How often to wax my snowboard?
I actually tried that once. Eventually the wax slowly scrapes off but really it’s not a good idea, doesn’t work well.
How do i know when i need a wax for my board?
How do i know when i need a wax for my board?
You’ll notice in how it fells when you’re riding. Probably if you are asking that question you need to wax it.
the amount im riding this season, im not so sure if i can feel the diff
you’ll notice the base of the board starts going white, particulalry on the edges. That means the board is drying up and needs waxing. Early season in Perisher my board was so dry real quick (like 2-3 days). After 4 days in NZ it was still looking pretty fine. Ive heard real snow isnt as abrasive as the fake stuff…
ahhh means i need a wax real bad.
cheers man.
Get your board waxed properly once by a shop. Notice how it feels. From then on you will always notice the difference and know when it needs to be waxed.
Waxing guide is here if you need it:
https://www.boardworld.com.au/content/category/waxing-guide/
i often get a belt wax but i didnt know how long they’d usually last for so i havent taken it for one in a while.
so i’d save heaps if i wax it myself? the store near mine charges aout 20 for an iron wax and 6 for a belt….
Yes you would. Realistically you can get everything you need for approx $50.
$20 for an iron at Kmart
$20 for wax
$10 for a scraper
Learn to do it yourself. You will save money and be able to wax your board regularly.
I’ve got an unwanted clothes iron with a temperature dial. im just afraid i might “warp” my board…
is there a number you could put on the temperature i should be setting it at?
Just as the boardworld guide says:
Hot enough to melt the wax, and also hot enough to feel the heat through the top sheet.
But if it start’s smoking - too hot.
Worked pretty well for me on my couple of trys.
Just as the boardworld guide says:
Hot enough to melt the wax, and also hot enough to feel the heat through the top sheet.
But if it start’s smoking - too hot.Worked pretty well for me on my couple of trys.
That is often said advice, but realistically I always get a little smoke at first when turning on the iron to find the right temp.
It shouldnt smoke the whole time… too hot and you are burning the wax.
I think if you are patient enough to turn the iron heat up slowly you can get to the right temp without it smoking.
For temp I find somewhere around the middle of the gauge works well, but to start with put it a bit below half way
Just as the boardworld guide says:
Hot enough to melt the wax, and also hot enough to feel the heat through the top sheet.
But if it start’s smoking - too hot.Worked pretty well for me on my couple of trys.
That is often said advice, but realistically I always get a little smoke at first when turning on the iron to find the right temp.
It shouldnt smoke the whole time… too hot and you are burning the wax.
I think if you are patient enough to turn the iron heat up slowly you can get to the right temp without it smoking.
Thanks guys. I will try this just before the next time i head up to the slopes