Maplus BP10 100g vs Holmenkol Cross Country Ski Grip: which is safer?

Maplus BP10 100g is the clear pick. Holmenkol Cross Country Ski Grip carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Our pick

Briko-Maplus

Maplus BP10 100g

PFAS grade

A 100/100

Overall grade

A 92/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Hydrocarbon wax blend, ski base product

Confidence

72%

PossibleHydrocarbon volatiles and odor on heating

PossibleSkin irritation or contact dermatitis

Why this gradeBuy

Waxel

Holmenkol Cross Country Ski Grip

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 32/100

Verdict

Skip

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Ski grip wax, likely hydrocarbon or synthetic blend with surface treatment

Confidence

35%

PossibleInhalation of wax dust or fumes during application

PossibleUndisclosed water-repellency additives (possible PFOA/PFOS precursors)

Why this grade

Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →

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