How to Wax Fischer Cross-Country Skis

Fischer is a company that makes skis, boots, and other types of alpine equipment. The company's product line includes cross-country skis. In order to get the most efficient movement from the skis, you will need to wax them. Waxing cross-country skis usually requires two types of wax -- glide wax, which is usually done once or twice a season, and kick wax, which is dependent on the day's temperature and snow conditions.

Things You'll Need

  • Fischer cross-country skis
  • C-clamp
  • Work bench
  • Scraper
  • Iron
  • Glide wax sticks
  • Kick wax
  • Cork
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Instructions

    • 1

      Attach the C-clamp to a work bench and then place your Fischer cross-country skis on them with the bases facing up.

    • 2

      Remove old wax from the skis by using a wax scraper to scrape it off. Push the scraper in one direction along the surface of the base of the skis. If you don't have a scraper, an old credit card or another flat piece of plastic will do.

       

    • 3

      Turn on the iron to a medium setting and wait for it to become warm. When the iron is hot, position it over the ski's base. The nose of the iron should be tipped torward the skis. Take the glide wax sticks and push against the nose of the iron. The wax will then drip onto the base of the skis. Allow a few drops to fall on to the skis. Use the iron to smooth the wax on the base of the skis. Make sure that it is distributed evenly. Continue this process until the length of your skis are waxed. If there is excess wax on the edges, remove it with a scraper.

    • 4

      Find out what the temperature and conditions on the trail are supposed to be like for the day that are going skiing. This will help you to determine the appropriate type of wax to use.

    • 5

      Set the skis against a wall and turn them so that the bases are facing you. Apply the kick wax to the middle of the ski bases using a smooth up-and-down motion.

    • 6

      Push a cork up and down the kick wax. This will create friction, which will melt the wax and help it to spread more evenly.