Top coat for race glide

Top coating is used as the final layer on top of a well-prepared glide wax to fine-tune speed and water repellency. Here you will find top coatings in liquid, gel, spray, and powder form.

The foundation must be right

A top coating cannot compensate for a dirty base, incorrect base structure, or poorly scraped wax. Start with a durable base and the day’s temperature-specific glide wax.

Follow the product’s application method

• Some top coatings should be corked in or polished while they are still damp.
• Others should dry completely and then be brushed or worked in with fleece or roto wool.
• Temperature, snow type, and humidity determine which product is suitable.
• Test the combination before important races.

Keep the tools clean

Use clean brushes, corks, and fleece tools. Older tools that have been used with fluorinated products should be cleaned before being used again.

Guides from Vallaboden

• Race glide for cross-country skis with START
• Race glide for alpine skis with START
• Cleaning fluorine from skis and equipment