Snowboard Waxing Preparation

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Most new snowboards that you purchase will come from the factory already waxed. The odds are, however, that the wax the manufacturer used is probably the cheapest they could get away with and still claim that it is pre-waxed. And, from the standpoint of the company, this makes sense. The less money out of their pocket for wax, the greater their profit margin. For you, however, it probably means that you will need to have your board waxed sooner rather than later if you want to get the most pleasant experience possible from your snowboard.

Many snowboarders never wax their boards thinking that it is not necessary. And for the casual snowboarder, that is probably true. But, in reality, waxing your snowboard will not only give you a faster run down the slopes, it will glide better and give you more control as well.

You will have much more fun riding down the slopes if you don't have to put all of your effort into controlling the board. In addition, waxing your snowboard also improves its durability by helping to preserve the base. In short, keep your board waxed and it will last longer.

When it comes to waxing your snowboard, you essentially have a couple of choices. One, you can take it to a nearby ski shop or snowboard shop and pay for them to wax it for you. This is probably the best choice for those who live in apartments or who simply don't have a work shop. Option two is for you to simply learn to wax your snowboard yourself. Once you do it a few time, you'll find that it's really not that hard.

Once you get the hang of it, waxing your board should not take very long. The first few times that you do it, be prepared to spend maybe thirty minutes to an hour - because you won't have a real feel to what you are doing. By the third or fourth time, however, you will most likely find yourself completing the entire job in twenty five minutes or less.

Casual snowboarders who only ski a few times a season can get by with waxing their boards once or twice a season. For those who are on the slopes just about every weekend, however, it is better to wax your board about once every three weeks.

Before beginning, you want to clean the base of your snowboard. Take a brass wire brush and begin brush from top to bottom. The purpose is to get much of the old wax out. Then use a rag to wipe off the debris from the board.

Wearing gloves is a good idea. The edges of a snowboard are sharp. Gloves can prevent you from cutting your hands on the snowboard edges. After this, simply follow the instructions on your waxing kit and you are all set.

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