Choose Ski Wax by snow type
New snow, old snow, artificial snow, spring snow, dry snow and indoor snow require different waxing strategies. This hub helps you classify the snow type correctly and move from there to the right Dominator series, temperature chart or product recommendation.
Fewer pages, clearer decisions
Similar conditions are bundled on purpose: spring snow includes wet snow, slush snow and moist snow. Artificial snow includes hard, abrasive pistes. New snow includes fresh snow and powder snow.
Ski Wax by snow type
Choose the snow type that best describes your current situation. Each detail page then guides you to recommendations by temperature, use case and Dominator series.
Ski Wax for new snow
Fresh, often sharp-edged crystals. Also covers powder snow and fresh cold snow. Main logic: Elite NS, FFC and Psycho NS.
Open new snowSki Wax for old snow
Transformed, rounder crystals, old natural snow and compact conditions. Main logic: Elite OS, FFC and Psycho OS.
Open old snowSki Wax for artificial snow
Technically produced, often aggressive snow. Also covers hard, abrasive pistes. Main logic: durability, abrasion and Psycho.
Open artificial snowSki Wax for spring snow
Warm, wet, moist, dirty or slushy snow. Main logic: water film, wet suction, structure, Elite W and warm setups.
Open spring snowSki Wax for dry snow
Little water film, dry friction and possible electrostatics. Often cold, fine and demanding.
Open dry snowSki Wax for indoor skiing
Indoor snow with constant conditions, high repetition, abrasion and dirt load. Ideal for training and clubs.
Open indoor skiingRecommendation matrix by snow type
This matrix gives quick orientation. The detail pages then explain temperature, use case and typical mistakes.
| Snow type | Covers | Challenge | Typical series |
|---|---|---|---|
| New snow | powder snow, fresh natural and artificial snow | sharp crystals, dry friction, fast changes | Elite NS, FFC, Psycho NS |
| Old snow | transformed snow, old natural snow, compact conditions | round crystals, dirt, changing moisture | Elite OS, FFC, Psycho OS |
| Artificial snow | hard pistes, technical snowmaking, abrasive conditions | abrasion, hardness, aggressive crystals | Psycho, FFC, Elite by temperature |
| Spring snow | wet snow, slush snow, moist snow, dirty snow | water film, wet suction, dirt, changing conditions | Elite W, FFC P2, Elite NS3/OS3 |
| Dry snow | cold snow, dry friction, electrostatics | little water film, charging, hard wax choice | Elite NS1/OS1, FFC P2C, Psycho |
| Indoor skiing | indoor snow, training snow, compact technical snow | constant cold, abrasion, dirt, many repetitions | FFC, Psycho, Elite by training goal |
Which series fits which snow type?
FFC
The broad fluoro-free performance series for recreation, training and many race situations. Ideal when you want a robust choice by temperature.
View FFC seriesElite
The race-oriented series: NS for new snow, OS for old snow, W for spring/wet snow, RR/X for finish decisions.
View Elite seriesPsycho
The specialist series for aggressive, abrasive conditions, hard pistes, artificial snow, indoor skiing and situations where durability becomes more important.
View Psycho seriesIf you are unsure
You know the temperature
Use the Ski Wax temperature chart and compare FFC, Elite and Psycho by temperature range.
Open temperature chartYou know the snow type
Choose the matching snow type above and follow the recommendation for recreation, training or racing.
Start with new snowYou are completely unsure
Use the Dominator Wax Advisor. It guides you through discipline, temperature, snow type and use case.
Start Wax AdvisorAcademy knowledge for snow type
Reduce snow friction
Understand why snow slows the ski and how Ski Wax reduces friction.
Read articleReduce wet suction
Learn why water film brakes and why structure and finish are decisive.
Read articleCompetition strategy
How to evaluate snow, temperature, moisture and course in race service.
Read articleFrequently asked questions about Ski Wax by snow type
Why only six snow-type pages?
Because similar conditions belong together. This avoids duplicate content and helps customers reach the right decision faster.
Where do I find wet snow and slush snow?
Wet snow, slush snow and moist snow are bundled on the spring snow page because water film, wet suction, dirt and warm conditions belong together.
Where do I find powder snow?
Powder snow is covered on the new snow page because fresh, loose powder belongs to the New-Snow logic.
Where do I find hard pistes?
Hard, abrasive pistes are covered on the artificial snow page because abrasion, hardness and aggressive crystals are the focus there.
Why does indoor skiing get its own page?
Indoor skiing is special: constant conditions, technical snow base, high repetition, dirt and training load. That makes a dedicated recommendation useful.
Is snow type more important than temperature?
Both matter. Temperature defines the range, but snow type often decides whether Elite NS, Elite OS, Elite W, FFC or Psycho makes more sense.
Should I use the Wax Advisor or this hub first?
If you know the snow type, use this hub. If you are unsure, start with the Wax Advisor.
Ready for the right wax decision?
Start with snow type, check temperature and then compare FFC, Elite and Psycho. If you are unsure, the Wax Advisor leads you directly to a suitable recommendation.