DiveBomber Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Anyone use any of these things? Ive heard they only last a few runs, but does anything make a significant difference in speed? I just picked up some burton Graphite wax and some Demon blue wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin A. Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 I say that there is a fine line between enough lube and too much lube. Too much and you will lose all sensation of speed, whereas using the right amount will give you excellent feel and feedback. I prefer waxed smooth, but that's just personal preference, some people (mostly jibbers) prefer it dirty and hairy. I'm talking about snowboarding you pervert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carverboy Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 I would be careful about using wipe on or spray on lubes. My understanding is most liquid type lubes will damage the base's abilty to take on wax. This is because they either contain agents that dry or clog your base. Having said this I also know many pepole have been happy with these products. A hot wax is always the prefered thing to do in my opinion. But pepole will put rainx on there board because someone else said it helped. Stick with hot wax or rub on if you must. liquids are bad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 just use regular wax and either a cork or better yet a wax whizard paste wax is not worth the tube it comes in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveBomber Posted December 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 just use regular wax and either a cork or better yet a wax whizard paste wax is not worth the tube it comes in this is what im looking for: <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo58oWW09qQ"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo58oWW09qQ" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin A. Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 I knew what that scene/movie was without even playing the video. Quality flick there :lol: :lol: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik J Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 You know, I made a Kenntucky Jelly sandwich once - worst tasting thing I ever had. It was so bad I spit it out. My Madd happened to be there when I spit and it was covered in jelly. I was in a hurry to go riding so I just wiped it off with my sleeve - my board was faster than ever though. I still haven't figured out why there was jelly under the bed. Stay away from that KY brand jelly, it tastes like crap. I'm no tuning specialist, but rubbing in a hard wax and then finishing with a cork has worked well for me as far as quicky lube jobs go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 I occasionaly use swix rub-on wax. not great...it wears off in 1 or 2 runs...but the board is noticeably faster for that short time. maybe good if you're doing league races, but not a substitute for a god hot wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 PAM cooking spray :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 I swear by swix F4 low flouro wipe on paste. Its perfect and fast for the NW were temps are usaully at or near freezing . It lasts a long time and will not hurt your base. Buy it in the 250ml tube and lasts year. After cleaning I hot wax using crayon method with flouro all temp and then coat this with F4 over that. Works great, give it a try if you have wetter snow. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekdut Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Zardoz Notwax on those wet slushy spring days. Its absurd how much of a difference that stuff can make. Super easy to apply. Too bad it lasts only 3-4 runs though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sandarapark Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 what happens if i use a wax for -6 degrees if the snow i'm ridding on is about -1- -3 degrees? 9i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuffy Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Zardoz Notwax is awesome if you show up at the hill with a cold wax on, and it's -1~+10 degrees. It's saved my day a couple times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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