How do you know when waxing is needed without actually being on the mountain?

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  • November 16, 2007 at 1:24 am #126
    Josh
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      And how do you know when it has already been waxed?  Thanks in advance

      November 16, 2007 at 2:27 am #2467
      Frosty
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        If you have a black base it is easy to tell.  Instead of being black it will look more like gray.  Otherwise, it will look dry and rough.  You will notice it more right near the edges and less in the middle.  That is because the edges of the board take more abuse from friction.I will try to find a good picture ti illustrate and
        November 16, 2007 at 11:26 pm #2474
        Josh
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          Ok thanks. Can't wait 😀 lol. realy though

          November 17, 2007 at 8:00 pm #2477
          Josh
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            I looked and my base is mostly like a gray color, but I can see that like an inch in from the edges there is some whiteness.  It still feels as slick as the rest though.  Is that worth getting waxed?

            November 18, 2007 at 6:37 pm #2478
            Frosty
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              Here is a board to be ashamed of!2_18_11_07_12_34_40.jpgIf friends com over, do not let them see this board.  This snowboard probably hasn't been tuned for a couple of seasons.  You can see here the scratches, dry p-tex,
              November 19, 2007 at 6:59 pm #2483
              tahoejunkie
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                I dont think you should rely on greyness by itself though, especially if you have an older board…i have one myself and its a little grey around the edges all the time, even after I wax it.  As long as it feels relatively smooth to the touch, I think you're good to go…But my advice is when in doubt, WAX IT!  bette
                November 19, 2007 at 10:12 pm #2486
                Josh
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                  Thanks a lot :)One more thing, someone told me it should have a “waxy feel to it”.  Is that true or does it just need to feel smooth(sides maybe some minor scratches)?

                  November 19, 2007 at 10:23 pm #2487
                  tahoejunkie
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                    Well, the way  I understand it, the purpose of waxing is for the wax to penetrate the base of the board and fill in very small abrasions. Very little of the wax is supposed to stay on the surface, which is why after you apply the wax you remove as much of it as possible.  So it doesnt really make sense (unless you have a super-se
                    November 20, 2007 at 12:45 am #2489
                    Frosty
                    Keymaster

                      But my advice is when in doubt, WAX IT!  better to spend a few extra bucks (or a little extra time) waxing then having a sucky day on the slopes.  Plus, nothing bad ever came of over-waxing your board.  The same cant be said of under-waxing…  Smile

                      Very good advice.  Thanks!

                      Well, the w

                      November 20, 2007 at 6:26 pm #2491
                      Josh
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                        Wow.  Thanks a lot guys 😉

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