Wax Academy Interesting facts about ski wax and ski preparation

Know-How — 16 Dec 2025

Wax makes the difference. Get your skis ready for your race.

You are getting ready for our race – and you’ve probably logged plenty of training kilometers already. Fitness, technique, and excitement are all there. But one crucial factor is often underestimated: your equipment. Well-prepared skis make all the difference – for recreational skiers as well as ambitious racers.

Racing & Athletes — 21 Dec 2024

Jet Top Finish – a new era of racing.

The new fluorfree Jet Top Finish from Toko brings World Cup-level performance straight to your home. This revolutionary product line, the result of years of development, delivers even more speed, exceptional long-lasting performance, and an application that’s both simple and effective.

Know-How — 26 Nov 2024

How to repair your ski base

Minor damage to the ski base can often be repaired quickly and easily yourself - even at home! With a repair candle, you can easily repair dents and scratches in the base.

Know-How — 07 Nov 2024

Brushes for ski preparation

At first sight the different ski brushes often look similar. However, each brush, whether made of nylon, horsehair or copper, has its own function and is indispensable for a specific preparation step.

Know-How — 29 Jan 2024

Effective tips for edge preparation

Frustrated by blurred edges and inadequate performance on the slopes? Year after year many people are faced with the problem that their skis are not optimally prepared. From edge preparation to deburring and polishing, we'll show you how to get your edges in shape quickly and easily.

Know-How — 11 Jan 2024

Simply always fast - Liquid Paraffin Skiwax

Liquid ski wax for all performance requirements. Easy and quick to apply, whether as a finish or after basic preparation - for even better and more elegant gliding. The liquid kerosene waxes have it all and are really for everyone. Whether racers, ambitious skiers or for weekend ski adventures.

Know-How — 04 Dec 2023

3 Tips for Effective Fluor Cleaning

The art of getting racing skis to top speed is a science in itself. But since this season, both the FIS and the IBU have imposed a strict ban on fluoride wax. This rule change has regulatory implications, which is why the correct cleaning and preparation of skis is a top priority.

Stories — 07 Feb 2023

The power of structure – the simple tool for best glide

The Structure Tool makes it even easier for you to glide better. In combination with the fluorine-free waxes from Toko you enjoy the best performance, because the base structure is often underestimated - and it makes you really fast. The best thing about it - it's easy - at home.

Know-How — 22 Dec 2022

How ski wax makes your skis glide optimally

You glide easily and effortlessly along in snowy landscape on a perfectly groomed slope or trail - the dream of every cross-country skier and skier. Whether you like to run at high speed or glide along comfortably, with well-maintained and waxed skis you spend beautiful hours on the trail or slope.