Vasaloppet

Wax tip for the Vasaloppet - Updated Saturday

These recommendations are based on weather forecasts, testing, and our experience.

Expected Temperatures (SMHI)

• Sälen kl. 08.00 +2ºC
• Evertsberg kl. 12.00 +5ºC
• Mora kl. 15.00 +8ºC
• Sälen kl. 20.00 -1ºC
• Evertsberg kl. 23.00 -3ºC
• Mora kl. 02.00 -2ºC

Structure recommendation

Stone-Ground Skis: Use a medium structure. Apply additional hand structure for better glide.
Swix Structure Tool: Use a 1.0 mm linear structure with light pressure (T423).

Glide waxing - Racing performance

Choose this method if you want a racing result. Recommended for everyone competing.

1. Iron in one layer of DHFF marathon . at 155°C. Let cool off. Iron in once more and let cool off. Scrape off with a Plexi Scraper, and brush with a SWIX Bronze or Steel Brush.

2. Iron in one layer of TSP10, Scrape off with a Plexi Scraper, and brush with a SWIX Bronze or Steel Brush.

3. Finish with the SWIX Blue Nylon Polish Brush

Glide waxing - Easy-application performance

You can use this method if you want to wax the easy way. Recommended for touring and training.

1. Spray on H10L Liquid and let dry for at least 15 minutes. Apply at temperatures above 10°C. Ensure the wax film is completely dry for bthe est performance.
2. Finish with the Swix Blue Nylon Polish Brush.

Grip wax

1. Rub the kick zone with sand paper.

2. Apply KX20 green base klister or spray KB20 in the base
2. Apply a layer of KN44 Nero klister

Skin Skis

For integrated skin skis, clean the skins with N22 Skin Cleaner and apply N21 Skin Boost to improve glide properties.

Good luck!

Our Swix Racing team developed the waxing recommendation for Vasaloppet.

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Find guidance on ski preparation in the Swix School.

Good luck!