WAXING GUIDE

SWIX GLIDE WAXESTREATMENT OF THE KICK ZONECH AND LF CATEGORIESThree glide waxes are sufficient to obtain good glide on most snowconditions: CH10 (or LF10) for very wet snow from +10°C to 0°C (50°F to32°F), CH8 (or LF8) in normal winter-conditions from +1°C to -4°C (34°Fto 25°F), and CH7 (or LF7) for colder than -4°C (25°F).Note: All Swix temperatures are air temperatures in the shade.CH7 VioletCold snow. -2°C (28°F) andcolder.Recommended iron setting: 135°C (275°F).CH8 RedFor normal winter conditions.+1°C to -4°C (34°F to 25°F).Also for saturating the bases ofnew skis. Will always improvethe glide, even beyond its idealrange.Recommend iron setting: 120°C (250°F).LF7 VioletFluorocarbon Glide Wax. -2°Cand colder (28°F and colder).For cold conditions and highhumidity.Recommended iron setting: 135°C (275°F).LF8 RedFluorocarbon Glide Wax. +1°Cto -4°C (34°F to25°F). For normalwinter conditions and high airhumidity. The fluorocarbon additivedefinitely improves glidearound the freezing point andmoist snow.Recommended iron setting: 120°C (250°F).The stiffness of the skis is very important forobtaining the combination of good glide andgood kick. Take care when selecting skis.For optimal function of the kick waxes, accuratematching of ski stiffness to skier weight is necessary.At the moment of kick, having full weight onone ski, the ski should have sufficient contact withthe snow. However, skis that are too soft will reducethe gliding properties and cause unnecessary wearof the kick wax. Reputable ski shops will have goodmethods and instruments to match ski stiffness tobody weight.KICK ZONE (KLISTER=HARD WAX)The waxing of the kick zone should take place afterfinishing the glide zones. The length of the kick zoneshould be in the range of 75 cm for both klister andhard wax. Generally the kick zone is measured fromthe heel of the binding and forward.Don’t be afraid to extend the kick zone forward ifthe skis are slipping. A longer kick zone has lessinfluence on glide than what you might imagine,and having good kick will make the ski tour muchmore enjoyable.Note: No glide wax in the kick zone!70 - 75 cmCH10 YellowFor very wet snow (free water inthe snow). +10°C to 0°C (50°F to32°F). Often used to saturate thebases of new skis due to its softnessand penetration potential.Recommended iron setting: 110°C (230°F).LF10 YellowFluorocarbon Glide Wax. +10°Cto 0°C (50°F to 32°F). For verywet snow. The fluorocarbonadditive will improve glideand increase dirt resistance.Recommended iron setting: 110°C (230°F).ski60 - 65 cm180 cmski180 cm4 5