The Next Millennium Wax Book
The NEW Wax Book - Edition Seven is available in print. It has wax suggestions for the temperature and humidity shown in the table below, plus information on layering and structuring, and other hints. To order The Wax Book, click on BK-121.
To use the table, click on the hyperlink temperatures for the suggested wax for your conditions.
| Temperature | Less than 50% humidity | 50% to 75% humidity | Greater than 75% humidity |
| -16°C and below | +3°F or less -- Dry | +3°F or less -- Normal | +3°F or less -- Moist |
| -15°C to -10°C | +4°F to +14°F -- Dry | +4°F to +14°F -- Normal | +4°F to +14°F -- Moist |
| -9° to -5°C | +16°F to +23°F -- Dry | +16°F to +23°F -- Normal | +16°F to +23°F -- Moist |
| -4° to ±0°C | +24°F to +32°F -- Dry | +24°F to +32°F -- Normal | + 24°F to +32°F -- Moist |
| +0°C to +4°C | +32°F to +40°F -- Dry | +32°F to +40°F -- Normal | +32°F to +40°F -- Moist |
This interactive Wax Book is a compilation or summary of information on waxing that has appeared in the Ski Research News over the past twenty years. It is not a substitute for a review of the articles and data but is intended as a field guide. The charts are based upon air temperature and relative humidity to make them easier for all to use. Snow temperature, snow size and age, and moisture content are dominant factors in wax and structure. Be sure to look at the snow -- up close!
The Ski Research Group wishes to thank all who have helped in the collection and understanding of fast ski wax data. Testers, wax and ski companies, and friends. They deserve the credit and we will accept the blame. But remember, this data is a start and you must develop your own understanding. Good Luck!
