Tree-huggin' board wax? - Snowboarding Forum

mag⋅net⋅ism · 11-03-2008, 10:54 AM

I have heard way, way too many things about how totally detrimental to the environment our popular run-of-the-mill board wax is. It keeps me awake at night to think about the poisons board waxes leave behind that "will remain toxic for many thousands of years" especially as board sports increase in popularity.

Last season I tried to get the scoop from a buddy who worked at a board shop to find out what eco-friendly alternatives there are. He was able to name a couple, but warned me that they weren't nearly as effective as the regular waxes, and tend to be a lot more expensive.

Has anybody got a good eco-friendly wax they can recommend that won't break the bank?

Nivek · 11-03-2008, 01:46 PM

I'm pretty sure that Bluebird soy wax doesn't have any flouro carbons in it. Its like $10 and I think it works great. Lasts for 2-3 jobs.

BurtonAvenger · 11-03-2008, 05:37 PM

Purl wax is all I use now. This is after 11 years in a shop using everything from 100 dollar swix wax to 3 dollar cheapy. It lasts longer, its safer to breath when waxing, it doesn't harm the environment, and purl is such a sick ass company. The only thing to remember with their all natural line is to scrape it while slightly warm.

mag⋅net⋅ism · 11-03-2008, 05:54 PM

Saw a few reviews of OneBallJay Bio Green Hot Wax on dogfunk... I can't yet find a Cdn retailer that sells Purl, but I'll keep an eye out, thanks brutha!

11-04-2008, 12:03 AM

i've never been able to find anyone that sells the soy based stuff.

BiggerThanYours · 11-04-2008, 06:16 AM

pom pom makes a soy wax. *** POM POM ***

11-04-2008, 06:37 AM

yet again though...where do you buy it?

RidePowder · 11-04-2008, 08:30 AM

Purl isnt soy based its silicone based, since silicone is also hydrophobic it is ideal for waxes. I use Purl, I love it, I wax it my "crayoning" on two layers of wax. harder wax for cold temps on bottom, and softer wax on top. it helps provide protection when you hit branches and stuff in snow so its less likely youll take core shots.

I LOVE PURL, blue bird is a close second. you can also substitute the softer wax for graphite wax. When its drier out your board will create static electricity with the snow because of waters polarity this creates drag. I dont know the mechanics of it but graphite wax is relatively cheap and eliminates static cling with the snow.

all Purl wax can be had at Purl Racing

legallyillegal · 11-04-2008, 08:55 AM

Personally I think all the environmental crap is a bunch of hoo-hah.

RidePowder · 11-04-2008, 09:33 AM

personally I think your a bunch of hoo-hah.

11-03-2008, 10:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
mag⋅net⋅ism Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 382	Tree-huggin' board wax? I have heard way, way too many things about how totally detrimental to the environment our popular run-of-the-mill board wax is. It keeps me awake at night to think about the poisons board waxes leave behind that "will remain toxic for many thousands of years" especially as board sports increase in popularity. Last season I tried to get the scoop from a buddy who worked at a board shop to find out what eco-friendly alternatives there are. He was able to name a couple, but warned me that they weren't nearly as effective as the regular waxes, and tend to be a lot more expensive. Has anybody got a good eco-friendly wax they can recommend that won't break the bank?

11-03-2008, 01:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,369	I'm pretty sure that Bluebird soy wax doesn't have any flouro carbons in it. Its like $10 and I think it works great. Lasts for 2-3 jobs. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

11-03-2008, 05:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
BurtonAvenger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountains Posts: 8,029	Purl wax is all I use now. This is after 11 years in a shop using everything from 100 dollar swix wax to 3 dollar cheapy. It lasts longer, its safer to breath when waxing, it doesn't harm the environment, and purl is such a sick ass company. The only thing to remember with their all natural line is to scrape it while slightly warm. __________________ Angry Snowboarder Because someone has to call it how they see it!

11-04-2008, 06:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
BiggerThanYours Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 153	pom pom makes a soy wax. * POM POM * __________________

11-04-2008, 08:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
RidePowder Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,264	Purl isnt soy based its silicone based, since silicone is also hydrophobic it is ideal for waxes. I use Purl, I love it, I wax it my "crayoning" on two layers of wax. harder wax for cold temps on bottom, and softer wax on top. it helps provide protection when you hit branches and stuff in snow so its less likely youll take core shots. I LOVE PURL, blue bird is a close second. you can also substitute the softer wax for graphite wax. When its drier out your board will create static electricity with the snow because of waters polarity this creates drag. I dont know the mechanics of it but graphite wax is relatively cheap and eliminates static cling with the snow. all Purl wax can be had at Purl Racing Last edited by RidePowder; 11-04-2008 at 08:42 AM.

11-03-2008, 05:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
mag⋅net⋅ism Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 382	Saw a few reviews of OneBallJay Bio Green Hot Wax on dogfunk... I can't yet find a Cdn retailer that sells Purl, but I'll keep an eye out, thanks brutha!

11-04-2008, 12:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
N~R~G Guest Posts: n/a	i've never been able to find anyone that sells the soy based stuff.

11-04-2008, 06:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
N~R~G Guest Posts: n/a	yet again though...where do you buy it?

11-04-2008, 08:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,446	Personally I think all the environmental crap is a bunch of hoo-hah. __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT

11-04-2008, 09:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
RidePowder Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,264	personally I think your a bunch of hoo-hah.

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