Ski Wax Rules and How To Guide

RACE-WERKS™ Race Ski Wax Rules & How-To Guide

A temperature-based, race-day ski waxing system

You can find Sun Valley Ski Tools Brushes,scrapers, SVST Ultra wax and Race-Service wax at 

race-werks.com

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1️⃣ Race-Werks Core Waxing Rules (Non-Negotiable)

✔ Clean → Prep → Wax → Scrape → Brush → Finish

Speed comes from clean structure + correct hardness, not thick wax.

✔ Always match snow temperature

• Measure snow surface, not air

• Old/icy snow skis colder

• Fresh or wet snow skis warmer

✔ Hard wax FIRST, speed wax SECOND

• Race-Werks Base Prep Wax = protection

• Race-Werks Speed Wax = glide

✔ Thin layers only

Excess wax = drag.

✔ Race legality

Always confirm race rules for additives or topcoats.

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2️⃣ Race-Werks Wax Selection by Snow Temperature

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❄ Cold / Dry Snow

-15°C to -8°C | 5°F to 18°F

Snow feel: Dry, squeaky, abrasive
Race-Werks Wax: Race-Werks Cold Blue

Purpose:

• Maximum base protection

• Reduced friction & static buildup

Iron temp: 130–140°C
Structure: Fine linear

? Never use soft wax in true cold — it will slow the ski.

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Mid-Cold / Packed Snow

-8°C to -2°C | 18°F to 28°F

Snow feel: Chalky, compact, aggressive
Race-Werks Wax: Race-Werks Race Red

Purpose:

• Balanced glide + durability

• Most common race condition

Iron temp: 140–150°C
Structure: Fine → medium linear

? This is the “money range” for most race days.

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Warm / Wet Snow

-2°C to +5°C | 28°F to 40°F

Snow feel: Wet, sticky, suction-heavy
Race-Werks Wax: Race-Werks Warm Yellow

Purpose:

• Reduce suction

• Improve water evacuation

Iron temp: 150–160°C
Structure: Coarse linear or broken

? In warm snow, structure matters more than wax hardness.

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3️⃣ Race-Werks Step-by-Step Wax Application

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Step 1: Base Cleaning

• Brush with Race-Werks Brass Brush

• Tip → tail only

• Hot scrape if base is dirty or gray

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Step 2: Base Prep Layer (Durability)

• Apply Race-Werks Cold Blue (even if racing warm)

• Drip thin line

• Iron smoothly, constant motion

• Cool 30+ minutes

• Scrape fully

• Brush:

  • Brass → Nylon

? This layer lasts multiple days and protects the base.

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Step 3: Race-Day Speed Layer

• Apply correct Race-Werks Speed Wax

• Iron tip → tail

• Cool 20–30 minutes

• Scrape thin and clean

• Brush sequence:

  1. Nylon

  2. Horsehair

  3. Soft nylon polish

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Step 4: Optional Race Finish

• Race-Werks rub-on or liquid top layer

• Light corking

• Soft nylon polish

⚠ Use only if race-legal.

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4️⃣ Race-Werks Brushing Order (Critical)

? Always brush tip → tail

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5️⃣ Common Race-Werks Tuning Mistakes

❌ Over-waxing
❌ Burning the base with hot iron
❌ Wrong structure for wet snow
❌ Not brushing enough
❌ Panic waxing race morning

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6️⃣ Race-Werks Quick Bench Cheat Sheet