The Swix PS5 Turquoise 60 g Ski and Snowboard Wax is the hardest wax in the line, and is a great choice in cold conditions, due to its great durability and dry friction properties. It has a temperature rating of -10C (14F)/-18C (0F). It's a great choice both for alpine and cross country. Despite being a wax for cold conditions, the melting point makes it easier to apply than many competitors in this area, without sacrificing the great glide properties. For fresh, old or manmade snow. The speed of the iron should be approximately 8-10 seconds on a skating ski. The wax can be re-heated after cooling to room temperature (10 min) for better durability. Scraping after approximately one minute. Important to have a good iron to get an efficient melting of the wax. The Swix PS5 Turquoise 60 g Ski and Snowboard Wax can be used as a race wax alone or as a base for topcoats.