In the midst of the season, manufacturers are already holding exhibitions in various places where new models for the 2023-2024 season will be unveiled. This time, at the SNOW SPORTS Joint Exhibition (February 14-15 @ Pacifico Yokohama), we asked about Hayashi Wax, which is gaining a reputation in the racing world and ski shops for its ability to glide well.
Hayashi wax is famous as a "weapon for victory" that pursues unlimited gliding performance. Rumors that "Hayashi wax seems to be slippery anyway" spread throughout the country by word of mouth, and now it is used not only for alpine competitions, but also for basic skiing and mountain skiing. If you are a core skater, there will be no one who does not know the name. More and more free skiers and snowboarders are using it.
The strongest all-purpose wax "Blends" that lasts all day from the top of the mountain to the bottom with one
“Blends” is an item that Hayashi Wax confidently recommends for freeride enthusiasts. Blends is characterized by its versatility that it can handle various snow conditions from the top to the bottom of the mountain.
According to Mr. Hayashi, who spoke to us at the exhibition booth...
"If you think that Hayashi Wax is mainly focused on speed and glide, Blends is positioned mainly on durability. Mountains are still compacted snow. Since it is not applied, there are powder and crusted conditions, so I think there are situations where it is difficult to apply pressure when turning.The concept is to create sharp turns and instantaneous turns even in such places. It is
There are two types of wax: base and top wax. When the snow is dry, use the base wax, and when the snow is gradually getting wet, use the top wax.
Blends has solid and liquid, but if you are particular about it, you can also use hot wax with an iron. Liquids are selling well now because of the lengthening of the time.
This paraffin-based liquid wax is now being produced by other manufacturers, but Hayashi Wax was the first to make it 6 years ago. We have obtained domestic and foreign patents. The previous liquid wax didn't have a solid paraffin content, so the effect wore off after two or three lifts. Since it melts into the liquid, it is a wax that lasts for a day. It is a wax that I would like all users who love mountains such as BC and freeriders to use.”
Consider the environment
It is also important to note that this Blends is a non-fluorine wax. While many waxes are petroleum-derived, they use rice wax to make their products as environmentally friendly as possible. The new generation wax “Blends” is a blend of environmental considerations with gliding performance and sustainability.
Spring time when backcountry skiing becomes more and more active. In the mountains in early spring, the snow quality varies greatly. Many users carry Blends in their backpacks when they go on tour. Please try it.
▼Explanation video of Blends (Mr. Hayashi)
Official website: https://hayashiwax.jp/blends/#page-top
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