Using perfluorochemical-free ski wax isn't new—the novelty is in the performance. For decades, the concoctions of fluorinated chemicals in ski wax were a foregone conclusion. The choice between toxic wax recipes would make or break Olympic gold medals, decided over hundredths of a second. Few gave any thought to the limited number of alternatives that were both fast and safe for the environment. However, with the FIS (International Ski Federation) ban of fluorinated wax for the 2020-2021 racing season and the introduction of Swix’s Pro Line, racers are looking to new solutions.
