how often do you wax

[Marc]

After every hour of skiing.

[X-Linked]

Wow, I think you guys are just into the process of Waxxxing. I get them done MAYBE every 10 times out. I never notice a difference at all as PA is mostly Icy anyways. Usually before each trip on powder though. But really, when you have a couple pairs of skis it cuts down on the regularity of waxing them. Been out about 10 times this year, maybe it's time to get em done.

(It's more exciting just to buy new skis every 4 trips.) ha ha, JK

[SKIQUATTRO]

about every 5 times depending on conditions and type of snow i've been skiing on

[Trekchick]

Originally Posted by freebie

just curios how often most of you guys get your skis waxed, I try to get mine done about every 10 days out or so, wondering if you think that is enough or if the should be done more often? I usually ski groomers and leftovers in intermediate glades with the occasional powder day in there

For east coast/midwest snow and man made snow, especially groomers, I wax nearly every time I go out. You can tell by the appearance and feel of the bases.

For the bikini line I wax every 4 to 6 weeks

Originally Posted by GrilledSteezeSandwich

Does anybody use a rub-on wax that they'd recommend?

I use this paste and the liquid wax, from Slidewright.

I start with a hard wax to assure that I have a good base wax and then do touch ups with the liquid and/or paste wax to save time, especially when I'm on a trip. The trick is to either brush or cork the bases when you're done. Smoooooooth!



One thing that we have against us in the Midwest and East is the granular type of snow which acts somewhat like sand paper and wears off the wax, which then causes base burn. Powder days are a dream for the bases. Little abrasion and little chance of needing new wax.


For those who are interested. Here's a video of Doug Coombs with his waxing technique. Enjoy!

http://www.thesnaz.com/wp-content/up...6/02/qandp.wmv

[Marc]

Originally Posted by koreshot

I used to be all into waxing the skis every 3 or so days on the hill. Then I realized I don't notice the difference, maybe cause my senses are dull, so this year i have been pretty lazy about waxing.

Or maybe it's because you're becoming smarter just by hanging around me. It happens via absorption. Just a side benefit of being my friend. I don't even charge for it.

Originally Posted by snowmonster

I wax every 3 days on snow. But, if the bases start drying out (i.e., oxidizing), I will wax sooner.

They only oxidize if you expose them to significant amount of x-rays or light them ablaze

[ckofer]

Originally Posted by Marc

Or maybe it's because you're becoming smarter just by hanging around me. It happens via absorption. Just a side benefit of being my friend. I don't even charge for it.

You did use the term entropic on a ski blog. Wicked smaht.

[Marc]

Originally Posted by ckofer

You did use the term entropic on a ski blog. Wicked smaht.

It's a disease. It's called engineering Tourette's.

[ckofer]

Engineering Tourette's Guy on youtube? Good summer project.

[ckofer]

Originally Posted by Trekchick

For east coast/midwest snow and man made snow, especially groomers, I wax nearly every time I go out. You can tell by the appearance and feel of the bases.

For the bikini line I wax every 4 to 6 weeks


I use this paste and the liquid wax, from Slidewright.

I start with a hard wax to assure that I have a good base wax and then do touch ups with the liquid and/or paste wax to save time, especially when I'm on a trip. The trick is to either brush or cork the bases when you're done. Smoooooooth!



One thing that we have against us in the Midwest and East is the granular type of snow which acts somewhat like sand paper and wears off the wax, which then causes base burn. Powder days are a dream for the bases. Little abrasion and little chance of needing new wax.


For those who are interested. Here's a video of Doug Coombs with his waxing technique. Enjoy!

http://www.thesnaz.com/wp-content/up...6/02/qandp.wmv

Though I had no luck with the link at the end, that is the best answer so far.

[o3jeff]

I probably have 15-20 outings and my skis and will be binging them in in the near future more for refreshing the edges than for the waxing.