SWIX LF08X, 180g, -4°C to +4°C

Product detailed description

Paraffin, Glide Wax SWIX LF08X, 180g, -4°C to +4°C

Temperature range from -5°C to -10°C

Our standard LF6 was one of the greatest successes of the original Cera Nova wax system, and through thorough testing, we haven't found a better alternative.

This wax is highly versatile. It can be used as a base under the powdered Cera F, as a racing or base wax for cold skis. LF06X is highly durable and performs well on artificial snow. If used as a base for Cera F, we recommend the FC06X powdered wax.

Recommended ironing temperature: 145°C.

LFX Waxes – with Fluorocarbon

LFX waxes are fluorinated hydrocarbon waxes with low fluorine content and a low melting point.
They are primarily used for training or racing in combination with Cera F as a top layer or independently as racing waxes at very low temperatures.
The temperature range and colors of the LFX waxes correspond to the HFX category, but they differ by a 60-gram packaging. LFX waxes differ from CHX waxes by a somewhat more transparent appearance.

Application Procedure for Glide Waxes - CH, LF, and HF

This procedure is a general recommendation from top servicemen

Source SWIX: Waxing Manual for Active Skiers and Marathon Participants

1. Scrape off the travel wax applied after the last race or training using a plexi scraper SWIX T823 and a groove scraper SWIX T88.
2. Brush with a medium coarse bronze brush SWIX T162 or a steel brush SWIX T179. 5-10 strokes from tip to tail and remove the remaining wax.
3. Apply the appropriate wax according to daily conditions. With the help of an iron, drip the wax on both sides of the groove. The wax should melt easily. Check the recommended ironing temperatures for the given wax. Keep the iron moving smoothly from tip to tail of the ski. One stroke should take approximately 8-10 seconds for skating skis.
4. Repeat 3 times. Let the ski cool to room temperature for about 10 minutes.
5. Remember to remove all excess wax in the groove and on both sides of the groove using a scraper SWIX T87 or SWIX T88. It is recommended to scrape the groove before scraping the base in case the scraper jumps out of the groove and may leave scratches on the already scraped base.
6. If working with hard and brittle waxes, such as SWIX CH4X/CH6X, LF4X/LF6X, or HF4X/HF6X, scrape off as much wax as possible before it hardens. Once the ski cools, continue scraping with a sharp plexi scraper SWIX T823. Other waxes like SWIX CH7X/CH8X/CH10X, LF7X/LF8X/LF10X, or HF7X/HF8X/HF10X are scraped off once the ski cools to room temperature, about 10 minutes later.
7. Brush the base with a medium coarse bronze brush SWIX T162 or a steel brush SWIX T179. 5-10 strokes.
8. For final brushing and polishing, use a blue nylon polishing brush SWIX T160.