Author: Thomas Kuus

Waxing your skis or snowboard ensures the best performance and glide. The heart of this process lies in choosing the right waxing iron. But with so many options available, how do you make the best choice? We are happy to give you some insight into iron selection, whether you are a beginner or a pro!   What is the difference between Read more...

Crafting Passion in Bormio Since 1946   In Bormio, Italy, a story of culture and passion for skiing began in 1946 with Ski Trab. Recognized for its innovative approach to ski equipment manufacturing, Ski Trab has been a beacon of excellence, blending traditional artisanal techniques with modern technology. The brand's popularity originates Read more...

What is the difference between Swix Performance Speed, High Speed, and Top Speed? In this post, we'll describe the differences and help you navigate the fast-paced realm of Pro by Swix so you can make informed choices for your skiing needs. Let's get started!   Swix introduces an innovative range of ski waxes called Pro by Swix Read more...

The history behind Swenor rollerskis Swenor rollerskis company was founded back in 1981 in Sweden.The professional skiers from Sweden and Norway wanted to have a ski-like experience for their summer training; this has been the goal of the rollerski company since.In 1994 the production of Swenor rollerskis was moved from Sweden to Norway, Read more...

IBU and FIS announced full ban on ski wax products containing fluor   The International Biathlon Union (IBU) announced on the 7th of April that it will implement a full ban of ski preparation products containing fluor at all its event series from the 2022/2023 season onwards. The IBU committed to banning flour products used in ski Read more...

Rex 4801 TK-73 Powder (C6, PFOA-free) +0°...-20°C, 30g TK-73 is an universal fluoro powder for subzero conditions and all snow types. Use it as a coating for REX gliders. TK-73 features more environmentally-friendly and user-friendly Rex Future Fluor technology, and is PFOA free and EU 2020 regulations compliant.   Rex 4604 HF41 Read more...

HWK   The ski waxes from HWK are developed from the cooperation of high-end athletes, technicians and chemists. The main strength of the company lies in the development and testing of the ski waxes, as well as the focus on different types of application. Since the 2007/2008 season HWK has been the official supplier Read more...

Choosing the right ski pole for your need is essential The Swix Quantum series contains six different poles made for cross country skiing. They all have different abilities, which you will learn in this article. Skiwax Europe offers three different poles from the Quantum series:SWIX Quantum 1, 100% carbon, KITSWIX Quantum 2, 100% carbon, KITSWIX Read more...

Greetings friends of Skiwax Europe!Before start of every ski season, we are excited about new products that reach our beloved store. Lately due to the fluorine regulations in the European Union, the catalogs of most popular brands have already been completely renewed during the last two seasons, which means that there is not too many new products Read more...

SKIWAX starts a fluoride-free comparison test program. As many already know, from the 2021/2022 season, the use of fluoride in official competitions will be prohibited. Many manufacturers have added fluoride-free lubricants to their product range to replace racing products. An important aspect of comparison in tests is comparable Read more...