on 6/10/2009
Instead of wax for the surfers back foot you can use a traction pad and http://www.DuckClaws.com for the duck diving grip toward the front. These two high traction areas of the surfboard are good to have traction pads on for cold water surfing, long board duck diving (or rolling), and shallow reef surfing - when you need to do flat palmed duck dives so you don't grind your knuckles on reef.
on 9/25/2006
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.
on 8/8/2006
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.
on 8/8/2006
Wax with big, lovely, diagonal strokes (warm water bottom-coat, cool water top-coat depending on conditions). This way you will get tall gripping bumps on your deck. Waxing in circles will flatten those bumps and make you look like a cheese bandit. Hold the wax at an angle. Do put wax near (not too near) the nose, you may need to put your foot there when distributing weight to get over a section or re-form. Don't limit yourself to a small square of wax just for your front foot- good surfers walk all over their boards, not to mention landing airs. Try a dab of wax behind the tail pad- could save your knackers if your foot lands too far back (think pin tails). Don't bother mucking up your forward rails with wax for duck-diving- if you cant hold on to your board, then...on second thought, keep the wax a cool inch away from you rails. Enjoy yourself!
on 2/21/2006
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.
on 11/22/2005
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.
on 11/22/2005
When you are going to apply more wax, don't put it on in circles. It will flatten your wax and make your board slippery. Put it on straight and you'll have perfect bumps, instaed of big globs of slick wax.
on 11/22/2005
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.
on 11/22/2005
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.
on 11/22/2005
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.
on 11/22/2005
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.
on 11/22/2005
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.
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bonanza7 said
on 7/27/2009 Try this article...
leewbutler said
on 6/10/2009 Instead of wax for the surfers back foot you can use a traction pad and http://www.DuckClaws.com for the duck diving grip toward the front. These two high traction areas of the surfboard are good to have traction pads on for cold water surfing, long board duck diving (or rolling), and shallow reef surfing - when you need to do flat palmed duck dives so you don't grind your knuckles on reef.
Anonymous said
on 9/25/2006 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.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 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.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Wax with big, lovely, diagonal strokes (warm water bottom-coat, cool water top-coat depending on conditions). This way you will get tall gripping bumps on your deck. Waxing in circles will flatten those bumps and make you look like a cheese bandit. Hold the wax at an angle. Do put wax near (not too near) the nose, you may need to put your foot there when distributing weight to get over a section or re-form. Don't limit yourself to a small square of wax just for your front foot- good surfers walk all over their boards, not to mention landing airs. Try a dab of wax behind the tail pad- could save your knackers if your foot lands too far back (think pin tails). Don't bother mucking up your forward rails with wax for duck-diving- if you cant hold on to your board, then...on second thought, keep the wax a cool inch away from you rails. Enjoy yourself!
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 To protect your wax, turn your board upside down when it's out of the water and in the sun.
Anonymous said
on 2/21/2006 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.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 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.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 When you are going to apply more wax, don't put it on in circles. It will flatten your wax and make your board slippery. Put it on straight and you'll have perfect bumps, instaed of big globs of slick wax.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 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.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 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.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 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.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 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.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 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.