Originally Posted by grahny

I ride in all conditions, but for the most part I aim for as dry as I can get it ... the salmon pads are fantastic for dry as well. I've used them on my road bikes for years, and on my cross bike before I sold it (and my old mtn bike actually)

What brakes do you have?

They have a dual compound (black/salmon) too, but for the most part:
Salmon: for wet conditions
Black: for normal conditions
Z-Chromium (green): for ceramic rims