you need:

clean the dirt and dry the ski;
go over the sliding layer with a brush;
thinly apply a layer of lubricant, if it is a liquid, then use a sponge for uniform application;
let stand for 3-5 minutes;
polish with a pad along the entire length;
leave rubbed skis for 10 minutes.

The cost of liquid paraffins

Lubricant in the form of an ointment will cost around 300 rubles per 25 grams. Sprays are expensive because they have a high fluorocarbon content. And their price can reach up to 2000-3000 rubles, and sometimes even higher.

Classic skis, unlike skate skis, are treated with an additional holding ointment.

How to wax skis for skating?

For this processing you need:

Clean the plastic with a fine steel or brass brush and finish with a soft nylon. This is done to open the pores of the surface.
Melt the paraffin with an iron that is preheated to 135 degrees. Apply to the surface of the ski. Gently, without applying too much effort, move the iron from toe to heel for no more than 8-10 seconds, without holding it in place. Repeat manipulations 3-4 times.
Let the plastic cool to room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
Remove the paraffin with a scraper. In sequence: from the groove, then from the edges and from the entire sliding surface.
With quick and short strokes, from toe to heel, scrape off the remaining grease with a wire brush. This step is needed to remove the paraffin that has accumulated in scratches and deep structures of the plastic.
Polish with a nylon polishing brush.

Perform this necessary processing yourself or contact a specialized ski preparation service center for this service.

Ski preparation tools

You will need:

Profile for ski preparation. It has two stops with a loop for fastening. If there is no such equipment, then secure the ski using a table and vise, any workbench will also work.
The iron is best used with a special soleplate. Otherwise, you can use an old household iron, but with caution.
Various brushes. Metal - clean old paraffin and dirt. Nylon - remove hard, soft paraffin, and also carry out finishing polishing. Natural - remove soft paraffin, also use them to apply accelerators. Polishing - apply powders to a dry surface. As a rule, three main brushes are used: thin metal, medium hard nylon, soft nylon.
Ski scrapers are distinguished by thickness. There are from 3 to 5 mm thick, metal or plastic, the scraper for the gutter is shaped like the body of a ballpoint pen. Use it in the absence of a professional tool.
Ski stones - with the help of them, rust is removed from the edges.
Stoppers - for rubbing paraffin or ointment by hand.

What kind of paraffin to apply the powder?

Powder wax is applied after several layers of briquette wax, used to increase the speed properties. Due to the large amount of fluorocarbons, they are quite expensive.

Fluorocarbon powder does not wet the ski sheet well. An intermediate layer of synthetic fluoride wax is required. It is recommended to apply SFR powders to HF paraffin. HF-FC, LF7-FC, LF8-FC and LF10-FC bundles are available. Amateurs most often put HR under the powder layer.

Which company's paraffins are better?

The SWIX and START firms are the most widely used among amateurs.

The following lubricants are suitable for the climate of the Moscow Region: HF80 START, LF6 SWIX, HF7 SWIX, HF8 SWIX. Of the powders, the brand F9-20 (± 4 °) has proven itself well. For a continuous coating of the sliding surface with fluorocarbon, suspensions of the F9-01 activator and powders, tablets are combined. For example, first rub the surface with a tablet, then make a layer of powder.

For old snow, the SFR99(±9°) START tablet is suitable. As a base coat, CH7 from SWIX, 423 REX BLUE has proven itself well (at temperatures above -10 °). For abrasive snow, SG8 or LF8 grades are suitable.

The maximum water repellency is PHF200 (+1°+10°). PHF600 (-1°-6°) is good for fresh snow, PHF800 (-6°-12°) is good for hard snow.

The choice of ski coverage must be approached responsibly, because in each region the climate is different. If you prefer skiing, you need to take care of your sports equipment. So its service life will be longer, and performance will delight you.

Wax for skis is needed to improve the sliding moment. Whatever skis we ride - classic or skating - without additional lubrication, the skis will give too good grip on the snow. But good grip is needed only when the wheels are moving on asphalt. In order to develop speed on a snowy slope, it is better to have minimal grip on the surface. In the case of flat skiing, reducing friction helps to reduce the effort exerted by a person when moving.

What are paraffins

Paraffins are hydrocarbon mixtures formed as a by-product of petroleum refining. Paraffin compositions have different degrees of viscosity. There are:

soft (liquid) paraffins that melt at room temperature;
solid - melt when heated within 70 ° C;
crystalline - go into a liquid state at temperatures above 70 ° C.

Functionally, paraffins are in most cases lubricating water-repellent substances. They are added to various mixtures to give the appropriate consistency and properties. For example, petroleum jelly is made on the basis of petroleum hydrocarbons.

Paraffins are used in technical lubricants. These substances have found their application in skiing as a means of improving the glide of skis and snowboards.

Ski paraffins

Ski paraffins are traditionally divided into:

lubricants for cold skiing at snow temperatures below -12 ° C;
lubricants for skiing at a snow temperature of -12 ° C…-2 ° C;
warm lubricants for snow temperatures above -2 ° C.

Fluorine is the key ingredient for better lubrication at high temperatures. The less fluorine, the more severe frost (and low humidity) paraffin is designed for. Conversely, high fluoride lubricants are designed for mild and wet weather.

There are universal lubricants, the composition of which provides good glide on any snow. For example, TOKO Irox Fluoro spray, although low fluoride, is designed for use in a wide temperature range 0 ° C…-30 ° C. In addition to fluorine, ski lubricants contain: silicone, various salts, oxidized metals.

Using paraffins on plastic skis

It would seem that plastic is a good sliding material and without lubricants. Unlike, for example, traditional wooden skis, which, due to the low density of the material, provided better grip on the surface and, accordingly, rode worse.

The new skis really glide very well. But as you ride on the sliding surface and the edges, microcracks appear. Particles of ice and snow spoil the plastic. And although these changes are not noticeable to the human eye, under a microscope, the surface of such a ski resembles a mountain landscape. Gliding properties are degraded due to such terrain.

In order to fill all these microdamages, restore the ideally slippery surface of the ski and use hydrocarbon lubricants.

Why Choose Liquid Paraffins

It should be noted right away that paraffins in liquid form do not have any advantages over solid waxes in their functionality. The purpose of all paraffin waxes is to impregnate the sliding surface of the ski. All waxes, including liquid waxes, require heat treatment after application to ensure the most efficient rolling.

Liquid paraffins are available in 2 types:

liniment;
spray can.

Paraffin in the form of cream-ointment, in general, from the point of view of the user does not have any differences from solid types.

Aerosol form provides additional convenience in terms of application. True, part of the product is sprayed past, which is why the consumption of aerosol paraffins is always greater.

Application of liquid paraffins

To apply liquid paraffin, the ski must be clean and dry. Particles of dirt, water, ice, which are clogged into the micropores of the sliding layer, will not allow the paraffin to be applied correctly.

with heat treatment

Waxing of skis with heat treatment, as a rule, is carried out between skiing in home-garage conditions. This initially assumes that the skis are clean and dry.

Heat up the iron to 150 ° WITH.
We spray liquid paraffin on the sliding layer of the ski. We keep in mind that different types of skis require a different model for applying lubrication. In skis for skating, the entire sliding surface is lubricated. Classic skis wax, bypassing the central part.
We iron the ski in the direction from the toe to the heel.
Let the ski cool down and dry at a temperature not lower than 0 ° C at least 10 min.
We pass a layer with applied grease with a brush.

As a result of these manipulations, heated paraffin penetrates into the pores of the plastic, fills them, and the microscopic "landscape" of the sliding surface is leveled. The wax remaining on the surface is superfluous. We remove it with a brush.

Ideally, this cycle should be repeated up to 10 times. The fact is that brushing, in addition to removing the surface layer, also removes part of the “useful” paraffin that filled the microcracks. When we repeat waxing several times in a row, we better “tamp down” the ski bumps with paraffin, fill the bumps and microcracks with better quality.

Without heat treatment

Often we do not have the opportunity to use the iron, we are limited in time, and we need to lubricate the skis, because they do not glide well. Manufacturers of liquid paraffins offer the theoretical possibility of using their lubricants without heat treatment.

We dry the ski.
We clean the sliding layer with a brush to remove dust and dirt from the pores of the plastic.
Wipe, let dry a little.
Apply a SMALL layer of lubricant.
Let stand 3-5 minutes.
We rub with a cork, a pad, or whatever we are used to using.
Let stand 10 min.

If you still put too much grease, then you should use a brush and remove the excess layer. However, lubricant manufacturers warn that with cold paraffin application, brushing at the final stage is not essential.

And if it does, it will last no more than 5 minutes. It takes about 1 hour for proper cold lubrication. The presence of the sun or some kind of room for drying is desirable.

You should be aware that, even if all of the above conditions are met, cold waxing is always an emergency measure, which in its effectiveness will never be compared with the classic heat treatment option.

The cost of liquid paraffins

Paraffins in the form of ointments cost about $5 for 25 g. Sprays, especially those with high fluoride, can cost up to $40 for a 50 ml can.

Types of skis do not affect the choice of one or another paraffin. However, it should be remembered that, unlike skating, the sliding surface of classic skis requires lubrication with additional holding ointment. Since traditional skiing involves the need for repulsion and, accordingly, requires better adhesion of the ski to the snow at the point of application of force, the holding ointment is applied in the center of the ski.

In order for skiing in any terrain and in any weather to be a real pleasure, it is necessary to provide for appropriate, high-quality preparation of sports equipment for operation. For this, special lubricants are used: paraffins, which ensure ski glide and hold on snow.

The quality of ski gliding and the amount of pleasant emotions from skiing depend on how carefully and thoughtfully all related ones are selected and applied.

How to choose paraffin wax for different types of skis?

Sliding lubricants are necessary to improve the sliding qualities of inventory. It is important to consider the features of applying such ointments:

on classic skis, substances should be applied only to the heel and nose zones;
on skating skis, substances are applied to the entire surface of the equipment.

As far as grip lubrication is concerned, its main function is to ensure minimal kickback during classic running. The substance is applied to the central zone.

The holding wax allows the skier to push, while pressure arises in the central zone of the block, as a result of which the ski seems to stick to the snow layer. The connecting link between the ski and the snow is precisely the holding ointment, into which the ice crystals penetrate. After repulsion, the ski should easily free itself from the snow, which will ensure good glide.

Before you purchase a specific product for lubricating the surface of the skis, you need to understand what result you need to achieve.

For short ski trips or relaxing on ski resort once a year, the process of preparing sports equipment is not so complicated. Those wishing to take part in competitions and climb the podiums should pay special attention to the preparation of skis.

Fluorocarbon Waxes

This type of paraffin provides high water-repellent properties to skis and guarantees their excellent sliding on snow.

low fluoride - used at low snow moisture levels (less than 60%);
medium fluoride - used in cases where the snow moisture is at an average level (from 60% to 80%);
high-fluorine - suitable for high levels of snow moisture (more than 80%).

What is the best paraffin?

If we talk about the quality of the waxes presented on store shelves, then, first of all, it is necessary to take into account their cost.

Some of the cheapest paraffins are fluorine-free waxes. If funds are limited, then you can purchase the entire the lineup such waxes, namely: CH4 (-10…-32), CH6 (-6…-12), LF7 (-2…-8), LF8 (+4…-1), HF10 (+10…0). Thus, skis can be prepared for skiing at any snow temperature.

The presence of fluorine in paraffin indicates that the wax can be used at high snow temperatures, in addition, the skis are reliably protected from dirt on the track and glide perfectly on the snow. The cost of such waxes is much higher and the purchase of such products is not always justified and possible.

If the funds are minimal, then you can get by with basic paraffin (there is no marking on it) and treat the surface of the skis only with it.

How to apply paraffin on skis?

In this matter, the main thing to remember is that any ski lubricant is better than its absence. This is especially true for skis made of wood.

To prepare sports equipment for skiing, you will need two types of waxes: for sliding and for holding.

Instructions for applying paraffin to skis:

For the procedure, you need: an iron (if there is no special one, you can use an ordinary household one, but without holes on the sole), a damp cloth, a plastic scraper, a nylon brush, a dry soft cloth.
The first treatment of the ski surface is carried out at a temperature of 65-70 degrees with soft paraffins (without fluorine).
With a warm iron, it is necessary to heat the entire surface of the sports equipment, or only the heel or toe areas, taking into account what course the skis are intended for.
Touch the prepared paraffin with a heated iron and drip a little onto the surface of the ski. Using an iron, fuse the wax into the surface of the inventory, while constantly monitoring that a layer of paraffin remains between the skis and the iron. Leave the ski for 10-15 minutes until the wax has completely hardened.
Then it is necessary to remove the paraffin with a scraper and polish with a prepared dry cloth. The rest of the sliding surfaces of sports equipment should be treated in a similar way and paraffin corresponding to the temperature of the snow should be applied to the base layer of wax. The weather wax application method is similar to the method described.

How to remove wax from skis?

In order to clean the surface of the ski from paraffin, you should use a special wash or scraper.

Washing removes the base layer of paraffin, in which case you will have to apply the wax starting from scratch. If the base layer of wax remains on the surface of the ski, it can subsequently be applied with paraffin suitable for any weather conditions.

To clean the skis, you need: a special machine for attaching inventory, a scraper made of organic glass or plastic.

Paraffin removal instructions:

First you need to fix the ski in the machine.
The movements of the scraper are carried out from the bow of the ski to the heel. Work with a scraper should be even, without changing the pressing force. This will avoid deformation of the ski.

Note: it is important to clean the scraper from excess paraffin and monitor the sharpness of the object. If necessary, process it with sandpaper.

Special attention it is necessary to pay attention to the processing of the edge of the skis and the groove. To do this, you need scrapers of the required shape.
The remaining parts of the paraffin must be removed with a stiff brush. Movements should be short.
In order to clean the sliding surface of the ski from adhering dirt or remove all layers of paraffin, including the base, a hot method is needed. To do this, you need a special iron or household iron without holes on the sole. Using an iron, it is necessary to apply paraffin to the ski, and until it has hardened, scrape the surface with a scraper. If the action is performed correctly, a roller of paraffin, mud and other applied substances should form.

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In order for skiing in any terrain and in any weather to be a real pleasure, it is necessary to provide for appropriate, high-quality preparation of sports equipment for operation.

For this, special lubricants are used: waxes, paraffins, which ensure the skis glide and keep them on the snow. The quality of the ski glide and the amount of pleasant emotions from skiing depend on how carefully and thoughtfully all related accessories are selected and applied.

How to choose wax for different types of skis

Sliding lubricants are necessary to improve the sliding qualities of inventory. It is important to consider the features of applying such ointments:

on classic skis, substances should be applied only to the heel and nose zones;
on skating skis, substances are applied to the entire surface of the equipment.

As far as grip lubrication is concerned, its main function is to ensure minimal kickback during classic style runs. The substance is applied to the central zone of the ski.

Before you purchase a specific product for lubricating the surface of the skis, you need to understand what result you need to achieve.

For short ski trips or a holiday in a ski resort once a year, the process of preparing sports equipment is not so complicated. Those wishing to take part in competitions and climb the podiums should pay special attention to the preparation of skis.

Hydrocarbon waxes

The main component of such materials is paraffin. Among skiers, this category of waxes is the most common, as they have excellent water-repellent qualities and are easy to use. The method of applying to skis is used, both hot and dry.

You can buy such waxes in the form of paraffin briquettes, powders, pencils or pastes.

The range of hydrocarbon waxes includes universal and temperature-oriented product options.

Universal hydrocarbon waxes

This category of goods is the most budgetary and easy to use. Paraffins of this type can be used in cases where you have to spend a long time on skis, but there is no need to show high skiing results. Paraffin wax is perfect for ski instructors or guides.

Advantages of waxes: excellent water repellency, which provides a fairly easy ski glide; protection against dirt sticking to sports equipment.

Disadvantages: wax must be applied frequently to the surface of the ski, as it wears off quickly due to its soft structure.

Temperature oriented hydrocarbon waxes

Used by athletes in specific temperature conditions. The composition of paraffins includes special additives that, at a certain snow temperature, activate the action of wax and provide better ski glide.

Cold (hard) waxes - used for skiing when the snow is very cold and its temperature on the ski slope is -12 degrees and below. In conditions where the snow layer is cold and has low humidity, it is important that the paraffin has increased wear resistance. It is hard paraffin that is resistant to the effects of sharp ice crystals. However, as soon as the temperature of the snow rises and its moisture increases, the skis lose their ability to slide, as the snow simply sticks to the surface of the equipment.
Medium (semi-hard) waxes are used for skiing at snow temperatures from -12 degrees to -2 degrees. They have a slightly lower hardness, but they repel moisture well, which is necessary in such weather conditions when the moisture content of the snow is high.
Warm (liquid) waxes are paraffins with a soft consistency, which contain silicone or substances similar in action and characteristics, which provide excellent water repellency to skis. Waxes are used at snow temperatures from -2 degrees and above.

Fluorocarbon Waxes

This type of paraffin provides high water-repellent properties to skis and guarantees their excellent sliding on snow.

low fluoride - used at low snow moisture levels (less than 60%);
medium fluoride - used in cases where the snow moisture is at an average level (from 60% to 80%);
high-fluorine - suitable for high levels of snow moisture (more than 80%).

Which paraffin is better

If we talk about the quality of the waxes presented on store shelves, then, first of all, it is necessary to take into account their cost.

Some of the cheapest waxes are fluorine-free waxes. If funds are limited, then you can purchase the entire range of such waxes, namely: CH4 (-10…-32), CH6 (-6…-12), LF7 (-2…-8), LF8 (+4…- 1), HF10 (+10…0). Thus, skis can be prepared for skiing at any snow temperature.

The presence of fluorine in paraffin indicates that the wax can be used at high snow temperatures, in addition, the skis are reliably protected from dirt on the track and glide perfectly on the snow. The cost of such waxes is much higher and the purchase of such products is not always justified and possible.

If the funds are minimal, then you can get by with basic paraffin (there is no marking on it) and treat the surface of the skis only with it.

Where to buy and how much paraffin for skis costs

You can buy waxes in specialized sports stores. As for the cost of goods, several factors influence it: the composition of the wax, the volume of packaging, the manufacturer.

The price of the most budget brands of domestic waxes does not exceed 100 rubles. Paraffins of foreign manufacturers with a high fluorine content can cost in the range from 1,700 rubles to 7,000 rubles.

Some manufacturers offer products for skiing directly in Russia. In addition, you can find products designed for use in artificial snow. The range includes waxes specifically for training athletes.

How to apply wax on skis

In this matter, the main thing to remember is that any ski lubricant is better than its absence. This is especially true for skis made of wood.

To prepare sports equipment for skiing, you will need two types of waxes: for sliding and for holding.

For the procedure, you need: an iron (if there is no special one, you can use an ordinary household one, but without holes on the sole), a damp cloth, a plastic scraper, a nylon brush, a dry soft cloth.

The first treatment of the ski surface is carried out at a temperature of 65-70 degrees with soft paraffins (without fluorine).

With a warm iron, it is necessary to heat the entire surface of the sports equipment, or only the heel or toe areas, taking into account what course the skis are intended for.

Touch the prepared paraffin with a heated iron and drip a little onto the surface of the ski.

Using an iron, fuse the wax into the surface of the inventory, while constantly monitoring that a layer of paraffin remains between the skis and the iron. Leave the ski for 10-15 minutes until the wax has completely hardened.

Then it is necessary to remove the paraffin with a scraper and polish with a prepared dry cloth.

The rest of the sliding surfaces of sports equipment should be treated in a similar way and paraffin corresponding to the temperature of the snow should be applied to the base layer of wax. The weather wax application method is similar to the method described.

How to remove wax from skis

As soon as the skis began to lose speed and glide poorly on the snow, you need to think about the time to pay attention to the surface treatment of the equipment.

In order to clean the surface of the ski from paraffin, you should use a special wash or scraper.

Washing removes the base layer of paraffin, in which case you will have to apply the wax starting from scratch. If the base layer of wax remains on the surface of the ski, it can subsequently be applied with paraffin suitable for any weather conditions.

To clean the skis, you need: a special machine for attaching inventory, a scraper made of organic glass or plastic.

First you need to fix the ski in the machine.

The movements of the scraper are carried out from the bow of the ski to the heel. Work with a scraper should be even, without changing the pressing force. This will avoid deformation of the ski.

Note: it is important to clean the scraper from excess paraffin and monitor the sharpness of the object. If necessary, process it with sandpaper.

Particular attention must be paid to the processing of the edge of the skis and the groove. To do this, you need scrapers of the required shape.

The remaining parts of the paraffin must be removed with a stiff brush. Movements should be short.

In order to clean the sliding surface of the ski from adhering dirt or remove all layers of paraffin, including the base, a hot method is needed. To do this, you need a special iron or household iron without holes on the sole.

Using an iron, it is necessary to apply paraffin to the ski, and until it has hardened, scrape the surface with a scraper. If the action is performed correctly, a roller of paraffin, mud and other applied substances should form.