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Candle/board wax.
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 02-26-09 01:45Candle/board wax.
Quick question, i understand that friction created by the wax helps with motion on the slopes, could candle wax be used 2 create the same if not better effect?re: Candle/board wax.
er no!
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Ski waxes have been designed to provide the optimum perfomance for certain snow conditions and for the use of the ski. What is also special about ski waxes is that they contain no material that will harm the enviroment, consider all the skis laying down strips of wax on the snow ?? when the snow melts you could have an oil slick 
The friction mentioned is caused by the ski passing over the snow, this creates heat which in turn makes the base of the ski exude tiny amounts of wax that ...
The friction mentioned is caused by the ski passing over the snow, this creates heat which in turn makes the base of the ski exude tiny amounts of wax that ...
Ski waxes have been designed to provide the optimum perfomance for certain snow conditions and for the use of the ski. What is also special about ski waxes is that they contain no material that will harm the enviroment, consider all the skis laying down strips of wax on the snow ?? when the snow melts you could have an oil slick
The friction mentioned is caused by the ski passing over the snow, this creates heat which in turn makes the base of the ski exude tiny amounts of wax that allows easier motion, simple really
The friction mentioned is caused by the ski passing over the snow, this creates heat which in turn makes the base of the ski exude tiny amounts of wax that allows easier motion, simple really
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where's the best place to get them the waxed in Boro? We had ours done in Jan and it cost £5 - is that a good rate or we fleeced. Last year, our instructor got something out of his pocket and did them on the top of the mountain!Caz
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Hi Caroline..£5.00 about right for hot wax, in fact for a full service somewhat of a bargain
What your instructor was using was a rub on wax, works for a couple of runs, but washes out really easy, hot wax is better
There is a guy right outside the gondola, who waxes skis/boards on the steps of the shop, watching him he seems to know what he is doing, can't comment on the cost...
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Cheers SteveCaz
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hey munners..ive been boarding for over 20 years and i always carry a candle with me...it does do the trick!! as for your edges, i carry a small metal file.. anyway im guessing your pretty new-ish to this boarding lark so i wouldnt worry about it...unless youre looking at shaving seconds off on the boardcross!! dont get me wrong, taking your board for a hot wax, service etc is great but how often do you us it?? if its only for a couple of weeks a year then i reckon a service every 5 years ...
hey munners..ive been boarding for over 20 years and i always carry a candle with me...it does do the trick!! as for your edges, i carry a small metal file.. anyway im guessing your pretty new-ish to this boarding lark so i wouldnt worry about it...unless youre looking at shaving seconds off on the boardcross!! dont get me wrong, taking your board for a hot wax, service etc is great but how often do you us it?? if its only for a couple of weeks a year then i reckon a service every 5 years should do it...i used to hot wax and do the edges at the start of every season then use the candle and file when required....but hey what do i know, ive only got about 350 weeks under my belt..
enjoy yourself anyway fella...
enjoy yourself anyway fella...
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How we laughed at our friend who used candle wax. Stuck like S*** to a stick on the snow and wouldn't budge. Can't beat using the corect wax for the job! There are hundreds of different types of waxes if not thousands and are made to specific standards for a reason, to work! I am sure it does work for Frank and if he ever got lost he could set fire to one end to light the wayre: Candle/board wax.
Does ear wax work
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haha...how we laugh!!!what is it with you guys??
like i said previously a candle is as good as most wax youll buy in a shop.. unless you believe the hype!!
arron..why do you feel the need to mock?? is your word gospel?? are you the messiah of all thinks ski related??
from the initial question....your response?? yeah very helpful.
why didnt you just stick "you dope" on the end of your "er no!"
