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Swix Universal Klister Wax

The Swix Universal Klister range delivers reliable grip across a broad spectrum of near-freezing and wet snow conditions, making it a trusted choice for everyone from recreational skiers to World Cup technicians. While both waxes are designed to handle variable snow, the Universal Klister offers the widest operating range and excels on older, coarse-grained snow, while the Universal Silver Klister is tuned specifically for mixed and finer-grained snow conditions around the freezing point where versatility and adaptability are critical.

FEATURES:

Universal Klister (VM):

Temperature range: +10°C to -3°C
Designed for coarse-grained, old snow
Effective from ice and crust through to wet snow
Suitable for dry to moist snow conditions
Intended as the final layer in a klister system
Frequently used in World Cup racing

Universal Silver Klister:

Temperature range: +3°C to -5°C
Optimised for variable conditions around 0°C
Effective on both fine-grained and coarse-grained snow
Performs particularly well on newer, wetter snow
Suitable for wet, granular snow conditions
Better suited to finer-grained snow than standard Universal Klister

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Swix Universal Klister Wax

The Swix Universal Klister range delivers reliable grip across a broad spectrum of near-freezing and wet snow conditions, making it a trusted choice for everyone from recreational skiers to World Cup technicians. While both waxes are designed to handle variable snow, the Universal Klister offers the widest operating range and excels on older, coarse-grained snow, while the Universal Silver Klister is tuned specifically for mixed and finer-grained snow conditions around the freezing point where versatility and adaptability are critical.

FEATURES:

Universal Klister (VM):

Temperature range: +10°C to -3°C
Designed for coarse-grained, old snow
Effective from ice and crust through to wet snow
Suitable for dry to moist snow conditions
Intended as the final layer in a klister system
Frequently used in World Cup racing

Universal Silver Klister:

Temperature range: +3°C to -5°C
Optimised for variable conditions around 0°C
Effective on both fine-grained and coarse-grained snow
Performs particularly well on newer, wetter snow
Suitable for wet, granular snow conditions
Better suited to finer-grained snow than standard Universal Klister

Product Info

Features

Grip wax designed for application to the grip zone of waxable classic cross-country skis.
Klister is a softer, stickier wax than traditional hard grip (stick) waxes and performs best when there is moisture present in the snow crystals.

To Apply:

Warm the klister tube gradually using body heat or a non-direct heat source.
Ensure the ski's wax pocket is clean, dry, and lightly roughened with sandpaper.
If the snow is abrasive, consider ironing in a klister binder or base binder first.
Starting at the front of the wax pocket, apply thin, angled stripes from the centre groove towards the edge of the ski on both sides of the groove.
Avoid applying klister directly into the centre groove.
Stop approximately 1cm short of the end of the wax pocket to allow for smoothing.
Using your palm, a synthetic cork, or the rounded edge of a scraper, smooth the klister into a uniform layer on both sides of the groove from the front to the rear of the wax pocket.
In cold conditions, a heat gun can be used to assist with smoothing the wax from tip to tail within the grip zone.
Allow the wax to cool completely before testing grip performance.

To Remove:

Cover the waxed area with toilet paper or Fibrelene.
Run a warm (not hot) waxing iron over the paper to draw the klister into the absorbent material.
Scrape away the paper and wax residue while the ski base is still warm.
Finish by cleaning the grip zone with base cleaner and Fibretex, or additional Fibrelene/toilet paper.
Be sure to clean the sidewalls of the wax pocket to remove any remaining wax residue.

Product Type

Grip Wax

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In the 1940s, Börje Gabrielsson loved cross-country skiing but was frustrated by skis that lacked grip and glide on varying terrain. Therefore, he called for a scientifically tested ski wax that could handle such challenges.

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