Wax for new board?

[squishydonut]

I'm assuming one should wax a brand spankin' new board before taking it out the first time? How often should the wax be applied?

[Nivek]

it really depends. i don't wax my www cause i like it sticky for jibbing. most of the time boards come factory waxed which last about 3 times. you really only need to wax as often as you feel like it. if you feel your board is slowing down, wax it.

[squishydonut]

Any wax (brands?) that u guys recommend? Thanks for the info, it's great.

Along the same lines, does a new board need to be tuned? I heard the edge from the factory is at 0 degrees?

[laz167]

I'll wax my board about every 5-7 rides,or unless the base is white and dry looking.But a good thing which I do is I'll just rub the wax on than scrub it off with a green scorthing pad.Takes about 5mins if you dont have the time,also i live in the eastcoast so I use all temp wax.since the weather seems to go up and down around here.

Originally Posted by squishydonut

Any wax (brands?) that u guys recommend? Thanks for the info, it's great.

Swix makes great wax.

I use Swix and Bluebird wax.

[Mr. Right]

Originally Posted by jdr

Along the same lines, does a new board need to be tuned? I heard the edge from the factory is at 0 degrees?

I've never touched edges when they were brand new myself. Some people like to throw a bevel on them but I say why? If you are anything like me you are going to beat the shit out your edges and need them tuned soon enough. I think if you ride park a lot (which I don't) it would be more important to keep from catching edges on rails etc. but for normal free riding and especially if you are a beginner, it won't matter all that much if you ask me.