Holmenkol ski and snowboard wax and sharpening set
Are you thinking about waxing your skis or snowboard? Then you immediately think of Holmenkol. This brand has been making wax since 1922, making it the oldest brand producing ski wax. Additionally, the brand stands for top performance in textile care.
- Sharpening skis and snowboard
- Waxing skis and snowboard wax
- Holmenkol brushes
- Holmenkol edge sharpeners
- Textile care
You achieve the best performance when you take charge of maintaining and tuning your ski or snowboard. It’s not very difficult, but it's important to follow the correct order. Additionally, using the right materials is crucial. Always start with sharpening the steel edges first. Only when the steel edges are completely sharp can you begin waxing. Do you want to enjoy doing it yourself? We are happy to help you get started. We regularly hold waxing and sharpening workshops. Contact us to inquire about the possibilities. We have already put together a number of complete sets from Holmenkol for you, so you have the right supplies right away.
Holmenkol sharpening set
Want to wax or sharpen your ski or snowboard yourself? Then a snowboard sharpening set from Holmenkol is essential. A well-sharpened steel edge provides more grip, better glide, and keeps the edge sharper for longer. In addition to various files such as diamond, stone, and iron files, Holmenkol also offers a complete sharpening set. This sharpening set includes the following items:
- Medium diamond file
- Pro edge tool
- Edge Trick
- Sharpening rubber
Sharpen your ski or snowboard with Holmenkol files?
Never enter the snow with a dull edge again! It's important to always work from coarse to fine. During your ski holiday, you can easily touch up the steel edge for maximum grip on hard snow. Are you convinced to start sharpening yourself? Check out the full collection of sharpening items here. Do you find it a bit daunting and want to see how it's done first? No problem. Visit us in our showroom in Nijverdal. We are happy to help you! For example, we can sharpen your ski or snowboard together. We will teach you step-by-step the correct order. Additionally, we will give you tips on how to create more grip by sharpening the steel edge at a certain angle.
Holmenkol wax set
Once your snowboard or ski is sharpened, you can start waxing the base or base. This can be done in several ways but the best method is hot waxing. You apply the wax with an iron. Make sure your board is clean first. This can be done with Holmenkol WaxAb spray or with a hot wax for warm conditions. To make it easy for you, Holmenkol has put together a wax set containing all the necessary items to properly wax your ski or snowboard. This set includes the following items:
- Smartwaxer
- Synthetic brush
- Horsehair brush
- Copper brush
- Wax ab 200ml
- Binding stopper
- FX strips black 5 pieces
- scraper 3mm
- Worldcup mix Cold red-blue 2x35g.
- Worldcup mix Hot yellow-red 2x35g.
- wax case
Ready to wax your ski or snowboard yourself?
We definitely recommend waxing your ski or snowboard yourself! You can decide which wax to use. In most shops, they will wax your ski or snowboard with all-round wax. There’s nothing wrong with that, but if you go on a ski trip late in the season, it's advisable to use wax suited for warm conditions. Additionally, you can get the melted wax deeper into the base with an iron, allowing you to apply multiple layers. The best all-round wax is Holmenkol Betamix. Do you want to start waxing your snowboard? And are you wondering how to wax the board? We are happy to assist you. We regularly hold waxing clinics in our snowboard shop. We also offer you the opportunity to wax your snowboard together. We explain step by step what is involved.
Holmenkol Liquid wax
Holmenkol has developed something new that makes waxing during your vacation much easier. Most liquid waxes are fine for a day out. The brand has now launched a liquid variant of the popular Alpha, Beta, and Ultra mix. This liquid wax is easily applied with a cloth. Unlike most liquid wax types, this one penetrates deeply into your base. After skiing or snowboarding, just apply it so it can soak in while you sleep. Brush it out, and your snowboard or ski is ready for another fantastic day.
Holmenkol Betamix all temperature wax
The best-selling Holmenkol wax is the Betamix. This wax is suitable for all temperatures and serves as an excellent base. In principle, you could apply several layers of Betamix wax to a new snowboard or ski. From the factory, boards and skis are minimally waxed. So, before you take your new acquisition into the snow for the first time, you need to wax it well. Once the base is well waxed, you can optionally apply a finish. To glide even faster, you can apply a fluor layer with Holmenkol Racing Base LF21 wax.
Order of waxing skis or snowboard with Holmenkol
Waxes and sharpens your ski or snowboard yourself is, of course, really fun. It enhances your anticipation for the winter sports. But what is the correct order? Very simple. You always start with sharpening your snowboard or ski.
Sequence for sharpening skis and snowboard with Holmenkol
- Secure your ski or snowboard properly with the right clamps, such as a Holmenkol Freeride Fix
- Check for any burrs on the steel edge. You do this by looking closely, but also by feeling. Do you feel unevenness? Then run the Oxyd mini along the steel edge. Insert the pink stone into a file holder and let the stone glide along the steel edge. You can hear and feel when the unevenness is gone.
- Does the steel edge already have the correct angle? For example, 88° or 89°? Then ensure it is sharp now. Did you buy a new ski or snowboard? Then the angle is always 90°. You need to sand a new angle into it.
- If the steel edge has been significantly used during winter sports, start with a coarser file. For example, a Holmenkol Racing File L Maxi. It goes without saying that you remove more steel edge with a coarser file than a finer one.
- Once the steel edge is equal and the unevenness is gone, you need to do the same again but with a finer file like the Holmenkol Racing File M Maxi
- After filing, there will be some filing burrs left on the steel edge. The edge may seem sharp, and yes, if you scrape it with your nail, it will scrape off a layer of your nail. To make it even sharper, you use diamond files. Just like with the larger files, you should always work from coarse to fine. A medium diamond file suffices.
- Don’t forget to deburr the contact points with a Holmenkol sharpening rubber. If you do not do this, you will notice that your ski or snowboard will catch when entering a turn.
Sequence for waxing snowboard with Holmenkol
- Before you start waxing, the base must be clean. You can clean it with Holmenkol Waxab. This removes dirt that you would otherwise push into your base with the wax.
- You check for any damage to your base. These can occur if you hit a stone, for example. You can fill these holes or cracks with Repair Strips
- Before applying wax, brush the base with a copper brush. This opens up the structure of the base so that it absorbs wax better. You do this every time before waxing.
- To remove the old wax from your base, first apply a layer of soft wax. Think of Holmenkol Alpha Mix. This yellow wax performs best in the autumn when temperatures are higher. You can also use this wax to clean your base even deeper. Apply the wax with a waxing iron and spread it over your base. Scrape the wax off the bottom of your board or ski after 5 minutes of waxing. The wax is still a little soft, causing it to pull the dirt out of the pores of your base.
- Now you can apply the base layer with the Beta Mix. But before you apply this layer, you need to brush again with the copper brush. Apply the wax and spread it over the base. Let the wax dry for at least half an hour, preferably a little longer.
- When the wax has hardened well, scrape off the excess wax from your board. Do this with a Holmenkol Plexiklinge, or in other words, a scraper. With your thumbs, push the scraper away from you in the length direction. Scrape until all wax is removed from your base.
- After you finish applying multiple layers of wax, brush your base with a horsehair brush. This brush is softer than the copper brush. Brushing with the horsehair brush brings the structure back.
Buy Holmenkol online at Snowboards.co.uk
Convinced to start working with Holmenkol? Then quickly check out our entire collection of wax products. Would you prefer more information? Or do you want to see how we do it? That’s possible! Visit our showroom in Nijverdal and we will be happy to assist you.