What to do now with new snowboard? - Snowboarding Forum

12-12-2007, 01:49 AM

Basically I got my snowboard and I don't really know what to do with it now.

I plan on going up to Tahoe in two weeks or so but I still have my board in the plastic wrap. I didn't want to take it out as I still am unsure what to do. I've heard I need to wax it a couple times before going up and maybe tune it. Since this is my first board, I was thinking of bringing it to a shop to get a new board tune and wax. Then I would wax it myself after. Recommendations? What should I do now?

12-12-2007, 04:23 AM

Hey there,

Just gone up to Tahoe last week and I got a perfect day! Little powder and it is just prefect!

About your new board, I don't you need to wax them till after 4-5 run or simply go to Any Mountain and get it wax for only $10. I got mine done in a few hours and they did a great job because my friend did my board once and it looks uneven. I wouldn't wax it myself especially the first time. Hope this help and happy snowboarding!

sedition · 12-12-2007, 06:59 AM

You man want to consider detuning the edges:

Board Tech: De-tune your edges for a better ride | howto | Transworld Snowboarding
Snowboard Tuning, Repair & Maintenance @ ABC-of-Snowboarding

12-12-2007, 10:21 AM

Yeah I think I'll go to any mountain to wax my board as I don't want to mess it up the first time. But when do I need to wax? Right aftte I take it out of the plastic or just before I'm gonna take it up. Should I also spring for the new board tune while I'm there? It consist of: Binding mount, iron-on wax, de-tune tips & tails, binding adjust and test for $35?

12-12-2007, 10:42 AM

I just got my fist board last week. I slaped my bindings on, adjusted them up. And then waxed my board. There is an instructional video that Snowolf made that really helped me out. Waxing your own board is cake.
The video is here:
http://www.snowboardingforum.com/gen...ce-tips-3.html

sedition · 12-12-2007, 11:33 AM

The only time you need to wax a board, is when the wax that is on it, wears off. Boards come waxed and tuned.

KIRKWOOD-$LUT · 12-16-2007, 11:08 PM

you will need to de-tune it right

where are u located

12-17-2007, 12:20 AM

lol.. when reading the title of this thread, im thinking to myself...um, you got a new board now RIDE!!!!!!!
Not exactly surgery.
They come pre waxed. Just set up your bindings (again, not exactly surgery....) set them to your prefered stance, and go for a rip!

12-17-2007, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KIRKWOOD-$LUT

you will need to de-tune it right

where are u located

Do I really need to detune it? I've heard different things. Also I live in the bay area

KIRKWOOD-$LUT · 12-17-2007, 02:14 AM

yes you need to unless you want to catch edges

i'm in the east bay, where are u?

12-12-2007, 01:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Luigi6459 Guest Posts: n/a	What to do now with new snowboard? Basically I got my snowboard and I don't really know what to do with it now. I plan on going up to Tahoe in two weeks or so but I still have my board in the plastic wrap. I didn't want to take it out as I still am unsure what to do. I've heard I need to wax it a couple times before going up and maybe tune it. Since this is my first board, I was thinking of bringing it to a shop to get a new board tune and wax. Then I would wax it myself after. Recommendations? What should I do now?

12-12-2007, 06:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
sedition -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,744	You man want to consider detuning the edges: Board Tech: De-tune your edges for a better ride \| howto \| Transworld Snowboarding Snowboard Tuning, Repair & Maintenance @ ABC-of-Snowboarding __________________ "Nancy Ninja Nabs Nefarious Nymph. Pays Price Per Pissed Pants!" -Flick "Up, up, my people, let smoke and flame be our sign!" -The White Rose Society

12-12-2007, 11:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
sedition -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,744	The only time you need to wax a board, is when the wax that is on it, wears off. Boards come waxed and tuned. __________________ "Nancy Ninja Nabs Nefarious Nymph. Pays Price Per Pissed Pants!" -Flick "Up, up, my people, let smoke and flame be our sign!" -The White Rose Society

12-16-2007, 11:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
KIRKWOOD-$LUT THE OFF PHISTE WHORE Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CENTRAL COAST, CALI Posts: 674	you will need to de-tune it right where are u located __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and want us to be happy". Benjamin Franklin

12-17-2007, 02:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
KIRKWOOD-$LUT THE OFF PHISTE WHORE Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CENTRAL COAST, CALI Posts: 674	yes you need to unless you want to catch edges i'm in the east bay, where are u? __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and want us to be happy". Benjamin Franklin

12-12-2007, 04:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kei Stylist Guest Posts: n/a	Hey there, Just gone up to Tahoe last week and I got a perfect day! Little powder and it is just prefect! About your new board, I don't you need to wax them till after 4-5 run or simply go to Any Mountain and get it wax for only $10. I got mine done in a few hours and they did a great job because my friend did my board once and it looks uneven. I wouldn't wax it myself especially the first time. Hope this help and happy snowboarding!

12-12-2007, 10:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Luigi6459 Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah I think I'll go to any mountain to wax my board as I don't want to mess it up the first time. But when do I need to wax? Right aftte I take it out of the plastic or just before I'm gonna take it up. Should I also spring for the new board tune while I'm there? It consist of: Binding mount, iron-on wax, de-tune tips & tails, binding adjust and test for $35?

12-12-2007, 10:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Carbine Guest Posts: n/a	I just got my fist board last week. I slaped my bindings on, adjusted them up. And then waxed my board. There is an instructional video that Snowolf made that really helped me out. Waxing your own board is cake. The video is here: http://www.snowboardingforum.com/gen...ce-tips-3.html

12-17-2007, 12:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
MC25 Guest Posts: n/a	lol.. when reading the title of this thread, im thinking to myself...um, you got a new board now RIDE!!!!!!! Not exactly surgery. They come pre waxed. Just set up your bindings (again, not exactly surgery....) set them to your prefered stance, and go for a rip!

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