wax or not wax!
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Started by Big T in Ski Chatter 23-Jan-2011 - 9 Replies
Big T posted Jan-2011
Should new skis and boards be wax before hitting the slopes?
Smokey Barr
reply to 'wax or not wax!' posted Jan-2011
I think most are factory waxed...
Bandit
reply to 'wax or not wax!' posted Jan-2011
Big T wrote:Should new skis and boards be wax before hitting the slopes?
Storage wax is designed to protect skis during transit and in the store. It does not have very good gliding properties from my experience. It can also be quite dirty. I like to give my new skis a hot wax scrape to get the dirt and grit out of the bases, and then apply some proper skiing wax.
You can ski on the storage wax if you really want to.
AlistairS
reply to 'wax or not wax!' posted Jan-2011
Bandit is right, New skis should be waxed to protect your ski bases. I have made the same mistake in the past but when I purchase a replacement pair I will give them a hot wax scrape to clean the bases and upto two-three waxes before their put into use. It will help to prolong the life of the skis. :wink:
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Ian Wickham
reply to 'wax or not wax!' posted Jan-2011
Big fella I take it you spent a fair few quid on your skis, Wax them :evil:
Dave Mac
reply to 'wax or not wax!' posted Jan-2011
I wax my skis every night. And then, I wax my frau's skis every 2nd or 3rd night, just in case she decides to have a good day! - )
Andyoneil
reply to 'wax or not wax!' posted Jan-2011
Dave Mac wrote:I wax my skis every night. And then, I wax my frau's skis every 2nd or 3rd night, just in case she decides to have a good day! - )
Is that an Andy Gray / Richard Keys comment?
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Topic last updated on 26-January-2011 at 21:21