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Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
There is something wrong with the plug. Its too short or something, and it turns off a lot.
Greg
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
I used it 4 times to wax snowboards with universal and warm (spring) Purl wax at 110C. It heats quickly and keeps the temperature. I did not heat it over 110C, so I can't tell for higher temperatures. The board's base is colder and you can expect a 2-3C drop when the iron sole touches the base. As you're not supposed to keep the iron for too long on the base, otherwise you may burn it, just set the temperature 2-3C above the wax recommended temperature.
skirat
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2023
I've had 2 prior wax irons, both non-digital, a Swix and a Toko which cost around $30 to $35 at the time. Both got the job done and each lasted several years. This XCman model (which seems to be the same as the Wintersteiger digital wax iron) seems to come to temp a bit faster. It has a thicker and larger soleplate which makes the job faster, even though they all were 800-watt irons.The actual temperature at the sole plate's surface is quite a bit lower, according to my Fluke temperature probe, than the reading shown on the iron but that is not a problem as I dial in the temp based on what works for the hardness of the wax I'm applying. The temperature seems to settle in about 5 degrees lower than the temp I dialed in and remains pretty stable.After using this iron I like it better than my prior less expensive irons. Now if this iron will just last for many more years I'll change from liking it better to growing to love it, at least to the extent one can love a tool.
Pavel Safarik
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2022
Works really well, I like to direct feedback on the sole temperature. I would be giving 5 for the functions and value. I'm giving 4 starts because the sole corners are not formed to fit in the groove. I think for snow board people no problem, but an issue for XC skis.
Jessica R. Sturm
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2022
Good wax iron but not a great race ski iron, good for the free skis. The temp is not spot on and if you're using race wax that requires a specific temp I would recommend a toko or swix iron. But this one is great for the price, I use it as a back up and for our free skis.
Jackie S.
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021
First let me start off by saying that I definitely recommend this iron. You get a lot for that cheap price.But now my thoughts: Originally I planned on getting the Swix T77, however when I went to buy it, it was sold out pretty much everywhere. So I ended up deciding on this iron. It works really well and that digital temp indicator IS SO HANDY. It makes finding the right temp so so easy. I’m not sure I would have liked the Swix one just because it didn't have that digital temp indicator. My only one complaint is that it doesn’t hold its temp super well but I found a pretty easy way around this. I just increase the temp about 3-5 degrees more than what the wax recommended temp is and it stays pretty consistent. It’s honestly a really good waxing iron with a decently thick base. My only other note is that it is really easy to scratch when you get to the tips and tail of the ski, but this seems to be a pretty universal issues among waxing irons so you just have to be careful when you get to the tips and tail.
BeInNature
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2020
Been doing my own tune-ups for decades, but always had used an old regular iron. This one works great, precise temperature control, and the resting pad is great when doing multiple pairs. Used if for a few months now, and it appears it has many years of use ahead.
Juan E Vidal
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2018
Awesome product, great service!, great quality. The perfect tool for my splitboard.
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