snowboard wax

[LFwakeboardDiva]

so i just got into snowboarding. i bought a 2009 Forum Aura 149 board with burton stilleto bindings and DC phase boots.

ive had the board out about 2 times already and wanted to know about waxing it. i went out today and bought some all temp. wax, scraper, base cleaner, and a wax iron.

when should i wax the board and how often should i do it?


thanks

[jryoung]

I use to wax about every 5 days riding, or whenever a significant snow temp change occured which ever came first.

I'm not a fan of base cleaner, I prefer to put on a coat of wax and scrap while it is still warm to pull out any residue. Base cleaner can ultimately dry out your base/core, but is not an issue with seldom use.

This website has just about everything you need to know about waxing.

http://www.tognar.com/waxing_tips_ski_snowboard.html

Additionally, at the end of the season, put on a good thick coat of wax, and do not scrape. This will help retain moisture in the board throughout the summer and protect the base.

[LFwakeboardDiva]

thanks so much for the info.

since it is a brand new board, should i wait longer to wax it for the first time or just do it every 5 rides or so?

[Damon]

Don't forget proper base prep. I haven't waxed my ski's all season - probably won't for the rest, don't feel they need it. But I do stonegrind and scrape.

[LFwakeboardDiva]

well i ended up buying a different tune kit...the Dakine super tune kit. i waxed it last night after riding it 2 fulls days. i think it turned out good. pretty much got all of the wax off and it slides across the carpet really good.

[lake shredder]

i wax mine whenever it needs it.....

[rokuss]

I wouldn't use all temp wax. I'd use wax that is made for a specific temperature range. Your board should come pre-waxed from the factory.