mountainFLOW eco-wax Hot Wax Warm for 20 to 36 Degrees F - 4.6 oz.
Forget petroleum-based waxes and say hello to mountainFLOW eco-wax Hot Wax Warm. This plant-based wax propels your ride with a smooth, fast glide in warmer winter temps ranging from 20 to 36°F.
- Made entirely from plants, this wax is biodegradable and contains no petroleum-based ingredients
- Simply iron on the wax and scrape it off to get a great glide with lasting durability for 3 to 5 days, depending on conditions
- Wax can be applied to the base of alpine skis, Nordic skis and snowboards
- For best results, use in temperatures ranging from 20 to 36°F (-7 to 2°C)
- Hand-poured in the USA
Made in USA.
View all mountainFLOW eco-wax Ski Wax| Best Use | Snowsports |
|---|---|
| Wax Type | Glide |
| Wax Form | Solid |
| Temperature Condition | Warm |
| Material(s) | Plant-based wax |
| Weight | 130 grams |
Review this Product
Adding a review will require a valid email for verification
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Most Helpful Critical Review
Customer Images
Made my skis fast in warm skiing conditions
I used the Hot Wax Warm eco-wax in late January on cross country ski trails in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I found that the wax was easy to apply and easy to scrape. It was a bit stickier than the paraffin wax I normally use, but this was not an issue. The wax had a light odor when ironing it into the ski base that was not unpleasant. The performance of the glide wax was as fast or faster than the wax I usually use in similar snow conditions. I like that the wax is packaged in paper packaging rather than plastic. The wax itself is biodegradable and made from plants, so I was excited that it performed better than I expected.
found my new wax
I received this product for free from the REI Trailblazers sampling program in exchange for my honest review. And finally got to test it this week. The wax came in a fully recyclable/cardboard container, which is nice. I checked out their videos online but did not end up using the "crayon" method. Maybe my house was too cold but the wax would not just glide onto the skis, even with warming it on the iron. So, instead I used the regular melt-drip-iron method which I have used with conventional waxes for several years now. This wax was easy to apply and when I ironed what I had dripped onto the skis I noticed that much less wax was needed to cover the bases than usual. I let it dry/cool for a couple of hours and then scraped it off, as usual. But WOW, this is when I really noticed a difference: so much less wax was on the skis that hardly anything needed to be scraped off. It applied itself so much thinner than conventional wax. Less mess to clean up afterward! Then I went to ski on the new wax yesterday. Temps were in the mid-20s and snow was mostly man-made, hard-packed and icy in a few spots. I got three early laps in before the lift lines got too long with the holiday crowds. While I was skiing I did not notice any difference with this wax. Everything was smooth and I passed many people with worse or old wax jobs on the cat walk. When I got back to my car I inspected the bases and found no dry spots. I will go again tomorrow and hope the wax will last. So, overall, I have had a great experience with this wax so far. No noticeable difference in performance and a lot less mess to clean up after applying/scraping it. I think I am ready to switch to this much more environmentally-friendly wax from now on!
Looks like wax, melts on like wax, skis like wax
Can’t tell any difference between this and the standard fluorocarbon waxes I usually use. Feels good to know I’m not leaving being fluorocarbons/forever chemicals in the places I know and love. Checked the bottom of my skis after day one with this product and still looked good. Will update this review if longevity is less than expected
Stinky but effective!
I've been wanting to try these waxes for a long time -- the standard waxes always give me a slightly icky feeling about using all those chemicals and where is it all going. So this was a perfect opportunity! The wax went on as usual -- I use the crayon method. It's possible it felt slightly dryer but that's always so different with each temperature wax anyway, it's hard to say. The one thing is, it smelled terrible! Definitely very different from conventional hot wax. (I do my waxing on my back porch, so inside use might be stinkier, but presumably(?) less toxic than conventional, where they always say to use a respirator but so few of us do...) Ironed on fine and brushed easily. And for the skiing, it worked great! Outside temps were mid 20s with a little fresh powder on groomed (classic) trails, and my skis felt like they were gliding on butter -- or perhaps coconut oil is a more appropriate comparison :) Skiing was 1-1.5 hours, so I'm not sure yet how it'll hold up for much longer skis.
Eco-Friendly Hot Wax
I've been using MountainFLOW eco-Wax for a few seasons now. Many of the hot waxes on the market for skiing and snowboarding contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are harmful to humans, animals, and our environment. MountainFLOW eco-Wax is a biodegradable, plant-based wax. It comes in varying degree ratings and I like to primarily use "Warm for 20 to 36 Degrees F" for the Sierra backcountry since we get a lot of sunny days in the Sierra. Hot Tip 🔥: Use sparingly as the wax will crack if you use too much. That's the only down side and I'll take that in exchange for an eco-friendly product. Each wax performs well for at least 12 ski days. Looking to ski season!
As Good as any Traditional Wax
I was initially a bit skeptical about this wax. I hadn't used plant-based wax before, and I was specifically worried with how well it would bond to the ski base, along with how durable it would be compared to other waxes I've used in the past. We've had a pretty lackluster start to winter in the Sierra, but that made for a good opportunity to see how the wax can perform under less-than-ideal conditions. Over the course of a day skiing cruddy wet snow, it kept its glide all day, maybe even slightly better than wax I used in the past (although this may just be due to using warm wax rather than all-temp). At the end of the day, bases still looked great and like they still had several runs left before needing to be reapplied. As far as application goes, there wasn't much of a difference compared to traditional wax. Overall, if you're looking for a chance to avoid petrol products for your ski wax, these are a good option.
Great wax - fast & durable
Great performance - fast & durable even in sloppy spring conditions. Smooth and easy to apply, without the fluoro wax fumes. The plant-based/nontoxic formula is a giant advantage. Take care of the mountains and the planet without sacrificing any performance? No-brainer!
Can't quite tell the difference
I ski a pair of 177s. I got the red wax for the warmer temps. I mainly ski Stevens Pass so this one seemed appropriate. Applying the wax wasn't difficult but it was very runny at about 120c. You gotta move fast. Spreading it took some work (not sure if it was because the iron i used). Easy to scrape and clean. I finally got to take the sticks out and they felt nice to glide on. Not sure if they feel any different that whatever they use at the shops. I appreciate the ethos of the company and you definitely see that with the packaging. Super important if you think about the where all the snow melt goes and what swims in the streams. We'll see how many days it takes to wear off the wax. I'd say i used about 15% of the bar for my pair of skis.
Wanted to like, but have to be honest
I was excited to try this wax. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend it. I've used a variety of waxes and the past few years have used no-fluoro, usually warmer temperature or all temperature wax (usually Swix). I expected it to be an environmentally friendly option on part with those. It wasn't. The wax "didn't feel right" during ironing and after cooling it was a very odd combination of tacky hard film. The wax kept sticking to/grabbing the scraper, making it difficult to scrape. The wax itself was also just tacky/sticky (not the nice dry flakes you normally get) and stuck to everything it touched. It was difficult to brush and stuck to the bristles as well, especially the bronze brush. When finally complete, the ski did have that very nice wet vinyl look to it, but just felt tacky and sticky - not like a freshly waxed ski should. I spent an hour trying to get it out and reapplied a different wax. This product will convert people to spray on waxes.
Good environment friendly wax!
Very excited to have a plant based wax on the market that seems to work OK. It might not be better than the others but it seems to do the job as is environment friendly. Just make sure you have a sharp scraper and don't use too much wax as it can be kinda hard to scrape off.