Tips for Waxing your Skis

Waxing your skis is a very important part of the maintenance and use of your gear. To some, the prospect of waxing their skis for the first time can be a daunting task. This is especially true when they don’t know what wax to buy or what role snow plays in the choice of wax. So, to make this task a little easier, here are a few tips for waxing skis that might make this job easier.

How often should you wax your downhill snow skis?

It’s a good idea to get your downhill skis waxed (and tuned) before every ski season. Skis perform best with well-waxed bases. After a warm summer in storage, ski bases get dried out.