Swix TSP 5 Powder Wax

When the snow gets truly cold, race-day top coats come in powder form, and the Swix TSP5 Turquoise Powder 40g is built for exactly that. It's a hard competition powder for cold conditions on alpine and cross-country skis, with strong durability on fresh, old, or man-made snow. Racers get a fast, tough finish layer when temperatures drop well below freezing.

Why we like it:

Service techs love it for its durability, and that's the right reason to buy a powder: a fast top coat that still lasts the full run.

Features and Functions:

TSP5 is the hardest powder in Swix's TSP line, rated for -8°C to -15°C and valued for its durability and dry-friction properties. It's designed to apply easily without sacrificing glide, which isn't a given with hard cold powders. Swix calls for an iron set to 160°C (320°F), moved along a skating ski at a pace of about 8 to 10 seconds, and stresses using a good iron. Run it alone as a race powder or use it as a base for top coats.

Bottom Line:

This is a race-day product for racers and coaches who want a dedicated cold powder in the kit. Use it as the final layer on a cold race morning or as the hard foundation for an overlay.