The TOKO Copper Oval Brush is a hefty brush with lots of surface area that will reduce your brushing time significantly. The larger surface area is helpful for brushes many skis, or for brushing alpine skis or snowboards as well. This is a great first brush for brushing out medium and cold/hard waxes. 1-3 tip to tail passes is all it takes. It is also very helpful for cleaning dirty bases, and getting at wax on bases that are no longer flat. Nylon hand strap prevents fatigue, and copper bristles are surrounded nylon bristles along the perimeter.