Swix Steel Scraper

Before a new structure goes into a base, the old surface has to be scraped flat, and the Swix T80 Steel Scraper is the tool for that. It's a thin, sharp steel scraper for prepping alpine and cross-country bases, meant for experienced waxers. A properly scraped base gives the new structure a clean, even surface to start from.

Why we like it:

Steel takes off base material, not just wax, so in experienced hands this little scraper is what turns a tired base into a fresh canvas.

Features and Functions:

The scraper measures 125 x 62mm and is 1mm thick, and Swix designed it for scraping down the ski base before laying in a new structure. It's made for prepping alpine and cross-country skis, and Swix aims it at experienced ski waxers, since steel removes base material rather than just wax. It's sharp out of the package and durable enough to keep working through a lot of base prep.

Bottom Line:

This is a base prep tool for experienced tuners and shop techs, not a wax scraper. Use it when you're setting up a base for new structure.