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Touring Wax & Care

Guide

Touring Wax & Care

Snow sticking to a skin and a failing adhesive call for different maintenance; read the skin manufacturer's instructions first and keep the plush and adhesive surfaces separate.

Key points

Apply anti-balling products only to the intended skin surface.
Treat glue, hybrid adhesion and ski bases by their own instructions.
Let skins dry open at room temperature after touring.

Which treatment for the problem?

Use	Choose	Bear in mind
Snow sticks to the skin	ChooseCompatible skin treatment	Bear in mindApply an anti-balling product approved for your skins as instructed and allow it to dry.
Adhesion deteriorates	ChooseCare for the attachment system	Bear in mindCheck dirt and condition first; cleaning a hybrid surface differs from renewing conventional glue.
Poor ski glide	ChooseSuitable base glide wax	Bear in mindFollow the wax and ski instructions and keep wax residue away from skin adhesive surfaces.

What to look for

Question	In brief	Why
Which skins?	In briefNote maker and adhesion type	WhyA product for conventional glued skins may be unsuitable for a different attachment technology.
Which surface?	In briefSeparate plush and adhesive	WhyTreatment applied to the wrong side can impair either grip on the ski or glide over snow.
Which application?	In briefRespect temperature and drying	WhyHot wax and glue require different procedures; the particular product instructions set out the method.

Common questions

What helps with snow balling up?

An approved anti-balling treatment can limit water uptake. Remove snow gently and apply the product as the skin maker describes. A soaked skin surface or unsuitable application can reduce the effect, so follow the specified preparation and drying steps.

Can I use any ski wax on skins?

Choose a product expressly suitable for the skin. Ski-base glide wax serves a different purpose and can impair fibres or adhesive if applied incorrectly. Keep the adhesive surface clean and covered while carrying out maintenance on the other side.

How should I care for hybrid skins?

Use the instructions for that particular adhesion system. Some hybrid surfaces are cleaned rather than renewed with conventional glue. Use only the designated products and ask the manufacturer if the condition or continued adhesion remains uncertain.

How should I store skins after the season?

Dry them fully and store them cool and protected as instructed. Whether to use backing film or mesh depends on the adhesive system. Direct sunlight, strong heat and dirty adhesive surfaces all work against reliable performance the following season.

Last updated: November 2026