Florac

I bought a new Roxy Ally Mtx/Btx last month and have ridden on it at the local hills 6 times since(4-5 hours each time). I looked at the base last night and I think it needs a wax(total noob, still learning). When I called a local shop to ask how long for a wax(need it by Saturday, heading to Lake Louise), they asked if I needed any tuning and I honestly have no clue. Is there a way to tell, keeping in mind that I just started snowboarding last month and can't tell based on performance yet.

A minor tune includes ceramic side edge and base edge sharpening and de-tuning, and wax.

snoeboarder

a basic 'minor' tune would do you fine

in the future, apply one of the scenarios below based on the condition of your board

Basic Snowboard Tune: $32.95
Base refinishing, ceramic disk edging and hot wax.

Express Snowboard Tune: $39.95
Minor p-tex repair, and basic tune.

Super Express Snowboard Tune: $43.95
Major p-tex repair and basic tune.

tune shop vt prices

Mr. Polonia

check ur edges up close, if they have a lot of nicks and gouges then yes, u should get it tuned.

it also depends on ur riding conditions, if there was a lot of ice and loose granular frozen man made snow then ur edges will wear out faster.

U should def wax ur board right now especially if u got it new and rode it 6x.

if u feel like ur board is wobbly and u dont have that gripping power anymore then yes, its time to tune

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kimchijajonshim

A minor tune probably isn't worth it unless you've screwed up your edges pretty badly. I'd just take it to them for the wax and ask them to give it a look.

Florac

I brought it in and they said it was pretty dry so at least now I know when it needs a wax more or less. I asked about the tuning and he said it was fine. Then he mentioned something about only being able to tune it by hand since it's mtx. So when I do need it tuned, is it gonna be a pain in the a**?

My boyfriend also bought a snowboard around the same time as me so I think we will probably invest in the right equipment and do our own down waxing the road(especially if we're getting 4-5 days in a month).

mjung

I just want to pop in with a quick question. When sharpening a 1/1 edge, do I need to worry about the base bevel? I was thinking about just getting a cheap 1 degree edge sharpener, along with a gummi stone.

Dano

I generally get my board waxed and sharpened every 3 or 4 times out. Some people will go entire seasons without getting it done and this is just stupid. Your speed suffers (especially riding a flat hill like Sunshine) and your base can dry out. I don't do my own waxing because a buddy has a shop, but it makes sense, just watch that you don't hold the iron in 1 place for too long or you'll burn your base.

And let me know what the snow in Lake Louise is like, I'm heading to Marmot tomorrow.

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Hey Dano,

I had a talk with a local owner and he said a that the board i just bought new and factory waxed should last 6 full days boarding without needing a wax.. I was a bit skeptical.. Is that right?

Florac

Funny you mention Marmot..I was looking at the forecast and it's going to be freakin warm up there this weekend(like 5 above freezing). My brother actually works at the Chateau Lake Louise(he's an accountant) and he said the occupancy for this weekend is 100%(except for the $1000/nt room LOL). So he said to basically expect a gong show on the hills. I also tried to book a dinner for one of my favorite restaurants in Banff(where we're staying) for Saturday night a couple of days ago and all they had left was a 9pm reservation. Crazy! Hopefully Jasper will be less chaotic.

AWNOW

Factory wax will work.

Most of us that ride a lot during the season put new wax on new boards. It does depend on what board you bought and the current snow conditions as well.