Too early to wax ? - Snowboarding Forum

Snowboard_Otaku · 10-15-2011, 06:55 PM

Just got a new snowboard.... is it too early to wax it ? since its prolly another 2 months before snow starts to fall... or should i wax it now to protect the base and wax it again when the snow starts to fall ?

How often do you guys wax your boards ?

WasatchMan · 10-15-2011, 06:57 PM

is it brand new? if so I wouldn't bother since you still have that fresh factory coat on.

but It's funny you asked, because I just waxed mine this morning because I was bored out of my mind.

CMSbored · 10-15-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by WasatchMan

is it brand new? if so I wouldn't bother since you still have that fresh factory coat on.

but I just waxed mine this morning because I was bored out of my mind.

i wax my boards about every month, because im bored haha

Snowboard_Otaku · 10-15-2011, 07:02 PM

lol it was a new board yes... but last year's model ? so its been sitting in the store for a year.. jsut got it at 50% off so i was just curious.... is there such thing as over waxing ? i doubt if i over wax my board it will damage it ?

WasatchMan · 10-15-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowboard_Otaku

lol it was a new board yes... but last year's model ? so its been sitting in the store for a year.. jsut got it at 50% off so i was just curious.... is there such thing as over waxing ? i doubt if i over wax my board it will damage it ?

Do you know how to wax your board?

I mean I don't see why you would need to wax it just to protect it, when it's just going to be sitting in your closet.

Some people wax every other day, some every week, some once a month, some never do...

If you're riding every day/every other day I think you would be fine waxing it once a week. It's just a fun ritual to do..

You will be find riding it a few times, then waxing it up.

CMSbored · 10-15-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowboard_Otaku

lol it was a new board yes... but last year's model ? so its been sitting in the store for a year.. jsut got it at 50% off so i was just curious.... is there such thing as over waxing ? i doubt if i over wax my board it will damage it ?

no, i usually wax my boards 5 times before putting it up for the summer. thats 5 different layers of wax. and thats not many at all

Snowboard_Otaku · 10-15-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by WasatchMan

Do you know how to wax your board?

I mean I don't see why you would need to wax it just to protect it, when it's just going to be sitting in your closet.

Some people wax every other day, some every week, some once a month, some never do...

If you're riding every day/every other day I think you would be fine waxing it once a week. It's just a fun ritual to do..

You will be find riding it a few times, then waxing it up.

no i dont... but i was told by the store that i should put a layer of wax on it to protect it from drying out or something ? cant really remember what he said...

i will learn how to wax myself eventually......

wrathfuldeity · 10-15-2011, 07:14 PM

Use unicorn wax with goat turds that were hand picked by virgins.

and yes I would like to see your youtube of you waxing yourself...on second thought probably not

WasatchMan · 10-15-2011, 07:17 PM

Definitely do it yourself, after two wax jobs you will have your money back.

Heres a good video lesson by a member here.

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

You can pick up all your items separate or buy a kit.

The Dakine super tune kit is pretty decent. Or you can but the deluxe kit and buy your iron separate.

Tech420 · 10-15-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WasatchMan

is it brand new? if so I wouldn't bother since you still have that fresh factory coat on.

but It's funny you asked, because I just waxed mine this morning because I was bored out of my mind.

The factory wax job is piss poor at best. ALWAYS wax a new board before you use it. If you want to toss on a thick coat to protect it there is no harm in that. Most people toss a thick layer on after the season is over for storage.

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Snowboard_Otaku Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 197	Too early to wax ? Just got a new snowboard.... is it too early to wax it ? since its prolly another 2 months before snow starts to fall... or should i wax it now to protect the base and wax it again when the snow starts to fall ? How often do you guys wax your boards ?

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wrathfuldeity Resident poet Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bham Posts: 2,705	Use unicorn wax with goat turds that were hand picked by virgins. and yes I would like to see your youtube of you waxing yourself...on second thought probably not __________________

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10-15-2011, 06:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
WasatchMan Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 1,023	is it brand new? if so I wouldn't bother since you still have that fresh factory coat on. but It's funny you asked, because I just waxed mine this morning because I was bored out of my mind.

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Snowboard_Otaku Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 197	lol it was a new board yes... but last year's model ? so its been sitting in the store for a year.. jsut got it at 50% off so i was just curious.... is there such thing as over waxing ? i doubt if i over wax my board it will damage it ?

10-15-2011, 07:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
WasatchMan Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 1,023	Definitely do it yourself, after two wax jobs you will have your money back. Heres a good video lesson by a member here. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 You can pick up all your items separate or buy a kit. The Dakine super tune kit is pretty decent. Or you can but the deluxe kit and buy your iron separate.