how often do you wax

freebie · Dec 31, 2007, 5:45 PM

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

GrilledSteezeSandwich · Dec 31, 2007, 6:32 PM

So far this season twice in 26 days but Ideally it would be after every session. I'm just lazy..it's enough to do laundry and bring my ski boots in from my car after skiing..If the snow is fast and refrozen..wax doesn't matter much to me but if it's warm out..or there's new wet snow..it makes a huge difference. When my skis start creating drag on the flats..that's when I need more wax..so I can glide better.

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

freebie · Dec 31, 2007, 6:45 PM

I've heard that rub ons can be a pain, have to have the ski at room temp, don't last very long, etc, there might be something newer that works better but I usually just bring em in to the shop at lunch and have them hot wax em, wish I had fresh was this am, would have been nice with 8"

Warp Daddy · Dec 31, 2007, 6:48 PM

I hot wax after 3 days of hard running

wa-loaf · Jan 1, 2008, 9:45 AM

I'm going to be waxing once a week for racing.

andyzee · Jan 1, 2008, 12:28 PM

Usually after every ski trip, which is normally 2-3 days of skiing. I do get a season tune, so that makes it much easier. Just drop the skis off on my last day of skiing and pick them up on my first. But even before I started buying season tunes, I used to tune them up myself after each trip. As far as I know, was is not going to hurt your skis

ckofer · Jan 1, 2008, 12:38 PM

I tend to use the rub-on wax every time it's not hard-pack. Hot wax: 10-15 trips.

unless this is a personal question....

freebie · Jan 1, 2008, 12:45 PM

what kind of rub on do you use?

koreshot · Jan 1, 2008, 12:53 PM

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.

andyzee · Jan 1, 2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freebie

what kind of rub on do you use?

Ok, it's starting to sound personal!

Dec 31, 2007, 5:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
freebie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 46	how often do you wax 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

Dec 31, 2007, 6:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Warp Daddy Warp and Werekong Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St Lawrence River (north of "The 'Dacks" ) Posts: 2,503	I hot wax after 3 days of hard running __________________ Life Ain't No Dress Rehersal

Jan 1, 2008, 9:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
wa-loaf Kenzie RIP Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 4,153	I'm going to be waxing once a week for racing. __________________ Schivergnügen

Jan 1, 2008, 12:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
andyzee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Home Posts: 7,580	Usually after every ski trip, which is normally 2-3 days of skiing. I do get a season tune, so that makes it much easier. Just drop the skis off on my last day of skiing and pick them up on my first. But even before I started buying season tunes, I used to tune them up myself after each trip. As far as I know, was is not going to hurt your skis __________________ __________________________________________________ _ I love the Bush!

Jan 1, 2008, 12:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
ckofer Willey Pond, Strafford, NH Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Strafford, New Hampshire Posts: 2,419	I tend to use the rub-on wax every time it's not hard-pack. Hot wax: 10-15 trips. unless this is a personal question.... __________________ ------ Chris K http://myspace.com/chickenjam The Ski Cheap Or Die Calendar Project -If you have anything that you think should be on the calendar, pm me! Never wrestle with a pig: You both get all dirty, and the pig likes it. Last edited by ckofer; Jan 1, 2008 at 12:50 PM.

Dec 31, 2007, 6:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
GrilledSteezeSandwich Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,912	So far this season twice in 26 days but Ideally it would be after every session. I'm just lazy..it's enough to do laundry and bring my ski boots in from my car after skiing..If the snow is fast and refrozen..wax doesn't matter much to me but if it's warm out..or there's new wet snow..it makes a huge difference. When my skis start creating drag on the flats..that's when I need more wax..so I can glide better. Does anybody use a rub-on wax that they'd recommend?

Dec 31, 2007, 6:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
freebie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 46	I've heard that rub ons can be a pain, have to have the ski at room temp, don't last very long, etc, there might be something newer that works better but I usually just bring em in to the shop at lunch and have them hot wax em, wish I had fresh was this am, would have been nice with 8"

Jan 1, 2008, 12:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
freebie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 46	what kind of rub on do you use?

Jan 1, 2008, 12:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
koreshot Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 960	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.

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