Forums › Tuning and Care › Can I change the base graphic? › Re: Waxing and other things for speed and better gliding on snow
January 20, 2006 at 6:23 pm
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Besides waxing, general tuning and base texturing will make a difference. Have an experienced professional do the work (local shop or local pro) do it if you are not experienced at this type of thing. They know the right wax mixtures for the snow type, the right base texture for the season, etc.There are also rub-on waxes (paste wax) that are OK. You can use these yourself, application is really easy, but they do not last as long as a hot wax.Swix Glide Wax – PasteSwix F4 Paste Glide Wax just might save your day. When new snow flies or spring conditions ha
Besides waxing, general tuning and base texturing will make a difference. Have an experienced professional do the work (local shop or local pro) do it if you are not experienced at this type of thing. They know the right wax mixtures for the snow type, the right base texture for the season, etc.There are also rub-on waxes (paste wax) that are OK. You can use these yourself, application is really easy, but they do not last as long as a hot wax.Swix Glide Wax – PasteSwix F4 Paste Glide Wax just might save your day. When new snow flies or spring conditions have you moving slow, pull the tin out of your pack, and rub it on with the included sponge.
If you are a little more adventurous, you can check out a wax kit (hot wax).Swix Snowboard Wax Kit – SmallGet your board ready to ride with the Swix Snowboard Small Wax Kit; all you need is an old iron and a place to work
If you are a little more adventurous, you can check out a wax kit (hot wax).Swix Snowboard Wax Kit – SmallGet your board ready to ride with the Swix Snowboard Small Wax Kit; all you need is an old iron and a place to work