CreamofDaCrop™ — Why Hertel's Premium Wax Is the Upgrade Serious Skiers Choose
Super HotSauce™ is the #1 Amazon bestseller in ski wax. It has been five-star rated in every independent performance study. It has been featured in Ski Magazine. It is the wax that 20,000+ customers chose on Amazon in 2025 alone.
CreamofDaCrop™ is what Terry Hertel reaches for when he wants to go beyond that.
What CreamofDaCrop™ Is
CreamofDaCrop™ is Hertel's premium all-temperature wax — a step above Super HotSauce in the Hertel lineup, built for skiers and snowboarders who want the absolute best performance their bases can deliver.
Both products use Hertel's All Temperature® formula — the trademarked system developed in 1972 and proven at the Olympic level. CreamofDaCrop takes that foundation and elevates it: enhanced glide, superior durability, and the kind of smooth, effortless performance that makes every run feel like your best run.
It is the cream of the crop. The name is not subtle.
Who CreamofDaCrop™ Is For
Super HotSauce is the right choice for most recreational skiers — proven, consistent, and outstanding value for the performance it delivers.
CreamofDaCrop is for the skier who wants more. Specifically:
- Serious recreational skiers who ski frequently and want maximum performance from their equipment every time they go out
- Club racers and competitive skiers who want the best all-temperature formula for training days and non-sanctioned events
- Skiers who have tried Super HotSauce and want to experience what the next level feels like
- Anyone who treats their ski equipment as an investment and wants the best wax to protect and perform on that investment
- Gift buyers looking for a premium ski wax that stands out from the standard options
The All Temperature® Foundation
CreamofDaCrop is built on the same All Temperature® system that has powered Hertel products since 1972. That means:
- Performance from approximately 6°F to 52°F — no temperature selection required
- Consistent glide from cold morning groomers to warm afternoon slush
- No need to carry multiple products or second-guess conditions
- The same Olympic-heritage chemistry that produced WhiteGold™, Racing 739™, and Super HotSauce™
The All Temperature® system was trademarked in 1974. Every other brand using the term is borrowing language that Hertel developed and proved. CreamofDaCrop is the premium expression of that system.
The Application
CreamofDaCrop is applied with a wax iron for maximum penetration and durability — the same hot wax process used for Super HotSauce.
Iron at medium temperature (around 120–130°C), keep the iron moving tip to tail, and once applied, mash scrape tip to tail while the wax is still hot. Do not wait for it to cool before scraping. Buff to a high shine. The result is a base that performs at its absolute best from the first run of the day to the last.
CreamofDaCrop vs Super HotSauce: Which Should You Choose?
Both are excellent waxes. The choice comes down to what you are looking for:
- Super HotSauce™ — The proven everyday choice. #1 Amazon bestseller, five-star rated, outstanding value. The right wax for most recreational skiers.
- CreamofDaCrop™ — The premium upgrade. Enhanced glide, superior durability, the absolute best all-temperature performance Hertel makes. For skiers who want more.
Many Hertel customers use Super HotSauce for regular ski days and CreamofDaCrop for special occasions — a powder day, a race, a trip they have been planning all year.
The Free CheekPillow
Every order of CreamofDaCrop includes a free CheekPillow travel pillow — Hertel's way of saying thank you to customers who choose the premium option. It is a small gesture from a company that has been making wax in the USA since 1972 and appreciates every customer who chooses Hertel.
A Note From Terry Hertel
I named it CreamofDaCrop because that is exactly what it is. The best all-temperature wax I know how to make, built on 50 years of chemistry development and Olympic-level validation.
If you have been skiing on Super HotSauce and you want to know what the next level feels like, CreamofDaCrop is your answer.
— Terry Hertel, Founder, Hertel Ski Wax — Made in USA since 1972
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