Swix CH5X Turquoise Wax 60g

Boardworks Breakdown: 

Swix is the biggest name in the game for a reason: They make darn good wax. The CH5 series strikes a good balance between performance and affordability for a quality temperature-specific wax. 


Manufacturer Description: 

Temperature range from -8°C to -14°C (18°F to 7°F).

Recommended iron temp.: 150°C (311°F).

The 5 series fulfill a hardness gap between the 4 and the 6 series. It’s easier to apply than the 4 series, but provides outstanding glide properties within its temperature range, and has great durability. The speed of the iron should be approx. 8-10 sec. on a skating or alpine ski. The wax can be re-heated after cooling to room temperature (10 min) for better durability. Scraping after appr. one minute. Important to have a good iron to get an efficient melting of the wax. CH05X can be used as a race wax alone, but is often used as a base for Cera F powder, such as FC05X.