Glide Wax

CH stands for Hydrocarbon. This category has no fluorocarbon material in the blends. They are 100% high performance hydrocarbon paraffins. Although they can be looked upon as an economical racing wax group, the colder waxes perform very well alone, and the warmer waxes make an acceptable base layer for Cera F.

Their colors and temperature ranges coincide with the HF and LF Waxes. The CH waxes can be distinguished from the LF waxes by their darker shade of color.

• CH4: -10ºC to -32ºC (14ºF to -25ºF).
  CH4 is slightly harder than HF4 and LF4. Can be used alone or mixed with other LF or HF waxes to increase durability on aggressive snow. In dry conditions can it be used up to -5ºC. (Is often used alone in World Cup Racing.) Should be scraped while still warm. Recommended iron temperature setting of 150ºC.
• CH6: -6ºC to -12ºC (21ºF to 10ºF).
  For common cold conditions. Contains also some synthetic wax, which makes it durable in aggressive snow. Good training wax alone. It offers good glide plus base protection at an economical price. Recommended iron temperature setting of 140ºC.
• CH7: -2ºC to -8ºC (28ºF to 18ºF).
  CH7 is a good general purpose pre-wax and travel wax because its range for use falls in the middle of the Cera Nova system. CH7 makes a good base bonding wax for either warmer or colder waxes applied later. For summer and glacier skiing and riding it provides good glide plus good base protection especially when mixed with CH3. Recommended iron temperature setting of 135ºC.
• CH8: +1ºC to -4ºC (34ºF to 25ºF).
  A very good, reliable and economical racing wax, as well as a general base prep wax and travel wax for “cold” skis. Recommended iron temperature setting of 120ºC.
• CH10: +10ºC to 0ºC (50ºF to 32ºF).
  For very wet, saturated snow. This is the Worlds most frequently used wax for base prep/saturation and as travel wax for warm skis. Recommended iron temperature setting of 110ºC.

Irox is a revolutionary, sprayable hot wax. Great on road trips, let the sun be your iron!  It offers the same performance and abrasion resistance as traditional hot wax, but is far easier to apply.

The products in the NA family do not contain fluorcarbon but are an excellent mix of natural and synthetic waxes with a special price offer. The warmer products, that is NA2 and NA4, are valid formulations for base impregnation and training. The cold products, NA6 and NA8 are professional choice waxes for dry cold snow conditions where the addition of fluorcarbon does not bring racing advantages.

• NA2: 0°/-4°C
  Wax formulated for very wet snow or for snow mixed with rain.
• NA4: -2°/-6°C
  This wide range wax has an excellent penetration into bases.
• NA6: -4°/-12C
  Special formulated mix wfor racing in average cold conditions with low air humidity.
• NA8: -8°/-20°C
  Synthetic ski wax formulated to be used in very cold dry aggressive snow conditions. For best results apply at least twice, scrape and brush while still warm.

With a mid-range amount of fluorocarbon the LA line of Star waxes works well for fresh settled snow or transformed snow with low to medium relative air humidity. It has a wide enough range of use that it even works well in dry snow conditions.

If conditions change quickly the LA line works as a solid base layer under a final coat with a 100% fluorocarbon wax to deal with increased moisture or dirty conditions to keep you sliding with maximum glide. The colder waxes deal effectively with abrasive snow, extending the life of your wax.

• LA2: 0°C to -4°C (32°F to 25°F)
• LA4: -2°C to -6°C (28°F to 21°F)
• LA6: -4°C to -12°C (25°F to 10°F)
• LA8: -8°C to -20°C (18°F to -4°F)

LF stands for Low Fluorocarbon. These are fluorinated hydrocarbon waxes having a lower percentage of fluoro additive. They are often used as training waxes. Can also be used as racing waxes with Cera F as a final layer, or alone as a race wax mostly at lower temperatures.

The temperature ranges and wax colors of the LF waxes coincide with the HF category, however they are distinguished from the HF waxes by the 60 gram bar size. The LF waxes can be distinguished from the CH waxes by a slightly more transparent look.

• LF4: -10ºC to -32ºC (14ºF to -25ºF).
  For use alone at low humidity at very cold temperatures and harsh man-made snow. Recommended iron temperature setting of 150ºC.
• LF6: -6ºC to -12ºC (21ºF to 10ºF).
  Very good as a base layer for other waxes. Also a very good training and racing wax alone in low humidity conditions. At this temperature range the addition of synthetic waxes increase the resistance against wear on aggressive man-made snow. Recommended iron temperature setting of 140ºC.
• LF7: -2ºC to -8ºC (28ºF to 18ºF).
  Very good race wax at low humidity. For racing at normal and high humidity Cera F FC7 is recommended as final overlayer. Recommended iron temperature setting of 135ºC.
• LF8: +1ºC to -4ºC (34ºF to 25ºF).
  The low-percent fluorocarbon counterpart to HF8. For racing it is recommended to use Cera F FC8X as the final overlayer within this temperature range. Also used very often as a wax for training, travelling and cleaning. Recommended iron temperature setting of 120ºC.
• LF10: +10ºC to 0ºC (50ºF to 32ºF).
  For very wet conditions. Also good for base preparation and to protect the bases when traveling. The snow is often dirty at the temperatures calling for LF10, therefore an overlayer of Cera F FC10 is recommended. Recommended iron temperature setting of 110ºC.