The V-Line of hardwaxes is the traditional line of hard kick-waxes made for racing and recreational skiing. Although they do not have any fluorine additives, their quality is very high due to fully refined petroleum waxes, synthetic rubbers and pharmaceutical quality oils. The V-waxes, in certain the cold-snow waxes, are frequently used in top racing, alone or in combination with VR-waxes.
*Fluoro-free
V5 Polar-New fallen snow -12°C to -25°C (10°F to -12°F). Old fine grained snow -15°C to -30°C (5°F to -22°F). As the name indicates, this is hardwax made for the coldest conditions.
V20 Green- New fallen snow -8°C to -15°C (18°F to 5°F). Old fine grained snow -10°C to -18°C (14°F to 0°F). The well known cold snow wax, used for more than fifty years, has been modernized several times with new components.
V30 Blue- New fallen snow -2°C to -10°C (28°F to 14°F). Old fine grained snow -5°C to -15°C (23°F to 5°F). Another truly classic Swix wax. To be used on moderate cold snow when skiing is at its best.
V40 Blue Extra- New fallen snow -1°C to -7°C (30°F to 19°F). Old fine grained snow -3°C to -10°C (27°F to 14°F). The most popular V-wax. A very flexible and versatile wax covering a large temperature range on the cold side of freezing. To be utilized close to 0°C (32°C), demands relatively new snow and low air humidity (below 45-50%).
V45 Violet Special- New fallen snow 0°C to -3°C (32°F to 27°F). Old fine grained snow -2°C to -6°C (28°F to 21°F). A very frequently used wax, both in racing and touring. When Blue Extra becomes somewhat slippery, a thin layer of Violet Special probably is the right wax.
V50 Violet-New fallen snow 0°C (32°F) Old fine grained snow -1°C to -3°C (30°F to 27°F) . For many years a secret weapon in the wax-box of World Cup Servicemen. To be used when the snow is in a stage going from cold to wet, around freezing (32°F).
V55 Red Special- New fallen snow 0°C to +1°C (32°F to 34°F). Old fine grained snow 0°C to -2°C (32°F to 28°F). For moist new snow up to +1°C (34°F) and down to -2°C (28°F) in older more transformed granular snow.
V60 Red/Silver-New fallen snow 0°C to +3°C (32°F to 37°F). Old fine grained snow +1°C to -1°C (34°F to 30°F). For wet new snow up +3°C (38°F) and down to -1°C (30°F) in older more transformed granular snow. Apply thicker the warmer it is to secure grip.