Wax History

A Short History of ski wax

GRIP AND GLIDE: A SHORT HISTORY OF SKI WAX   Author: Seth Masia From pine pitch to perfluorocarbons, ski waxing has come a long way since the days of Scandinavian […]

Waxmaster Eino Tikkanen

Source: Karl Kinanen archives

Martin Matsbo and Swix Wax

Posted by Dave Rees Martin Matsbo (4 October 1911 – 6 September 2002 -90 yrs old) was a Swedish cross-country skier who won a bronze medal in the 4×10 km […]

Military Waxing:Canadian Army 1941

Wax Brands

Early Klisters

Waxing Techniques

Canada’s Wax Trailer
Waxing Equipment

Waxing techniques have changed radically over the years from open fire heating of skis to the use of torches and on to heat guns and irons. Below are some of […]

Wax Tech Health