I would have to concur with Don on this one. I've now been using one wax for all my skiing (including races) for a few years now with no real regrets. You can prep your skis a week ahead of time and then relax or take care of the other stuff. I think the lack of waxing angst (not to mention the lack of wax fumes the night before a race) is worth at least as much as the little glide you might possibly give up to the wax-heads. My conversion occured when, as a wax-head, I made the wrong call and glued myself to the snow with a high-tech wax at the first Noq. Besides, if you race classic, you still have to sweat the kick-wax. If there's some ground ice in the mix I would definitely consider a base layer of green klister, ironed on very thin; or my favorite method, warmed with a heat-gun and spread with a thumb. You want the heat-gun on low and to use someone elses thumb. Then cool the skis outside, bring them in one at a time and get some hard kick wax spread evenly on them. The key here is to cork it in really gently so as not to "dig up" the klister, but to get it done quickly enough that the ski doesn't warm up and soften the klister layer. It helps to have pre-warmed the wax before applying it; you can put it in your pocket for 20 mins before you use it. Once you have the klister buried you can proceed with your wax of the day. The newer waxes have great temperature ranges and durability, so selection is usually much easier and you don't have to put on the "10 thin layers" that you used to see recomended sometimes. But if we are going to get a little fresh snow in the mix you will want to make sure the klister is well covered.
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