Swix Economy Waxing Iron, 110V

Home tuners who want a reliable iron without paying for a race-shop model will find the Swix T77 Economy Waxing Iron, 110V, hits the mark. It's an analog waxing iron with a wide, thick metal plate suited to alpine skis, snowboards, and Nordic skis. Steady heat and an angled plate edge make it easier to melt wax evenly.

Why we like it:

One side of the plate is angled, which makes it easier to hold a constant speed down the ski, and that steady pace is most of what makes a good hot wax.

Features and Functions:

This 110 volt, 1000 watt iron was redesigned from scratch with an ergonomic body and a wide 100 x 160mm metal plate. The plate is angled on one side to help you keep a constant speed while melting wax, and its thickness gives stable heating. Temperature adjustment is easy, though the control is analog rather than digital. Swix says it competes with far more expensive models, and the plate suits alpine, snowboard, and Nordic waxing.

Bottom Line:

This is the iron for the non-professional waxer who wants to hot wax at home all season. It handles every type of ski and snowboard without a big investment.