my roommate doesnt believe in waxing. - Page 6 - Snowboarding Forum

Leo · 01-11-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sabatoa

I was kinda debating that too. At least until the green soy wax is gone. haha

Hate that wax. Bluebird for me now. I will try Hertel Hotsauce next.

I'm thoroughly pleased with Bluebird though.

Cr0_Reps_Smit · 01-11-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Leo

Alright, I'm going to bite now. Next time I wax, I'm doing a minimal scrape and not even bothering with a brillo pad.

by brillo pad do you mean the green scotch bright pads?

also i use hertel and its def some pretty good wax, little over 20 for 3/4lb, cant beat that.

Joeluca · 01-12-2012, 08:29 AM

So sorry to beat this point into the ground, but I just started riding regularly (3rd season). Is it very obvious when you need to wax? Being from the east I'm aware I ride mostly sh!t so I want to make sure I stay up on my maint. Would waxing every 4-5 trips be enough? I ride a Rossignol One with a Sintered base

sabatoa · 01-12-2012, 08:31 AM

I wax when my black sintered base shows some whiteness. This can happen after one day or three, it depends on snow conditions.

Kinda like when you can tell your skin looks ashy you put lotion on.

snowvols · 01-12-2012, 08:55 AM

I wax generally just a few times a year. I haven't waxed my board since early November. I know my resort so I just go fast in the flats. It isn't a big deal imo. I can tell a difference but I would rather spend the time that is takes to wax to just run 20 minutes up the mountain and ride than wax.

Joeluca · 01-12-2012, 08:56 AM

thanks for the advice. My Rossi has a black base which makes it easy. Its only showing a little white at the edges under the bindings, but I'd rather be sure I'm prepared than get out there and realize I should have waxed.

sabatoa · 01-12-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Joeluca

thanks for the advice. My Rossi has a black base which makes it easy. Its only showing a little white at the edges under the bindings, but I'd rather be sure I'm prepared than get out there and realize I should have waxed.

Yep, that's where it shows up first.

Leo · 01-12-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Cr0_Reps_Smit

by brillo pad do you mean the green scotch bright pads?

also i use hertel and its def some pretty good wax, little over 20 for 3/4lb, cant beat that.

Yea, the green one. I guess Brillos are the more abrasive kind? I will nylon brush lightly too.

Cr0_Reps_Smit · 01-12-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo

Yea, the green one. I guess Brillos are the more abrasive kind? I will nylon brush lightly too.

yea brillo pads are those metal fiber-ed pads.

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01-12-2012, 08:29 AM	#53 (permalink)
Joeluca Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 9	So sorry to beat this point into the ground, but I just started riding regularly (3rd season). Is it very obvious when you need to wax? Being from the east I'm aware I ride mostly sh!t so I want to make sure I stay up on my maint. Would waxing every 4-5 trips be enough? I ride a Rossignol One with a Sintered base

01-12-2012, 08:55 AM	#55 (permalink)
snowvols Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,388	I wax generally just a few times a year. I haven't waxed my board since early November. I know my resort so I just go fast in the flats. It isn't a big deal imo. I can tell a difference but I would rather spend the time that is takes to wax to just run 20 minutes up the mountain and ride than wax.

01-12-2012, 08:56 AM	#56 (permalink)
Joeluca Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 9	thanks for the advice. My Rossi has a black base which makes it easy. Its only showing a little white at the edges under the bindings, but I'd rather be sure I'm prepared than get out there and realize I should have waxed.