Stop using candles and store bought generic paraffin waxes that are were not designed for skating. This Hertel Skate Wax is unlike anything currently on the market today. It has micro beads formulated into the wax that roll when under pressure to reduce friction and help you slide while grinding to make surfaces up to 70% faster which means less effort is needed, less wax is used and reduced wear on your equipment. This skate wax will work for all sports that require the waxing of rails and ledges such as skateboarding, rollerblading, bmx and more. Hertel’s Skate Wax is one of our best-kept secrets and is simply the best wax for skating that anyone has ever offered.