Surf Quebec Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I've been reading on alpinecarving and on extremecarving about waxing the sidewalls. I'm wondering how do you do that ? Do you just use the crayon method without scraping the wax ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 waste of time, IMHO Most people here don't wax the base of their boards enough, worry about bottom first. Most sidewalls are a extruded ABS type stuff that won't absorb any wax in the first place. Ptex sidewalls are a different story but still I bet the benefit is hardly worth the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrol Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 ^^^ I agree... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I get my back and crack waxed. Does that make me extreme? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I get my back and crack waxed. Does that make me extreme? :lol: Too much information, Sinecure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Quebec Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Maybe I have too much time on my hands right now ... Sinecure, does that mean you do not use a board for carving ? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Sinecure, does that mean you do not use a board for carving ? :D I guess that would pose a whole new set of questions, mainly "what does he use the boards for, then?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFussel Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Why don't you wax the top-sheet?? It does not make any sense at all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Waxing the topsheet works better if you have one of these PTEX topsheet powder boards: http://www.pogo.biz/shop/buy%20snowboards%20and%20longboards%20@%20pogo_biz%20snowboard%20longboard%20files/Rarities1SecretSpot.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldrider Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Like the other posters, I think waxing sidewalls isn't necessary. It is a good idea, IMHO, to regularly check the sidewalls to ensure they are smooth, and to repair any small nicks or gouges that might impair gliding performance. <img src="http://i29.tinypic.com/xo2lv6.jpg" border="0" alt="Jack Seddon, somewhere near Mt. Aspiring, Southern Alps, New Zealand"> You can use a sidewall planer, a surform, rasp, sandpaper, or emery cloth to smooth out any small dings you might find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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