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Transcript of The Holmenkol Ski & Snowboard Waxing Guide
WAX GUIDE
ALPIN / BOARD Nominal charge € 2,50
NORGES SK
ISK
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RFO
RBUND
OFFICIAL SUPPLIER
Gebr. Schoch, Olympia-Sieger 2006 mit unserem Rennchef Franz Nemeth
Content
HOLMENKOL History 4–5
Snow information 6–7
Wax choice 8–9
Base science 10
Structure science 11
Structures with TriMaxx alpine 12
Safety when waxing 13
Edge tuning 14–15
Racing waxes 16–17
Products (waxes, tools) 18–24
Wax Chart HybridFX 25
Base preparation of new skis 26–29
Repair of edge and base 30–31
Race preparation 32–35
Finish preparation 36–37
Hand structures with TriMaxx alpine 38
After race 38
4 | HOLMENKOL History
HOLMENKOL – The license to win!
HOLMENKOL is best known for being the oldest ski wax manufac-
turer in the world. Dr. Fischer established the company “Vereinigte
Wachswarenfabrik AG, Hornung u. Dr. Fischer” in 1922 in Ditzingen,
Germany. At that time, Max Fischer, Doctor of Chemistry, and himself an
enthusiastic ski jumper, was mainly involved in the development of floor
waxes, floor stains and household candles. It soon became clear to Dr.
Fischer that his professional knowledge could also be beneficial to his
hobby – and so he mixed parafins and other waxes in his laboratory and
used them on his skies.
The result was remarkable, the wooden skies no longer became soaked
in water, their gliding was superior and Dr. Fischer was able to derive
even more pleasure from his ski jumping. In the very year when the
company was established, the second product group was born – the ski
wax range, named after the founder of the company’s favourite ski jump
in Oslo – the “HOLMENKOLLEN”. By 1948, the company had already
achieved a pioneering breakthrough. A wax system was developed on the
basis of synthetic raw materials, whereby the colours (silver/red/blue) of
the ski wax characterized the respective area of use. The blue wax was
used for cold temperatures, the red for warmer temperatures and the
silver wax was applied to the skis if the snow was wet, dirty or slushy.
The market standard had been set. The meteoric development of ski coa-
tings, particularly since the 1970’s, has obviously also had an effect on
ski wax technology. In close collaboration with the ski and raw materials
industries, new waxes were developed, which were regularly tested and
assessed by internationally experienced racers, wax teams from different
ski manufacturers and national teams. The HOLMENKOL product philo-
sophy is to achieve the highest standards of ski wax to suit the require-
ments of the racing world.
HOLMENKOL History
HOLMENKOL History | 5
Fluorine waxes were used for the first time in the end of the 1980s.
HOLMENKOL successfully launched the additive system on the mar-
ket. The TopSpeed series, which was developed at the beginning of the
1990s, set benchmarks in Racing Finish and helped the world‘s elite to
numerous victories.
The venture for new technological development was initiated through the
foundation of HOLMENKOL Sport-Technologies GmbH & Co. KG, a joint
venture between LOBA and NANOGATE, in 2002. The creation of high
performance products and the ability to market these successfully has
been due to the more than 80 years of profound knowledge and expe-
rience in the ski wax development, plus due to the know-how and access
to nanotechnology. HybridFX, NanoSpeed and SpeedBlock have been
well-known for years.
With the development of nano-CFC® technology in the last two years,
HOLMENKOL has now opened new doors to gliding wax development,
whose dimensions are not yet foreseeable. The resulting SpeedPowders
have already, during its testing phase, caused many victories in the
Nordic and Alpine Skiing World Cup.
HOLMENKOL is not just a manufacturer of skiing wax. The develop-
ment department has for several years been researching and developing
coatings for different sporting activities, for example sliding and protec-
tive coatings for cycling and water sports. Also special detergents and
waterproofings for sports and functional clothing have been developed
and have encountered bright enthusiasm among users. Several patents
have been granted. In conclusion, lessons and experience gained during
development all help the progress in the field of snow sports.
A new leaf in the HOLMENKOL-history turned over in 2008 with the
transformation into the HOLMENKOL AG. To be continued…
6 | Snow information
There are good reasons why in former times proper waxing of the skis
was regarded as “black magic”, comparable with the occult of the alche-
mists in the Middle Ages: In its different forms, snow is just as diverse
as nature itself. Its character depends on a large number of factors such
as temperature, humidity, age and crystalline structure. Modern skiwax
makes it easy today even for beginners to make the right choice – as
long as he can form a clear picture of the condition of the snow and its
possible changes during the course of a day. Here – in very simple terms
– are the four basic types of snow:
New snow is a crystalline, unadulterated form of the
snowflake with delicate crystals which – depending
on the temperature – are harder at low temperatures
and softer at higher temperature. These delicate
crystals can be easily compacted during gliding and
cause a friction/suction effect which can be
degreased with an appropriate wax mixture and
corresponding base structure.
Fine-grained snow (old snow) has already undergone
one or more transformation processes as a result of
temperature changes which have caused the outer
tips of the crystals to melt or break off and have led
to a grain structure. Compared with new snow, the
suction effect is less pronounced and the friction
effect increases. Depending on the temperature the
snow can be damp and heavily infiltrated with water
or can be dried out by the cold and wind.
Proper preparation first demands
an understanding of snow!
Snow information | 7
Coarse-grained snow (old snow) has completely lost
its original texture due to repeated melting and
freezing processes and been transformed into a
snow grain, in other words has become metamorpho-
sed. We speak of old snow or coarse-grained snow.
Depending on the grain size, a distinction is made
between coarse-grained and fine-grained old snow
(grain size between 1 and 3 mm). The most com-
mon forms of coarse-grained snow are firn snow and
crusted snow.
Artificial snow or “man made snow” challenges
waxers particularly due to its aggressiveness. Because
of its high density and inhomogeneous form, this
snow is very dull and demands a particularly high
abrasion resistance of the wax. The snow surface
changes after a few transformation processes into
more crystalline forms, the glide properties improve
and less hard waxes can be used again. Despite its
unfavorable characteristics, this is the most frequent-
ly encountered snow type at international events.
8 | Wax choice
Influences on the choice of wax
Temperature
As the world’s first wax company, HOLMENKOL has taken not only the
air temperature more importantly the snow temperature and snow type,
snow texture as well as snow moisture content and relative humidity
into consideration during the development of its waxes. For this reason,
HOLMENKOL indicates the corresponding snow temperatures as the
application temperatures for its gliding waxes. Due to its greater heat
capacity, snow changes its temperature far more slowly than the air; this
means that the snow temperature remains more constant even under
extreme weather conditions (such as High Dry Winds) than the air tem-
perature.
As a result, significant differences in temperature between air and snow
can occur.
Snow texture and snow moisture content
The snow texture gives the most important indication as to the choice
of the optimum wax. The grain size of the snow influences the abrasion
resistance (friction effects) and the snow moisture content the glide pro-
perties (suction effects). HOLMENKOL differentiates between new snow
and fine-grained/coarse-grained old snow and artificial snow. These snow
types can also occur as dry, damp or wet snow. Each of these combina-
tions influences the choice of the ideal wax, under certain conditions the
snow can be very damp, while at the same time consisting of sharp, hard
crystals. In this case a very abrasion-resistant wax is needed which also
offers excellent water-repellent properties. HOLMENKOL has taken the
importance of snow texture as an important factor in the wax develop-
ment with the introduction of the Hybrid Technology.
This technology permits an unrivalled combination of abrasion-resistant
materials which nevertheless exhibit the best possible water-repellent
properties. For this reason the otherwise problematical artificial snow no
longer presents any difficulties for the choice of wax. Furthermore, the
snow texture is significantly affected by the wind. New snow or damp old
snow is quickly dried out by the wind. The snow becomes more aggres-
sive and harder wax mixtures are needed although the snow temperature
remains the same. In addition, strong wind breaks down the fine cry-
stalline structures of new snow and the snow surface. This leads to a
compaction of the snow and higher friction effects between snow and ski
base.
Foto: Fa. Head
Wax choice | 9
Base science
10 | Base science
Grinding machineFig: Reichmann
Modern ski and board bases must satisfy the following demands: They
should be elastic and at the same time they should withstand the high-
est possible loads. For this reason, sintered bases are predominantly
employed in racing today. Sintered bases can be produced with a wide
range of different additives, each base form offers special qualities for
particular conditions.
Transparent sintered bases
This base type is characterised by greater toughness, but nevertheless
without any reduced wax absorption ability.
Graphite bases
Graphite protects the base against impurities thanks to its anti-static
properties. With their good thermal conductivity, graphite bases provide
good glide properties particularly in wet snow.
Multi-sinter bases (different molecular weights of the individual com-
ponents) Multi-sinter bases have outstanding all-round properties and
they are suitable for cross country and downhill skis as well as for snow
boards since they exhibit good glide properties in all temperature ranges.
Structure science | 11
Structure science
Structure samples (Reichmann, Wintersteiger, Montana)
linear structure M-Structure KV-structure
The structure of the ski base (the contact surface between the ski and
snow) has impact on the gliding character of the ski. Due to this gliding
process friction is caused by the snow crystals and suction by the water,
contained in the snow. Special structures reduce these effects or even
eliminate them. Base structures are produced by stone grind machines.
Stone grinds are offered by the qualified specialized trade.
Generally valid:Cold snow/new snow: fine structure
Old snow/man made snow/moist snow: middle structure
Wet/coarse snow: coarse structure
12 | Structures with TriMaxx alpine
Three different intermittant structures are possible: • 0,8 mm for fine, dry snow• 1,2 mm for old or moist new snow• 1,6 mm for coarse, wet to very wet snow
Base structures with TriMaxx Alpine
TriMaxx StructureTool Alpine20642
The HOLMENKOL “TriMaxx Alpine” provides a possibility to improve the
gliding performance of mechanical grinded and unstructured skis.. (Use:
see p. 38)
Safety during waxing | 13
Instructions for the application temperature are given on the packaging
of all HOLMENKOL waxes. Nevertheless, certain precautions have to be
made and certain rules observed during the work in any workshop when
preparing ski or boards:
• Ensure good ventilation of the working area at all times!
• Do not expose waxes to naked flames!
• Do not smoke during the application!
• Use special wax irons only!
• The specific wax temperatures should not be exceeded! (Avoid causing
smoke!)
• Race waxes should be ironed in at 115°C to max. 140°C and Speed
products at 150°C to 160°C. Higher temperatures are not necessary.
HOLMENKOL® waxes are NOT toxic and have NO adverse environmental
effects. However when using at temperatures above 165 °C (330 °F)
toxic compounds may be produced. Do not use near an open fire, a glow-
ing fire or equipment with exposed heating elements. When working in
and brushing off, significant amounts of particulate matter may be pro-
duced. Ensure good ventilation during work and use breathing protection
if possible, particularly during brushing.
• If sprays are used, ensure a good ventilation and do not breath in the
fumes.
• Ensure good ventilation using base cleaners. Do not breath in vapour
directly.
• Use of gloves during edge preparation is recommended.
Edge tuning
14 | Edge tuning
Tuning of the edges involves the following working steps:1. Examine the base
2. Tuning the base edge
3. Tuning the side edge
4. Edge finish
5. Edge repair
1. Examination of the baseThe running face should be inspected using the HOLMENKOL
straight edge true bar. The following pictures can occur:
1.1 Concave base Base hollow towards the middle. Ski/board
rests on the edge, is therefore difficult to
turn and tends to cut.
1.2 Convex base Base curved towards the outer edges.
Edges have poor contact. Ski/board feels
difficult to establish good edge grip &
control.
1.3 Flat base The tread is plane from edge to edge. Ski/
board rests on the ski base and edge and
is easy to control/turn with the right edge-
tuning.
If the ski/board is not perfectly flat, we recommend that you have the ski/board ground plane by a qualified ski service shop.
2. Tuning of the base edge (hanging cut)The base edge should be prepared using the HOLMENKOL Base-
Edge FileGuide, with slightly greater base edge angle at the tip
and tail to aid in smooth turn initiation.
0,5–1,5 0–0,5 0,5–1,5
vorne5–10 cm
hinten5–10 cm
Edge tuning | 15
3. Side Edge Tuning (=back cut) The side edges are precisely relief-ground using edge grinders. The
side edge angle is prepared depending the discipline (e.g. downhill/
Super G/giant slalom: 88°– 87°, special slalom 88°– 86°).
Professional side edge preparation occurs using professional tools (e.g.
SteelEdge WorldCup, CarveEdge and SideWall Planer).
4. Edge finishFreshly ground and extremely sharp edges at the end of the ski/
board and in the blade area prevent the ski/board from turning
easily and lead quickly to errors. For this reason, the edges in the
front and rear area are slightly eased over a length of 5 to 15 cm.
The edge grip is maintained and the ski/board is easy to handle in
turns. Edges at the front and rear end of the ski/board, which have
nothing to do with the ride characteristics of the ski/board (the
part of the edge which has no contact with the track by a straight
position of the ski) should be rounded.
5. Edge repairStones on the track can cause hardening in the edge as the contact
between edge and stone briefly generates a great heat. The surface
of the edge is changed as a result and it becomes more dense than
the surrounding material. These spots are very difficult if not impossible
to remove with conventional files. Inaccurate work is the result.
These hard spots can only removed by using the Diamond File blue
or the Aluoxyd stone. Finish with the Diamond File green or red.
87
16 | Racing waxes
Base wax (Hydrocarbon)
The successful world cup blends. Simple to use – no mixing required!
Brilliant base and training wax. Top products which are highly valued by
national teams and ski industries. Hydrocarbon waxes are a first class
selection of parraffins – without any synthetic additives –, which form an
excellent basic for the wax buildup with racing waxes and racing finish
products. HOLMENKOL base waxes produce a stronger (more abrasion
resistant) connection between ski base and the fluorcarbon waxes.
As conserving the ski base, base waxes are also the best medium for
base cleaning. Iron on and scrape it off in hardened, warm state.
Application temperature: 115°C to 140°C.
Racing waxes (HybridFX)
Fluorinated racing wax formulations based on hybrid technology for
alpine racing. Highly innovative raw materials used exclusively by
HOLMENKOL give a level of performance which has never before been
achieved. Unequalled top marks in acceleration, gliding properties,
abrasion resistance, bonding, water and dirtrepellence in an enormous
wide range of use. The formulations of HybridFX system were optimized
for the most common snow conditions. In special cases (high humidity,
aggressiveness) Racing waxes can be adapted using additives (GW 25,
Graphite/Molybdaen, ExtremePowder). Optimized for conventional, high-
quality sintered and extruded ski bases.
Racing Finish
HOLMENKOL Racing Finish products are the crowning finish of the wax
procedure. They make it possible to achieve extreme acceleration rates
and top speeds. The unique advantages of these products include not
only their broad application range, but also their exceptional bonding
Information about racing waxes
Racing waxes | 17
ability and abrasion resistance. This ensures that the products maintain
their functional characteristics not just at the start of a race, but right
through to the finish. Racing Finish products are optimally matched to
the HOLMENKOL racing wax products.
SpeedPowder: With HOLMENKOL® SpeedPowder you have acquired a
license to win. The patented nano-CFC®
formula combines the excellent sliding pro-
perties of conventional fluor carbon powders
with physical surface effects of nano com-
posites. The result: Together with HOLMENKOL® racing wax, you get a
first class sliding coating for your racing base which sets new standards
in terms of speed, abrasion resistance, range of applications, and ease
of use.
SpeedPaste: The World Cup proven formula allows for easy and rapid
application of a sliding coating for your racing base. The
product is suitable for a wide range of applications and
features unique efficiency.
SpeedFinish (pump spray): The World Cup proven for-
mula makes for a first class, easy to apply sliding coating
which together with HOLMENKOL® racing wax or other HOLMENKOL
RacingFinish products gives oustanding sliding results for a wide range
of applications. Smallest particles ensure multiple contact points. Thus
SpeedFinish is excellently bonded to your racing base.
SpeedBlock: World Cup proven formula for extreme acceleration and
high speeds. To be rubbed onto prepared sliding surfaces or other Speed
coatings. May be applied up until shortly before the start.
Before preparation with HOLMENKOL® speed products, prepare the
base using basic and racing wax according to the waxing chart. For suc-
cessful use of speed products, scrape and brush the wax off completely.
Foto: Fa. Head
18 | Products
ALPINE RACING WAX ADDITIVS
HybridFX Yellow24150 2x35 g
24151 6x150 g
HybridFX Red24160 2x35 g
24161 6x150 g
HybridFX White24170 2x35 g
24171 6x150 g
HybridFX Blue24180 2x35 g
24181 6x150 g
HybridFX Green24190 2x35 g
24191 6x150 g
Additiv High-Fluor GW 2524140 2x35 g
24141 3x150 g
Additiv Graphite Molybdean24142 2x35 g
24143 3x150 g
Additiv Extreme Powder24149 25 g
Beta Mix Red24110 3x35 g
24115 6x150 g
Ultra Mix Blue24120 3x35 g
24125 6x150 g
Fluor Mix White24130 3x35 g
24133 6x150 g
Alpha Mix Yellow24100 3x35 g
24105 6x150 g
BASE WAX HYDROCARBON
ALPINE RACING WAX HYBRIDFX
Products | 19
RACING FINISH
HybridSpeedPowder WET24331 25 g
HybridSpeedPowder MID24333 30 g
Hybrid SpeedPowder COLD 24335 15 g
SpeedBlock WET24351 15 g
SpeedBlock MID24353 15 g
SpeedBlock COLD24355 15 g
SpeedFinish WET24361 50 ml
SpeedFinish MID24363 50 ml
SpeedFinish MID 24365 50 ml
SpeedPaste Racing24370 30 g
0° -2° -4° -6° -8° -10° -12° -14° -16° -18° -20° -22° -24° snow
RACING FINISH CHART alpine
Wet
Wet
Mid
Mid
Cold
Wet
Mid
Cold
Cold
Speed Block
SpeedFinish
Speed Paste
Hybrid Speed Powder
Paste Racing
20 | Products
TOOLS EDGE
Racing File 100x20 mm 15 teeth/cm (L-Maxi)20527
Racing File 100x25 mm 13 teeth/cm (L-Mini)20524
Cross File mini 100x25 mm 20521
Racing File 150x20 mm 18 teeth/cm (S)20529
Racing File 200x20 mm 15 teeth/cm (M-Maxi)20526
Racing File 250x25 mm 13 teeth/cm (L-Maxi)20523
SideWall Planer24451
ErgoProfi24452
EdgeTrick PRO Diamond24455
CarveEdge SegmentFile20588
CarveEdge HardMetal24457
ProEdge Allround (Aluwinkel mit Teflon)
20580
SteelEdge WorldCup24475
Diamond File 110mm 24465 Green Fine24466 Red Medium24467 Blue Coarse
Base Edge File Guide 0,5°–1,5°24450
Schleifgummi20550
Arkansas 20575 hard20576 true hard
Products | 21
TOOLS BASE
Smart Waxer 230 Volt20603
Digital RacingWaxer 230 Volt24422
WaxFleece20620 100 Stück
FinishKork with polish felt20645
Plastic Scraper 3 mm20630
22 | Products
TOOLS BASE
SpeedBrush Kork20673
SpeedBrush Fleece20688
OvalBrush Bronce24520
OvalBrush Nylon24530
OvalBrush Horsehair24533
OvalBrush Steel MicroFinish24523
OvalBrush Steel24522
SpeedBrush Fiber20670
SpeedBrush Nylon20671
SpeedBrush Horsehair20672
SpeedBrush Bronce20674
SpeedStick Pro II 20685 120 mm
SpeedShield Pro II(safety at work)
20686
Products | 23
TOOLS
Repair Strips transparent20460 5 pcs.
Repair Strips black20465 5 pcs.
Folit Strips transparent20470 5 pcs.
Folit Strips black20471 5 pcs.
Tape 20740Tape smart 20741
TriMaxx Structure Tool alpine20642
REPAIRSTRIPS
TRANSPARENT
license to win
REPAIR
R E P A I R / B A S E
STRIPSTRANSPARENT
license to win
R E P A I R / B A S E
REPAIRSTRIPS
TRANSPARENT
license to win©
FOLITSTRIPS
TRANSPARENT
license to win
R E P A I R / B A S E
Sharpener for plastic scrapers20632
Clett Alpin/Carving20810
SuperPro Plus WorldCup24432
Board Fix 20515
24 | Products
WaxingTable Profi20720
TOOLS
TOOLS CARE
CareFleece20450 20 pcs.
20451 100 pcs.
Cleaner20420 100 ml
Fiber Fleece24490 25 m
find all products: www.holmenkol.com
Wax Chart HybridFX | 25
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26 | Base preparation of new skis
Base preparation of new skis
New skis and new grinded skis have to be basically prepared before
the first use. The first preparation is important for a deep saturation
of the ski base with skiwax. By the manufacturing process and the
mechanical grinding small hairs accrue, which have to be removed by
this base preparation. It is also a base protection for edge preparation.
1
2
3
4
5
Fix the ski always in a special ski
vice.
Clean the ski base with Cleaner or
WaxAb and Fleece.
If the ski has been freshly grinded, remove the fine base hairs with a
sharp scraper (plastic or steel).
Roughen the ski base lightly with
the green SkiPad to improve the wax
absorption.
Grind the ski/board flat from front to
rear with the RacingFile. In the front
and rear section, grind the edge with
the BaseEdge FileGuide with an over-
hang of 1° to 1,5° (accordingly to use
and skiing skills).
Base preparation of new skis | 27
6Wax with base wax (AlphaMix Yellow
oder BetaMix Red), allow to cool down
and scrap off again. Thus the treat is
now protected against soiling during
the further preparation of the side
edge.
TIPIn order to avoid burning
the ski base, skiwax can
also be applied by using the
HOLMENKOL WaxFleece.
In order to be able to grind a precise
edge, the excess material has to be
removed from the side wall with the
SideWall Planer.
Continue next page.
7
8
9
10
Insert the CrossFile Mini into the edge
tool (SteelEdge WorldCup and rough
grind the desired angle. This step can
be relieved with by the CarveEdge with
SegmentFile HardMetal. Further treat
the prepared edge using a clamped
RacingFile (Maxi or Mini).or:
Finish with Diamond File.
Ease the extreme sharp edge in the
front and the rear section with the
rubber.
CarveEdge
28 | Base preparation of new skis
Base preparation of new skis | 29
oder:
Brush old wax out with the OvalBrush
Bronce or SpeedBrush bronce.
Scrape off the slightly soiled base
surface with a sharp plastic scraper.
Iron base wax once again into the ski
base.
This process waxing, scrapping off, brushing out can be repeated several
times to saturate the ski base sufficiently.
11
Repair of edges and ski base
The skis/boards have to be regularly examined. In case of damages,
proceed as follows before starting the race preparation:
1
2
30 | Repair of edges and ski base
If the edge exhibits hard spots,
pretreat with Diamond File blue or
EdgeTrick with Aluoxyd stone and
finish with Diamond File.
Fill any damages (scratches) with
FolitStrips.
or:
Repair of edges and ski base | 31
Remove any excess material of the
FolitStrips with a CrossFile ...
… or steel scraper.
Smooth the repair area with green
SkiPad or Sandpaper.
4
3
Race preparation
The products mentioned in the following can be found on page
18–25. Ski/board has been prepared per description (examination of
the tread, hang grinding, relief grinding, base waxing, see p. 26f.).
1
2
3
4
Fix the ski always in a special ski vice.
Scrape the old wax off with a plastic
scraper and gentle pressure.
Remove the side walls with the
SideWall Planer everytime before you
cut the edges.
Insert the racing file into the edge tool
(SteelEdge WorldCup) and relief-cut
the side edge to the desired angle. If
necessary pre-cut with CarveEdge.
or:
CarveEdge
32 | Race preparation
6
7
5
Race preparation | 33
Polish the side edges with Diamond
File green and smooth with Arkansas
Stone “true hard”.
Brush the ski base out with
BaseBrush Bronce Brass to remove
wax residues from the structure.
Ease the extreme sharp edge in the
front and the rear section with the
rubber.
Continue next page.
34 | Race preparation
8
9
Apply the desired racing wax. Allow
harder waxes with a higher melting
point longer application times. This
enhances the resistance against abrasi-
on of the waxes.
Clean the ski base with base wax
(AlphaMix Yellow / BetaMix Red),
scrape off and brush out.
12
13
Brush out with OvalBrush or
SpeedBrush (always in running direc-
tion).
10
11
Clean the side walls and edges with a
scraper or a spattle.
Allow the ski/board to cool down for
at least 1 to 2 hours, then scrap the
wax layer with gentle pressure off by
means of a sharp plastic scraper from
the ski tip to the tail.
Apply a paste wax to the side (so that no snow adheres to the side
wall) and polish with CareFleece.
Race preparation | 35
TIPRepeat scraping off and brushing out one or two times in
order to obtain the smoothest possible surface.
oder:
Finish preparation
HOLMENKOL Speed products are used after base preparation (Base
Wax Hydrocarbon, Racing wax HybridFX). Usually only one of the
named products is applied.
1
36 | Finish preparation
Apply SpeedPowder Hybrid evenly.
Rub on SpeedBlock with little pres-
sure.
Apply SpeedPaste Racing with spon-
ge thinly and let evaporate.
Spray on SpeedFinish evenly with a
distance of 10 to 20 cm.
or:
or:
or:
Finish preparation | 37
2
3
Work in Speed products with
FinishKork (cork or felt) or SpeedKork
or SpeedFleece.
or:
or:
or:
Brush applied Speed product with
horsehair brush. Use Steel MicroFinish
brush to finish.
Structure setting with TriMaxx
38 | Hand structures - After race
Set hand structure after waxing pro-
cedure!
Emboss structure pressing constantly
from tip to tail on one side. Turn the
tool and repeat on the other side to
catch the whole base.
Over again use the MicroFinish brush
gently.
After the race is before the race
TIPAfter the use of the ski/board (race/training) brush the ski base out and apply base wax (do not scrape off).
Notes | 39
Memo
HOLMENKOL AGWernher-von-Braun-Str. 3
D-71254 Heimerdingen, Germany
www.holmenkol.com
23185 09/2008