PS8 Red 60g

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Swix PS8 all-temperature ski and snowboard glide wax in clear plastic packaging with red and gray graphics, rated for -4°C to +4°C, 60g block

PS8 Red 60g

415 North Lake Boulevard

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415 North Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City CA 96145
United States

+15305836917

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Features

PS8 is an affordable wax for ski trips and training. Also works very well as a base preparation wax. Easy to melt and very convenient to work with. The speed of the waxing iron should be approx. 8-10 seconds for a skating or alpine ski. The wax can be reheated after cooling to room temperature (10 min.) for better durability. It is important to have a good waxing iron in order to melt the wax efficiently. Recommended waxing iron temperature 130°C. Replaces CH8X.

  • Glide wax for ski trips, training and base prep.
  • Covers both sides of zero.
  • PS8 is recommended from -4°C to +4 degrees.
  • Low melting point and easy to apply.
  • 60g.

Technical Specs

AI FAQs

AI generated FAQs about the PS8 Red 60g

What type of snow conditions is this wax designed for?

PS8 Red is designed for near-freezing conditions from -4°C to +4°C (25°F to 39°F), covering both sides of zero. You can use it for ski trips, training, and base preparation within that temperature range, but it is not specified for temperatures outside it.

Will this wax work on both skis and snowboards, or is it specific to one?

PS8 Red works on alpine skis, skating skis, and snowboards. You can use the same wax block for glide waxing across your ski and snowboard setup.

What's the difference between this wax and the other options, and which should I pick?

PS8 Red is an affordable, fluor-free glide wax built for ski trips, training, and base preparation on alpine skis, skating skis, and snowboards. It is formulated for the -4°C to +4°C range and replaces the older CH8X wax.

What tools do I need to apply this wax, and are they included?

You need a good waxing iron set to 130°C to melt PS8 Red efficiently. Move the iron across a skating or alpine ski in approximately 8–10 seconds for application.

How long does the application process take?

Applying PS8 Red takes about 8–10 seconds of iron pass time per ski, following the recommended iron speed for skating or alpine skis. You can also reheat the wax for roughly 10 minutes after it cools to room temperature to boost durability, though this step is optional and not part of the core application time.

Do I need a special iron to apply this wax, or will a regular household iron work?

PS8 Red is applied using a waxing iron set to the recommended 130°C for efficient melting. A good waxing iron is important for proper application, which gives you even melt-in and reliable glide performance on your skis or board.

Can beginners apply this wax themselves, or do I need to take my board to a shop?

PS8 Red has a low melting point and is easy to apply, so you can apply it yourself with a good waxing iron. Set the iron to the recommended 130°C to melt the wax efficiently.

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415 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145

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