Swix F4 universal ski wax is designed for a wide range of temperatures, humidity and snow conditions. But it is also important to learn how to apply it correctly in order to achieve excellent ski gliding on the track.

You will need

• - stone T240;
• - spray I62;
• - Swix ointment;
• - canvas T151;
• - bar.

Instruction

Remove damage from the surface of the skis. Often, stones can hit the sliding part, which leads to the appearance of seals in the place where the impacts occur. Use the rough side of the T240 stone to solve this problem. Start leveling the damaged part by pressing hard on the stone and gradually working your way forward over the surface. Do this on both the slide and the side of the edge.

Eliminate also scratches and burrs over the entire edge area. This is a necessary operation before applying the ointment. Follow this procedure with the same T240 stone, but with a lighter pressure. After that, clean the sliding surface. Spray I62 over its entire area. Wait about 15 seconds. Then take the fiberlon canvas T151 and clean the entire surface of the skis with it.

Apply the liquid application method of Swix F4 ointment. Shake the bottle of this brand of liquid ointment well. After that, cover the entire area of ​​the sliding surface by applying light pressure on the spray applicator. Do not touch the skis for several minutes. This is necessary so that the ointment is completely absorbed. For a faster glide, polish the surface with T151. Do it the same way you clean your shoes.

Use the dry method of applying the ointment of this brand. For this, you will need the F4-60 hexagonal solid variety. Take a small wooden beam, gently press it on the ointment on the sliding surface of the skis.

Swipe in this way over the entire sliding area. After that, take the cork attached to the package and carefully polish it over the entire surface of the skis. Make sure it is clean at the end of the job. Otherwise, the skis will glide very poorly.

Use the express method of applying Swix F4 ointment. Shake the bottle of ointment. Apply the emulsion to the surface of the skis by slowly applying pressure to the applicator. Wait two minutes and polish the skis with fiberlen.

Spring has come, the state of snow in the mountains of Krasnaya Polyana begins to gradually worsen, in the morning there is sometimes an ice crust on the slopes. This does not mean that you no longer need to ride. This means that in order to enjoy riding, you need to pay a little attention to the processing of the sliding surface and the condition of the edges. I personally encountered this problem a couple of weeks ago, when I climbed the Alpika, I realized that my snowboard completely refused to go, and half a day of skiing was mediocrely lost until I met a friend who borrowed a piece of paraffin. And judging by the conversations in the queue for the cable car, I was not the only one with a similar problem that day. So we asked Swix, the world's largest manufacturer of ski and snowboard preparation products, to talk about what you can do at home. Here are some simple tips for you.

We also remind you that everyone can fill in on our website until April 7, 2010, and win one of six sets for processing skis and snowboards, kindly provided by the FunSochi website.

Finishing edges and base surfaces with Swix products
A few simple steps for processing your skis or snowboard will help you get the most out of your enjoyment and positive emotions. These simple steps will improve the glide and edge quality of your equipment and help you improve your riding skills. And your skis and snowboard last longer!

Featured Swix products:
T3001 Edge sharpening tool complete with file;
T240 Edge polishing stone;
F4-150 Universal liquid ointment. Contains fluorine for better glide;
F4-60 Universal solid ointment. Contains fluorine for better glide;
I62 Wash-spray for cleaning;
T151 Fiberlenic cloth for cleaning and polishing;
R392 Ski cuffs with protective padding;
T165 Alpine ski brakes;

Let's sharpen the edges!
Edge dressing is best done prior to application of wax to avoid getting grease on the edge trimming instruments as this impairs their performance. Edges need to be sharp and well polished to give the skis and snowboard a better feel. Edge sharpening is carried out in two areas:

The surface of the edge from the side of the base: Sharpening angle from 0.5 to 1 o
Side surface edge: Sharpening angle from 87 to 89 o

1. The surface of the edge from the side of the base:
Get started with edging with a compact edging cutter T3001. Lock the sharpening angle in position 1 o . If you are not using a special vise, hold the ski or snowboard with the sliding surface away from you. Using the file guide, go over the edge, making continuous movements from the middle of the ski or snowboard along the entire edge. Turn the other side and repeat processing on the opposite edge.

2. Side surface of the edge
Produced with the same tool T3001. Lock the sharpening angle in position 88 o . You get a 2o edge bevel. If you are right-handed, hold your ski or snowboard with the skid facing away from you. Using the file guide, go over the edge in a continuous motion along the entire edge of the ski or snowboard. Turn the other side and repeat processing on the opposite edge.

3. Polishing the edges
Using the smooth side of the stone T240, it is necessary to polish the steel edge. Polished edges stay sharp longer and allow you to develop great speed. While moving the stone back and forth, first process the surface of the edge from the side of the base, then continue polishing the side surface of the edge (2-3 passes). This will remove the small burrs left after filing. The edges are now perfectly sharpened and polished for a comfortable and safe riding on hard slopes.

4. Edge rounding
The edges must be rounded in non-working places, starting from the place where the edge contacts the snow, respectively, to the toe and to the heel. These areas must be polished with a stone. Depending on the style of riding and the recommendations of the snowboard manufacturer, you can slightly dull the edge from the point of contact with the snow to the toe and to the heel up to 10-15 cm. For this purpose, the abrasive side of the Swix stone can be used. T240. Gently reduce the sharpness of the edge. Stone T240 suitable for edge handling directly on the slope - if the snowboard clings to the snow at the ends more than you would like, round off the edges a little.

5. Damage removal
The impacts of stones during skating lead to the formation of seals in the steel of the edge in the place where the impact fell. These seals must be removed before filing, as the file may slip and the edge will be uneven. Use the rough side of the stone T240 and with strong pressure, level the damaged area both from the side of the sliding surface and from the side of the edge. After skiing on hard artificial snow, burrs and scratches appear along the entire surface of the edge. Walk with light pressure on the rough side of the stone T240 along the entire surface of the edge. This will remove the burrs.

6. Cleaning the sliding surface
Spray on evenly I62 on the entire area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe sliding surface of skis or snowboards. Wait approximately 15 seconds. Then thoroughly clean the sliding surface with a fiberlen cloth. T151.

7. Application of slip ointment
Universal ointments Swix slip F4 Designed for a wide temperature range and snow conditions, you get superior glide, precise cornering and more fun. The most popular products in this series are liquid spray ointment F4-150 and solid slip ointment F4-60. All Swix products F4 contain fluorine, which greatly improves the glide of your skis and snowboards. Quick and easy application. Apply, polish and go!

"Bad gliding is like riding a bicycle with flat tires."
Using slip wax, you protect the sliding surface of skis and snowboards from oxidation (damage to the plastic material). You also get great control and fast turn-in without any extra effort.

"Liquid method" of applying ointment F4

• Shake the bottle of liquid ointment F4-150 and with a light pressure of the spray applicator, evenly apply the liquid to the entire area of ​​​​the sliding surface.
• Wait a few minutes for the ointment to be absorbed. For best results, polish with a fiberlen cloth. T151. Like polishing your shoes.

"Dry method" of applying ointment F4

• Hexagonal solid ointment F4-60 good for quick application. With a little pressure, evenly rub the sliding surface with a bar F4-60.
• applied solid ointment F4-60 must be thoroughly rubbed and polished with a cork attached to the bottom of the package.

A dirty sliding surface is a slow sliding surface. Don't forget to clean up!

"Express method" of applying slip ointments
It doesn't get any easier!

• Choose the topical ointment depending on the air temperature (in the shade).
• Shake the bottle and press the applicator onto the sliding surface. Apply the emulsion evenly.
• Let dry for 2 minutes. Then polish with fiberlen T151 like polishing your shoes.

"Swix"
The Norwegian company SWIX is a world leader in the production of ski waxes and paraffins, ski poles, ski treatment and care tools and sportswear.

Swix was founded in 1946 when, after the development of a research team led by Norwegian skier Martin Matsbo, a new system of ski waxes based on synthetic materials was introduced to the market. The new 'three color' system has been a breakthrough in the minds of skiers of all levels, making it easier to lubricate skis.

In 1987, Swix pioneered the production of 100% organofluorine powders. The Cera F series of paraffins was launched on the market. A revolutionary breakthrough - a new generation of accelerator waxes with extremely low sliding friction, allowed Swix to take a leading position not only in cross-country skiing, but also in alpine skiing. Cera F gave impetus to development new technology when traditional paraffins are mixed with fluoride additives to create the most effective line of Cera Nova glide waxes.

The success of the company is obvious - more than 70% of the participants of the World Cup perform with sticks SWIX. Swix products are used by the world's top athletes in cross-country skiing, biathlon and skiing, as, for example, the winner of the World Cup season 2008/2009 Norwegian Axel Lund Svindal.

But SWIX does not only produce products for professionals - skiers of any level, as well as lovers of an active lifestyle, will find the right equipment for themselves.

Swix's goal and mission today is to develop, manufacture and bring to market innovative, high quality sports products to enhance the enjoyment of sports and outdoor activities.

You have reached the page of questions and answers following the results of the article “How to smear cross-country skis for a beginner”? It so happened that after reading this article, our readers began to ask me a variety of questions not only about lubrication, but also about skis, ski poles. I try to answer all these questions within my competence. In search of an answer, sometimes I call the best experts in the country in their field, and they help me give you the right answer. If you still have questions after reading this article and all the answers, please email me.[email protected] mail. en I will definitely answer them.

Ivan Isaev,

Chief Editor magazine " skiing»,

master of sports of the USSR cross-country skiing

And now, actually, the letter of our reader.

Hello Ivan!

I have fluorine-containing sliding ointment in the form of an aerosol Swix F40150EDP universal .

Question: is it necessary to scrape the skis after applying it and drying, as is done with paraffins?

Sergei V.

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No, Sergey, a scraper is absolutely useless here. Your ointment is from a relatively new class of so-called "lazy" ointments, or, as they are officially called in catalogs and press releases, "quick application slip ointments" - many manufacturers in recent years have been making quite a few of these based on people who have chosen cross-country skiing as a fitness tool. That is, you need to understand that these products are not aimed at athletes who care about a high sports result, but precisely at lovers of skiing.

You sent an image of the spray, and there are also similar lubricant applicators (the ointment is poured from the bottle onto the surface of the ski in small doses (droplets) and immediately smeared over it with an applicator sponge). In addition, there are pastes that need to be applied (smeared) on a sliding surface, and then polished with a rubbing and brush (in this case, the rubbing-brush must be bought separately from the paste). There are options for a solid “lazy” ointment - you need to rub the ski with such an ointment and, like paste, rub it with a cork and polish it with a brush. And, finally, there are quite democratic and very cheap kits for one time: a one-time portion of lubricant (looks like a one-time portion of shampoo or gel), which must be rubbed over the ski with a disposable fleece napkin.

We specifically place here a screenshot from the "Swix" catalog with a picture and description of all quick application slip ointments. The full catalog can be found on the site http://www.swix.ru. Yes, and one more clarification: naturally, “lazy” ointments are now produced not only by Swix, but also by some other leading lubricant manufacturers (for example, Ski Go and Toko), so ask in stores.

As in any other area of ​​\u200b\u200blife, the advantages (speed of application) in this case also have their disadvantages: such an ointment does not stay on the skis for very long - approximately 10 or 15 km, depending on the aggressiveness of the snow: hard snow crystals with sharp edges will peel off this lubricant from your skis faster than already melted, transformed snow granules.

In your particular case, Sergey, you need to lubricate the skis with a spray, wait until it dries on the surface of the ski (one to two minutes), and you can start walking. For better penetration of the lubricant into the surface of the ski, you can rub it with a synthetic cork-rubbing immediately after application and then allow the ski to dry. You just need to remember that for this you need to use a separate grinding plug, and not the one with which you rub the holding ointments under the block (in the middle part of the ski).

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