Vauhti GT Tar Sticks
Tar grip waxes are unfortunately too often overlooked. This is likely because they are viewed as waxes for touring, not high performance or racing.
We love these waxes!
In addition to the wonderful smell (Junior racers call these "barbecue waxes"), the adaptability to changing conditions, plus the great anti-icing properties can make these a deal maker.
If snow is falling these can be great as the primary kick layer, or as an anti-icing top layer. For klisters they are fantastic as a cover layer to reduce icing.
And did we mention that we love the smell?
GT Green for -6.0°C and -20.0°C. When very cold snow is falling and regular green grip waxes are icing up, this one not only solves that problem but can often be faster as well.
GT Carrot for -1.0°C and -6.0°C. Don't hesitate to use this one well below the stated temperature range. There was one race when the snow was warming and had variable amounts of moisture in it that made waxing a nightmare. Imagine Rode Super Weiss with Vauhti GT Carrot on top. Magic.
GT Pink for 0.0°C and -4.0°C. In the PNW, if you only want to try one Tar wax this is it. A great anti-ice top coat when snow is falling close to zero. A first choice to cover klisters in variable conditions.
GT Red for 1.0°C and -1.0°C. This one is best thought of as a klister cover when there is threat of icing from damp to wet fine grained snow falling into the track. Will work colder than stated.
It should be mentioned that for backcountry skiers who still like to use kick wax, these should be on your short list.
Tar grip waxes are unfortunately too often overlooked. This is likely because they are viewed as waxes for touring, not high performance or racing.
We love these waxes!
In addition to the wonderful smell (Junior racers call these "barbecue waxes"), the adaptability to changing conditions, plus the great anti-icing properties can make these a deal maker.
If snow is falling these can be great as the primary kick layer, or as an anti-icing top layer. For klisters they are fantastic as a cover layer to reduce icing.
And did we mention that we love the smell?
GT Green for -6.0°C and -20.0°C. When very cold snow is falling and regular green grip waxes are icing up, this one not only solves that problem but can often be faster as well.
GT Carrot for -1.0°C and -6.0°C. Don't hesitate to use this one well below the stated temperature range. There was one race when the snow was warming and had variable amounts of moisture in it that made waxing a nightmare. Imagine Rode Super Weiss with Vauhti GT Carrot on top. Magic.
GT Pink for 0.0°C and -4.0°C. In the PNW, if you only want to try one Tar wax this is it. A great anti-ice top coat when snow is falling close to zero. A first choice to cover klisters in variable conditions.
GT Red for 1.0°C and -1.0°C. This one is best thought of as a klister cover when there is threat of icing from damp to wet fine grained snow falling into the track. Will work colder than stated.
It should be mentioned that for backcountry skiers who still like to use kick wax, these should be on your short list.
Tar grip waxes are unfortunately too often overlooked. This is likely because they are viewed as waxes for touring, not high performance or racing.
We love these waxes!
In addition to the wonderful smell (Junior racers call these "barbecue waxes"), the adaptability to changing conditions, plus the great anti-icing properties can make these a deal maker.
If snow is falling these can be great as the primary kick layer, or as an anti-icing top layer. For klisters they are fantastic as a cover layer to reduce icing.
And did we mention that we love the smell?
GT Green for -6.0°C and -20.0°C. When very cold snow is falling and regular green grip waxes are icing up, this one not only solves that problem but can often be faster as well.
GT Carrot for -1.0°C and -6.0°C. Don't hesitate to use this one well below the stated temperature range. There was one race when the snow was warming and had variable amounts of moisture in it that made waxing a nightmare. Imagine Rode Super Weiss with Vauhti GT Carrot on top. Magic.
GT Pink for 0.0°C and -4.0°C. In the PNW, if you only want to try one Tar wax this is it. A great anti-ice top coat when snow is falling close to zero. A first choice to cover klisters in variable conditions.
GT Red for 1.0°C and -1.0°C. This one is best thought of as a klister cover when there is threat of icing from damp to wet fine grained snow falling into the track. Will work colder than stated.
It should be mentioned that for backcountry skiers who still like to use kick wax, these should be on your short list.