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Out of the gate, STAR has stood out as the leader in producing the fastest skis in the fluoro-free waxing paradigm. When FIS first announced the fluoro ban, STAR got to work earnestly developing their Fluoro-Free wax line for the highest level of racing. The first significant discovery was this: With the new materials, ingredients, and additives, the exact product applied using different methods on the ski base performed differently. This means that the application method is really important for fluoro-free products. The insight is core to the STAR "NEXT" wax line you can buy today ..read more

By Kevin Shields, Head of Sports Participation at Canadian Wintersports/Skiwax.ca   As winter sets in, ski clubs across the country start buzzing with activities, but for many, the cost of acquiring ski equipment can be a significant barrier to entry. Skiwax.ca recognizes this challenge and is on a mission to enhance sports participation through innovative initiatives. In this article, I will talk about how club ski equipment rentals can help boost participation in winter sports. Our Ski Giveaways have been a huge success over the past two seasons. Winter:Peg received children's skis for ..read more

When it comes to ski wax, performance and sustainability go hand in hand. Start Ski Wax, a renowned Finnish brand with a rich history of providing top-quality ski waxes, is making a significant move by going fluor-free with its innovative "RG" wax line. In this blog post, we'll introduce you to Start's latest offerings and explore how these waxes can elevate your skiing experience while also being eco-friendly ..read more

MasterWax’s marquee products have long been their wool-apply waxes. “Wool-apply” (aka fleecing) use to be branded as a “revolutionary” ski waxing system, but that branding has aged. Nowadays, many high-level clubs, teams, and ski-service shops use the system. Many other wax companies have copied MasterWax’s wool-apply system. Wool-apply waxing has gone mainstream ..read more

Save your race skis for the big race day by grabbing some beater skis to get you though days of marginal snow. The way I see it, there are two tiers of non-race skis you need: "Rock Skis" and "Training Skis" Growing up in Kitchener/Waterloo in southern Ontario, (not exactly renowned for its ski conditions), we would head to the local park if the grass was frosty enough to ski a few laps around the soccer fields before the sun melted what little glide the frost had to offer. We'd also try to squeeze all the glide we could out of wet leaves just to get another ski day in. Most early seasons, we ..read more

Announcement: COXA Carry Hydration Belt Giveaway Thank you to all who participated in our COXA Carry Hydration Belt Giveaway. We received nominations from ski clubs from across Canada. The nominators provided some fascinating background on athletes and their development that highlighted cross-country skiers' diverse sports experience and how athletes contribute to their ski community through club leadership. The winners of the Coxa Carry WM1 (Active) hydration belts are: Thomas Fortin, Club Skinouk, Gatineau, QC. Hannah Wintoniw, Downtown Nordic, Winnipeg, MB. Leah Reitz, Rocky Mountain Racers ..read more

Announcement: We are thrilled to announce the incredible success of our Coach Appreciation Contest, Gear Up for National Coaches Week: Waxing the Path to Excellence! The response has been amazing, with entries pouring in from all over Canada - seven provinces and territories, to be exact! It's been heartwarming to see athletes and parents alike taking the time to nominate coaches from all levels of our sport. We've had an inspiring range of nominees from introduction to skiing, competition and recreation. What stood out to us was the incredible care and support these coaches provide their ath ..read more

To Athletes, Parents and Club Admins, September 16 to 24, 2023, is National Coaches Week. Skiwax.ca and Canadian Wintersports want to reward those people who dedicate their time and share their passion for sports with athletes across the country. ?? These are the people who stand out in our sports communities—they stand out in the rain, the sun and the snow! ?️❄️ Haha, we know they are not just standing around. They are also climbing those hills and waxing those skis. So, we are giving away some gear and wax to support coaches in their many coaching activities. ?️❤️ #CoachesRock #WaxingExcelle ..read more

Download Rode Wax Catalogue 23/24   "New products from Rode coming for 2023/2024! A few products have also been discontinued, but thankfully no major changes or “marketing refreshes”! In this exciting update, we'll delve into the innovative additions to our lineup and explore the timeless favorites that continue to shine."     Rode has added a graphite glide melt wax to their catalogue R100G for dirty snow or snow conditions with electrostatic friction like cold-dry snow. Normally graphite waxes are used as a base for liquid waxes or other melt waxes.    GL-00 has been ..read more