The range of Maplus ski & snowboard waxes for the 2007-2008 season is split into four straightforward lines bound to satisfy every skier’s or rider's need.

UNIVERSAL LINE Universal Solid (Cold-Hot) Universal Solid Fluo (Cold-Hot) Universal Granular (Cold-Hot) Universal Liquid Universal Spray Super Glide Wax Skin & Base Glide Wax Super Glide Wax-Patterned/Scaled, aka 'No-Wax' Ski Paraffin & Low fluoro products for workshop, ski-rental leisure. GRIP LINE Stick Grip ski wax for fresh altered or artificial snow with fine crystals or minimal destructive metamorphosis. Stick Fluo As for Stick, but in presence of high atmospheric humidity. Klister Grip ski wax for altered or artificial snow with large crystals or high destructive metamorphosis. Klister Fluo As for Klister, but in presence of high atmospheric humidity. CLEANER LINE Clean Liquid detergent that removes all traces of paraffin and fluorinated paraffin. Fluorclean Liquid detergent that removes all traces of perfluorinated wax. KIT LINE Univeral Kit P1-S Kit (Cold-Med-Hot) Combi Kit Gliding Kit Grip Wax Kit Rub-On Kit Waxing products with ski tools for training and leisure.

RACE LINE Racing Base Racing Base Solid (Hard-Soft-Hard Graphite-Soft Graphite) Racing Base Liquid (Hard-Soft-Hard Graphite-Soft Graphite) High and medium melting point paraffin for saturation and protection of racing ski bases. P1-Paraffin P1 Spray (Cold-Med-Hot) P1 Liquid (Cold-Med-Hot) P1 Solid (Cold-Med-Hot) Paraffin for training and leisure and racing use in presence of low humidity (0% - 30%) P2-Low fluoro Paraffin P2 Spray (Cold-Med-Hot) P2 Liquid (Cold-Med-Hot) P2 Solid (Cold-Med-Hot) P2 (Ice) Powder (Cold) Low fluoro paraffin for training and leisure, and racing use in presence of low-medium humidity (30% -60%) or as a base before applying perfluorinated waxes P4. P3-High fluoro Paraffin P3 Spray (Cold-Med-Hot) P3 Liquid (Cold-Med-Hot) P3 Solid (Cold-Med-Hot) P3 (Ice) Powder (Cold) High fluoro with additive MBN7 paraffin for racing use in presence of medium-high humidity (60% - 90%) or as a base before applying perfluorinated waxes P4. P4-Perflourinated Wax P4 Spray (Cold-Med-Hot) P4 Powder (Cold-Med-Hot) P4 Solid (Cold-Med-Hot) Perfluorinated wax to be applied on top of fluorinated paraffin products for racing use in presence of medium-very high humidity (50 - 100%).

Gliding (Slide) Wax

INTRODUCTION

Before applying the ski or snowboard wax, the base and blades must be prepared in line with the latest criteria. Top results cannot be guaranteed if the skis & snowboards have not been prepared and cleaned properly: these ski or snowboard waxes are based on the very latest developments in chemical research into sliding products.

CLEANING THE BASE

If using perfluorinated wax (P4), the bases must first be cleaned using “Fluorclean” (a liquid detergent that removes all traces of fluorine) and then cleaned with”Clean” (a liquid detergent that removes all traces of paraffin). If using paraffin waxes (Universal – Racing Base – P1) or fluorinated paraffin waxes (P2 – P3), clean with “Clean” only.

Always start cleaning the ski or snowboard from the tip, working towards the tail.

1. Spread the detergent evenly over the entire surface of the ski or snowboard using a paintbrush;
2. Wait 2-3 minutes for the detergent to work;
3. Manually brush the ski or snowboard using a soft brass brush to improve the action of the detergent;
4. Remove the dirt and wax residues with fiberlene wrapped around a Plexiglas scraper;
5. Dry the ski or snowboard with fiberlene.
If the ski or snowboard bases are exceptionally dirty, you may need to clean repeating the process with the “Clean” only.
Wait for the ski or snowboard to dry thoroughly (it should become whitish) before cleaning it again.

GENERAL CONCEPTS

1. Maplus products offer you the choice of various combinations to suit the following chemical affinities:
-Universal, Racing Base, or P1 paraffin products on their own;
-P2 or P3 fluorinated paraffin products on their own;
-P2 fluorinated paraffin products + P4 perfluorinated waxes;
-P3 fluorinated paraffin products + P4 perfluorinated waxes;

Always start working the ski or snowboard from the tip towards the tail
2. Basic hot waxing using a Maplus Racing Base is recommended for new skis or snowboards,
scratched skis or snowboards, and every time the base of the skis or snowboards have been ground. These waxes are also used to protect skis during transit or storage. The waxing iron should be set at 130°-160° C. to suit the Racing Base wax used.
3. Maplus racing waxing is required after preparing the skis as described above and should be done hot or cold to suit your specific needs, ability and experience.

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SPRAY

QUICK APPLICATION

1. Spray the wax at lease 3 times to cover roughly 15 cm. of the ski base and spread immediately the liquid wax in this area using a cork or felt, rubbing and pressing. Repeat these two steps to cover the entire length of the ski or snowboard;
2. Wait at lease 10 minutes for the ski or snowboard wax to harden;
3. Polish the base with a manual horsehair or nylon brush.
The base doesn’t need to be polished if used for leisure.

STANDARD APPLICATION

1. Spray the wax at least 3 times to cover roughly 15 cm. of the ski or snowboard base and spread immediately the liquid wax in the area using a cork or felt, rubbing and pressing. Repeat these two steps to cover the entire length of the ski or snowboard (with very abrasive snow we recommend to melt the wax by passing the iron over it, once or twice, with a sheet of Teflon between the iron and the base. Iron temperature: 130°-160° C. Depending on the type of product being used);
2. Immediately roll the waxed base using a cork roller fitted on a drill and turning at between 1000 and 2000 rpm to suit the pressure applied;
3. Wait at least 10 minutes for the ski or snowboard wax to harden;
4. Free the ski or snowboard base structure with a stiff manual or rotating horsehair or nylon brush;
5. Polish the ski or snowboard base structure with a soft manual or rotating horsehair or nylon brush.
Repeat the above steps for each application.

 
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LIQUID

QUICK APPLICATION

1. Spray the wax with the “pump applicator” or spread it with a paintbrush on the entire length of the ski or snowboard base;
2. Wait at least 10 minutes for the ski or snowboard wax to harden;
3. Polish the ski or snowboard base with a manual or rotating horsehair or nylon brush.

STANDARD APPLICATION

1. Spray the wax with the “pump applicator” or spread it with a paintbrush on the entire length of the ski or snowboard base and wait for the solvent to evaporate;
2. Melt the wax by passing the iron over it once or twice. Iron temperature: 130°-160° C. depending on the type of product being used);
3. Wait at least 10 minutes for the ski or snowboard wax to harden;
4. Remove any excess wax using a Plexiglas scraper;
5. Free the ski or snowboard base structure with a stiff manual or rotating horsehair or nylon brush;
6. Polish the ski or snowboard base structure with a soft manual or rotating horsehair or nylon brush;

POWDER

STANDARD APPLICATION

1. Spread the powder wax evenly over the ski or snowboard base;
2. Melt the wax by passing the iron over it once or twice. Iron temperature: 130°-160° C. depending on the type of product being used (perfluorinated wax P4 must be rolled using a cork roller fitted on a drill and turning at between 1000 and 2000 rpm to suit the pressure applied):
3. Wait at least 10 minutes for the ski or snowboard wax to harden;
4. Remove any excess wax using a Plexiglas scraper;
5. Free the ski or snowboard base structure with a stiff manual or rotating horsehair or nylon brush;
6. Polish the ski or snowboard base structure with a soft manual or rotating horsehair or nylon brush.
Repeat the above steps for each application.

 
 
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HELPFUL TIPS

-We recommend cleaning the ski or snowboard bases with Maplus detergents and then applying a hot Maplus Racing Base after each race or after preparing the ski or snowboard bases and edges.
-All traces of basic wax must be thoroughly removed before applying racing wax: scrape off the wax and then brush and polish thoroughly.
-If you clean the ski or snowboard bases with a detergent immediately before applying racing wax, we recommend heating the wax so the detergent can evaporate completely.

-We recommend the following iron temperatures to melt Maplus ski or snowboard waxes:

-120°C (248°F): Universal;
-130°C (266°F): (Soft – Soft Graphite)Racing Base, (P1-P2-P3) Hot;
-140°C (284°F): (P1-P2-P3) Med;
-150°C (302°F): (P1-P2-P3) Cold;
-160°C (320°F): (Hard – Hard Graphite)Racing Base, P4.

If used improperly, the waxing iron can damage the ski or snowboard construction.