realskiers

Svend - you do understand the situation when dealing with a base structure - no, they're not easy to change.

Thanks HA -- I appreciate all your input.  You've brought up some interesting points about the importance of structure and keeping it well maintained.  Will ponder my future approach to waxing and brushing.  I think I'll pull the trigger on some rotobrushes soon.  Starting with a brass and nylon combo seems like a logical intro.  I will check into corking the wax in vs. ironing in.  If I can avoid breathing in wax fumes, I'm all for it.

Are you telling me that you get up each morning and take the snow temp and then wax and scrape and brush before going out? If not, you can still get stuck with skis that won't glide all that well.

John, I presently wax about every 3rd day out.  I use mostly mid-range temp wax (red) which glides great from about -10C to +3C.  This covers about 3/4 of our ski days here in Ontario.  Every now and then it gets colder, and then I use a cold temp wax....maybe needs applying twice per season.  Ditto spring skiing -- warm temp wax needed maybe two or three applications.  If in doubt, I just use the red wax and go have fun.....  I get it wrong maybe once a winter....not a bad batting average.