Waxing iron - Snowboarding Forum

optical · 06-14-2011, 06:26 PM

What is a good Iron for all temperature graphite wax? I ride through 95% groomed runs and 5% powder. Also whats a good place to buy some descent wax?
thanks

fattrav · 06-14-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by optical

What is a good Iron for all temperature graphite wax? I ride through 95% groomed runs and 5% powder. Also whats a good place to buy some descent wax?
thanks

I use a solid plate (it doesnt have steam holes) one that i got for $2 off the local online auctions. It works a charm. You have to be careful not to set it to high that the wax starts smoking though.

Good places for waxes? Try your local snowboard shop or online. Places like Dogfunk.com have waxes coming outta their ears...but its not ear wax.

RidePowder · 06-14-2011, 07:37 PM

I started using a cheap walmart iron and threw some tin foil over the holes to keep it from leaking in. otherwise any way would work. I like bluebird wax or Hertel super hot sauce

NWBoarder · 06-14-2011, 11:03 PM

I just use some ghetto old iron, holes and all. It works just fine. I have no issues with the holes in it what-so-ever.

earl_je · 06-19-2011, 02:04 PM

any cheapo iron will work, i think all of them come with temp controls already.

AcroPhile · 06-19-2011, 09:03 PM

Use your mom's iron. Just make sure you have the heat setting down far enough to disable the steam function.

If you notice the wax is starting to smoke turn it down evan more. lol

CustomX - J-rad · 06-20-2011, 11:42 AM

F*** tin-foil or $80 ski irons. rock a $2 thrift store special

Qball · 06-20-2011, 08:45 PM

The thing about the steam holes being a problem is a complete myth.

Tarzanman · 06-20-2011, 10:36 PM

I use a $6 Walmart iron. It works just fine. The iron is so inexpensive that when I go on snowboard trips I pack my wax and just buy another iron at Walmart wherever I am going. The iron is probably the cheapest item I spend money on while at a resort town!

pete7:19 · 06-20-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Qball

The thing about the steam holes being a problem is a complete myth.

Agreed.
I went for the £7 option in my local Tesco as they were out of the £3 ones. This meant I got the upgraded steam version. The holes get as hot as the plate so any wax that gets in just melts straight out onto the board. As long as I don't accidentally fill the reservoir with water and accidentally switch the steam function on I think I'll be OK.

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06-19-2011, 02:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
earl_je Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Keystone, CO Posts: 824	any cheapo iron will work, i think all of them come with temp controls already.

06-19-2011, 09:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
AcroPhile Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 627	Use your mom's iron. Just make sure you have the heat setting down far enough to disable the steam function. If you notice the wax is starting to smoke turn it down evan more. lol

06-20-2011, 11:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
CustomX - J-rad Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 121	F*** tin-foil or $80 ski irons. rock a $2 thrift store special

06-20-2011, 08:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Qball Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Hood, Oregon Posts: 1,273	The thing about the steam holes being a problem is a complete myth.

06-20-2011, 10:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tarzanman Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,394	I use a $6 Walmart iron. It works just fine. The iron is so inexpensive that when I go on snowboard trips I pack my wax and just buy another iron at Walmart wherever I am going. The iron is probably the cheapest item I spend money on while at a resort town!