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December 15, 2005 at 6:43 pm #49Anonymous
Umm, weird question but I bought a snowboard and it has a picture, a print on the top side (the one you see while you are snowboarding), but It has nothing on it’s bottom side (the part you don’t see). Well, can I give it in and take it for a spin at the paint shop? I don’t really like thats it’s just black there, pretty boring. 🙄
December 16, 2005 at 3:38 am #2164There is no way to change the base from black to something graphical 😥 ; however, you may be re-stoked (consoled) to know that in general the black bases are more durable and FASTER!
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Frosto ManDecember 30, 2005 at 1:33 am #2167AnonymousFrosty wrote:however, you may be re-stoked (consoled) to know that in general the black bases are more durable and FASTER!LMAO ok how does a color make u faster or slower what are you baseing this on??
December 30, 2005 at 7:56 pm #2168TwiztidRuinz wrote:Frosty wrote:however, you may be re-stoked (consoled) to know that in general the black bases are more durable and FASTER!LMAO ok how does a color make u faster or slower what are you baseing this on??
Hey dude, don’t laugh, just ask. Most boards with black bases (excluding extruded p-tex) contain graphite mixed in to the polyethylene which holds wax better and reduces static while gliding; this, in turn, reduces friction and preserves the base texture for a longer period of time.
Code:TwiztidRuinz wrote:Frosty wrote:however, you may be re-stoked (consoled) to know that in general the black bases are more durable and FASTER!LMAO ok how does a color make u faster or slower what are you baseing this on??
Hey dude, don’t laugh, just ask. Most boards with black bases (excluding extruded p-tex) contain graphite mixed in to the polyethylene which holds wax better and reduces static while gliding; this, in turn, reduces friction and preserves the base texture for a longer period of time.
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and let is SLIDE!January 19, 2006 at 11:04 pm #2182Anonymousi have a white bottom board do you no anything about it or any way besides waxing to make it go faster??? ❓
thanks a lot frosty and great tips
January 20, 2006 at 6:23 pm #2184Besides 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 haBesides 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 -
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