Swix HS7 Violet -2°C/-8°C, 900g

The Swix HS7 Violet Glide Wax 900g puts the most useful wax in a typical winter into a shop-sized box. This fluoro-free hot wax covers the normal below-freezing range and comes as five bars, built for younger racers and committed recreational skiers. A team that waxes on HS7 through the heart of the season won't be rationing it by February.

Why we like it:

Most of a winter happens in this temperature window, so the five-bar box is the efficient way to keep a race program's skis fast without constantly reordering.

Features and Functions:

Five 180g bars make up this 900g pack of HS7, Swix's middle-of-the-range High Speed wax for -2°C to -8°C. Its hardness keeps it easy to work with, and it races well solo or sets up a base under other racing products. Keep the iron at 150°C and let each tip-to-tail pass take 8 to 10 seconds; reheating once the wax has cooled for 10 minutes adds wear resistance. HS7 is fluoro-free and 100% biodegradable.

Bottom Line:

Clubs, coaches, and shops waxing for the bulk of the season should stock this box. It's the workhorse wax for midwinter training and racing.