Swix Wax Guide

Wax	Description		Temperatures
V05 Polar 45g	As the name indicates, this is hardwax made for the coldest conditions. Frequently used in the polar regions of Europe and North America.	New fallen snow	-12° /-25°C 10 ° / -12°F
		Transformed fine grained snow	-15° /-30°C 5° / -22°F
V20 Green 45g	The well known cold snow wax, used for more than 50 years, has been modernized several times with new components.	New fallen snow	-8° / -15°C 18 °/ 5°F
		Transformed fine grained snow	-10° / -18°C 12 ° / 0°F
V30 Blue 45g	Another truly classic Swix wax. To be used on moderate cold snow when skiing is at its best.	New fallen snow	-2° / -10°C 28° / 14°F
		Transformed fine grained snow	-5° / -15°C 23° / 5°F
V40 Blue Extra 45g	The most popular V-wax. A very flexible and versatile wax covering a large temperature range on the cold side of freezing. To be utilized close to 0°C, demands relatively new snow and low air humidity (below 45-50%).	New fallen snow	-1° / -7°C 30° / 19°F
		Transformed fine grained snow	-3° / -10°C 27 ° / 12°F
V45 Violet Special 45g	Also a very frequently used wax, both in racing and touring. When Blue Extra somewhat slippery, a thin layer of Violet Special probably is the right wax.	New Fallen snow	0° / -3°C 32° / 27°F
		Transformed fine grain snow	-2° / -6°C 28 ° / 21°F
V50 Violet 45g	For many years a secret weapon in the wax-box of World Cup Servicemen. To be used when the snow is in a stage going from cold to wet, around freezing (32°F).	New fallen snow	0°C 32°F
		Transformed fine grained snow	-1° / -3°C 30° / 27°F
V55 Red Special 45g	For moist, new snow, but might go into some colder snow without icing. New formula.	New fallen snow	+1° / 0°C 34° / 32°F
		Transformed fine grained snow	0° / -2°C 32° / 28°F
V60 Red/Silver 45g	For moist to wet new snow, when making snowballs is very easy. Apply thicker the warmer it is to secure grip. New formula.	New fallen snow	0° / +3°C 32° / 38°F
		Transformed fine grained snow	+1° / -1°C 34° / 30°F