I rode this silca synergetic/wax all last winter, I have 2 chains for the fatbike that I rode for ITI and training, and both chains measure new after 6000km between them. Because I was training for ITI, I rode the bike in city salty slushy conditions so I could get lots of time on it
Wax is so much cleaner that I never want to go back to lubes. I ride in all kinds of weather and use only wax. I have two Silca pots, one at home and one at work, so if there is a very poor weather in the morning (I usually train before my work), I can re-wax on my work and be ready to ride in the afternoon. This all works best with Wipperman reusable quick link. Check Adam from ZFC site, he says that wax is better in wet weather than any lube (just have to rewax more often) - if using lube you also have to clean chain after every ride, so for me, rewaxing is actually easier.
I have heard bad things about Putoline leading to a horrible gunky mess. But never tried it myself.
Adam has a video which discusses the Silca wax + synergetic suggestion - he hasn’t tested it but seems to think it’s sensible. But he is also skeptical about the use of a Strip Chip to “reverse” the effect - he suggests simply starting with fresh wax in spring. Replacing wax once a year is pretty reasonable anyway, so this works - fresh wax in spring, add Synergetic when winter comes around, repeat.
Hi Hrvoje
Thanks for your input! I understand your argument regarding drivetrain wear, however for me the thing is also about minimizing time spent on maintenance. I usually do it right after my training rides, and every minute faster I can get into the warm shower is a bonus 
- more than having to buy a new chain a little more often.
You’re not the first to mention Connex chainlinks, and I might consider them. Somehow, until now, I never really trusted them to hold up. An irrational thing, I know.
I started this thread because I wanted to get feedback from others who are waxing during wet winters, and I am definitely getting input to consider. Much appreciated.
Henrik
No problem 
I am the same, I also do not want to maintain my bike in the cold after the ride. In my experience, it is not about buying a new chain a little more often, it is about having a clean bike and using your chain a lot longer. This does not mean that the cost of waxing compared to conventional lube is much lower, but it is much nicer way to ride and maintain a bicycle.
You do not need to worry about Connex links, I have them on all my bikes (except Sram Flattop), from 8spd chains on Brompton to 12 speed Shimano, and never had a problem with one. In my opinion, closure mechanism is separate from the part that carry forces in the chain, so there is really no limit on how many times can you reuse it.
And after you get used to it, it is very simple to remove the chain from the bike and rewax it. I do not know what drivetrain you have, but I would suggest to get 2 or 3 chains, prepare them with Silca chainstripper and rotate them on the bike, so that you can simply replace one that got wet with the freshly waxed one. You can do it in about minute or two
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Personally I just save the synergetic+wax version and put it in the pot each winter. If you turn on the wax pot the whole puck of wax releases after a minute or so. I then put the puck in a ziplock bag and label it.
I have three different versions of wax (synergetic+wax winter version, regular and an endurance one for really long stuff) and just swap them in the pot as needed. I am not sure if this is the most economical way to do it and I have enough wax to last our household for years and years but I find it to be a convenient way be able to switch between the different versions as needed.
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