Vauhti Pure Race New Snow Sticks
The demise of fluorocarbon in ski waxes hasn't been as bad as expected in regards to kick waxes. Unlike non-fluoro glide waxes, where there is still a lot of hope for improvement, the new non-fluoro kick waxes have often been superior to the fluoro waxes they replace.
Selecting the best of the new kick waxes is challenging as it requires an understanding of one's goals.
Regarding the race level non-fluoro kick waxes from Vauhti, while the Pure Race Old Snow kickers have found enthusiastic adoption, the Pure Race New Snow waxes have a narrower purpose.
They are very fast and highly resistant to icing up, and adapt very well to changing conditions. But they not the best choice for those who place their first priority on massive grip. For skilled skiers these will be appreciated for the reasons mentioned, for others they are best used as a cover coat for speed.
Green -5.0°C and -20.0°C. This one is the exception to that last statement. All the good stuff mentioned, but this one delivers great grip. Of note is that if snow is falling at lower humidity, this works great all the way up to -5.0°C (23°F). This is our favorite of the bunch.
Violet -2.0°C and -7.0°C. More of a warm blue range, this works well in dry or damp snow. In most cases a great speed cover, but if glaze is showing it can run great over an appropriate cushion layer such as Vauhti Base Super mixed with something appropriate, or over Vauhti Pure Race Old snow LDR.
Pink -1.0°C and -5.0°C. Good by itself for those who want fast skis, but a great speed layer over things such as Rode VO. Also a top choice for a klister cover in new wet snow.
White 3.0°C and -3.0°C. This is the other top choice. Given how difficult waxing close to zero can be, this is a very good wax to add to a test ladder. Very resistant to icing, and fast. When Rode VXPS is in play, a thin final layer of this on top can yield fantastic skis.
The demise of fluorocarbon in ski waxes hasn't been as bad as expected in regards to kick waxes. Unlike non-fluoro glide waxes, where there is still a lot of hope for improvement, the new non-fluoro kick waxes have often been superior to the fluoro waxes they replace.
Selecting the best of the new kick waxes is challenging as it requires an understanding of one's goals.
Regarding the race level non-fluoro kick waxes from Vauhti, while the Pure Race Old Snow kickers have found enthusiastic adoption, the Pure Race New Snow waxes have a narrower purpose.
They are very fast and highly resistant to icing up, and adapt very well to changing conditions. But they not the best choice for those who place their first priority on massive grip. For skilled skiers these will be appreciated for the reasons mentioned, for others they are best used as a cover coat for speed.
Green -5.0°C and -20.0°C. This one is the exception to that last statement. All the good stuff mentioned, but this one delivers great grip. Of note is that if snow is falling at lower humidity, this works great all the way up to -5.0°C (23°F). This is our favorite of the bunch.
Violet -2.0°C and -7.0°C. More of a warm blue range, this works well in dry or damp snow. In most cases a great speed cover, but if glaze is showing it can run great over an appropriate cushion layer such as Vauhti Base Super mixed with something appropriate, or over Vauhti Pure Race Old snow LDR.
Pink -1.0°C and -5.0°C. Good by itself for those who want fast skis, but a great speed layer over things such as Rode VO. Also a top choice for a klister cover in new wet snow.
White 3.0°C and -3.0°C. This is the other top choice. Given how difficult waxing close to zero can be, this is a very good wax to add to a test ladder. Very resistant to icing, and fast. When Rode VXPS is in play, a thin final layer of this on top can yield fantastic skis.
The demise of fluorocarbon in ski waxes hasn't been as bad as expected in regards to kick waxes. Unlike non-fluoro glide waxes, where there is still a lot of hope for improvement, the new non-fluoro kick waxes have often been superior to the fluoro waxes they replace.
Selecting the best of the new kick waxes is challenging as it requires an understanding of one's goals.
Regarding the race level non-fluoro kick waxes from Vauhti, while the Pure Race Old Snow kickers have found enthusiastic adoption, the Pure Race New Snow waxes have a narrower purpose.
They are very fast and highly resistant to icing up, and adapt very well to changing conditions. But they not the best choice for those who place their first priority on massive grip. For skilled skiers these will be appreciated for the reasons mentioned, for others they are best used as a cover coat for speed.
Green -5.0°C and -20.0°C. This one is the exception to that last statement. All the good stuff mentioned, but this one delivers great grip. Of note is that if snow is falling at lower humidity, this works great all the way up to -5.0°C (23°F). This is our favorite of the bunch.
Violet -2.0°C and -7.0°C. More of a warm blue range, this works well in dry or damp snow. In most cases a great speed cover, but if glaze is showing it can run great over an appropriate cushion layer such as Vauhti Base Super mixed with something appropriate, or over Vauhti Pure Race Old snow LDR.
Pink -1.0°C and -5.0°C. Good by itself for those who want fast skis, but a great speed layer over things such as Rode VO. Also a top choice for a klister cover in new wet snow.
White 3.0°C and -3.0°C. This is the other top choice. Given how difficult waxing close to zero can be, this is a very good wax to add to a test ladder. Very resistant to icing, and fast. When Rode VXPS is in play, a thin final layer of this on top can yield fantastic skis.