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Old June 18th 12, 11:20 PM
skikick skikick is offline
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Has anyone ever used base oil? What does it do that regular wax doesn't?

Thanks!
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Old June 19th 12, 01:05 AM posted to rec.skiing.nordic
gr[_4_]
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Default Base Oil

On 6/18/2012 7:20 PM, skikick wrote:
Has anyone ever used base oil? What does it do that regular wax
doesn't?

Thanks!




I give up.... what is it? Who makes it?
I have used NOTWAX which is a Teflon type liquid that works with wax,
seems to help with real wet snow and prevents sticking.
gr

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Old June 19th 12, 06:14 AM posted to rec.skiing.nordic
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Skikick is probably talking about Rex Base Oil. I used it and like it
alot. After the treatment my skis are nice and "oily/greasy". I always
do the treatment for my new skis, after stone grinding, and after
thorough cleaning.

Here's what Rex website has to say:

"Rex Fluor Base Oil makes the base preparation of all new skis
definitely easier. Apply a thin layer of oil and let it absorb into the
base, the longer the better - e.g. overnight. Wipe away any leftover
oil and continue with base wax and Rex Blue 423. One treatment with
base oil and paraffin is equal to 2-3 wax treatments. Treat skis with
Base Oil also after stone grinding."

http://rex.fi/en/accessories/removers-and-ski-care/

I hope this helps.
-Finn

On 2012-06-19 01:05:11 +0000, gr said:

On 6/18/2012 7:20 PM, skikick wrote:
Has anyone ever used base oil? What does it do that regular wax
doesn't?

Thanks!




I give up.... what is it? Who makes it?
I have used NOTWAX which is a Teflon type liquid that works with wax,
seems to help with real wet snow and prevents sticking.
gr



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Old June 28th 12, 01:33 AM
skikick skikick is offline
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Originally Posted by finnFTW View Post
Skikick is probably talking about Rex Base Oil. I used it and like it
alot. After the treatment my skis are nice and "oily/greasy". I always
do the treatment for my new skis, after stone grinding, and after
thorough cleaning.
Yes, the Rex base oil was what I wondering about. Thanks Finn.

Guess I should have read the description a little closer regarding it's actual properties (i.e. similar properties to prep wax). Seems that it's similar in purpose, just a different application process!

Still wondering there are any advantages using base oil in terms of changes to the ski base.

I am sure if there are, this will catch on...
 




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