Even though the temperature is around zero, Anne and I drive to the Laurentians to see if we can do some cross country skiing. She has brought her skis and ski boots, so let’s try to get some use out of them. The coming week the weather predictions call for temperatures far above zero so it is probably our last chance.
After arriving at the ski centre I ask what type of wax they recommend.
“Klister,” they answer.
“Okay, can I buy some klister wax?”
“No, we don’t have it.”
So we leave with the softest wax I have under my skis. Anne has skis with fish scales on it and in this soft snow that certainly is an advantage. Halfway, when the snow has really warmed up and is almost melting under my skis, I have to work really hard to make progress and use my poles in order not to glide backwards. I try to re-apply some wax but it makes no difference.
Fortunately we are very close to a neighbouring ski centre and there they do sell klister wax. Klister wax is actually not a wax but a very sticky glue that doesn’t dry. It is really nasty stuff because it sticks to everything. And also to wet snow which makes it really nice in weather like today. I have never used it before, but now I can attest it works very well. It saves my day and the 6 km back to the car go flawlessly.
Mar 12 2007
Waxing
Even though the temperature is around zero, Anne and I drive to the Laurentians to see if we can do some cross country skiing. She has brought her skis and ski boots, so let’s try to get some use out of them. The coming week the weather predictions call for temperatures far above zero so it is probably our last chance.
After arriving at the ski centre I ask what type of wax they recommend.
“Klister,” they answer.
“Okay, can I buy some klister wax?”
“No, we don’t have it.”
So we leave with the softest wax I have under my skis. Anne has skis with fish scales on it and in this soft snow that certainly is an advantage. Halfway, when the snow has really warmed up and is almost melting under my skis, I have to work really hard to make progress and use my poles in order not to glide backwards. I try to re-apply some wax but it makes no difference.
Fortunately we are very close to a neighbouring ski centre and there they do sell klister wax. Klister wax is actually not a wax but a very sticky glue that doesn’t dry. It is really nasty stuff because it sticks to everything. And also to wet snow which makes it really nice in weather like today. I have never used it before, but now I can attest it works very well. It saves my day and the 6 km back to the car go flawlessly.
By mare • english •