New Base Conditioning
Protect and condition a new or freshly stoneground base while building a strong foundation for speed.
View Base Care Guide — opens PDF in a new tabDominator Wax Education
Wax Academy
Practical preparation guides and focused video lessons to help you build a faster, better-finished base.
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Preparation field guides
Download the right preparation program for your training, race, base-care or snow conditions.
Ski & Board Preparation for Training
Keep your base fast and well maintained with a repeatable hot-wax and daily paste routine.
View Training Guide — opens PDF in a new tabGlacier Training
Waxing strategy for hard, abrasive morning snow that transitions to wet and slushy conditions later in the day.
View Glacier Guide — opens PDF in a new tabSki & Board Preparation for Race Day
Race-day preparation built around the hot wax, paste and overlay sequence for changing conditions.
View Race-Day Guide — opens PDF in a new tabFluoro-Free Competition
A fluoro-free training and racing program designed to maintain base saturation without unnecessary overheating.
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Four core lessons
Work through the course in order or jump directly to the technique you need.
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THE ART OF EDGE SHARPENING
Learn how to inspect, sharpen, and finish ski or snowboard edges for clean, consistent performance. Franz demonstrates professional edge-preparation techniques and explains how to achieve a precise, dependable finish.
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THE ART OF HOT WAXING
Follow the complete hot-waxing process, from preparing the base and selecting the right tools to applying and distributing wax evenly. This lesson provides the foundation for proper base care and reliable glide.
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SCRAPING AND BRUSHING
Discover how to correctly remove excess wax and expose the structure of the base. Franz demonstrates an effective scraping and brushing sequence that produces a clean, polished, fast-running finish.
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THE ART OF PASTE WAXING
Learn how to apply and finish paste wax for quick, effective ski and snowboard preparation. Franz covers proper application, drying, polishing, and finishing techniques for consistent performance when time is limited.