Swix - V-Line Hard Kick Wax

The V-Line of hardwaxes is the traditional line of hard kick-waxes, made for racing and recreational skiing. Although they do not have any fluorine additives, their quality is very high due to fully refined petroleum waxes, synthetic rubbers and pharmaceutical quality oils. The V-waxes, in certain the cold-snow waxes are frequently used in top racing, alone or in combination with VR-waxes.

Wax/Temperature Guide

Polar White

• As the name indicates, this is hardwax made for the coldest conditions. Frequently used in the polar regions of Europe and North America.
• New fallen snow -12°C to -25°C (10°F to -12°F).
• Transformed fine grained snow -15°C to -30°C (5°F to -22°F)

Green

• The well known cold snow wax, used for more than fifty years, has been modernized several times with new components.
• New fallen snow -8°C to -15°C (18°F to 5°F).
• Transformed fine grained snow -10°C to -18°C (14°F to 0°F).

Blue

• Another truly classic Swix wax. To be used on moderate cold snow when skiing is at its best.
• New fallen snow -2°C to -10°C (28°F to 14°F).
• Transformed fine grained snow -5°C to -15°C (23°F to 5°F).

Blue Extra

• The most popular V-wax. A very flexible and versatile wax covering a large temperaturerange on the cold side of freezing. To be utilized close to 0°C, demands relatively new snow and low air humidity (below 45-50%).
• New fallen snow -1°C to -7°C (30°F to 19°F).
• Transformed fine grained snow -3°C to -10°C (27°F to 14°F).

Violet Special

• A very frequently used wax, both in racing and touring. When Blue Extra becomes somewhat slippery, a thin layer of Violet Special probably is the right wax.
• New fallen snow 0°C to -3°C (32°F to 27°F).
• Transformed fine grained snow -2°C to -6°C (28°F to 21°F).

Violet

• For many years a secret weapon in the wax-box of World Cup Servicemen. To be used when the snow is in a stage going from cold to wet, around freezing (32°F).
• New fallen snow 0°C (32°F).
• Transformed fine grained snow -1°C to -3°C (30°F to 27°F).

Red Special

• For moist new snow up to +1°C (34°F) and down to -2°C (28°F) in older more transformed granular snow.
• New fallen snow +1°C to 0°C (34°F to 32°F).
• Transformed fine grained snow 0°C to -2°C (32°F to 28°F).

Red Silver

• For wet new snow up +3°C (38°F) and down to -1°C (30°F) in older more transformed granular snow. Apply thicker the warmer it is to secure grip.
• New fallen snow +3°C to 0°C (37°F to 32°F).
• Transformed fine grained snow +1°C to -1°C (34°F to 30°F).