Swix Wax Brush

Different bristle materials serve specific stages of the tuning process. Bronze or steel brushes are typically used first to open base structures and remove excess wax, while softer nylon or horsehair brushes are used for final polishing to ensure maximum glide.

While you can get by with a single nylon brush for basic maintenance, using a dedicated brush for each step—cleaning, structuring, and polishing—will significantly improve your base's performance and wax absorption.

Use a steel or bronze brush when you need to aggressively clean the base or remove excess wax from the structure after scraping. Use a nylon or horsehair brush for the final polish to smooth out the base and create a fast, consistent finish.

You should brush your base every time you apply a new layer of wax. Proper brushing is essential to remove excess wax that would otherwise create drag on the snow.

The 12mm length provides the ideal balance of stiffness and flexibility for general-purpose brushing. It is long enough to reach into the base structure without being so soft that it fails to clear out the wax effectively.