Home Ski Waxing and Tuning Stand – Happy Norwegian

Happy Norwegian Ski Waxing and Tuning Stand

If you don’t wax your own skis, it’s time to start. Thanks to the creative folks at Happy Norwegian, ski waxing at home and on the road is easier than ever. Lightheartedly named Mr Grippy, the Happy Norwegian waxing stand is a set of two portable ski waxing and tuning stands designed for skiers without a dedicated workbench and for travel. They work almost anywhere, even the tailgate of a pickup truck.

Works With All Skis

The Mr Grippy ski waxing stand was initially conceived by two Norwegian college students seeking a practical solution to their ski tuning needs while living in small apartments. It’s a classic example of functional simplicity. Unlike traditional ski vises that require a workbench, counter or table and only work on a limited range of skis, the Happy Norwegian ski wax stands work anywhere you have a flat space with room for your skis, and they work with virtually all skis — nordic, alpine, backcountry, you name it. It works with snowboards, too, if you can fold down or remove the highback part of the binding. You can use it on the floor, a workbench, a countertop, a table, or even in a parking lot. They won’t damage a table or countertop like traditional clamp-on ski wax and tuning vices (of course, you still need to be careful with dripping wax). 

How It Works — It’s All in The Name — Mr. Grippy

The Mr Grippy name refers to the tacky rubber material across the top and under the feet of the stands that keeps them and your skis from sliding around as you work. It’s grippy and 100% effective. Simply space the two stands out to support your skis, lay your ski across, and you can apply full normal force for waxing, scraping and brushing. Mr. Grippy also holds skis vertically for edge work, providing plenty of stability for routine sharpening and edge maintenance.

Easy To Clean

The grippy rubber also attracts dust, dirt and wax shavings. But they clean easily with soap and water. If they get ski wax on them, they can be cleaned with base cleaner to keep them good and grippy. You can even put them in the dishwasher. 

Totally Portable. Totally Functional.

Mr. Grippy is designed for efficiency. The two stands nest together when not in use for easy storage and transport. Nested together, the overall footprint is only 10″ x 13″, and about 6″ high. They fit easily on a shelf or in a closet when not in use.

Not Just for Those Short on Space

Mr. Grippy isn’t just for small apartments and travel use. It’s a solid solution for any home ski tuning setup. In fact, if you have a dedicated workbench, Mr. Grippy is nice because it’s so easy to set up, and it only takes up precious bench space when in use. 

Between uses and during the off-season, just stack ’em and store ’em. The creative minds behind Happy Norwegian also designed an accessory called Ms. Tidy — a tray that snaps into the base area of one stand to store your wax and tuning supplies (as seen in the images) — you guessed it, to keep everything tidy. The whole package gets high marks for creative design and simplicity.

What are you waiting for? Make this the season you keep your skis waxed, tuned and sliding their best. The Happy Norwegian Mr. Grippy ski waxing stands are a practical solution for anyone wanting a home ski waxing and tuning setup.

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