How does waxing skis affect their performance?

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i think that waxing them provides a support on the snow and then creates i guess a balast upon the snow

I think the wax hardens to a ultra-smooth finish filling in the pores of the skis and reducing friction. In a manner of speaking, it is supporting the skis.

Waxing skis makes the running surface smoother and reduces friction. This will result in increased speed and smoother running.

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