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With the end of your wax comb (the one with the spikes), bring it diagonally across one side of your board, do the same on the other side. Your board will end up with squares carved in the wax, which creates better traction.

With the end of your wax comb (the one with the spikes), bring it diagonally across one side of your board, do the same on the other side. Your board will end up with squares carved in the wax, which creates better traction.

Put the wax on in a cross motion with an inch between. First you do one way then the other way (crossed), do this 2 of 3 times. When finished and you got a diamond pattern, you can cover the patch with wax. What's happening is the pattern catches the wax you're rubbing on and you get nice bumps for good grip. The diamond pattern provides more grip and is the base. If you prefer, you can change to any pattern you think will work for you.

To protect your wax, turn your board upside down when it's out of the water and in the sun.

Put the wax on in a cross motion with an inch between. First you do one way then the other way (crossed), do this 2 of 3 times. When finished and you got a diamond pattern, you can cover the patch with wax. What's happening is the pattern catches the wax you're rubbing on and you get nice bumps for good grip. The diamond pattern provides more grip and is the base. If you prefer, you can change to any pattern you think will work for you.

To protect your wax, turn your board upside down when it's out of the water and in the sun.

When you are going for a duck dive, paddle really fast and gain some speed and when it comes to the duck dive you will glide under the wave. Also, when you come up from the duck dive, paddle, it is important to keep on paddling.

When you are going for a duck dive, paddle really fast and gain some speed and when it comes to the duck dive you will glide under the wave. Also, when you come up from the duck dive, paddle, it is important to keep on paddling.

When applying a basecoat, do not apply wax in circles. It will destroy yourwax job by making big gaps on your board. Rub the wax on straight or in a large figure 8.

Make sure that you always use clean wax. If you use a bar of wax that is sandy, the sand will get on your board and then you will get a rash while surfing.

If you are not wearing a full length wetsuit keep the wax a little away from the rails where your legs will be hanging while you sit on your board waiting in the lineup. This will help you avoid getting rubbed raw on your inner thighs when you transition from sitting to going for a wave.

When waxing your board, hold the bar on the edge or corner and rotate in small circular motions. Holding the wax bar flat while waxing will only smear the wax on and not create small beads that should appear on the deck of your board.

There's nothing more frustrating than having the board slide through your hands when you're duck diving. Notice where you grab your board when you duck dive, and smear a little wax on the top of the board at these spots, so your palms have some traction.

When waxing your board, hold the bar on the edge or corner and rotate in small circular motions. Holding the wax bar flat while waxing will only smear the wax on and not create small beads that should appear on the deck of your board.

Try putting the wax in a bowl of warm water before you wax your board. This helps the wax to bead up. A cold or room temp bar of wax tends to flatten out the beads; therefore, you lose a little bit of traction.

When applying a basecoat, do not apply wax in circles. It will destroy yourwax job by making big gaps on your board. Rub the wax on straight or in a large figure 8.