Glide performance

Ease of use

Cross-country skiing is a sport that involves gliding, so the base of your skis must be properly maintained for optimum performance.

Waxing reduces grip and improves glide, optimizing ski base compatibility with snow characteristics (air temperature, snow quality, etc.).

You can perform your own ski maintenance or make an appointment with a professional at your workshop.

Why wax cross-country skis?

When buying skis, we recommend that you prepare the base properly to achieve an optimum glide. Several consecutive applications of wax are best. 

Your skis need to be waxed regularly, depending on how long and how often you ski, as well as snow abrasion during recent outings.
Don’t wait until the base turns a whitish colour before waxing your skis!

When should I wax my skis?

PS (formerly CH) = traditional fluoride-free hydrocarbon-based wax
Recommended for ski maintenance and regular cross-country skiing.
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HS (formerly LF) = this higher performance wax has hydrophobic properties that repel the layer of water between the base and the snow. It can be used alone or as a base.

How to choose a wax

Before applying the wax, prepare the base of your skis with the bronze brush. 
Apply the wax evenly to the base with the waxing iron (usually the tail and tip, or over the full length for skating), then remove the excess wax from the groove and the ski by scraping the base with the plastic scraper.
Lastly, brush the base with the nylon brush. 
=> See the tutorial videos on our Inovik YouTube channel

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Ski and Snowboard Hot Wax 60 g - PS Polar