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Post subject: A few waxing questions?
 Posted: Jan 25, 2012 - 11:03 PM
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I know there are a variety of wax related questions on the go at the moment, but none seem to cover what I'm away to ask.
I'm off to Banff for a fortnight at the beginning of February with my wife. I've got a new board which has seen the Scottish slopes twice since I bought it. My wife has a new board which has never been used.
I've got 3 different waxes. Data All Use wax, Data Dryslope Wax and Dakine Low Temp wax.
Which one should I be using for Banff? The dry slope wax was bought for my dry slope board - so I'm wondering whether to use the generic one or the cold one?
Roughly how long should a coat of wax last? I don't fancy carting an iron with me - so will I have to put my board into a store for a wax during my 2 weeks?
Should I re-wax my wifes new board, or will the factory wax be good enough? I quite enjoy waxing - so I don't mind doing it again! |
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Post subject: RE: A few waxing questions?
Posted: Jan 25, 2012 - 11:09 PM
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First post: May 16, 2011
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First of all, check the conditions of the snow around your stay- the average temperature of the snow at the time should be a good indicator of what wax you should buy.
With waxing the normal indicator of time is 11 days of riding between waxing to keep your base in top condition. if you have icy conditions/ conditions which will wear the base quicker, then try more often.
hope this helps! any more questions feel free to pm me  |
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Post subject: RE: A few waxing questions?
Posted: Jan 25, 2012 - 11:28 PM
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Thanks for the reply.
With not arriving till night time, and leaving mid-day... and probably a day trip to Calgary in the middle - we'll probably have about 11 days of riding.
The current temperatures for Lake Louise / Sunshine seem to be anywhere from -7 to -15. I think the Cold Temp wax I have is for about -30, but it's in my cupboard at work so I can't be sure. Is the snow temp different to the temp they give on their websites? |
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Post subject: RE: A few waxing questions?
Posted: Jan 25, 2012 - 11:32 PM
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photoshoppedtodeath
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Post subject: Re: RE: A few waxing questions?
Posted: Jan 25, 2012 - 11:57 PM
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nickmotture wrote:
It really doesn't make that much difference which one you use, you're not into ski racing so dont need to eek out every single extra microsecond of speed.....
true.
just look at the temperature of the resort, its a general guide. basically theres less chance of board wear with the right wax. using wax which is too higher a temperature in really icy conditions will mean the base will wear quicker. |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: A few waxing questions?
Posted: Jan 26, 2012 - 12:37 AM
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Banff can get cold as f*** but saying that it can have warm days too just like other resorts.
I stick with all temp wax as I can't be bothered to wax my board every time the temp goes up or down. |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: A few waxing questions?
Posted: Jan 26, 2012 - 05:50 AM
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First post: Nov 27, 2007
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Wax doesnt stop your board from "wearing" , if you wax your own kit you will know that you scrape 99% of the wax off once ironing, the wax only fills in the tiny pores left during manfacture so that air and water cant get in the way and create a vaccum thus slowing you down.
All temp wax will be fine dude,it caters for all conditions, the clue is in the name "ALL TEMP"  lol.
And as for how often to wax, it depends on hours of riding not days as such, because some may ride 8-10 hours in a day while others may only 3-4. I have found that i need to re-wax mine after 36hours of riding, so really on a 1 week hol i got mine done mid week to keep it optimal.
Enjoy Banff you lucky sod. |
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photoshoppedtodeath
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Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: A few waxing questions?
Posted: Jan 26, 2012 - 10:15 AM
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First post: May 16, 2011
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bong69uk wrote:
Wax doesnt stop your board from "wearing" , if you wax your own kit you will know that you scrape 99% of the wax off once ironing, the wax only fills in the tiny pores left during manfacture so that air and water cant get in the way and create a vaccum thus slowing you down.
All temp wax will be fine dude,it caters for all conditions, the clue is in the name "ALL TEMP" lol.
And as for how often to wax, it depends on hours of riding not days as such, because some may ride 8-10 hours in a day while others may only 3-4. I have found that i need to re-wax mine after 36hours of riding, so really on a 1 week hol i got mine done mid week to keep it optimal.
Enjoy Banff you lucky sod.
if unwaxed then yes, it does wear away at your board actually due to the heat generated. if you wax your board properly with an iron which is not too hot then your wax will penetrate properly. too hot and the pores will seal up. |
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Minus Nine Snowboard Product
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: A few waxing questions?
Posted: Jan 26, 2012 - 10:19 AM
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| i'd just give them both a wax before you go and they'll be fine. I wouldnt personally wax during a holiday, IMO its just not worth the hassle. |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: A few waxing questions?
Posted: Jan 26, 2012 - 10:20 AM
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| p3eps: if you are staying in a chalet then you may find that they have a waxing iron available to use. Or you can often just slip the chalet gimp a dollars/beers and ask him to do it. |
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Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: A few waxing questions?
Posted: Jan 26, 2012 - 11:07 AM
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GrahamS wrote:
p3eps: if you are staying in a chalet then you may find that they have a waxing iron available to use. Or you can often just slip the chalet gimp a dollars/beers and ask him to do it.
so true, to you it's only like €10 but to them, its what makes ends meet! help out your local seasonaire :p |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: A few waxing questions?
Posted: Jan 26, 2012 - 11:22 AM
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| i'm not sure i'd trust them to wax my board.... |
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ChasKi
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Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: A few waxing questions?
Posted: Jan 26, 2012 - 07:32 PM
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cantridepete wrote:
i'm not sure i'd trust them to wax my board....
Had one of the guys from Pleisure Holidays wax my board when I stayed in their main chalet once, he edged it too and did a great job. He wasn't 100% satisfied with the edging either so offered not to take any money for it, though I gave it to him as it was deserved!
Generally speaking anywhere that runs their own hire gear should know what they're doing. |
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p3eps
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: A few waxing questions?
Posted: Jan 28, 2012 - 08:41 AM
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First post: Dec 03, 2007
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I'll give them both a wax with the all temp stuff then.
We're staying in a hotel - but most of these still have a board valet service - where they keep your board at night. I'm not wanting it waxed for a speed improvement - but to save drying out and damaging the base.
I suppose it should be quite obvious when it needs done when it starts looking dry and white. |
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Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: A few waxing questio
Posted: Jan 28, 2012 - 10:17 AM
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First post: Oct 08, 2006
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p3eps wrote:
I'm not wanting it waxed for a speed improvement -
why the devil not? a board that is super slippery is so much nicer, easier and more of a pleasure to ride. Nothing to do with racing. |
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