

Start Wax
When it comes to ski wax, performance and sustainability go hand in hand. Start Ski Wax, a renowned Finnish brand with a rich history of providing top-quality ski waxes, made a significant impact on the market with their fluor-free "RG" wax line. Very popular, more racing influenced grip waxes complete their collection. In this buyer's guide, we'll introduce you to Start's latest offerings with their fresh brand outlook and explore how these waxes can elevate your skiing experience while also being eco-friendly.
Glide Wax
RG BOOST: The best durability, speed, and acceleration Start has to offer! These are World Cup racing top coats ready to bring skis to the podium.
RG-Ultra: RG-Ultra is the ideal choice for prepping race skis. It comes in a variety of forms, including melt wax, liquid, topper gels, and a convenient spray. These products are FAST! We regret not testing them sooner when they ended up being our race wax in essentially every race at the end of the 24-25 season. This comprehensive range ensures that your race skis are prepped to perfection.
RG-Race: For those preparing skis for loppets or important training sessions, RG-Race is the answer. It's available in both liquid and melt wax forms, making it versatile and performance-focused.
RG: RG wax replaces traditional LF waxes and is perfect for everyday training. You can choose between melt wax or liquids, making it easy to find the right solution for your needs. A step up from the SG waxes.
SG: The always fluoro-free recreational/training glide wax. Perfect for putting a quick drying, durable, but still speedy glide wax on your skis for a day out on the trails! The very popular SG Green is one of the best base waxes that money can buy!
RG Boost
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RG BOOST Powder Warm
Buy Start RG BOOST Powder WarmDurable and fast top coat finishing powder for warm, moist-wet, glazing/glazed snow. RG Boost powders are great for all ages of snow! They are very durable, making them perfect for distance racing.
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RG BOOST Powder Universal
Buy Start RG BOOST Powder UniversalDurable and fast top coat finishing powder for mid-range snow on either side of the melting point. RG Boost powders are great for all ages of snow! They are very durable, making them perfect for distance racing.
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RG BOOST Powder Cold
Buy Start RG BOOST Powder ColdDurable and fast top coat finishing powder for cold temperatures in all ages of snow! RG Boost Powders are very durable, making them perfect for distance racing.
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RG BOOST Liquid Warm
Buy Start RG BOOST Liquid WarmIncrease top speed and acceleration with this top coat finishing liquid for warm, moist-wet, glazing/glazed snow. RG Boost liquid are great for topping RG Ultra waxes in for short-middle distance races.
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RG BOOST Liquid Universal
Buy Start RG BOOST Liquid UniversalIncrease top speed and acceleration with this top coat finishing liquid for mid-range snow of either positive or negative temperatures. RG Boost liquid are great for topping RG Ultra waxes in for short-middle distance races.
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RG BOOST Liquid Cold
Buy Start RG BOOST Liquid ColdIncrease top speed and acceleration with this top coat finishing liquid for cold snow, fresh or old. RG Boost liquid are great for topping RG Ultra waxes in for short-middle distance races.
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RG BOOST Finisher Spray
Buy Start RG BOOST Finisher SprayThis product is a universal finisher! A spray-on powder wax for a speedy top coat. Use in any condition for a universal speed up!
RG Ultra
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RG Ultra Red Liquid
Buy Start RG Ultra Red LiquidThese liquid waxes are fast! A perfect wax for short-middle distance races. The Red is ideal for when natural or artificial snow begins to warm up and glaze. Use on its own, or over top of an RG-line base wax.
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RG Ultra Purple Liquid
Buy Start RG Ultra Purple LiquidThese liquid waxes are fast! A perfect wax for short-middle distance races. The Purple is ideal for when natural or artificial snow gets a bit more moisture in it but is still frozen. Use on its own, or over top of an RG-line base wax.
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RG Ultra Blue Liquid
Buy Start RG Ultra Blue LiquidThese liquid waxes are fast! A perfect wax for short-middle distance races. The Blue is ideal standard blue conditions in natural or artificial snow, not too cold but not too warm. Use on its own, or over top of an RG-line base wax.
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RG Ultra Green Liquid
Buy Start RG Ultra Green LiquidNew in 25/26, the Green liquids will be available at every level of Start's liquid waxes. The Green should be a go to option for colder, fresher snow. It will work well in old snow as but liquids often wear off quicker in aggressive conditions. Ask us how it is later in the winter, as this will be a Lappe wax!
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RG Ultra Red
Buy Start RG Ultra RedThe warmest melt wax of the RG Ultra line. Perfect for a base in long distance, warm-weather racing. Keep your skis gliding fast with high quality waxes after your liquid wears off in 10-15km.
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RG Ultra Purple
Buy Start RG Ultra PurpleThe mild-temperature melt wax of the RG Ultra line. Perfect for a base in long distance racing right under the zero mark. Keep your skis gliding fast with high quality waxes after your liquid wears off in 10-15km.
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RG Ultra Blue
Buy Start RG Ultra BlueThe cold-temperature melt wax of the RG Ultra line. Perfect for a base in long distance racing in natural snow. Keep your skis gliding fast with high quality waxes after your liquid wears off in 10-15km.
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RG Ultra Green
Buy Start RG Ultra GreenThe highest quality version of Start Green!The hardest melt wax of the RG Ultra line. Perfect for a base in long distance racing in cold, aggressive snow. Keep your skis gliding fast with high quality waxes after your liquid wears off in 10-15km.
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RG Ultra Graphite
Buy Start RG Ultra GraphiteA new higher quality graphite base wax. Perfect as a hard base prep wax, or for use as an anti-static wax in cold, dry, fresh snow.
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RG Ultra Molybdenum
Buy Start RG Ultra MolybdenumA new higher quality graphite base wax. Perfect as a hard base prep wax, or for use as an anti-dirt wax in warm, old, dirty snow.
RG Race
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RG Race Red Liquid
Buy Start RG Race Red LiquidRacing waxes at a more affordable price! An ideal wax for short-middle distance lower-stakes racing. The Red is ideal for when natural or artificial snow begins to warm up and glaze. Use on its own, or over top of an RG-line base wax.
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RG Race Purple Liquid
Buy Start RG Race Purple LiquidRacing waxes at a more affordable price! An ideal wax for short-middle distance lower-stakes racing. The Purple is ideal for when natural or artificial snow gets a bit more moisture in it but is still frozen. Use on its own, or over top of an RG-line base wax.
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RG Race Blue Liquid
Buy Start RG Race Blue LiquidRacing waxes at a more affordable price! An ideal wax for short-middle distance lower-stakes racing. The Blue is ideal standard blue conditions in natural or artificial snow, not too cold but not too warm. Use on its own, or over top of an RG-line base wax.
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RG Race Green Liquid
Buy Start RG Race Green LiquidNew in 25/26, the Green liquids will be available at every level of Start's liquid waxes. The Green should be a go to option for colder, fresher snow. It will work well in old snow as but liquids often wear off quicker in aggressive conditions. Ask us how it is later in the winter, as this will be a Lappe wax!
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RG Race Marathon Liquid
Buy Start RG Race Marathon LiquidA racing liquid wax for universal, changing conditions. It makes both a durable base for other RG Race liquids, or on its own on loppet days where you aren't aware of what the conditions will be around the course.
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RG Race Base Liquid
Buy Start RG Race Base LiquidA universal-condition liquid base wax for extending the life of other liquids. Apply onto a clean ski before applying your choice of RG Liquid.
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RG Race Molybdenum Liquid
Buy Start RG Race Molybdenum LiquidA very good liquid molybdenum wax for racing in dirty, wet snow! Use on its own, or mix into your RG liquid of choice. Apply your RG liquid, let dry, and then before brushing out apply the molybdenum liquid and let dry again!
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RG Race Graphite Liquid
Buy Start RG Race Graphite LiquidA very good liquid graphite wax for racing in dry, fresh snow! Use on its own, or mix into your RG liquid of choice. Apply your RG liquid, let dry, and then before brushing out apply the graphite liquid and let dry again!
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RG Race Red
Buy Start RG Race RedThe warmest melt wax of the RG Race line. Perfect for a base in long distance, warm-weather racing. Keep your skis gliding fast with high quality waxes after your liquid wears off in 10-15km.
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RG Race Purple
Buy Start RG Race PurpleThe mild-temperature melt wax of the RG Race line. Perfect for a base in long distance racing right under the zero mark. Keep your skis gliding fast with high quality waxes after your liquid wears off in 10-15km.
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RG Race Blue
Buy Start RG Race BlueThe cold-temperature melt wax of the RG Race line. Perfect for a base in long distance racing in natural snow. Keep your skis gliding fast with high quality waxes after your liquid wears off in 10-15km.
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RG Race Green
Buy Start RG Race GreenThe famous Start Green!The hardest melt wax of the RG Race line. Perfect for a base in long distance racing in cold, aggressive snow. Keep your skis gliding fast with high quality waxes after your liquid wears off in 10-15km.
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RG Race Graphite
Buy Start RG Race GraphiteA high quality graphite base wax. Perfect as a hard base prep wax, or for use as an anti-static wax in cold, dry, fresh snow.
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RG Race Molybdenum
Buy Start RG Race MolybdenumA high quality graphite base wax. Perfect as a hard base prep wax, or for use as an anti-dirt wax in warm, old, dirty snow.
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RG Race Marathon
Buy Start RG Race MarathonA high quality universal base wax. This wax is a durable, multi-condition glider for loppets and distance races where the conditions will change throughout the day!
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RG Race Base
Buy Start RG Race BaseA high quality base wax. Use for extending the life of other waxes and for basic maintenance.
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RG Red Liquid
Buy Start RG Red LiquidA high-quality training and youth racing wax only available in liquid. The Red is ideal for when natural or artificial snow begins to warm up and glaze. Use on its own, or over top of an RG-line base wax.
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RG Purple Liquid
Buy Start RG Purple LiquidA high-quality training and youth racing wax only available in liquid. The Purple is ideal for when natural or artificial snow gets a bit more moisture in it but is still frozen. Use on its own, or over top of an RG-line base wax.
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RG Blue Liquid
Buy Start RG Blue LiquidA high-quality training and youth racing wax only available in liquid. The Blue is ideal standard blue conditions in natural or artificial snow, not too cold but not too warm. Use on its own, or over top of an RG-line base wax.
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RG Green Liquid
Buy Start RG Green LiquidNew in 25/26, the Green liquids will be available at every level of Start's liquid waxes. The Green should be a go to option for colder, fresher snow. It will work well in old snow as but liquids often wear off quicker in aggressive conditions. Ask us how it is later in the winter, as this will be a Lappe wax!
SG
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SG Red Liquid
Buy Start SG Red LiquidSG will provide you with a high-quality training or recreational wax for any condition. The Red is ideal for when natural or artificial snow begins to warm up and glaze. Use on its own, or over top of an SG base wax.
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SG Purple Liquid
Buy Start SG Purple LiquidSG will provide you with a high-quality training or recreational wax for any condition. The Purple is ideal for when natural or artificial snow gets a bit more moisture in it but is still frozen. Use on its own, or over top of an SG base wax.
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SG Blue Liquid
Buy Start SG Blue LiquidSG will provide you with a high-quality training or recreational wax for any condition. The Blue is ideal standard blue conditions in natural or artificial snow, not too cold but not too warm. Use on its own, or over top of an SG base wax.
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SG Green Liquid
Buy Start SG Green LiquidNew in 25/26, the Green liquids will be available at every level of Start's liquid waxes. The Green should be a go to option for colder, fresher snow. It will work well in old snow as but liquids often wear off quicker in aggressive conditions. Ask us how it is later in the winter, as this will be a Lappe wax!
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SG4 Red
Buy Start SG4 RedSG will provide you with a high-quality training or recreational wax for any condition. The Red is ideal for when natural or artificial snow begins to warm up and glaze. Use on its own, or under an SG liquid.
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SG6 Purple
Buy Start SG6 PurpleSG will provide you with a high-quality training or recreational wax for any condition. The Purple is ideal for when natural or artificial snow gets a bit more moisture in it but is still frozen. Use on its own, or under an SG liquid.
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SG8 Blue
Buy Start SG8 BlueSG will provide you with a high-quality training or recreational wax for any condition. The Blue is ideal standard blue conditions in natural or artificial snow, not too cold but not too warm. Use on its own, or under an SG liquid.
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SG10 Green
Buy Start SG10 GreenTHE green melt wax! Nothing beats Start's Green! SG will provide you with a high-quality training or recreational wax for any condition. Perfect for a base in long distance racing in cold, aggressive snow. Use on its own, or under an SG liquid.
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SG Universal
Buy Start SG UniversalA universal base wax for those that want a reliable wax for any condition without rewaxing their skis anytime the snow changes! It also makes a perfect base for any of the SG liquids!
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SG Graphite
Buy Start SG GraphiteA extra wax from the SG line-up! A wax for base prep and use in cold, dry, static-y snow, or dirty snow to help skis maintain glide.
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BW Base
Buy Start BW BaseAnother extra wax part of the SG collection. A low-melting point base wax for base maintenance, cleaning, and saturation.
Other Glide Waxes
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AG Line
Buy Start AG WaxesA collection of durable, bulk-sized alpine waxes any condition. The AG line is designed around high speed, high abrasion skiing.
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Snow Line
Buy Start Snow WaxesCompletely natural environmentally friendly glide wax! This line has the same red, purple, blue, and green options as the other Start glide waxes. Perfect for recreational skiers who like to keep their skis moving as they should.
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Easy Glide
2 options for quick-to-apply liquid glide wax for recreational skiers. A universal warm and a universal cold option. Easy selections for skiers who are less informed about waxing!
Grip Waxes
Racing Hardwaxes
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Oslo Special
Buy Start Oslo SpecialThe Oslo kickwax line is a wax tech's favourite when it comes to old, aggressive snow hardwaxes. The Special is the warmest of the trio. This wax will be great for old snow with a good amount of moisture in it. Use right before switching to pure klister.
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Oslo Extra
Buy Start Oslo ExtraThe Oslo kickwax line is a wax tech's favourite when it comes to old, aggressive snow hardwaxes. The Extra is the middle of the trio. This wax will be great for old, transformed snow that is still below zero. Perfect for when you are struggling to get that bite on slick tracks.
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Oslo Super
Buy Start Oslo SuperThe Oslo kickwax line is a wax tech's favourite when it comes to old, aggressive snow hardwaxes. The Super is the coldest of the trio. This wax will be great for old, transformed snow that is quite cold still. Perfect for when you are struggling to get that bite on slick tracks.
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R-Series Red
Buy Start R-Series RedThe R-Series is a new trio of racing kick waxes for older snow. They work great on all natural snow! The Red is an ideal choice all the way to the point of klister. It handles fresh glazing snow very well.
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R-Series Purple
Buy Start R-Series PurpleThe R-Series is a new trio of racing kick waxes for older snow. They work great on all natural snow! The Purple is an ideal choice for directly under zero in high humidity.
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R-Series Blue
Buy Start R-Series BlueThe R-Series is a new trio of racing kick waxes for older snow. They work great on all natural snow! The Blue is an ideal choice for colder snow with high humidity, or frozen tracks with a fresh dusting.
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4193
Buy Start 4193A World Cup racing version of Start Tar Red for fresh, fine snow. Hint: Try ironing it in instead of corking!
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4195
Buy Start 4195A World Cup racing version of Start Tar Blue for fresh, fine snow. Hint: Try ironing it in instead of corking!
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Black Magic
Buy Start Black MagicThe original magic kick wax! This molybdenum kick wax is ideal for dirty snow of all temperatures. A perfect mixer or cover wax!
Synthetic Hardwaxes
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Basewax
Buy Start BasewaxA standard everyday natural snow base binder. A great binder for 50km fresh snow loppets!
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Basewax Extra
Buy Start Basewax ExtraStart's more aggressive hardwax binder. Older, transformed, coarser snow is where this binder shines.
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Yellow
Buy Start YellowThe stickiest of Start hardwaxes. Perfect for the tricky grip waxing conditions right before switching to klister.
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Start Blue
Buy Start BlueA bit warmer of a blue for single digit negative temperatures. A great recreational wax with 3330 as the racier version.
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Start Green
Buy Start GreenThis wax is either regular blue or a warm green. It works well in pretty standard January conditions!
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Start Nordic
Buy Start NordicThe true green cold wax of the Start lineup! It makes an ideal cover for speeding up stickier waxes.
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Universal Plus
Buy Start Universal PlusA very sticky universal hardwax for recreational skiing in positive conditions. This wax is one of 2 waxes you need for any easy day out on your skis!
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Universal Minus
Buy Start Universal MinusA harder universal hardwax for recreational skiing in negative conditions. This wax is one of 2 waxes you need for any easy day out on your skis!
Tar
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Tar Plus Yellow
Buy Start Tar Plus YellowThe warmest wax of the the Start Tar line. Ideal for fresh snow above the freezing point; a condition where snowballing is common.
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Tar Two Red
Buy Start Tar Two RedA popular wax for around the zero point in tricky, glazing natural snow. Icing is very common around this range.
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Tar Zero Purple
Buy Start Tar Zero PurpleAnother popular wax for around the zero point in tricky, glazing natural snow. Icing is very common around this range. Test between the two to see which is best for the day!
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Tar Five Blue
Buy Start Tar Five BlueFresh cold snow can snowball on the bottom of anyone's wax job. Blue is for the more humid side of things. Add some tar to the mix to keep them to a minimum.
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Tar Ten Green
Buy Start Tar Ten GreenFresh cold snow can snowball on the bottom of anyone's wax job. Green is for the drier side of things. Add some tar to the mix to keep them to a minimum.
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Tar Minus Black
Buy Start Tar Minus BlackTar Black is usually used as a cover wax to keep a stickier wax faster and limit the snowballing! A must have in a wax box!
Klister
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Universal Wide
Buy Start Universal WideWe often joke that every brand's universal klister is the best on the market; with Start's Universal Wide, it may just be the case! Use in any variable klister conditions!
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Universal Plus
Buy Start Universal PlusAnother popular universal klister from Start. This one is a wet snow klister for all types of above zero snow types.
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Red
Buy Start RedWater running down the tracks? Throw this one onto your skis! Also a good mixer to add some extra bite to colder klisters!
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Special
Buy Start SpecialA moist, fine-grained snow klister for the around-zero point. Another mixer for Universal Wide to extend its effective range.
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Purple
Buy Start PurpleA standard violet condition klister! Frozen, icy, corny, coarse snow; this klister gives you the tack that you need.
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Blue
Buy Start BlueA simple blue klister! Hard, icy tracks in natural or artificial snow. Use it as a base for hardwaxes as well.
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Base
Buy Start BaseA klister base for super aggressive snow. Use for other klisters or hardwaxes. It is best applied as thin as possible.

Grip Tape
Universal and durable grip wax that lasts most skiers all season! Grip tapes are simply rolled onto a grip zone, and the skis are ready to go! The grip tape can be covered with a very hard wax as well to speed them up or to stop snowballing!
Liquid Grip Waxes
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LGR
Buy Start LGRRaceable liquid grips! If you have a large fleet of skis to wax, you may consider liquid grip waxes. The LGR line has a base binder, blue, purple, and red option for any racing condition.
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LG
Buy Start LGEasy to apply waxes! If you hate corking, then liquid grip waxes may be for you! The LG line has a base binder, blue, purple, and red option for any condition.
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Easy Grip
No choices but two! Easy to apply and universal. If the weather is warm, pick the warm. If the weather is cold, pick the cold. Simple as it can be!
Ski Care
A few liquid products for ensuring that the skis you are waxing receive the best care possible. From waxable classic, to skins, to zeros, to wooden skis; Start has the product that you need!
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Wax Remover
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Skin Glide
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Skin Cleaner
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Anti-Ice
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Service Tar
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