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    STUDIA EDUCATIO%20ARTIS%20GYMNASTICAE - Issue no. 4 / 2012  
         
  Article:   SKI WAXING – AS A SKI PRESERVATION METHOD DURING SUMMER AND CARRY.

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  Abstract:  Background. Skis alongside with the maintenance of the equipment are the big issue of skiers. Waxing is the “food” of skis and also one of the best carry and preservation method since his water repellent characteristics. Aims. The preparation of skis for a preservation and carry goal is another way of use of the ski waxes. This study shows how can wax preserve skis. Methods. The research, in our scenario, is based on the ski wax known water repellent and sealing property, used for dual purposes and/or crosspurposes. Results. The use of ski wax as a ski preservation method during summer and carry, indicate increase of life and performance of skis and a really good storage and preservation of ski parts, which can alter, due to the corrosive and damaging effects of the air humidity and dirt on contact with the ski edges and the base of skis. Conclusions. The study shows an effective sealing of the surface, protected from different corrosive degradation due to preservation exposure of skis.

Keywords: skis, ski wax, water repellent characteristics of ski wax, corrosive effects, preservation method. 		 
         
     
         
         
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