Swix BP99 180g Wax

The Swix BP99 Base Prep Soft Wax 180g is the first wax a new pair of skis or a fresh snowboard should see. It's a soft, low-melt base prep wax that conditions a new base and handles hot box treatments. Conditioning first sets up the glide wax that follows for longer-lasting performance.

Why we like it:

The single bar makes professional-style base prep realistic for a home tuner; you get the soft prep wax shops trust without buying a bulk box.

Features and Functions:

Start with the hot box rating, because that's where this wax earns its spot: Swix clears BP99 for hot box use up to a maximum of 55°C, and its low melting point is what makes it such a good conditioning layer. Swix recommends it as the first layer on new skis, and it's the soft member of the BP line, which also comes in medium and hard versions. Professionals rely on it to get equipment ready for long-lasting performance, and it works on snowboards as well as skis.

Bottom Line:

Pick this size if you're prepping one or two new setups a season. It's the right first step before any glide wax touches a brand-new base.