Wax Your Waxless XC Skis: Down & Dirty Waxing In 5 Minutes

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This video presents an ultra-streamlined process to waxing your waxless cross-country skis. Although this particular approach is not meant to be a long-term solution for preparing the bases of your cross-country skis, it does touch upon the main aspects of applying glide wax to cross-country skis but with a minimum amount of gear and setup.
I agree that a simple liquid or paste wax could offer similar benefits but generally when using those quick fix waxing solutions, people neglect to brush their skis before or after applying the wax. This down and dirty 5-minute approach that I offer, I believe, is a step closer to the more traditional (and effective) way of preparing cross-country skis compared to the use of liquid or paste waxes.
In this example I'm using a set of waxless, off-track classic cross-country skis (Fischer Spider 62).
Although this example will get you cross-country skiing in a short amount of time, I still recommend watching the more detailed videos I've produced about waxing your waxless cross-country skis. Additionally, I encourage you to visit TahoeTrailGuide.com because I have written more information about this subject and posted it alongside the videos.
Please note that my approach to waxing cross-country skis comes from a functional standpoint versus high-performance or race-orientation.
Also note that, although I work in the outdoor recreation industry and use the wax featured in my video, I receive nothing for free. I don't earn a paycheck by promoting this product. Nobody has commissioned me to produce this video. I've paid for every piece of gear that I own and use.
• Patreon.com/JaredManninen (monthly contributions of $3, $6, $9, $39, or $99)
• www.paypal.com/paypalme/JaredManninen (option for making a single, one-time monetary contribution)
• venmo.com/u/TahoeTrailGuide (option for making a single, one-time monetary contribution)
• JaredManninen.RedBubble.com (merchandise account featuring my outdoor-related imagery)
I've produced this collection of articles and videos about backcountry travel and exploration with the beginner and intermediate adventurer in mind. This is the demographic for whom I most often served while working in the Lake Tahoe outdoor recreation industry. In essence, these informational projects I create and publish are extensions of the many conversations we've had over the years.
Please note that, although I encourage you to venture out of your comfort zone, you need to know your limits and when to turn back. Tahoe Trail Guide and its contributors are not liable for property loss or damage, personal injury, or death. Always consult multiple sources when venturing into the backcountry. Always be prepared for the worst case scenario. Your safety is your responsibility.
For more information, visit TahoeTrailGuide.com

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@shanelavallee4335 5 лет назад

Thanks for the great videos Jared! Do you have any tips for repairing/tuning waxless non-metal edges?

@JaredManninen 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind feedback, Shane. I’m glad you like the series! As far as repairing or tuning the edges of a non-metal edged waxless ski goes, the necessary fix obviously depends on the actual damage. If the problem is cosmetic, the fixes can be easy. If the damage is structural, I’d just retire the skis. The usual cosmetic damage I see to the edges of cross-country skis is the progressive deterioration to the area of the sidewall nearest the edge at the base. Often the top sheet (that wraps around to the side) begins to chip away and leaves some of the actual ski structure exposed. If it’s minor or minimal wear, I monitor it until it becomes more serious. When larger chunks of the top sheet/graphic chips or flakes off I do my best to seal the area. This involves allowing the ski to completely dry and then coating the exposed area with some type of paint, epoxy, or other waterproof material to prevent snow and water from penetrating deeper into the ski and damaging the ski’s structure. Another common and relatively cosmetic issue I find with the edges of non-metal edged cross-country skis is assorted nicks, cuts, and gouges to the PTex base near the edge. Usually this is caused from hitting small obstacles or debris. With small nicks or cuts, I just trim them like I would a hangnail and then lightly smooth out any resultant sharp edges of the cut. If the damage to the edge is more serious (and probably structural) than the two scenarios presented above, I wouldn’t try to repair them. The only time I’d ever do any type of structural repair to a cross-country ski would be if I was stuck in the backcountry and my life depended on it. If you have a specific situation in mind that you want to repair (and it wasn’t one of the two cosmetic examples), tell me the details and I’ll try to come up with a solution. Otherwise, I hope this helped!

@shanelavallee4335 5 лет назад

@@JaredManninen Thanks for the information Jared! My issue is cosmetic in nature. Found a rock out skiing and now I have a 6 inch spaghetti noodle hanging off the edge of my ski. I will make the assumption that you are using a razor knife to trim the hang nails. What are you using to smooth the area out after trimming? I thought that a edge file might work using the less is better approach but I wasn't sure if it might be a little too aggressive.

@JaredManninen 5 лет назад

@@shanelavallee4335 Hey Shane, that's a bummer about the noodle, but that kind of stuff does happen. I assume it's just a strip of PTex that is coming off. If so, just use a utility knife of exacto-type blade to cut it off. Then I'd probably smooth out any burrs, knicks, or other hard edges from the lack of PTex with fine grit sandpaper. It's not the prettiest of fixes, but it's functional. If it's a large chunk of PTex, you may want to consider adding more, but that might not be as easy as filling a scar down the middle of the base since your issue is on the edge. Good luck!

@JaredManninen 5 лет назад

@@shanelavallee4335 Yeah, and doing the least amount of permanent changes is best. Treading lightly when trying to fix something like that is a good policy :)

@shanelavallee4335 5 лет назад

@@JaredManninen Thanks for the help Jared, muchly appreciated! Going to try it out tomorrow. Temps have cooled down here in BC and we're getting snow! Should be a good weekend!

@rdsutterjr 2 года назад

Jared, what is a good product to use if your skis need waxing while in the backcountry skiing and snow is clinging to the skis? Thanks.

@JaredManninen 2 года назад

Hey Robert, Thanks for watching, and for the question! When I'm heading into the backcountry on xc skis, I'll often take with me a small tin of Swix F4 paste wax for dealing with sticky snow conditions. Although the liquid style of quick waxes are a bit more convenient, I know the paste wax won't leak in my backpack. In either case, though, I definitely put the wax in a Ziploc type bag just in case. I've heard of other skiers carrying with them a small chunk of warmer/softer rated block wax to rub on their skis. I've also heard of people simply carrying a small candle that they can use to rub on their ski bases. All of that said, if I'm committing to a longer backcountry xc ski session, I'll be sure to wax my skis before I go. I'll also be conscious of the time of day in which I'll be skiing (afternoons are the most likely time to find sticky snow), as well as location (open fields are relatively uniform conditions while skiing in the trees is much more variable - mix of shade/sun leading to ultra sticky scenarios). Hope that helps! Let me know if you have other questions 👍

@waytall9213 3 года назад

Thanks for the great videos! What do you do to stop snow from sticking to the fish scales?

@JaredManninen 3 года назад

Thank you for the kind words, and thanks for watching :) As far as treating the scales of your waxless xc skis, I recommend using some type of liquid or paste quick (application) wax such as Swix F4 or Toko's Express wax. Just put a thin layer on those scales and that will help to decrease the amount of snow that sticks to the scale pattern. When I'm in the backcountry I carry with me a tin of Swix F4 paste wax for just such occasions. I prefer to carry that paste since it's a lot less likely to make a mess (i.e. it's not going to leak like a liquid variety might due if something compromising the container. Here's another video that I've produced specifically about treating the scales of waxless xc skis. Watch that one, too, and let me know if you have other questions! Thanks again for reaching out :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YiPtXTCPGc4.html

@waytall9213 3 года назад

Thanks, Jared! I found the other video right after I posted my question. I’ll hunt down some F4 paste wax.

@JaredManninen 3 года назад

@@waytall9213 Excellent! I just spread some of that paste on and it usually does me good for a full session. Spring snow can definitely make for a sticky and slow tour!

@waytall9213 3 года назад

@@JaredManninen Went out today on a recently-purchased set of Spider 62s down near Dodge Ridge and had a horrible problem with snow sticking to the crown base. I bummed some liquid F4 from another skier and that pretty much solved the problem. Paste wax it is, and no flouro! Thanks again.

@JaredManninen 3 года назад

@@waytall9213 You're welcome, again :) And glad you were able to find someone else to lend a hand. Sticky snow is definitely no fun. haha!