Swix HS8 Red -4°C/+4°C, 900g

Race programs that wax a whole team for near-freezing days go through red wax fast, and the Swix HS8 Red Glide Wax 900g is the bulk answer. It's a fluoro-free training and race hot wax for younger racers and ambitious recreational skiers, packed as five bars. One box keeps a team's skis running quick through a lot of mild-weather training blocks.

Why we like it:

Buying the five-bar box means the go-to near-freezing wax never runs out mid-season, which is exactly when a coach needs it most.

Features and Functions:

Inside the 900g box are 5 x 180g bars of HS8, the red wax in Swix's High Speed line, rated for -4°C to +4°C. Swix calls it a popular choice for base preparation and training, and it's equally at home on race day. It's fluoro-free and 100% biodegradable, easy to melt, and convenient to work with. Swix's iron guidance is 150°C, with each pass along an alpine or skating ski lasting eight to ten seconds, and a second heating after the wax has sat for around ten minutes improves durability. HS8 is also available as a liquid for quick touch-ups.

Bottom Line:

This is the bench-stock size for clubs, coaches, and shops that wax many pairs in mild temperatures. It covers training and racing without stepping up to pricier race waxes.