Wax on...wax off?

snowman · Oct 2, 2007, 11:00 PM

So...who all waxes their skis here? Do you wax them yourself or pay someone? Do you wax them before every outing or once a year? What brands of wx do you use? I wouldn't mind doing the survey thingy...but I don't know how..lol

Me? I wax mine myself with a hot iron and every brand of wax out there. I ALWAYS wax before a race and when not racing, maybe once after every 3 or 4 ski days (not every day mostly due to lack of time).

Hawkshot99 · Oct 2, 2007, 11:30 PM

Waxing poll for snowman

Snowmans thread

Hawkshot99 · Oct 2, 2007, 11:33 PM

Here is your poll. Maybe greg or a mod can combine the threads?

Poll

skidbump · Oct 2, 2007, 11:36 PM

Every 3 ski days untill spring then every day plus i carry a can of teflon spray and use it 2 or 3 times during day

snowmonster · Oct 3, 2007, 12:14 AM

I hot wax the skis every 2 or 3 days on snow. If the snow is particularly hard-packed or icy or in spring slush, waxing could be almost daily.

adamti91 · Oct 3, 2007, 6:32 AM

I usually get my board waxed/edged/tuned at Potter Bros. at midseason and the end of the season, and I use some Dakine rub on wax every other day or so to keep it fast.

GrilledSteezeSandwich · Oct 3, 2007, 7:15 AM

My friend waxes my skis a few times a season..

sledhaulingmedic · Oct 3, 2007, 7:19 AM

Up until last season, I waxed nearly every outing. Now, my good skis, yes, but some of the older pairs might wait a day or two.

**ALLSKIING** · Oct 3, 2007, 7:39 AM

I have a shop wax my boards every 10 days or so.

Talisman · Oct 3, 2007, 7:48 AM

I wax skis every three days or so and maintain the edges by honing. In the spring I use wipe on waxes in addition to hot waxes. I carry Not Wax to the hill in case the snow gets really sticky.

View Poll Results: How often do you wax?
Yes I wax them daily or close to it	24	57.14%
Yes I wax them once a season	3	7.14%
Yes the shop waxes them daily or close to it	5	11.90%
Yes the shop waxes them once a season	7	16.67%
No, I never wax	3	7.14%
Voters: 42. You may not vote on this poll

Oct 2, 2007, 11:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
snowman Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 593	Wax on...wax off? So...who all waxes their skis here? Do you wax them yourself or pay someone? Do you wax them before every outing or once a year? What brands of wx do you use? I wouldn't mind doing the survey thingy...but I don't know how..lol Me? I wax mine myself with a hot iron and every brand of wax out there. I ALWAYS wax before a race and when not racing, maybe once after every 3 or 4 ski days (not every day mostly due to lack of time).

Oct 2, 2007, 11:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hawkshot99 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 2,068	Waxing Poll Waxing poll for snowman Snowmans thread __________________ 08'-09'3 Scott P3-178 Rossi B-Squad-174 Rossi Mutix-175

Oct 2, 2007, 11:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hawkshot99 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 2,068	Here is your poll. Maybe greg or a mod can combine the threads? Poll __________________ 08'-09'3 Scott P3-178 Rossi B-Squad-174 Rossi Mutix-175

Oct 3, 2007, 12:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
snowmonster Stowe - December 31, 2007 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my mind, northern New England Posts: 817	I hot wax the skis every 2 or 3 days on snow. If the snow is particularly hard-packed or icy or in spring slush, waxing could be almost daily. __________________ To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high.

Oct 2, 2007, 11:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
skidbump buddy the wonder dog Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: hyde park,ny Posts: 410	Every 3 ski days untill spring then every day plus i carry a can of teflon spray and use it 2 or 3 times during day

Oct 3, 2007, 6:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
adamti91 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Catskills Posts: 466	I usually get my board waxed/edged/tuned at Potter Bros. at midseason and the end of the season, and I use some Dakine rub on wax every other day or so to keep it fast. __________________ Winter '06/07: Belleayre: 1/20, 1/21, 1/28, 2/2, 2/10, 2/15, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 4/22; Plattekill: 1/27, 2/3, 2/11,3/19, 4/24. Winter '07/08: Belleayre: 11/17, 11/21, 11/24, 12/1, 12/3, 12/8, 12/22, 1/13, 1/14, 3/1; Plattekill: 2/23. Backpacking: Pacific Northwest: Summer 2007. Catskill Conditions Thread

Oct 3, 2007, 7:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
GrilledSteezeSandwich Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10,892	My friend waxes my skis a few times a season..

Oct 3, 2007, 7:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
sledhaulingmedic Hillman's Highway Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,358	Up until last season, I waxed nearly every outing. Now, my good skis, yes, but some of the older pairs might wait a day or two.

Oct 3, 2007, 7:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
ALLSKIING The Bush Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mattituck, NY Posts: 4,557	I have a shop wax my boards every 10 days or so. __________________ Dave 35 Days 07/08 Season 6 Days 08/09 Season

Oct 3, 2007, 7:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
Talisman Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New England, ayup Posts: 392	I wax skis every three days or so and maintain the edges by honing. In the spring I use wipe on waxes in addition to hot waxes. I carry Not Wax to the hill in case the snow gets really sticky.

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