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WAXFAX PODCASTRacing FC 739 — The Wax They Couldn't KillWelcome to WAXFAX… where skiing, science, speed, and controversy collide.Today we're talking about one of the most talked-about racing waxes ever created: Racing FC 739. A product with a 55-year history tied to racing victories, Olympic success, underground technician loyalty, and performance claims so strong they made parts of the ski industry deeply uncomfortable. Because FC 739 was never built to follow the industry. It was built to outperform it.The 1.5 Second AdvantageAccording to documented Hertel testing and race evaluation data, Racing FC 739 demonstrated performance gains of up to 1.5...

WAXFAXThe Untold Story of Ski Wax Innovation, Industry Politics, and Life on SnowBy Terry HertelFor more than five decades, Terry Hertel has lived inside one of the most competitive, political, and misunderstood industries in winter sports: ski and snowboard wax. Now, for the first time, many of those stories, discoveries, battles, victories, and controversies are coming together in one place: WAXFAX.Part history. Part science. Part insider story. Part warning to the industry. WAXFAX is more than a book about wax. It is a firsthand account of innovation, resistance, Olympic competition, and the relentless pursuit of performance on snow.FREE Download Available...

Rub N Go The Fastest Way to Wax Your Skis or Snowboard — Without the Hassle Most skiers and snowboarders know they should wax their equipment more often. Most don't. Why? Because traditional waxing can feel like a project: drag out the iron, melt wax everywhere, wait for cooling, scrape, brush, clean up the mess. For many riders, especially families, travelers, recreational skiers, and snowboarders, it becomes too much trouble. That is exactly why Hertel created Rub N Go — a true high-performance rub-on wax system designed to give skiers and snowboarders fast, convenient glide enhancement without complicated waxing procedures....

WhiteGoldThe Legendary Wax Behind Olympic Gold and World Cup VictorySome ski waxes are made to sell. Others are made to win. For decades, WhiteGold has stood as one of the most respected high-performance ski and snowboard waxes ever developed by anyone. Built around glide, control, consistency, and durability, WhiteGold earned a reputation among racers and technicians as a product capable of delivering extraordinary performance under the toughest snow conditions in the world. Its legacy was not built through advertising hype. It was built on podiums.Olympic Success — Lillehammer 1994The 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer marked one of the greatest moments...

Meet IceCoast The New High-Performance Eastern All Temperature Wax for Skiing & Snowboarding — Coming 2026/27 Anyone who skis or snowboards the East Coast understands one thing: Eastern snow is different. Hardpack mornings. Refrozen corduroy. Boilerplate ice. Manmade snow. Sudden temperature swings. Sharp crystals that punish both bases and legs. Conditions that can destroy ordinary wax performance in just a few runs. That is exactly why Hertel developed IceCoast. Designed specifically for eastern skiing and snowboarding, IceCoast represents a completely different approach to long-lasting glide, control, and durability in harsh snow conditions. Eastern Conditions Destroy Ordinary Waxes Most waxes become...