Temperature:New fallen snow 0°C to -3°C (32°F to 27°F)Old fine grained snow -2°C to -6°C (28°F to 21°F)A very frequently used wax, both in racing and touring. When Blue Extra becomes somewhat slippery, a thin layer of Violet Special probably is the right wax. The V-Line of hard kick-waxes is made for racing and recreational skiing