NORDIC SKI PREPARATION

RECOMMENDED APPLICATION OF CERA F POWDER
IRONED TWICE - FC78 SUPER CERA AND FC7
A standard package of 30 grams normally is enough to wax 3 pairs of free-technique skis
(skating skis) or 4 pairs of classical skis (tip and tail waxing). A sufficient layer of powder
has to be applied. If the layer is too thin, the high temperature of the iron may damage or
destroy the base.
Before the application of Cera F, the skis need to be waxed with the traditional wax
for the day’s conditions. This will act as a base layer for the Cera F you are about to apply.
Follow steps 3 to 8 given in the section “Glide-Waxing”, pages 32-33.
When applying FC78 or FC7, it is very important to use a high quality waxing iron.
We recommend our T71 or T72 iron. These high quality irons will help prevent damage to
your ski base from an iron that does not have proper and precise temperature regulation.
1.
Distribute the Cera F powder in an even layer.
Apply enough powder to protect the ski base
from the high temperature of the iron and
allow penetration into the base material.
3.
Brush the powder up but not away from the
base with the Black Stiff Nylon Brush (T194).
4.
Iron the powder once more as described in
#2. Let the ski cool down 5-10 minutes.
You might still see white spots, but they are
less than after the first pass with the iron.
5.
Brush with the Stiff Nylon Brush (T194),
5-10 strokes, and continue with the Wild Boar
Brush (T164), 10-20 strokes.
2.
Move the iron in one continuous pass on
each side of the groove. Recommended iron
temperature for FC78 is 165°C. For FC7 it is
160°C. The velocity of the iron corresponds to
a time of approximately 4-5 seconds for one
ski (skating ski).
6.
Finish with the Blue Nylon Brush (T160),
3-4 strokes.
IMPORTANT:
The powder will not completely melt and
the base might look partly white after this
initial treatment.
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