Repair kits
How to wax, tune and repair your skis
Your skis and snowboards require regular maintenance to preserve their original performance and glide. Between minor scratches, dull edges or dry bases, proper routine care is essential to maintain smooth, enjoyable performance. In our Maintenance & Tools section, you’ll find everything you need to look after your equipment: waxing, sharpening and repair kits for your alpine skis, snowboard, touring skis and cross-country skis.
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Ski and snowboard maintenance and repair kits for every budget
Maintain and fix your own skis or snowboard with Glisshop maintenance kits, designed for all skill levels and price ranges.
No need to visit a workshop: with the Vola x Glisshop kits, the included instructions and tutorial videos, you’ll quickly learn how to wax, tune and repair your gear like a true skiman.
Simple, convenient and cost-effective, ski maintenance has never been easier. Each kit contains various tools and accessories depending on your needs—from a basic kit for quick touch-ups to a complete set for professional-level servicing at home.
Sharpening or edge tuning
Sharpening helps restore edge grip for optimal control on hard snow.
The kits usually include one or more files, an angle guide, a rubber stone, and a brush to remove debris.
With these tools, you can maintain the bite of your skis or snowboard and enhance stability when turning.
Waxing
Waxing is vital to protect the base and ensure a smooth glide in all conditions.
Depending on the kit, you’ll find a waxing iron, universal or specific wax blocks, a plastic scraper, one or more brushes (nylon, bronze, horsehair), and sometimes a base cleaner.
These accessories allow you to achieve an even, long-lasting wax finish, tailored to snow temperature and your style of skiing or riding.
Repair
Even the best bases wear over time. Complete kits include everything you need to fix small dents or scratches: P-Tex candles, metal scraper.
These tools help you fill, smooth and protect the base before tuning or waxing, keeping your skis or snowboard in top condition season after season.
Vola X Glisshop kits for every need
The Vola x Glisshop kits are designed for every snow sport discipline.
Whether you enjoy alpine skiing, snowboarding, ski touring or cross-country skiing, you’ll find a kit suited to your gear and maintenance needs.
Each pack brings together the essential tools to keep your skis or board performing at their best, season after season.
Alpine skiing and snowboarding
For alpine skis and snowboards, Glisshop offers several Vola x Glisshop maintenance and repair kits to meet every requirement.
You’ll find both simple kits for regular upkeep and comprehensive versions containing everything needed to repair, sharpen and rewax your equipment at home.
Each kit helps you keep your skis or snowboard in perfect condition year after year.
Ski touring
Take care of your touring skis with the Vola x Glisshop Essential Touring Maintenance Kit, developed by two leading names in snow sports.
Specifically designed for ski touring, this kit includes all the essential tools to maintain glide, grip and durability even after multiple mountain outings.
Compact and handy, it goes everywhere with you, ensuring your gear stays efficient and ready for any terrain.
Kit contents:
- 1 storage pouch
- 1 Vola touring wax 80 g
- 1 Vola touring liquid wax 75 ml ‘anti-clog’
- 1 plastic scraper (3 mm)
- 1 soft nylon brush + felt pad
- 1 Quick Sharp 88/89° edge tuner with file
Cross-country or Nordic skiing
Boost the performance of your cross-country skis with the Vola x Glisshop Essential Nordic Maintenance Kit, created for Nordic skiing enthusiasts who care about their equipment.
Developed by Vola in partnership with Glisshop, this kit includes everything required to prepare, maintain and wax your skis.
Compact yet complete, it’s the perfect companion to keep your Nordic skis always ready to perform.
Kit contents:
- 1 storage pouch
- 1 waxing iron
- 1 plastic scraper (3 mm)
- 1 Nordic scraper
- 1 mixed nylon/bronze brush
- 1 Pro Base Medium wax (80 g)
- 1 MX-E No Fluor liquid wax (60 ml violet)
Ski and snowboard maintenance/repair FAQ
How to repair a ski base yourself
To repair a ski or snowboard base made of polyethylene, there’s only one solution: use a repair candle made from the same material.
At Glisshop, we offer two types of candles in our maintenance kits:
- Black, ideal for standard bases;
- Translucent, recommended for coloured bases—less visible, though slightly less durable over time.
Repair steps
- Light the candle with a lighter and let the material drip directly into the scratch until it’s completely filled.
- Press the repaired area with a metal scraper for about 20 minutes to allow proper bonding.
- Once cooled, scrape off the excess — always from tip to tail, never the other way around.
- Finally, brush the base with a bronze brush, again following the glide direction.
And that’s it! In just a few minutes, your skis or snowboard will have a clean, smooth base ready to glide again—no workshop visit required.
How to wax your skis at home
To wax your skis at home, clean the base, melt the wax using a waxing iron, then spread it evenly. Once cooled, scrape off the excess and brush the base for a perfect glide.
For a step-by-step guide, check out our dedicated tutorial: how to wax your skis.