How to Wax Skiboards

Your investment in quality skiboards only yields returns if you are careful about maintaining the boards. In addition to binding repairs, your skiboards need to be waxed regularly to increase performance. Your appreciation for skiboard wax and waxing accessories help you gain optimal control over your skiboards. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Soft cotton towel
• Wax iron
• Sponge for wax application

Maintain Skiboard Integrity With Wax

1. Request an initial waxing for your skiboards after you make a purchase. Ski shops typically offer discounted waxing and other maintenance options at a discount for regular customers. You should always get your skiboards waxed before your first ski trip.
2. Speak with your local ski shop owner about a regimen of regular waxing for your skiboards. Skiboarders often debate whether riders should wax their own boards or consult with a specialist to get the job done right. Frequent skiboarders should learn proper waxing techniques and products to avoid the prohibitive costs of professional waxing services.
3. Prevent wax buildup and uneven application by purchasing a wax iron. These products are similar to irons used on clothes and a number of companies offer affordable models for skiboarders. The wax iron allows you to spread wax evenly and quickly dry each application for use the next day.
4. Inspect the bottom of your skiboards before you apply the first layer of wax. Skiboards are built to deal with a high level of stress from bumpy snow mounds and other natural obstacles while you are flying down the hill. Accumulation of a high number of scratch marks and other imperfections should lead to extra layers of wax.
5. Apply a coat of skiboard wax after every trip to ensure the long term integrity of your equipment. A simple way to keep track of wax applications is making this task the first thing you do when you get back from the ski hill.
6. Wipe the bottom of your skiboards with a soft cotton towel after a drying period. Your use of a wax iron may still leave small pockets of built up wax that need to be cleaned off to ensure even coverage. A good wipe down also cleans off debris that collects in between the application of wax and your skiboarding trip.

Tips & Warnings

• Resolve the major wax issue for skiboards by choosing between pastes and hot wax. Pastes are inexpensive and easier to apply than hot wax but lack its recuperative powers. Hot wax is several times more expensive than the typical skiboard paste, but consistent applications will add years to your equipment's life.