The traditional repair candle which you light & drip onto the base. These rods are for lighting only, always light with a clean flame such as a gas lighter for a cleaner finish. Notes: Contains 5 repair candles for lighting only. BLACK candles. Our Opinion For the traditionalists out there the repair candle has been used countless times to deal with base scrapes on & off the mountain. For temporary repairs of the base to protect the core from further damage. Is This For Me? If you want a traditional repair stick here it is!