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:)

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!

02/22/2024

Optiwax Birkie Loop Wax

Glide
Clean Skis with Optiwax Dirt Remover
Layer 1 Optiwax Hydrox 2 GlideTape
Layer 2 Optiwax Mid Powder
Layer 3 Optiwax Mid Liquid

Kick
Clean and sand kick zone
Iron in Optiwax Purple Klister as binder
Apply Optiwax Universal Klister
Use Optiwax Grip Powder for greater release

Quick get yours before Charlie snags it all!

02/02/2024

City of Lakes Loppet wax recommendation.
Saturday/Sunday Feb 4th 5th

Glide:
Clean base with Optiwax Dirt Remover
Iron in layer Optiwax NF3 scrape brush out
Iron in Optiwax Hydrox Mid Powder scrape brush out
RotoCork in Hydrox Mid Block brush out
Apply Hydrox Mid Liquid wait 30 min brush out

Kick:
Clean and sand kick area
Iron in Optiwax Purple Klister
Apply Optiwax Universal Klister
Cover with Optiwax Kick 0 if still icy or Optiwax Grip Powder for less drag.

Breath easy you are on snow your happy place. Enjoy.

01/26/2024

Wax recommendations for Noque 50km(Natural Snow)Birkie Tour and Moras Founder Classic (Man made)

Glide Man Made
Clean ski with Optiwax Dirt Remover
Wax With Hydro Mid Puck Iron scrape brush
Iron in Optiwax Mid Powder scrape brush
Rotocork in Optiwax mid block brush out.

Also Optiwax Hydrox Cold Glide Tape for man made in warm temps has been running great.

Kick Man Made
Clean and sand kick zone
Iron in Optiwax Purple Klister as binder
Iron 1-1 ratio Optiwax Uni Klister and Optiwax Red Klister
Rub in lightly Optiwax Grip Powder for more glide.

Glide Natural Snow
Clean ski with Optiwax Dirt Remover
Iron in Hydrox Warm Puck scrape brush out
Iron in Hydrox Warm Powder scrape brush out
Rotocork in Hydrox Warm Block brush out

Kick Natural snow
Clean sand kick zone
Iron Optiwax base wax
Cork in 2-3 layers Optiwax 1 kick covered with Optiwax 0 kick.
If track saturated use Optiwax Red Klister

Enjoy the in moment promise of snow:)

01/18/2024

Optiwax Ski de She wax recommendations. Sat Jan 20th Birkie Trailhead. 9am start. Air temp 0-5f. Snow man made below zero nights for several days.

Glide
Clean ski base with Optiwax Dirt Remover
Iron in Optiwax NF4 Glider Scrape Brush
Iron in Optiwax EcoTape GlideTape brush right away then let cool and brush out with metal brush finish with nylon.
Rub on Optiwax Hydrox Block 2 then brush out with nylon brush no corking

Kick
Clean and sand kick zone well
Iron in Optiwax Base Wax
Cork in 2-3 layers of Optiwax 2 Kick followed by Optiwax 3 kick if more glide is needed

Enjoy!!

01/11/2024

Wax Recommendations JNQs@BattleCreek 01/13-01/14 and Preloppet 01/14

Glide
Clean ski base with Optiwax Dirtremover
Iron in Optiwax NF4 scrape/brush
Iron in Optiwax Hydrox Cold or Liquid Hydrox Cold
Rotocork in Hydrox Cold Block brush out

Kick
Sand kick zone well
Iron in Optiwax Purple Klister
Cork in 2-3 layers Optiwax 2

Seeley Hills Classic 01/13

Glide

Clean ski base with Optiwax Dirtremover
Iron in Optiwax NF4 scrape/brush
Iron in Optiwax Hydrox Cold or apply Hydrox Cold Liquid little new snow
Rotocork in Hydrox Cold Block brush out
Rub another layer Hydrox Cold then brush out

Kick
(If hard tracks)

Sand kick zone well
Iron in Optiwax Purple Klister
Cork in 2-3 layers Optiwax 2

(If significant new snow in track)
Iron in Optiwax Base wax
2-3 layers Optiwax 2 kick
1-2 layers Optiwax 3 kick

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