Star Beta S Kick Wax Sticks
These grip waxes are a bit of a risk for us here at Left Coast Nordic. We are invested in recommending products that come from our testing experience as race day wax techs with an emphasis on the product that deliver in our maritime climate in the Pacific Northwest.
So we have limited data on these waxes. However, we have had outstanding race day results from the Star Beta M kick waxes which on some days have dominated over other of the klister/hard wax new school kick waxes.
But we're comfortable taking a risk on these, We have some early testing on the S20 and S25 waxes that were more than pleasing, they really seemed to have a very quick grip engagement and a quick release to allow great speed.
More testing to follow but we're excited about the potential. Not enough data yet but some testing has delivered on-snow performance equal or better to our favorites,
Our thanks to Zach Caldwell for his collaboration with Star Ski Wax of Italy for pushing the envelope.
Note that choosing any of these waxes appear to depend more on snow crystal age, sharpness, and moisture content than just temperature.
In general these are all best in new natural snow conditions.
S15 -6.0°C and -18.0°C
S20 -1°C and -10°C. Huge range, perhaps the one to start with. Tests well against Rode VO and Rode B17. Very promising grip wax.
S25 +1°C and -4°. For Rode Violet Multigrade lovers, stay tuned. This could be the next level.
S30 +3°C and -1°C. This is where snow consistency is more important than just temperature. Between S25 and S30 the difference is smaller regarding temperature - is the track glazing quickly? S30. Warm snow but not glazing? S25. Or layer them!
These grip waxes are a bit of a risk for us here at Left Coast Nordic. We are invested in recommending products that come from our testing experience as race day wax techs with an emphasis on the product that deliver in our maritime climate in the Pacific Northwest.
So we have limited data on these waxes. However, we have had outstanding race day results from the Star Beta M kick waxes which on some days have dominated over other of the klister/hard wax new school kick waxes.
But we're comfortable taking a risk on these, We have some early testing on the S20 and S25 waxes that were more than pleasing, they really seemed to have a very quick grip engagement and a quick release to allow great speed.
More testing to follow but we're excited about the potential. Not enough data yet but some testing has delivered on-snow performance equal or better to our favorites,
Our thanks to Zach Caldwell for his collaboration with Star Ski Wax of Italy for pushing the envelope.
Note that choosing any of these waxes appear to depend more on snow crystal age, sharpness, and moisture content than just temperature.
In general these are all best in new natural snow conditions.
S15 -6.0°C and -18.0°C
S20 -1°C and -10°C. Huge range, perhaps the one to start with. Tests well against Rode VO and Rode B17. Very promising grip wax.
S25 +1°C and -4°. For Rode Violet Multigrade lovers, stay tuned. This could be the next level.
S30 +3°C and -1°C. This is where snow consistency is more important than just temperature. Between S25 and S30 the difference is smaller regarding temperature - is the track glazing quickly? S30. Warm snow but not glazing? S25. Or layer them!
These grip waxes are a bit of a risk for us here at Left Coast Nordic. We are invested in recommending products that come from our testing experience as race day wax techs with an emphasis on the product that deliver in our maritime climate in the Pacific Northwest.
So we have limited data on these waxes. However, we have had outstanding race day results from the Star Beta M kick waxes which on some days have dominated over other of the klister/hard wax new school kick waxes.
But we're comfortable taking a risk on these, We have some early testing on the S20 and S25 waxes that were more than pleasing, they really seemed to have a very quick grip engagement and a quick release to allow great speed.
More testing to follow but we're excited about the potential. Not enough data yet but some testing has delivered on-snow performance equal or better to our favorites,
Our thanks to Zach Caldwell for his collaboration with Star Ski Wax of Italy for pushing the envelope.
Note that choosing any of these waxes appear to depend more on snow crystal age, sharpness, and moisture content than just temperature.
In general these are all best in new natural snow conditions.
S15 -6.0°C and -18.0°C
S20 -1°C and -10°C. Huge range, perhaps the one to start with. Tests well against Rode VO and Rode B17. Very promising grip wax.
S25 +1°C and -4°. For Rode Violet Multigrade lovers, stay tuned. This could be the next level.
S30 +3°C and -1°C. This is where snow consistency is more important than just temperature. Between S25 and S30 the difference is smaller regarding temperature - is the track glazing quickly? S30. Warm snow but not glazing? S25. Or layer them!