Ray Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 Do you guys prepare the topsheet of your board with any "secret" stuff to prevent it from loading/sticking up with snow all the time. I think this was a thread a long time ago, but can't remember the suggestions anymore... Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Yellow Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 I've used Mothers carnauba car wax before...if I recall it worked for a day or so....plus it gave the top sheet an ever-so-lustrous shine :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy S. Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 I found this tip on Tognar's tips page. I haven't tried it, but you might want to: CLEAN TOPS After washing the tops of skis or snowboards with warm water and dish soap, let them dry then spray on some ArmorAll and spread it smoothly over the top. Allow the ski/snowboard to sit level for an hour, then lightly wipe with a paper towel. Then let the ski dry in a warm place for 24-48 hours. Many of the top scratches will not be visible anymore, and the long drying time creates a hard coating that will help protect the top and keep snow from sticking, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dold Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 I'm gonna try Lemon Pledge before riding next time, I bet it will work. I use it on the leading edges of airplane wings to keep bugs from sticking and it seems to work pretty well, they just wipe right off. Plus it will protect the topsheet from spilled drinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave* Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 Turtle Wax the car stuff works okay. have heard rumors of pam the cooking spray working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken B Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 I use bacon grease. Snow don't stick to my board. CMC drizzles hot butter on his and wipes it off with white bread toast. One day last year, he set his board down on the top sheet and it slid off the hill. Bindings didn't stop it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pre School Rider Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 Actually,CMC's board had Zardow's Not Wax on the topsheet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronG Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 One item that I apply to the tops of my boards is Rain-X. The stuff that makes rain drops fly off your windshield makes snow do the same thing on the top of your board. I apply it two to three times a season and I'm good to go. I also apply it to the bindings with a small 1" paint brush but I do'nt wipe it off. This seems to keep the snow from packing up in the bindings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 It depends what kind of snow you're in of course, but I spray my board and bindings with Silicone spray. I have a big can of it which I think it came from a sewing machine shop (don't know what they use it for). Works a treat, not that it really matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy S. Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 Has anybody tried the stuff these guys sell? It says it was developed by pro snowboarders and they even have a carver on their site: Icer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 The products look pretty slick, including the spray-on waxs... I am all for something simple that works great (other than swix f4 wipe-on)... Hope someone has tried them ....let us know? Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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