Atomic Worldcup Classic Multi
The new Multi from Atomic uses the same core and top sheet as the top line Worldcup Classic. Except is has the Multi insert in the kick zone.

The wax companies have never truly nailed the perfect kick wax for conditions right around freezing. This is especially true if it is 32 degrees F and a fresh but damp snow is coming down. The traditional course of action has been to rough up the kick zone with 150 grit sandpaper and create "Hairies". A lot of races have been won with "Hairies" which is simply a temporary waxless pattern. However, for the last few years most companies have placed inserts using cork and a very soft polyethylene in the kick zone of some of their race skis for Worldcup athletes. A coach would rough these skis up a bit and they were essentially "Hairies" with slightly better grip. These skis were great for right around 32 degrees F when the conditions are damp and it is almost impossible to wax. ATOMIC created a ski for these conditions and we realized there is a

whole slew of Klister conditions when it is extremely difficult to get the best possible kick wax. This is especially true for spring conditions when you go from warm sun baked field with wet snow that may require red or yellow klister, then you are in shady woods where you want a blue or purple klister, and then you find yourself skiing in hardened slush. We decided to make a waxless racing ski that is primarily aimed at those very difficult to wax for conditions at 32 F, but this same ski will be competitive for all klister conditions. We achieved this goal by creating an insert for the kick zone that is made up of cork, a soft polyethylene and unlike the others, we included some rubber. The end result is a classic waxless racing ski that is competitive for a broad range of conditions. Listed below is a list of various kick waxes with a brief rating for how well the Multi works in those conditions:
PURPLE AND COLDER HARD WAX: performance is very poor. Do not use the Multi's in these conditions.
VIOLET, RED AND YELLOW KLISTER: performance of the Multi can be very good to excellent in these conditions.
GREEN AND BLUE KLISTER: performance of the Multi is fair to good in these conditions. Keep in mind that the Multi will not rub off the way blue klister will in these icy conditions.

You can improve the grip of the Multi in conditions right around 32 F by roughing up the kick zone with 150 grit sandpaper. The sanding is not necessary for temps much about 35 F. The kick zone does not require any kind of maintenance. However, it will have faster glide if you occasionally place a liquid rub on wax like Toko HelX in the kick zone. B e sure to rub it off completely and your grip may not be real good for a couple of kilometers after applying a rub on wax, but it will be fine after about 10 minutes of skiing.