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Vasaloppet

Vasaloppet

Wax tip for the Vasaloppet track and Tjejvasan 22.2.25

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

Expected Temperatures (SMHI)

  • Sälen, 09:00: +1ºC
  • Evertsberg, 11:00: +1ºC
  • Mora, 12:00: +3ºC

Cloudy weather and fog may occur.

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 DHP-4 Fluor free marathon powder at 155°C. Let cool, then iron in another layer. Let cool completely. Scrape with a plexis craper and brush with a Swix Bronze or Steel Brush.

2. 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 HS8L 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

Friday is nice, dry, fine snow, but that will change during the day and become wetter. Then, the tracks risk being shiny.

So we have made two alternatives:

  • Alternative 1 is grip wax for those who have an early start and can go before it gets too shiny in the tracks.
  • Alternative 2 uses klister, which should be used by those who start a little later.

Alternative 1:

1. Apply VG35 base wax with and iron and let cool down.
2. Apply 2-3 thin layers of VP40. The number of layers wf ax depends on the span of the ski.
3. Apply 2-3 thin layers of VP60
4. Adjust or bring VP65 if needed.

Alternative 2:

1. Apply VG35 base wax with iron or spray KB20 in the base
6. Apply a thin layer of KN33 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.

Need new gear for Vasaloppet? Check out our selection of ski waxing products here.

Find guidance on ski preparation in the Swix School.

Good luck!