In this final episode of our four-part series on ski tuning strategies, Matt Hupperts of the Edgeworks in Denver shows you how to hot wax your skis, using a waxing iron and a plastic scraper. On the ...

For many skiers, learning to wax your own skis is a bit of a rite of passage, a milestone of dedication to the sport. It might seem like a messy, difficult endeavor at first, but follow these six ...

Scrape the old wax off the skis with the plastic scraper. Make sure to get any wax off the edges, as well. Start at the tip of the ski and apply downward pressure while pulling the scraper toward you ...

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Other tools include: a plastic scraper, a metal scraper, an 8-inch chrome mill file for edge work, a brass brush for clearing the structure on your ski bases (this only applies to newer skis built ...

For the past several years, debate has been brewing amongst cross-country skiers as to the merits of ski-waxing. Back when all skis had a wooden base, adding wax was essential in order to get them to ...

Every millisecond counts when an athlete has his or her shot to win the gold at the Olympics. So whether it be Mikaela Shiffrin’s skis for slalom or Chloe Kim’s snowboard for the halfpipe, the art of ...

Waxing iron (invest in a dedicated ski waxing iron for this, as clothing irons won’t keep a constant temperature) Heavy-duty plastic wax scraper Ski wax (It's good to keep various temperature waxes on ...

Thankfully, with a handful of simple steps, virtually anyone can wax their setup, saving time and money. A well-executed hot wax will reduce friction, keeping you sliding as fast as you dare, and it ...