Race skate skis require hot waxing in order to maintain top performance.  Liquid waxes can be used as a supplement or a top coat but will not replace hot waxing.  It is common to get a grind on new race skate skis, all ground skis will ship with base hardener ironed in unless additional wax service is purchased.

**All skis ship without wax unless additional wax or grind service is purchased