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jjz · 02-08-2013, 06:57 PM

My boards a channel board so i figured that i wouldnt have to loosen but they are right under the binding. Thanks RJRJRJRJ

PS: is lib tech banana wax a good all temp wax?
Also if i just flat base a hard pack run tommorow, will that handle the extra wax?

Also also, if im racing on tuesday should i wax it again?

Also, also, also riding hardpack how often should i wax my board. Ive seen some saying everyday and some saying every 5 days.

UnseenMartine · 02-08-2013, 08:22 PM

i thing i did, keep in mind is really ghetto but works!

i only found one clothes iron in my house and didnt want to ruin it so heres the solution

WRAP A SHEET OF TIN FOIL AROUND THE BOTTOM!

make sure you tuck the edges and it only touches the metal, i did this before i got a dedicated snowboard iron and it worked like a charm!

ARSENALFAN · 02-08-2013, 08:27 PM

If you buy a dedicated snowboard IRON, see if you can get one with a digital readout. The dial on my dakine works but seems a little cheap.

Just finished laying some Hertel Super hot sauce on my board, came upstairs to find this post.

I recommend getting a brass brush for cleaning/prepping base, a big brick of hot sauce, a nylon hand held brush for texturing, some scotch brite pads for finer texture and then the horsehair for the ultimate shine. Works like a charm and that hertel is awesome. I think their special ingredient to make the board shine and so slick is oil of the stomach of a penguin.

jjz · 02-08-2013, 08:34 PM

Wish i had the spare cash for all that stuff, but im making due with A 20 1o year old iron, Some banana wax, and a scraper.

But do you think that even if my boards not quite buffed and theres still a little bit of wax that should be scraped but just wont come off, it will be fine because im riding hardpack tommorow.

ARSENALFAN · 02-08-2013, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjz

Wish i had the spare cash for all that stuff, but im making due with A 20 1o year old iron, Some banana wax, and a scraper.

But do you think that even if my boards not quite buffed and theres still a little bit of wax that should be scraped but just wont come off, it will be fine because im riding hardpack tommorow.

You will be fine. Try to run a scotchbrite pad and buff buff buff. They are dirt cheap.

zk0ot · 02-08-2013, 08:38 PM

Yah bud your fine. Don't worry about the little pieces.
No one needs a digital read out on their iron. Just melt on let it cool scrape off. Unless you're boarderX. I

ARSENALFAN · 02-08-2013, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zk0ot

Yah bud your fine. Don't worry about the little pieces.
No one needs a digital read out on their iron. Just melt on let it cool scrape off. Unless you're boarderX. I

You don't need it but it would be nice. I didn't realize he is a young gun. And I have never priced out digital ones.

jjz · 02-08-2013, 09:15 PM

Thanks everyone for the help.

My board wouldnt be waxed without it.

Hoping to move to BC for at least 1 year maybe before or after university so thats when i will buy all the little things.

02-08-2013, 06:57 PM	#31 (permalink)
jjz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 147	My boards a channel board so i figured that i wouldnt have to loosen but they are right under the binding. Thanks RJRJRJRJ PS: is lib tech banana wax a good all temp wax? Also if i just flat base a hard pack run tommorow, will that handle the extra wax? Also also, if im racing on tuesday should i wax it again? Also, also, also riding hardpack how often should i wax my board. Ive seen some saying everyday and some saying every 5 days. Last edited by jjz; 02-08-2013 at 07:05 PM.

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zk0ot Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WIS Posts: 634	Yah bud your fine. Don't worry about the little pieces. No one needs a digital read out on their iron. Just melt on let it cool scrape off. Unless you're boarderX. I __________________ BUCK FURTON

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02-08-2013, 08:22 PM	#32 (permalink)
UnseenMartine Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 16	i thing i did, keep in mind is really ghetto but works! i only found one clothes iron in my house and didnt want to ruin it so heres the solution WRAP A SHEET OF TIN FOIL AROUND THE BOTTOM! make sure you tuck the edges and it only touches the metal, i did this before i got a dedicated snowboard iron and it worked like a charm!

02-08-2013, 08:27 PM	#33 (permalink)
ARSENALFAN -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 604	If you buy a dedicated snowboard IRON, see if you can get one with a digital readout. The dial on my dakine works but seems a little cheap. Just finished laying some Hertel Super hot sauce on my board, came upstairs to find this post. I recommend getting a brass brush for cleaning/prepping base, a big brick of hot sauce, a nylon hand held brush for texturing, some scotch brite pads for finer texture and then the horsehair for the ultimate shine. Works like a charm and that hertel is awesome. I think their special ingredient to make the board shine and so slick is oil of the stomach of a penguin.

02-08-2013, 08:34 PM	#34 (permalink)
jjz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 147	Wish i had the spare cash for all that stuff, but im making due with A 20 1o year old iron, Some banana wax, and a scraper. But do you think that even if my boards not quite buffed and theres still a little bit of wax that should be scraped but just wont come off, it will be fine because im riding hardpack tommorow.

02-08-2013, 09:15 PM	#38 (permalink)
jjz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 147	Thanks everyone for the help. My board wouldnt be waxed without it. Hoping to move to BC for at least 1 year maybe before or after university so thats when i will buy all the little things.