Lubrication of skis at home

Lovers of winter sports and skiing, it is known that a necessary condition for proper use of the equipment is its preparation before use. Regular lubrication of the ski facilitates the sliding on the snow surface and protects them from wear. Lubrication needed in all cross-country skiing, regardless of materials, both plastic and wooden. 

The most common lubricant for ski – waxes. They are available in bricks of standard size, but vary in price range. The range of foreign manufacturers of liquid wax occurs with tubes. It is worth considering that in the Central belt and in the South of Russia in the winter time the temperature can fluctuate considerably, and this is one of the factors that affect glide. Therefore, in the Arsenal it is desirable to have several types of waxes designed for use in different temperature ranges. Because waxes are lubricants slip, they handle the bow and heel of the ski. For pads (the Central part) are used for holding ointment.

Lubrication of ski wax is widely practiced in Amateur sports during short workouts and hikes on small distances up to 15 km In a professional environment quite different requirements. Here, athletes use more expensive facilities (accelerators). They can be presented in different variations, in the form of aerosols, powders, emulsions, etc.

To properly handle ski ointments and paraffin need more related tools: Special iron for application and distribution of wax. At home you can use an ordinary old iron, but with caution, and set the minimum heating mode. Plastic scraper to remove the old layer of wax. Brush with coarse bristles, preferably nylon. With its help, more carefully trimmed the sliding surface of the ski. For cleaning pads used sandpaper. To grease the skis allowed to slide, the surface is polished by using a nonwoven material. This may be old stuff from nylon, wool or felt. 

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