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Tech Tip # 14
KICK WAXING FOR MIXED SNOW |
January 17, 2002 |
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I had an e-mail question this past week that is very relevant to upcoming Sierra snow conditions: covering klister with hard wax.
When new snow blows into and only partially covers old transformed snow, you need a kick wax that works for the old snow (klister) and also the new snow (hard wax). Klister alone would ice (new snow sticking to it), and hard wax alone would slip.
Put on the appropriate klister, usually a violet in these conditions. Thin coat. Set the skis in a cold place to harden the klister, like on the snow in the shade. Warm up the appropriate hard wax in a pocket or hand. The "jelly" will harden and the "peanut butter" will be more fluid, so that the PB can be spread on top of the J! Rub and cork smooth a couple thin layers of the hard wax over the klister. Do not mix. You are protecting the klister from picking up the new snow. You want distinct layers.
Another good combination in similar mixed snow conditions, and usually with better glide, is to cover Rode Yellow hard wax with Rode Super Blue or Multigrade violet. This is a great combination. It gives a little cushion under the appropriate hard wax in mixed snow conditions.
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