Two separate issues (detuning and waxing)I just bought a brand new NS board and have rode it 2x so far. I am getting ready to head NW for a 4 day ride. Do I need to detune a new board or just hot wax, or nothing at all?
#1, You say probably which concerns me. So let me ask you this, a hot wax job costs $10. I would rather pay $10 and make sure its great, than hoping the factory wax is only good for a day or two.Two separate issues (detuning and waxing)
#1, you probably don't need to wax. Some people say that the factory wax is only good for a day or two. I say bullshit, the factory base grind is usually so good that wax isn't that important. I say keep riding it for another few days.
#2, why do you want to detune? That should only be done for a rail board generally speaking. Detuning hurts carving performance...
On point 1, there are several forum members that swear by NEVER waxing their boards. They are hardcore members too. I'm of the other camp, I do wax and structure, but I waiting until about day 10 on my new board before waxing. The factory structure on most boards is REALLY good. It shouldn't hold you back. I do my own wax jobs so they cost me nearly nothing, and I still didn't wax for the first 10 days of hard use.#1, You say probably which concerns me. So let me ask you this, a hot wax job costs $10. I would rather pay $10 and make sure its great, than hoping the factory wax is only good for a day or two.
#2, This is new info to me and I like it. I didn't know detuning would hurt carving performance, but I can understand why. I guess I thought I would want to detune is because it creates the most ideal surface to do a hot wax.
What kind of magical factory wax lasts 10 days on even the crappiest snow? How does not waxing F up your board :dunno:Factory wax is fine for 10 days or so.
If you have the time and know how to wax well, sure do it. If you are not that good,just wait until you are back.
Dont over think it man. Some people go a season of 50 days on factory wax, which means they are fucking up their base, but still, the board will still work rad.
:icon_scratch:Factory wax is fine for 10 days or so.
If you have the time and know how to wax well, sure do it. If you are not that good,just wait until you are back.
Dont over think it man. Some people go a season of 50 days on factory wax, which means they are fucking up their base, but still, the board will still work rad.
PSA Just in case you don't know better, don't do this.Some people go a season of 50 days on factory wax, which means they are fucking up their base, but still, the board will still work rad.
I believe its Saucer Wax?? Never heard of it, but Im thinking for ten bucks I will go ahead and let a professional take care of it.What kind of magical factory wax lasts 10 days on even the crappiest snow? How does not waxing F up your board :dunno:
I don't usually bother with any extruded bases, the difference is minimal :dunno:PSA Just in case you don't know better, don't do this.
Yes alot of conflicting posts. I am leaning towards getting it waxed. Could there be any negative effects of waxing? I can't think of any...A lot of shitty information in this thread. If you are going to the PNW, you definitely need to wax your board. Our snow has a high water content, especially since it just rained, and without a waxed board and structured base you are going to be hating life. I would say wax it, then after the 2nd day riding up here, get it waxed again.
I'm about to take a plunge and wax my new board and my bf's for the first time.....
