The Toko and Swix wax manuals are an excellent source of information on not only Toko and Swix waxes, but also on waxing in general. The Swix manual also includes a nice section on preparing new skis or skis after they have been stoneground.
Toko Comprehensive Wax Manual for 2012/2013 Season
Fast Wax is a Minnesota-based company that provides a high-quality inexpensive set of waxes for skate skiing. Check out their comprehensive set of waxing instructions and instructional videos below.
Fast Wax - Nordic Waxing Instructions
Fast Wax - Nordic Waxing Videos
Toko Hardness Chart - this provides an idea of the relative hardness of the different waxes from Toko
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Snow Temperature |
Waxes |
Hardness |
Mixed Waxes |
Ratio |
Snow Temperature |
Snowtype |
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10.0 |
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9.5 |
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0 to -4 C 32 to 25 F |
Dibloc HF Yellow Dibloc LF Yellow |
9.0 |
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8.5 |
Dibloc HF Yellow / Red |
1:1 |
0 to -3C 32 to 27F |
All Snow |
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8.0 |
Dibloc HF Yellow / Moly |
1:1 |
0 to -3C 32 to 27F |
Man Made or Old Snow |
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0 to -4 C 32 to 25 F |
World Loppet Yellow |
7.5 |
Dibloc LF Yellow / Moly |
1:1 |
0 to -4 C 32 to 25 F |
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7.0 |
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6.5 |
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6.0 |
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5.5 |
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5.0 |
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-4 to -10C 24 to 14F |
Dibloc HF Red Dibloc LF Red |
4.5 |
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-4 to -10C 24 to 14F |
Dibloc HF Moly Dibloc LF Moly |
4.0 |
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3.5 |
Dibloc HF Red / Moly |
1:2 |
-5 to -8C 23 to 18F |
Man Made or Old Snow |
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3.0 |
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-4 to -10C 25 to 14F |
World Loppet Red |
2.5 |
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2.0 |
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1.5 |
Dibloc LF Red / Blue |
1:1 |
-6 to -10C 21 to 14F |
Old Snow |
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-10 to -30C 14 to -22F |
World Loppet Blue |
1.0 |
Dibloc HF Red / Blue |
1:2 |
-8 to -12C 18 to 10F |
Old Snow |
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0.5 |
Dibloc LF Blue / Moly |
1:1 |
-6 to -12C 21 to 10F |
Man Made Old Snow |
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-10 to -30C 14 to -22F |
Dibloc HF Blue Dibloc LF Blue |
0.0 |