SteveW wrote:
I am in SW Missouri, and I have a very used pair of ebay skis, boots, and
poles. It does not snow here enough to justify the expense of state of the
art gear. I do not have access to a ski shop, so what can I use for glide
wax that is around the house? I wonder about car wax, WD-40, furniture
polish, floor wax, candle wax etc. What would work the best?

Thanks

Steve


In my beginner days, and for some of the folks I give skis to (xc
touring type) we have had good success with car wax on ski bottoms.
Polish for the tips and tails and just apply and dry for the fishscale
section. In wet snow it is essential to put something on the scales or
big ice clumps will form. Avoid oils and things with solvent as these
will likely damage the bases.
gr