Waxing Iron - Snowboarding Forum

connordd · 03-13-2011, 05:32 PM

What irons do you guys recommend and use? I would prefer if it is under $50.
Thanks in advance, Connor

TofuSama · 03-13-2011, 05:41 PM

Personally, I use a clothing iron and just wrap the bottom with tinfoil. Toy with the temperature and it works perfectly.

TheCity · 03-13-2011, 06:39 PM

Swix FX Waxing Iron at REI.com

So pissed, I bought it at $40 a couple weeks back .. UGH, lol

BliND KiNK · 03-13-2011, 06:46 PM

yurp that is a good deal, but I just wax my stick at the hill

freshy · 03-13-2011, 07:06 PM

I have a travel iron I bought at a second hand shop for like $5. It folds flat and has a smooth bottom.

ginofultano · 03-13-2011, 07:10 PM

my dakine iron is serving me just fine, had it for a few years, but i saw it in zumiez on clearance for $25 the other day.

connordd · 03-13-2011, 07:24 PM

Thanks everyone I'm going to go with the Swix FX Iron. Also on amazon I saw this scotch brite pads: Amazon.com: Scotch-Brite 00048011040288 7448 6x9 Light Grey 3m Scotch-Brite Hand Pads: Home Improvement Is the type of pad I should use to buff my board or is there some other "special" scotch brite pads I'm supposed to use? Also should I use a nylon and horsehair brush with a sintered base? Or do you only use those with a structured base?

slckofit · 03-13-2011, 08:20 PM

This was what I bought from REI. It was about $1.50 for the pad.

Wintersteiger Scotchbrite Pad - Medium at REI.com

connordd · 03-13-2011, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slckofit

This was what I bought from REI. It was about $1.50 for the pad.

Wintersteiger Scotchbrite Pad - Medium at REI.com

Cool those look like the same thing basically.

kayin · 03-13-2011, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TofuSama

Personally, I use a clothing iron and just wrap the bottom with tinfoil. Toy with the temperature and it works perfectly.

dude! that's a great idea! why didn't I think of that! i've been using a clothing iron since i started waxing cause it was only $5 at a local used item shop..wanted to save up for a fancy iron to get the even heat distribution (mine has holes for steam) but I'll give this a try first!

03-13-2011, 05:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
connordd Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 37	Waxing Iron What irons do you guys recommend and use? I would prefer if it is under $50. Thanks in advance, Connor

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BliND KiNK Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Omaha, Nebraska (for now) Posts: 729	yurp that is a good deal, but I just wax my stick at the hill __________________ I wanted a sig, but I need a job first.

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connordd Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 37	Thanks everyone I'm going to go with the Swix FX Iron. Also on amazon I saw this scotch brite pads: Amazon.com: Scotch-Brite 00048011040288 7448 6x9 Light Grey 3m Scotch-Brite Hand Pads: Home Improvement Is the type of pad I should use to buff my board or is there some other "special" scotch brite pads I'm supposed to use? Also should I use a nylon and horsehair brush with a sintered base? Or do you only use those with a structured base? Last edited by connordd; 03-13-2011 at 08:22 PM.

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03-13-2011, 05:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
TofuSama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 164	Personally, I use a clothing iron and just wrap the bottom with tinfoil. Toy with the temperature and it works perfectly.

03-13-2011, 06:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
TheCity Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SF, CA Posts: 103	Swix FX Waxing Iron at REI.com So pissed, I bought it at $40 a couple weeks back .. UGH, lol

03-13-2011, 07:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
freshy Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 581	I have a travel iron I bought at a second hand shop for like $5. It folds flat and has a smooth bottom.

03-13-2011, 07:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
ginofultano Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 32	my dakine iron is serving me just fine, had it for a few years, but i saw it in zumiez on clearance for $25 the other day.

03-13-2011, 08:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
slckofit Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 41	This was what I bought from REI. It was about $1.50 for the pad. Wintersteiger Scotchbrite Pad - Medium at REI.com