Mr.E Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 The last time I used a roto brush was a looooong time ago. There seem to be more options now. I'm generally just an all-temp guy with some hard waxes on really cold days, so I don't need corks ets. Just probably brass/ nylon/ horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javajive Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 I only hot wax and roto brush skis. On boards I have been using Swix fluoro paste/spray or Zardoz, originally in the spring but now all winter. Daron Rahlves has a signature Wend paste too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Just got one for Christmas! 2 brushes, horsehair and nylon board width size. Awesome after waxing and refreshes a base for an extra day or two in between. Probably not using it properly but then again, I use the Doug Coombs/rip..."q&p" tuning method 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Good Lord man... Guides are cheap... I'm so not anal about tune/waxing but that's NSFL material right there... I guess better than rounded edges though... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 I tune but I’m self taught. But my bases are always fast and edges always sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentonharman Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 I'm using a 100mm brass brush pre-wax. After scraping I use a 300mm nylon brush for a couple of passes, then the same with a 300mm horsehair brush. I usually finish with a few passes with a horsehair hand brush or cork for a nice polish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svr Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 SVST makes great roto brushes http://svst.com/Wax-Supplies/SVST-Snowboard-Roto-Handle-and-Brushes/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted January 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Yeah, tempted by the SVST, but the selection of brushes in the wide widths is limited. Looks like I can supplement the typical nylon and horsehair offerings with brass from other sources, so I'll probably go that route. I hand brushed 4 boards today, and while not a big deal I definitely could have saved myself some elbow grease. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgCarve Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Mr.E said: ... but the selection of brushes in the wide widths is limited. That's a reason why I finally decided not to go with rotobrushes . I use big oval hand brushes - makes it a bit easier: Very Corse Stiff Steel - deoxidation, only if needed Soft Steel - general cleaning, pre wax Very Fine Soft Steel - for deep cleaning, pores opening, only if needed Brass - post scraping Fine Nylon - soft wax polishing Horse Hair - hard wax polishing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted January 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 I'm hand brushing now. No problem doing some of it by hand. Brass / nylon / horse on the road or brush would be nice. I was mostly wondering what people were using for rotor brushes and the current state of the market. Racewax has a 300 mm brush that looks like the old red Creek's. I'll probably go that direction. Thank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.a Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 You can use a ski roto brush to save on money. A nylon brush is all you need honestly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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