Cross Country Ski Tools & Ski Maintenance Equipment

Essential Cross Country Ski Tools for Maintaining Your Skis

For those passionate about cross country skiing, having the right tools is essential to keep your cross country skis in peak condition. If neglected, ski bases can suffer damage. The variety of temperatures, exposure to moisture in diverse snow conditions, and dirt can influence the grip and glide zone of your skis.

Maintenance of cross country skis comprises waxing, scraping, and brushing. To cleanse the skins on classic cross country skis, a cross country skin cleaner is ideal. If you haven't explored it yet, check our collection of Kick Wax and Glide Wax.

What Is the Technique for Brushing Cross Country Skis?

Once you have waxed your cross country skis and removed most of the wax using a ski scraper, it's time to utilise your brushes. Cross country ski brushes help eliminate wax that a scraper cannot reach and structure the base for enhanced ski performance.

Employ long strokes, brushing the skis from tip to tail with moderate pressure. As you brush, observe the tiny wax particles accumulating at the end of each stroke. Repeat the process until the wax dust is no longer visible. For those skiing in very cold conditions, a nylon ski brush is recommended, whereas a brass one is better suited for preparing skis for warmer conditions. Regardless of the weather, finishing the brushing process with a horsehair ski brush is beneficial.

If your waxed classic skis are having difficulty gripping in wet and warm snow conditions, consider trying Klister Wax. This can enhance the kick zone's grip when the snow is particularly slippery.