Cross-country skiing / Topic 13
Wax and equipment changes
FIS · 2026 / 2027In short
Fluorinated products · Changes during racing
Fluorinated products
Fluorinated wax and tuning products containing fluorine are forbidden. A positive pre-start ski control prevents starting; use in competition can lead to disqualification. Control deadlines also matter.
Changes during racing
Broken equipment and authorised pit boxes permit specified exchanges. Ski changes are made off the track without help. Waxing is generally banned, with limited classical kick-zone exceptions.
Independent explanations and translations, not official federation publications. References: ICR = sporting competition rules; Equipment = technical equipment specifications. Numbers refer to PDF viewer pages. Topic numbers are editorial. This guide combines the supplied FIS cross-country competition rules with the cross-country equipment specifications. It covers snow racing, not ski jumping, Nordic combined or roller skiing.
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