Star Beta M Series Sticks
The Star Beta M grip waxes are some of the latest of the klister/hard wax mixes to become available. When the snow any combination of old, hard, glazed, abrasive, these mix waxes are in play.
"Beta" term does imply that these are still in the testing stages but be assured that for those who have tested them, they have become highly valued.
They are actually quite similar with the major difference being the percentage of klister content in the mix, thus, M16, M21, and M26 indicates the relative amount of klister. It is best to not limit the choice based on temperature but on the desired amount of grip. Sure, at very cold temperatures it is likely M16 is the starting point but mixing in or layering with M21 might improve the grip.
M16 is designated for -1C/-15C
M21 is designated for +1C/-5C
M26 is designated for +2C/-2C
The Star Beta M grip waxes are some of the latest of the klister/hard wax mixes to become available. When the snow any combination of old, hard, glazed, abrasive, these mix waxes are in play.
"Beta" term does imply that these are still in the testing stages but be assured that for those who have tested them, they have become highly valued.
They are actually quite similar with the major difference being the percentage of klister content in the mix, thus, M16, M21, and M26 indicates the relative amount of klister. It is best to not limit the choice based on temperature but on the desired amount of grip. Sure, at very cold temperatures it is likely M16 is the starting point but mixing in or layering with M21 might improve the grip.
M16 is designated for -1C/-15C
M21 is designated for +1C/-5C
M26 is designated for +2C/-2C
The Star Beta M grip waxes are some of the latest of the klister/hard wax mixes to become available. When the snow any combination of old, hard, glazed, abrasive, these mix waxes are in play.
"Beta" term does imply that these are still in the testing stages but be assured that for those who have tested them, they have become highly valued.
They are actually quite similar with the major difference being the percentage of klister content in the mix, thus, M16, M21, and M26 indicates the relative amount of klister. It is best to not limit the choice based on temperature but on the desired amount of grip. Sure, at very cold temperatures it is likely M16 is the starting point but mixing in or layering with M21 might improve the grip.
M16 is designated for -1C/-15C
M21 is designated for +1C/-5C
M26 is designated for +2C/-2C