klister Skiing.
(ˈklɪstə(r))
[Norw. klister paste.]
A soft wax for applying to the running surface of skis to facilitate movement, used esp. in warm weather.
| 1936 B. Lunn tr. Hallberg & Mückenbrünn's Compl. Bk. Ski-ing iv. 39 We specially recommend the following waxes: Ostbye (Medium..Klister); Bratlie (Nysnö..Klister). 1948 ― Ski-ing Primer xix. 95 Klister..is generally sold in tubes. There are many brands. 1951 Eugen & Atwater Ski with Sverre xi. 94 For wet snow, well above freezing, use a soft klister type wax. |