For the Swix Rub On & Polish Universal Wax, you’ll most likely want to use a sponge to polish the wax with. Rub on waxes do not penetrate as deep into the base of the skis like when you have them hot waxed. So, you don’t want to use anything too abrasive to polish with because it may remove all the wax you just finish applying. Many rub on waxes come with an applicator specifically for use with a particular wax. If not, there are many options available online and in your local ski shops. Please feel free to checkout our wax and tuning supplies at the link below.

http://www.skis.com/tuning-and-waxing/c602/

When it comes to selecting the proper wax for you, you need to take into consideration what type of skis you have, where you ski primarily, the types of runs you prefer to ski, and the time of year you will be skiing. Wax selection is highly dependent on the temperature and the snow conditions, as well as ability. So before you decide to buy and wax your skis, or have a ski shop wax them for you, consider these questions first. When you have a moment, check out the link below to waxing skis. I think you’ll find this very informative.

http://www.skis.com/docs/consumer-ski-waxing/

Most XC skis these days come with waxless bases (the fish scale like pattern in the mid-section of the base). If you have waxable bases, then you can use the same wax that you would for a downhill ski, but rub it on or there is what is called kick wax which gives you more traction. We have some great XC wax kits from Swix to get you started.

Kevin

Technically yes if you are talking about a full race prep on a ski. If you did one ski one way and the other the opposite way, you wouldn’t notice a difference.

Kevin