Wooden Skis Specialty Page

Welcome to our newest web page!

Wooden are still used by many people for recreational and backcountry skiing. The care of and the waxing of wooden skis differs from the modern polyethelene (aka P-tex) based skis. So we've established this special Wooden Skis Specialty Page to help make it easier for you to find the products that work best with wooden skis. This is a composition of sections from other wax pages here at SkiWax.ca.

This page is aimed at recreational and backcountry skiers. Other grip/kick waxes on-site will work too. You may also be interested in the Tech Pages for preparing the wooden skis before tarring the bases as well as for storage and repair.

Quick Links: Pine Tar, Kick Waxes, Wax Remover

Vauhti Pine Tar for Wooden Ski (250ml each)

100% pine tar with no additives from Finnish pine trees. This is for tarring the bases of wooden skis to prevent the wood from absorbing water and help retain camber. Each tin is wide-mouthed to easily allow a wide brush to be dipped. A wide brush means easier, faster application. Comes with instructions on the label for two different methods of application (hot and cold). The amount of tar required per ski will vary depending on the type of wood, size of ski, frequency of skiing and how long since the last tarring. With well maintained wooden skis the tin should cover 7 to 10 pairs. (See the Tech Pages for more information on tarring wooden skis.) This can is much larger than the cans sold by many other brands. We have limited quanties left and once these are exhausted no more can be reordered of this excellent pine tar.

Pine Tar
SOLD OUT
Sorry we won't be getting any more.
It's been great talking and e-mailing about wood ski maintenance. We're still happy to talk about wood skis and their upkeep.

Ski*go Nordic Recreational Packs

Special packages that bundle together the items most often needed by recreational skiers. This makes for a great deal.

Tour Pack
Three kick waxes and a synthetic cork. Great for recreational and fitness skiers. An ideal gift pack too. Kick waxes included are now different than photo above. The "Warm Pack" includes: Ski*go XC Blue (-3°..-10°), XC Red (0°..-2°C) and XC Yellow (-1°..+5°) each in a 45g tin. The "Cold Pack" includes: Ski*go XC Green (-7°..-20°), XC Violet (-1°..-9°) & XC Orange (+3°..-2°). This is a real deal: separately these items total $24.22.

Tour Pack
$18.00 each

Easy Grip Pack

This is the easiest kickwax for beginners to use! Each can comes with a cork on the bottom. No dropping the cork while you are adding wax to the kick zone. Your wax decision is easy: Blue below freezing (0°C) or Yellow above. These kick waxes have a wide range that actually work across these temperatures. Comes with a special kickwax scraper with a beveled edge to remove older wax and sandpaper to roughen the grip zone (a roughened kick zone helps the wax stay on longer). A great choice for recreational and beginning skiers!

Tour Pack Deluxe
$18.00 each

add a Universal Klister and 3mm scraper
$22.59 each

Vauhti Tar Grip Waxes (45g each)

Made from natural tar extracted from Finnish pine trees. These grip waxes are ideal for recreational and training skiers. The Tar waxes apply and cork easily. The pleasant natural aroma will invoke many great skiing memories. Recreational skiers looking for a two wax system will find that the Universal Plus and Universal Minus are very flexible and satisfying. Visit the Tech Page on applying grip wax.

Universal Plus

$6.95 each

0°C

0°..-2°C

Toko Sportline Gripwax: Hard Grip Waxes (32g each); Klister (60ml)

A three temperature range set of hard grip waxes plus two klisters for the cross-country recreational skier. The temperature ranges on these four waxes can refer to snow or air temperature. These were developed with the average weekend skier in mind: simple to choose from and apply while having good all-round kick. Uses a carbon-resin system (non-fluoro) to ensure ease of application and great results. Visit the Tech Page on applying grip wax.

Cold
-2°..-6°C

SL Cold $6.00 each

Klister Cold
-3°C..colder

SL Klister Cold $10.00 each

Ski*go Kick Waxes, 45g each

Ski*go kick waxes have been developed over years of race testing and experience. This high level demand means all skiers benefit from the testing, technology and experience. Ski*go has a tight line of kick waxes that meet all conditions. The Racing Universal is one of the most amazing waxes. Recreational skiers may be interested in the Recreational Packages shown below. We recommend as a start, in order, the waxes XC Blue, XC Violet, XC Red, XC Green, XC Orange then finally XC Yellow for fitness skiers. Remember to apply in thin layers and cork well between each layer for 4 to 6 layers (this is typical for kick wax).
!NEW labels starting 08/09.

Race and Recreational Kick Waxes

Basewax, +3°..-20°C This improves the durability of your later wax jobs. New formulation starting in the 08/09 season that has team wax techs giving loads of positive reports. Important in conditions that are icy and/or abrasive because it helps the kick wax stay on your ski instead of coming off or smearing into the glide zone. Apply a thin layer and cork it smooth. It is suggested that you heat the basewax into the base then allow it to cool before layering the wax-of-the-day on. Basewax $7.00 each Quantity	XC Yellow, +5°..-1°C For cold snow transforming into warm and wet snow. When the snow is softer and/or it is raining recreational skiers should move to Skigo Universal Klister while racers can try Skigo LF Orange before a klister. Previously named "Silver Special". XC Yellow $7.00 each Quantity	XC Orange, +3°..-2°C For Variable snow conditions including damp snow. Move to Silver when getting warmer and the snow is still firm. Move to LF Orange if conditions are wetter. Move to XC Red if the snow is clumping or icing. Previously named "Yellow Special" -- so famous that this information is still listed on the label. XC Orange $7.00 each Quantity	XC Red, 0°..-2°C For all snow conditions. Move to Ski*go XC Orange (aka Yellow Special) as snow gets more damp or as the snow loses structure. Previously named "Red Special". XC Red $7.00 each Quantity
XC Violet, -1°..-8°C For all snow conditions with good firmness. Move to XC Red as the snow becomes softer. If the snow is clumping or icing on the ski move to Ski*go XC Blue. Racers: you can layer XC Violet and XC Blue when you need to just slightly reduce snow clumping and need to maintain the grip. Previously named "Purple Special". XC Violet $7.00 each Quantity	XC Blue, -3°..-10°C For fine grained snow. This temperature range matches the conditions when most people are skiing (recreational, fitness and racing). If the snow is icing or clumping move to Skigo XC Green. If the grip is not enough move to Skigo XC Violet. Previously named "Blue Extra". XC Blue $7.00 each Quantity	XC Green, -7°..-20°C For fine grained and older snow. As the snow gets firmer it will penetrate the wax more. This firm wax will prevent clumping and icing. Remember to keep each wax layer thin particularly as the temperature is lower. XC Green $7.00 each Quantity

Ski*go Klister Waxes, 60g each

Ski*go klister waxes have been developed with the classical ski racer in mind. This means recreational and fitness skiers benefit from the race experience in these waxes. These klisters have been developed with a special Ski*go anti-freeze lubricant that significantly reduces the chances of icing the kick zone. SkiWax.ca packs each klister with a labeled ziploc freezer bag to store the klister in. This helps prevent leaky messes and unintentional mixing of waxes.
When testing klister for a long ski, loppet or race be sure to: 1) let the klister cool completely before testing, and 2) test the klister in the shaded portions of the ski trail too. Also for long races be sure to iron a "binder layer" into the kick zone for durability -- especially with icy conditions.

Universal, +3°..-2°C A tar-based klister that is ideal for the recreational skier. Works well in a mixture of conditions. Use when regular kick waxes are not providing enough grip. Good when the snow is still well-structured but damp. Also good when new snow covers icy crystals underneath. Easy and smooth application. Univeral $11.00 each Quantity	Orange, +10°..+4°C For very warm conditions when the snow is very wet. Use when very warm and the snow is still with good structure (i.e. new fallen or falling snow). Easy to apply into a thin layer. Orange $11.00 each Quantity	Silver, +5°..0°C For snow that is wet or damp, and is starting to lose it's structure and/or becoming dirty. Silver $11.00 each Quantity
Red, +5°..+1°C For snow that is wet or damp and still has lost most of its structure. If Red is icing or clumping move to Skigo Violet klister. If the snow is dirty or Red has been losing grip over time (indicating there is dirt in the snow) move to Skigo Silver klister. At warmer temperatures move to Ski*go Orange. Red $11.00 each [more on order]	Violet, +3°..-4°C For snow conditions that are a mixture of ice and aged snow. Not for use with new snow. Move to Skigo Universal if new snow is covering icy snow. Move to Skigo Red Klister when conditions are at the warm end of this wax and wet. A tough klister that resists abrasion. Violet $11.00 each Quantity	Blue, -3°..-8°C For snow that is crusty or frozen. The track will be glazed or icy due to thawing and freezing. A tougher klister than Ski*go Violet that is very abrasion resistant. Blue $11.00 each Quantity
Racing Fluoro, +20°..+3°C AKA HF Yellow Klister A klister designed for very wet and warm conditions. The addition of fluoro helps wick away free water allowing better snow crystal penetration while a the same time dramatically reducing dirt pick-up. Excellent glide properties too! For all snow types at the listed temperature range. It's one that should be in every wax box. HF Yellow $31.00 each Quantity	HF Violet, +2°..-2°C A klister designed for grainy snow conditions. The addition of fluoro helps wick away free water allowing better snow crystal penetration while a the same time dramatically reducing dirt pick-up. Excellent glide properties too! A great companion to HF Yellow Klister. HF Violet $31.00 each Quantity

Ski*go Wax Remover (250ml & 1000ml)

For removing wax residues (particularly klisters) from ski and snowboard bases. This environment friendly, odour-free wax remover is a joy to use. The cap seals tightly so there will be no leaks when not in use. Use in a well ventilated area. Apply a thin layer and allow it a minute or two to react with the wax. Wipe off with a lint free cloth such the fiberlene. Leaves no residue and contains no citrus.

Wax Remover
$16.00 each (250ml)

Wax Remover
$40.00 each (1000ml)

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