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Swix app for iPhone and iPad


4.4 ( 8224 ratings )
Sports Health & Fitness
Developer: Jacilla AS
Free
Current version: 2.1.2, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 28 Jan 2012
App size: 9.45 Mb

SWIX WAX TIP - Gives you a better skiing experience

Thank you for choosing Swix Wax Tip, the application that provides recommendations and instructions for applying wax and prepping your skis. Tips are based on where you are, or where you want to be. And of course, its free.

New/fine grained snow
New snow: Snow fallen within the last 3 days.
Fine grained snow: Some time has passed since last snowfall. Fine grained snow has somewhat rounded crystals than new snow. The tip will be the same for new and fine grained snow. Sometimes we will recommend a harder (colder) wax for new snow compared to fine grained snow. The biggest challenge will always occur around zero degrees celcius.

Coarse grained snow - in both cold and warm conditions
Transformed snow, snow crystals that have been exposed to melting (above freezing) and freezing on one or several occasions.

Simple wax tips
A good option for everyone looking for good grip and glide the fastest and simplest way.

Advanced wax tips
Wax tips based on additional equipment such as a waxing table and waxing iron. The wax will stick better to the ski base and will last longer.

Usage
The first wax tip is always based on your location. The location service positions you within approximately 50 meters in populated areas, and slightly more in rural areas. Temperature and weatherdata is provided by Yr.no.

Swix provides you with wax tips for both new/fine grained snow and coarse grained snow. If the snow sticks to the ski base or if the skis are slippery, we provide tips to rectify. The snow type can change locally and can affect the type of wax to use. Feel free to bring waxes for hotter and colder conditions to ensure an enjoyable day.

Videos
If you are interested in seeing how to apply our recommended waxes, just tap the Instructions button to the right of the tip. Well show you how to clean your skis, apply grip wax and gliders. Youll also see what kind of equipment you might need.

Social media sharing
Share our recommendations with your friends, tell them where youre going, where you are, and invite them to join.

Search location
Use the search field to find other locations and see what wax we recommend.

Time and date
Use the weather forecast from Meteorologisk Institutt to plan your next trip. Get a detailed overview of the forecast so you can bring all youll need for your trip today or 3 days ahead in time..

Edit
Should the forecast from Meteorologisk Institutt prove incorrect you can tap the Edit button. Override the weather, temperature and change skiing profiel to ensure you get the best wax tips.

For more information, see wax manuals, swixschool.no and swix.no.

Enjoy your skiing. Regards, Swix.

Latest reviews of Swix app for iPhone and iPad

Great Idea...Some Polishing Necessary
The app is very helpful but as mentioned, it freezes. Also, when you go into instructions for detailed guidance, the resultant video in this English app is Swedish. Quite frustrating. Subtitles would be appreciated.
Language Option ?
Supposed to be available in 3 languages according to the details. Not overly fluent in Norwegian and cannot seem to find the option for the English version. Pretty useless app if one cannot read/understand it.
Does not play any videos
Seem to be giving the right information for the wax, but does not play any video. Also gives error message Not Found The requested URL /static/about-en.html was not found on this server. Apache/2.2.22 (Ubuntu) Server at Swix.antlers.no Port 80
Which wax??...
Today I picked the wrong grip wax for my Xcountry skis. Any tip is better than double polling 9km. Plus I get the jest from the videos. Seems to work well with wifi - cell data has trouble with current weather conditions. I would still recommend.
Used to be good...
I do not use it anymore. It freezes 4 out of 5 times. Local weather does not update. Big company unable to keep up ... Too bad because the tips are good.
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