Tips on the different types of waxing with Vola

Since 1935, VOLA has been developing, manufacturing and marketing its own waxes for the maintenance of skis for all, amateurs and professionals alike. Thanks to its experience and know-how, VOLA offers today a wide range of waxes, from UNIVERSAL waxes, which will suit most people, to waxes for the World Cup. VOLA does everything possible to offer demanding skiers waxes for maintenance and competition that are more environmentally friendly. We explain everything here, range by range:

E-WAX:

The first biosourced wax, developed by VOLA over 10 years ago! This year, E-Wax evolves, for simplified application without compromising glide. Fluorine-free, it now contains 100% raw materials of natural origin. Its 100% plant-based packaging is biodegradable and can be composted. The ink used contains no heavy metals. E-Wax is ideal for all types of skiers and wax workshops. It can be pencilled on or applied hot.

UNIVERSAL :

If you are looking for versatility, the Universal range is for you: from beginners to experienced skiers looking for a wax compatible with all types of snow. Depending on its packaging (liquid or solid) it can be dedicated to personal use or professional use in the workshop.

MX-E:

This range has been developed for skiers looking for an ecological wax, without compromising on performance. It is composed of raw materials of natural origin up to 50%. It is an eco-responsible wax offering excellent gliding performance, equal to that of a classic hydrocarbon-based wax.

TOURING :

Wax developed for ski touring enthusiasts looking for performance. Subtle mixtures have allowed VOLA to develop a hot wax that does not prevent skins from adhering to the sole. For the regulars, it can also be chalked on the skins as an anti-boot even if some will prefer to use a liquid wax for an easier use. This year, TOURING Liquid Wax incorporates an alternative solvent and is no longer classified as a hazardous product, allowing for a more health and environmentally friendly waxing.

BASICS:

Waxes designed for competitors. Thanks to 3 levels of hardness, soft/medium/hard, and different specificities (graphite, additivated or not, etc...) these waxes meet all needs: protection or impregnation of the sole, performance on warm, cold, dry and/or old snow. This rich and varied range of cutting-edge waxes enables you to target the product you need, depending on your practice (alpine, nordic, touring, ski jumping, racing or training), to prepare your equipment optimally.

RACE :

VOLA has developed fluorine-free racing waxes: the RACE range. To keep our bearings when choosing a wax, this range uses the same naming principle as the fluoride range. The LM range is suitable for snow with low abrasion (falling snow, snow in the process of transformation, etc.), while the HM range is suitable for abrasive snow (very cold, dry snow, icy snow, transformed icy snow, etc.). Since 2018, VOLA has been working on finding comparatively high-performance fluorine substitutes. The aim has been to limit the coefficient of friction between the snow and the sole of the ski: the less friction, the more you glide! To achieve this, VOLA used its know-how to combine the kerosenes and waxes the company has been working with for decades, with a blend of additives providing a real gain in performance. These new formulations are the fruit of extensive laboratory and field research. The RACE range was tested in 5 different countries, with different snow types and qualities. The new formula, which includes ceramic-based lubricants, is not just a substitute for the old fluorinated waxes, but a real alternative offering a significant gain in glide.

DEDUCTED:

Nordic skiing, and classic skiing in particular, requires waxing for certain types of skis. That's why VOLA offers strollers for fresh snow, and klisters for warm, wet, transformed snow. The aim is to cover all the conditions you may encounter.