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Wax is a process of crude oil production. All
oil manufacturers produce wax systems. According to their
processes and areas of the country, the wax will vary, resulting
in a Western crude versus an Eastern crude.
As the oil rises in the refractory
tower, byproducts are released at different levels for further
processing. Once products are separated, they are held for
further processing or for a wax distillate.
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Glide wax describes a range of waxes which
can be applied to Nordic and alpine skis (as well as snowboards).
The purpose of glide waxing is to decrease drag (hence increasing
speed or give the user better control) and also to protect
the bases of skis or snowboards. Glide wax is usually made
up of hydrocarbons.
Kick wax describes a variety of waxes specific
to cross country skiing. This wax comes in two forms, "hard"
and "klister". Hard wax is a tar-like substance
which comes in a small canister, used for new snow and/or
snow that is "cold". Klister is a semi-liquid which
comes in containers similar to toothpaste containers.
Although the nuances of kick waxing are incredibly
complex, all kick waxes serve generally the same purpose.
The wax is applied to the portion of the ski extended out
from below the region of the foot and when pressure is applied
to this areas the wax grips the snow and allows the skier
to propel themselves forward.
Why
wax the skis? | How
to apply ski wax | What
is wax? | How
to Wax Your Skis With Kick Wax |
Facts
on Nordic Ski Wax | Waxing
for Recreational Skiing | The
Fundametals of Glide Waxing |
Ski
wax can slow your glide |
