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Handcrafted in Colorado, Glide-on is a specially formulated non-toxic hot wax, perfect for any glide application on Alpine Skis, Snowboards, Nordic Skis, and Skiboards.  

Like other glide waxes, Glide-on is made of paraffin and microcrystalline. But unlike the others, Glide-on also has a specially designed polymer added for extra speed and base protection. The polymer acts as a plasticizer, making Glide-on more elastic, durable and faster than standard glide waxes.

Glide-on wax is smooth, easy to apply and long-lasting.

Colorado's fastest non-toxic ski and snowboard glide wax!

   All Glide-on products are non-toxic and environmentally safe. They do not contain Fluorocarbons (PFC or PFOA), Molybdenum, or Graphite

Arctic Excellent for sub-zero temperatures -10 to 10 oF (-23 to -12 oC)

Cold (All Temp)  Perfect for freezing temperatures 10 to 28 oF (-12 to -2 oC)

Medium Great for moderate temperatures 25 to 40 oF (-4 to 4 oC)

Warm/Base Prep Ideal for Spring conditions 34 to 50 oF (1 to 10 oC)

Combo Packs Create your own Choose 3 of the 4 temps

"I used Glide-on every day last winter and never had a slow day.
The fact that Glide-on Wax is good for the environment and works so well is awesome!"
(Moss Halladay, Professional Snowboarder for The North Face)

"[Glide-on] wax worked wonders in Jackson Hole Wyoming!"
(Brett S, Skier and Snowboarder)

"Very sweet stuff…!"
(Cody D, Neiva Snowboards, Midvale Utah)

"FAST, FAST, Long lasting on hard snow...!"
(Jason W, Skier, Durango Colorado)

"Best wax I've ever used...!"
(Taylor B, Skier, Bayfield Colorado)

Why it is important to use a non-toxic wax:

Toxic ski and snowboard waxes pose both human health and environmental hazards. The most hazardous ingredient found in toxic waxes are perfluorocarbons (PFC’s). Perfluorocarbons are fully fluorinated compounds, synthetically produced by combining a hydrocarbon (like paraffin wax) with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). The acid strips the hydrogen atoms off the carbon backbone and replaces them with fluorine atoms. The term “fluorocarbon” refers to any carbon-based molecule which has been fully or partially fluorinated. Therefore, the terms “PFC” and “fluorocarbon” are often used interchangeably.

Fluorinated ski waxes (fluoros) are, thus far, the most durable and hydrophobic. The more hydrophobic a wax is, the better water repellency it has. 
It is well known that, in skiing, fluoros achieve the best times for racers. But what is less well known is that fluoros also have the highest health and
environmental impact.

When fluorocarbons are exposed to high temperatures, toxic fumes are released. In ski and snowboard shops, technicians breathe these fumes. Prolonged exposure to the fumes of fluorocarbons is known to cause sever damage to respiratory passages, bloody noses, and increased levels of PFC in the blood.
Some studies of such technicians have revealed a PFC blood content level of up to 45% higher than the general population. PFC and PFOA are also known to be
potent greenhouse gases.

The potentially toxic impact of fluorinated waxes is further propagated when the wax is cast off from the base of skis and snowboards into the snowpack. In the spring, the toxins left by fluorinated waxes are carried down to watersheds as non-biodegradable, environmentally hazardous molecules. PFC and PFOA remain in the environment as persistent organic pollutants, and are not known to degrade by any natural processes. Results of animal studies of PFOA indicate that it can cause several types of tumors, neonatal death, and may have toxic effects on the immune, liver, and endocrine systems.

How many skiers does it take? Well, if one skier calculates how much wax he actually uses and leaves behind on the mountain over a season, it may not
amount to much. However, it is the collective impact that is the problem. According to the National Ski Areas Association, the 2007-2008 ski season had 60.1 million skier days at resorts in the US. They estimate that between 1979 and 2009, the US has had at least 50 million skier days each year. That results in more
than 1.5 billion pairs of skis and snowboards shedding wax into the snowpack over 30 years in the United States alone.

As the potential hazards of toxic waxes become more well known, conscientious skiers and snowboarders s are becoming increasingly motivated to seek out non-toxic wax sources. Glide-on is one such alternative. Rather than toxic chemicals, Glide-on has an inert (environmentally neutral) polymer added that enhances its durability, speed and base protection. At Glide-on, we are proud to provide an excellent alternative to toxic ski waxes and we feel this will be the way of the future.