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Optiwax USA Keep it simple; but don't compromise performance.

02/27/2026

Pepsi and Diet Pepsi Challenge

Glide
OXEH
OX3
Hydrox cold block rotocorked in.

Kick
Basewax ironed in with Purple Klister 50/50
3 layers Opti3
1 layer Opti2

Enjoy in moderation:)

02/19/2026

Birkie Wax Recommendations

Korteloppet Friday

Clean base with Dirt Remover
Opti OXEH first layer
Opti OXP3 or OXP2 powder for latter waves
Opti OXL2 liquid or Hydrox Block cold top layer

Kick
Iron in base wax (Purple Kiister if iced track)
3-4 layers Opti3
1 layer Opti2 kick Opti2 if heavy snow

Birkiebeiner Saturday

Clean base with Dirt Remover
Optiwax OXEH
Optiwax OXP3 Powder
OXL2 liquid for top

Kick
Iron in Base Wax (Purple Klister if iced track)
3-4 layers Opti3
1 layer Opti2

Enjoy!

02/14/2026

MN Finlandia Feb 14th

Temp 32F 0C Transformed old snow

Glide
OXEH underlayer
OXP0 Powder

Option 2
Glidetape2
OXL1 Liquid

Kick
Purple Klister binder
Universal Klister

SuperTour Feb 14th
OXEH Undelayer
OXL1+ Liquid

Enjoy!

02/07/2026

Mora Vasaloppet/Pre Birkie

Skate Saturday and
Clean skis Optiwax Dirt Remover
OXEH
Hydrox Cold Powder
OXP2 Liquid

Sunday Classic
Clean with Dirt Remover
OXEH
Hydrox Mid Powder
OXL2+ Liquid

Kick
Iron in Purple Kiister mixed with Base Wax
2-3 layers Opti2
1 layer Opti1
Grip Powder to speed up glide

Enjoy!

01/23/2026

Noquemanon 50k and Marine o’brien 12/25k

Temp: Cold
Glide
Clean ski with Optiwax Dirtremover
Iron in layer NF4 scrape brush
Iron in layer OXEH scrape warm brush out when cool
Iron layer OX3 scrape brush
Rub in layer Hyrdox cold brush out with nylon brush

Kick
Iron in Optiwax Base Wax
2-3 layers Optiwax 3 kick (little Opti2 underfoot for more kick)

Wood skis: solid pine tar layer with 2 layers Opti 3 kick over whole ski.

Enjoy and remember that your extremities are your friends and try to keep them happy and warm:)

Wax Recs for this weekends racing! Ski de She, Riverview Loppet and Bemidji Snowjourn.Glide2 Layers NF4 or NF4 followed ...
01/16/2026

Wax Recs for this weekends racing! Ski de She, Riverview Loppet and Bemidji Snowjourn.

Glide

2 Layers NF4 or NF4 followed by EcoTape
1 layer Hydrox Cold block corked in and brushed out for speed.

Kick

1 Layer Base Wax
2 layers Opti2 Kick
1 layer Opti3 Kick

Enjoy!

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