The red/warm hydrocarbon is great for hot-wax cleaning, base conditioning, and warm weather skiing for the non-racer.
The green/cold hydrocarbon should be used for cold weather skiing. Use below 25 F / -4 C.
(best seller) The white all-temperature wax is a good one-wax system for non-racers. It is designed for moderate temperatures and is durable will perform well at the extremes.