Everything You Need to Know About FIS’s Recent Ban on Fluorinated Waxes
Fluorinated waxes are the same as hydrocarbon waxes except that they have some or all of their hydrogen atoms replaced with fluorine atoms. In the absence of fluorine atoms, hydrocarbon waxes still create a hydrophobic surface, but they do …
EPA advises sellers of ski wax to ensure that the products they sell do not contain certain perfluorinated chemicals that are not on the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory (TSCA Inventory) or have prohibitions on their use in sporting goods.
What's The Deal With Fluoro Wax? - skiracing.com
Without getting too technical, when applied properly, fluorocarbon wax essentially creates a moisture and dirt-repelling barrier between your base and the snow, decreasing friction and increasing speed. The effects of fluorinated wax are best seen in snow with a high moisture content as temperatures approach and exceed freezing.
What Is The Deal With Fluoro Wax | Nastar
2019年10月19日 · Without getting too technical, when applied properly, fluorocarbon wax essentially creates a moisture and dirt-repelling barrier between your base and the snow, decreasing friction and increasing speed. The effects of fluorinated wax are best seen in snow with a high moisture content as temperatures approach and exceed freezing.
Ski Wax Chemicals Can Build Up in Blood - Scientific American
2011年3月15日 · Now scientific research suggests that ski wax can expose users to perfluorochemicals (PFCs) that build up in their bodies and may carry potentially serious health risks, including cardiovascular...
What does the fluor ban mean for you? | Swix
Fluor ski wax has always been a product meant for the athletes. The ban means that all use of fluor based products will be illegal in FIS competitions from the ski season 2020/2021 and future seasons. This means everything from the World Cup to long-distance races such as the Vasaloppet and circuit races in Norway.
Blog - Fluorinated Wax Ban: How to Prepare for a Ski World
2020年10月30日 · Fluorinated waxes had been commonly used for their superior ability to repel moisture, dirt, and oil from ski bases to achieve a faster ski. Although effective, fluoros are harmful.
PFAS from ski wax found in Park City's water, at recreational ski …
2024年4月15日 · After pinpointing ski wax as the culprit, Park City enacted a ban on the sale and use of fluorowax. It’s one of the few places in the world to take that step. Yet the ban can only stretch so...
Are Fluorinated Ski Waxes Really the non plus ultra?
2020年7月27日 · “Fluorinated ski waxes are considered the non plus ultra in skiing because of their very good water repellency. However, with the announced fluorine wax ban by the FIS, this quality feature is relegated to the background.
FIS | How participants' skis are tested for fluorine wax during ...
2024年2月27日 · There is now a complete ban on fluorinated waxes in ski races sanctioned by the International Ski Federation and the Swedish Ski Federation. The rule applies to all 14 races during the Vasaloppet Winter Week 2024, both for elite skiers and recreational participants.