I have learned not to apply grip wax behind the boot heel and back. It doesn’t seem to improve grip, but it sure does drag. Extending grip wax all the way to the tip helps. tnx for the feedback, I've had it the other way around (i.e. extending towards tail), and suffered as a consequence. I highly ...

LENGTH OF THE KICK ZONE .... While a ski with kick wax applied tip to tail might not run as fast as a racing ski, it will run faster than most any no-wax ski while providing better grip. I've read somewhere that if you're extending the length of the kick zone wax for improved climbing, it' sbetter ...