Phantom Permanent Base Glide Treatment

Yes, Phantom is a permanent, one-time application that chemically bonds to your ski or snowboard base. It eliminates the need for recurring hot waxing, though you can still apply a rub-on wax if you want to tweak performance for specific, extreme snow conditions.

Direct UV exposure is essential for the chemical reaction that bonds Phantom to your base. If you cannot find at least one hour of direct sunlight with a UV index of 4 or higher, the treatment will not cure properly and will not perform as intended.

Absolutely. In fact, applying Phantom to new skis is ideal because the base is clean and free of old wax residue. Just ensure you follow the cleaning instructions provided in the kit to remove any factory storage wax before application.

Phantom is highly durable, but it is not indestructible. While it won't wear off like traditional wax, deep scratches or core shots from rocks will physically remove the treated base material, meaning those specific areas will lose the glide benefits.

Phantom is designed to be a universal solution that performs consistently across a wide variety of snow temperatures. You won't need to worry about switching waxes for cold, dry snow versus warm, wet spring conditions.