waxing?

[bji31686]

Hi. I have a quick question. I am looking at buying new skiboards and i was just wondering if they need to be waxed or anything like that before i use them.

[Greco]

yes, you should have them hot waxed before you ride them but it's not absolutely necessary, they come with a light coat of wax on them.

-G

[idano]

how long does a coat of hot wax last? the whole season?

[Greco]

there are a lot of variables but a good rule of thumb is like 7-10 days on the mountain.

-G

[idano]

Greco, if I purchase the Purl Speedwax, how many applications can I expect to get on a pair of BG Pros?

and what's the average lifespan of rub on waxes like those sold on your site?

[Greco]

you can get a ton of apps. i would think one can/jar would last a season or two.

it lasts on the boards for about 1/2 day i believe.

-G

[CGold]

i used hair wax on mine one time :D didn't work all that bad actually

[ski_dem]

can always use a candle

[idano]

i was just wondering how to prep the board for waxing if it already has a layer of old wax on it. do i just apply a base cleaner, and that will dissolve the old wax?

[zenderfall]

Base cleaners don't seem to clean off ALL the old wax for me, even with multiple sprays and scraping.

The only thing that gets wax off my boards is a lot of hard riding in bad conditions (like we have here in SoCal) such as ice and slushy snow-seems to drag all the wax off the boards in one day.

I'm not sure about mixing old wax with new wax....

[LordOfTheRing]

You can buy a little bar or something of ski wax where you bought your skis. Also, you should but a little wax on every 2-3 ski trips.

[J.D.]

For getting wax off i just use a brush. I always wax my boards now cause the guys in the ski shops are getting to be dicks, intentionally doing a piss poor job, assumedly cause they dont like skiboarders (or maybe cause whatever machine they're using doesnt fit the boards or something.) Besides it's not nearly as much work to wax boards yourself as it is skis.

[lineskier02]

i have been using maxx wax every 2 or 3 trips but its been warm latley so tha wax is good but for colder temps u gotta use sum other stuff i forgot what exactley

[Courtney]

the rental shop at my resort used to wax stuff really good and it would last fine almost all season. this season my friend got his board waxed and its already sticking less then a week later.. i dont know if theyre using different wax or just not caring anymore..

[idano]

just wondering if there are any brand of waxes that are recommended.

otherwise, i might try a brand i found on ebay. http://www.mfifty5.com/

[Gargantula]

I thought that skiboards come with a wax job already, I mean why spend a lot of money making a skiboard and then sell it to the consumer without no wax. I don't think most people know that you have to wax the boards before using them.

I found this on get boards.com:

WAX 'UM UP!
As with any new skiboard, make sure you get them waxed before you use them on the slopes. Whether you have us do it or a local shop, waxing helps protect your boards and at the same time makes your ride a whole lot smoother. Click here to find out more about getting your skiboards hot waxed by the skiboard specialists at Getboards.com.

[buns]

Do skiboards come with wax!? I havent got mine beside me to look at, but my MNP's didnt seem too waxy when they arrived!

[Bug]

Originally posted by buns
Do skiboards come with wax!? I havent got mine beside me to look at, but my MNP's didnt seem too waxy when they arrived!

The MNPs have been in storage for quite some time and are kinda dried out. They could really use a decent hotwax when you get them first...

[Greco]

Bug, did you guy them from SBOL and find they were dry?

[Bug]

Originally posted by Greco
Bug, did you guy them from SBOL and find they were dry?

I did, and I have no complaints. They were in fine condition of course but a little bit dried out. The base looks and feels even better with a quality hot wax job.

I'm by no means a waxing expert, but don't you think that a good hot wax job would be recommended for any boards that have been in storage for a couple of years?

[Greco]

i was just wondering because we use rub on wax on all the mnp's before we ship them out, which makes the bases nice and "wet". maybe you got them really early on before we started doing it or it soaked it all up in shipping. hmm.

thanks for letting me know.

g

[Bug]

Originally posted by Greco
i was just wondering because we use rub on wax on all the mnp's before we ship them out, which makes the bases nice and "wet". maybe you got them really early on before we started doing it or it soaked it all up in shipping. hmm.


I think I did get them with the rub on wax, which was cool and thanks for that. You can tell the bases are even better after a proper hot wax, that's all - you can tell they've soaked it up nicely - but even with the rub on wax the boards should be rocking and good to go :)

Cheers Greco!

[SkaFreak]

I don't know exactly the process at SBOL for waxing before shipping, but many places will put on a wax, but it's not an ideal wax for riding on. Generally they'll put on a protective wax and will suggest that you give them a hot wax before you ride them for the first time. As for waxing boards that have been in storage, the answer is yes. I wax my boards between every or every other day I ride just to keep them running smooth and protect them. You should also wax your boards before storage because it helps them to retain moisture and prevent damage while in storage.

[hugoshi]

I just got my skiboards in the mail today, and the bottomn looks dry(I've never had skiboards.. so I don't really know if it is.. but it feels rough when I rub it).

Is this bad for the board? should I wax it in a hurry?

[zenderfall]

Before I knew anything about plastics and moisture I would think yeah, that's ok, but now.......

Ever seen old bumpers, how they're all white and chalkish, and no matter how good you put on Armor-All the next day it returns to its ugly form?

The bottom of skiboards are the same way. They're made of a form of plastic (of course, not like car bumpers) leave them around long enough without wax and the bottoms will dry out.

I don't know if waxing them after that will "renew" their surface, but I would try best not to let it get to that condition in the first place.

I had one pair of skiboards get like that, and after that, no more.

Even if I have to put them in the closet for a long time I put some armor-all on them. It's plastic, after all!

Of course, it's not wax, and it won't help you ride any faster, but it's fast to apply and it protects.

[hugoshi]

how can I tell if the boards are dried out?

[hugoshi]

nm, I talked to greco, I just gotta hot wax em

thx guys!

[jojoD]

Hi,
this is my first post here, excuse me for any mistakes :D And the worst: I'm German and my English isn't very good.

If I get my Boards waxed in a local shop, should I let them get waxed like skis ore like snowboards (in Germany skiboarding isn't such popular as in the US, they haven't got any experiences on waxing them). Or can you give me the name of a good wax, which I can get in Germany or in online shopps in Europe, too? I don't want to pay 30 $ only for shipping.

Greets, jojoD

[buns]

Just FYI Greco, my MNP's really do seem bone dry, so im guessing they must suck up that wax pretty snappy!

Is it expensive to get the kit for hot waxing (in in the UK dont forget)? Seeing as i normally only get one or 2 trips a year, i havent really thought beyond letting someone in resort do it for me....

Adam