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03-24-2008, 12:20 PM

Okay I've given a general search and can't find anything online about this, so what is the general opinion on weighting boards to get more flex from them. Personally I do it and find it to be no big deal but other people say that it kills your board. When I do it I am sure to do it with the bindings off and make it a 6 day process, that is with one day of weights (about 100 lbs) over the middle on the top and one day on the base (I put a plastic bag under the weights to avoid them making direct contact) then the same above and below the binding areas for the other four days. This is all with the nose and tail of the board resting on two chairs. It seems to have helped break in my board and given it much more flex.

Jeffksf · 03-24-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by thelowerclass

Okay I've given a general search and can't find anything online about this, so what is the general opinion on weighting boards to get more flex from them. Personally I do it and find it to be no big deal but other people say that it kills your board. When I do it I am sure to do it with the bindings off and make it a 6 day process, that is with one day of weights (about 100 lbs) over the middle on the top and one day on the base (I put a plastic bag under the weights to avoid them making direct contact) then the same above and below the binding areas for the other four days. This is all with the nose and tail of the board resting on two chairs. It seems to have helped break in my board and given it much more flex.

Wouldn't it be easier to just get the board with the flex you want to begin with?

03-24-2008, 12:50 PM

They don't make boards that soft lol. I have a forum manual which is on level with the artifact and www for flex.

Minger · 03-24-2008, 03:09 PM

Why do you need it that soft anyways? If you weigh that little, then look into a girls' board.

03-24-2008, 08:55 PM

I weigh like 140, but its a 156 that I couldn't turn down at $100 off mid-season.

03-29-2008, 07:11 PM

A few questions i have for waxing and storing.

When storing the boards for the summer should i take the bindings off and leave the coat of wax on? (like not scrap it)

and can you re use the wax that you scraped off?

03-29-2008, 10:47 PM

yes take the bindings off, and yeah its fine to leave the wax on. I don't know about reusing it.

Grimdog · 03-29-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BeeDee

A few questions i have for waxing and storing.

When storing the boards for the summer should i take the bindings off and leave the coat of wax on? (like not scrap it)

and can you re use the wax that you scraped off?

Don't reuse it. It's a pain in the ass and it has the potential to be less than clean.

ttchad · 04-01-2008, 12:21 PM

Do you guys polish your edges? I used 400 & 600 grit emory on my 90 degree edge but now it does not feel sharp. I have a 1 degree bevel on my base. Any tips on sharpening and polishing it short of buying a diamond file and guide?

04-04-2008, 11:32 PM

I have some stain marks on my base from riding rails. Would a wax job take those stains off? or should I use kerosene/base cleaner to ensure those stains will be removed before waxing?

03-24-2008, 03:09 PM	#104 (permalink)
Minger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 761	Why do you need it that soft anyways? If you weigh that little, then look into a girls' board. __________________ Board: Directional Bindings: Burton Missions 07 Boots: Burton Freestyle 07

04-01-2008, 12:21 PM	#109 (permalink)
ttchad Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bella Napoli! Posts: 178	Edge and bevels? Do you guys polish your edges? I used 400 & 600 grit emory on my 90 degree edge but now it does not feel sharp. I have a 1 degree bevel on my base. Any tips on sharpening and polishing it short of buying a diamond file and guide?

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03-24-2008, 12:20 PM	#101 (permalink)
thelowerclass Guest Posts: n/a	Okay I've given a general search and can't find anything online about this, so what is the general opinion on weighting boards to get more flex from them. Personally I do it and find it to be no big deal but other people say that it kills your board. When I do it I am sure to do it with the bindings off and make it a 6 day process, that is with one day of weights (about 100 lbs) over the middle on the top and one day on the base (I put a plastic bag under the weights to avoid them making direct contact) then the same above and below the binding areas for the other four days. This is all with the nose and tail of the board resting on two chairs. It seems to have helped break in my board and given it much more flex.

03-24-2008, 12:50 PM	#103 (permalink)
thelowerclass Guest Posts: n/a	They don't make boards that soft lol. I have a forum manual which is on level with the artifact and www for flex.

03-24-2008, 08:55 PM	#105 (permalink)
thelowerclass Guest Posts: n/a	I weigh like 140, but its a 156 that I couldn't turn down at $100 off mid-season.

03-29-2008, 07:11 PM	#106 (permalink)
BeeDee Guest Posts: n/a	A few questions i have for waxing and storing. When storing the boards for the summer should i take the bindings off and leave the coat of wax on? (like not scrap it) and can you re use the wax that you scraped off?

03-29-2008, 10:47 PM	#107 (permalink)
thelowerclass Guest Posts: n/a	yes take the bindings off, and yeah its fine to leave the wax on. I don't know about reusing it.

04-04-2008, 11:32 PM	#110 (permalink)
neosuke Guest Posts: n/a	I have some stain marks on my base from riding rails. Would a wax job take those stains off? or should I use kerosene/base cleaner to ensure those stains will be removed before waxing?