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Is race wax actually faster? And does it make sense for recreational skiers? Terry Hertel breaks down the real differences between Racing 739 and Super HotSauce.

Most people overthink ski waxing. With Hertel Super HotSauce, the whole process takes under 10 minutes — no base prep, no multiple layers, no guesswork.

Terry Hertel has been waxing skis since 1972. In this complete guide, he shares everything you need to know about waxing skis and snowboards — from basic rub-on application to professional hot waxing technique. Plus a free download of the complete WAXFAX book.

Spring skiing is some of the best skiing of the year — warm temps, soft corn snow, long days, and t-shirt runs. But spring snow is also the hardest on wax. Wet, heavy, pollen-laden snow pulls wax off your base faster than any other condition.Here's what actually works when the snow gets soft.What Makes Spring Snow DifferentSpring snow goes through a daily cycle. In the morning it's firm and icy — refrozen overnight. By mid-morning it softens into perfect corn snow. By afternoon it's heavy, wet slush.Each phase creates different demands on your wax: Morning ice: needs a wax that...

The following is Terry Hertel speaking directly — in his own words, in his own voice. This is WAXFAX the way it was meant to be heard.I have been in this industry for 50 years. I have seen things that most skiers will never see — the inside of Olympic race rooms, the handshake deals between wax companies and national teams, the editorial decisions at ski publications that had nothing to do with which products actually performed best.I want to tell you what I have learned. Not to be bitter about it. I am not bitter. I am still here,...