lamby Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Does anyone have any suggestions for ways to make top-sheets not collect snow. On some days the snow really sticks to the top of my deck and it can start to get kind of heavy as it accumulates. Was wondering if anyone out there has any tricks for making their top-sheets shed snow. Some of my decks have glossy top sheets and some have rougher, matte-like, finishes. All seem to collect snow. Thanks in advance for any tips coming this way. Best, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crucible Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 I wax the topsheets of my boards with car wax every month during the winter season- it works OK as long as the snow isn't too wet- which in the Pacific NW is a lot. Geo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Does anyone have any suggestions for ways to make top-sheets not collect snow. On some days the snow really sticks to the top of my deck and it can start to get kind of heavy as it accumulates. Was wondering if anyone out there has any tricks for making their top-sheets shed snow. Some of my decks have glossy top sheets and some have rougher, matte-like, finishes. All seem to collect snow. Thanks in advance for any tips coming this way. Best, Chris Before you ride, make sure your topsheet is cold. When it is cold, snow sticks to the topsheet because it is warmer than the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcarver Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Binding and boot lube. Silicon spray for lubing ski boots and bindings will help. Comes in a spray can. Keep it off your stomp pad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Haven't tried it, but I bet one of the wipe on x-c ski waxes like Maxiglide would work pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.a Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 I wax the topsheets with car wax once a season followed by a carnuba wax, it works ok as long as the board is already cold before it touches the snow. And of course it makes your topsheet all nice and shiny and hides a lot of small scratches. I dont oil the board with anything as I dont want it to spread all over my jacket and gloves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletProof Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 I use a bit of silicone lubricant, then again, I always keep my board cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamby Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Thank you for the suggestions everyone. I'll give these a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Have you tried going faster? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Have you tried going faster? ;) Damn it.... that was going to be my reply argh BEATEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Houghton Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Maybe Rain-X would work - somebody suggested that in an old thread I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1 Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Chris, Rain-X don't work either, tried it along with a whole list of other products :( , still to date have found nothing that works. Pre-cooling the board does seem to help, but I transport my board 'in the car' and sure as 'heck' ain't leaving it outside while I'm getting ready (not chancing it growing legs). It really is 'quite amazing' that nothing (so far) seems to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I haven't found anything to work in all conditions, though car polish and wax makes boards look fantastic! ;) I find that if I spend a little time wiping snow off just before I get on the chair, the board cools nicely on the way up and less snow sticks for the rest of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamby Posted March 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Have you tried going faster? ;) :boxing_smI'll give that a try and report back to you. What's your number over there at Blaine Manor?;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamby Posted March 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I've tried Rain-x, paste wax, and silicone spray. All helped a little for a little while, but didn't last. My decks are cold upon arrival at the hill, so they should be good to go. Perhaps I should try some hot sauce or wasabi:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletProof Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 uh I know, like those license plate ppl, Stick on some plastic wrap on your board :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak_rider Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 don't ask me how i know this, but i do. if you spray Pledge-that dusting stuff-on your topsheet it will help the snow not stick to it. it doesn't last all season but it'll do for a day. as was stated before, don't spray on the stomp pad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamby Posted March 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 We have some Pledge, I'll spray some on before heading up this afternoon. Will not put any on or near my stomp pad - good advice. C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1 Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Pledge didn't work for me, must be the Pennsylvania snow ? Things (that I remember) I've tried, Auto wax (at least 3 different brands, sprays and paste and even 5 Star Shine), Auto Polish, Never Dull, Silicone Spray,WD-40, Pam, Lemon Pledge, Rain-X, Armor-All, Never Fog, 303 Protectant, Contact Cleaner, Penetrating Oil, Windshield Washer Fluid, Alcohol, Car Wash Soap, Dishwashing Soap, Marvel Mystery Oil, Windex, Anti-Freeze, Tap Free & Mobil 1. When the WD-40 or the Marvel Mystery Oil didn't do it, I knew I was in trouble. A friend told me 'lard' works if you leave a thick coating on, he used to use it on his 'Clickers' ?? (I'd personally, rather have the snow :D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamby Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 The Pledge didn't seem to help much today. Conditions were firm, carveable groom, packed powder. Not much snow was building up on my top sheet, but snow was collecting and sticking to it just the same. Sounds like jp1 has tried it all. Too funny that lard might be the product that gets 'er done:lol: don't know if I want to go there either - maybe I live with the snow and just scrape it off from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I had really good luck last year using olive oil PAM, kept a can in the car all year much to my wife's bafflement I haven't been enough this year to need it sadly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamby Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Awesome - This might be the ticket. Hope you use two cans up next season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Kick the side of your board with your free heel when your board leaves the ground on the lift. Simple and effective, seems to work for me. mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Awesome - This might be the ticket. Hope you use two cans up next season! Chris - are you trying it out today? I am trying to get up there. Prolly not until 10:30. I'll look for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjulezD Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Never had a problem with snow accumulation...:rolleyes: I clean my boards with windex and then polish with hardwood magic or car wax. When there is snow on the topsheet, I kick the board and most of it goes away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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