The 5 Best Rubs On Wax Ski (2023 reviews)

The zümwax quick wax is long-lasting, rigid and fits well with your regular usage like a dream. This wax goes on smooth and is easy to put on your board before you hit the hills. It works for short notice waxing to save your day. It is not like a real iron wax but helps a little when in a hurry. It is good as a pro doing a hot wax, but it will definitely extend the time between waxes.

This stuff is pretty easy to use. The hot wax melts and permeates the micro pores of the base so well. It is easy to apply and is good for most temperatures. There is no chemical residue or smell associated with the product.

Why We Like This:

Great for in between hot waxes
Great product, easy to apply and polish down and actually smells good
Useful for a quick tuneup on a multi-day trip

Best Runner up: Swix rub On Wax Ski

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Here, we present rub that manages to win our hearts. It's the swix rub on wax ski and it's widely considered as one of all-around great rub you can buy. The Swix Universal wax is used as an every day training wax offering excellent gliding properties and base protection. It works well for a few hours. It is a high quality universal glide wax for skis or snowboards. This wax holds up all day, as long as you apply it correctly and don't allow clumps of it to build up in certain areas. It is great for a quick on-the-go waxing before hitting the slopes. This product is recommended and would be a nice addition to any ski bag.

Why We Like This:

Swix general purpose (universal) rub-on ski wax
Offering excellent gliding properties and base protection
Great all around wax and is easy to use

Best For Cold weather: Zümwax rub On Wax Ski

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Compared with other rub in this category, the zümwax rub on wax ski has a convenient design. This is a rub on glidE wax for Alpine skiing/snowboarding or Nordic skiing. It's a solid block of wax on a push up stick. The small size makes it easy to carry in a pocket so you can use it on the hills. The cork really heats up the wax and gets it melted into the base. It's ski wax and it works as intended.

It's easier to get a consistent, smooth finish with this than other, cheaper applicators, but the tube is a bit big to hold rubbing the wax in is a bit awkward and the emptier the tube is the flimsier it gets. It is good in various snow temperatures. The cork helps buff them out and glide even faster.

Why We Like This:

Very nice and no need for the inconvenience of a hot iron
Works great and east to use
Easy and fast solution for waxing the cross country ski
Super easy to apply and super slippery

Best For cool To Cold Temps: oneball rub On Wax Ski

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If you are currently in the market looking for a reliable rub for your daily usage, you cannot go wrong with the oneball rub on wax ski. Specially formulated blends of hydrocarbon waxes, combined with a proprietary blend of mineral additives provide World Cup level performance without the use of fluorinated chemicals. It uses less wax than hot waxing. It is enough to wax multiple snowboards, or pairs of skis. It is perfectly sized to keep in your pocket and use anytime you need more speed.

The Convenient, snap-top container holds wax, and has a large polishing cork adhered to the bottom. It is best for cool to cold temps.

Why We Like This:

30 grams is enough to wax multiple snowboards, or pairs of skis
Good investment for long term

Best Quick Apply Wax: oneball paste Wax

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The oneball paste wax should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. It is great for skis and snowboards, great for all conditions. It is designed for quick application, this paste wax is great to apply at your car before you hit the slopes or carry in your pocket and apply throughout the day for improved glide and speed. It works better in warmer conditions and gives it at the very least 30 minutes to set.

The viper does not leave your board or skis feeling like a wet diaper. It is easy to apply, goes on evenly at low heat.

Why We Like This:

Small enough container to carry with you
Applies easily and dries non greasily
Increase your speed in seconds and have a smoother ride, all temperature, universal wax
Rub-on paste wax great for skis and snowboards, great for all conditions