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Ski waxing
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 01-03-09 22:29re: Ski waxing
Wise words John, many a good day spoilt in the past when learning and not knowing if skis were partly to blame!re: Ski waxing
John you said "Get 'em waxed. Stops 'em sticking to the snow. Makes the difference especially when you need to use your sticks and are trying to skate your way off a long flat or an annoying slope with deep snow slowing you down."Will it work the same on my Bum cheeks?
re: Ski waxing
Bill, if skis are waxed, just think of a wax candle or crayon - the base will feel similar. a little grippy to the touch but in the cold and on the snow - less so.
scrape a finger ghtly base and see if it leaves a trail - then maybe they've been hot waxed.
Wax rubbe donto the base of a ski will give the same effect as if you rub a wax candle over a piece of plastic - not necessarily an even deposit - unless it's been rubbed in (which is unlikely) then it'll be more like a thinner ...
scrape a finger ghtly base and see if it leaves a trail - then maybe they've been hot waxed.
Wax rubbe donto the base of a ski will give the same effect as if you rub a wax candle over a piece of plastic - not necessarily an even deposit - unless it's been rubbed in (which is unlikely) then it'll be more like a thinner ...
Bill, if skis are waxed, just think of a wax candle or crayon - the base will feel similar. a little grippy to the touch but in the cold and on the snow - less so.
scrape a finger ghtly base and see if it leaves a trail - then maybe they've been hot waxed.
Wax rubbe donto the base of a ski will give the same effect as if you rub a wax candle over a piece of plastic - not necessarily an even deposit - unless it's been rubbed in (which is unlikely) then it'll be more like a thinner layer of hot wax (but won't have penetrated the base so deeply)
Liquid wax an often dry a lttle powdery - unlikely to be used by ski hire due to expense and the need to rub down.
Paste wax may also appear like hotwax.
scrape a finger ghtly base and see if it leaves a trail - then maybe they've been hot waxed.
Wax rubbe donto the base of a ski will give the same effect as if you rub a wax candle over a piece of plastic - not necessarily an even deposit - unless it's been rubbed in (which is unlikely) then it'll be more like a thinner layer of hot wax (but won't have penetrated the base so deeply)
Liquid wax an often dry a lttle powdery - unlikely to be used by ski hire due to expense and the need to rub down.
Paste wax may also appear like hotwax.
re: Ski waxing
Bibblyb0bs,
I understand Boots or Superdrug might provide a type of wax that de-furs and renders surfaces smooth to the touch.
I, however, suspect you're not prone to sliding down the hill on your bare bum and would therefore recomend a bum board strapped to your rear in case of a fall. That way you keep sliding one way or another.
Down side is, you'll need to walk back up to collect your skis and sticks and anything else you've left behind.
P.S. Bum boards go on the outside ...
I understand Boots or Superdrug might provide a type of wax that de-furs and renders surfaces smooth to the touch.
I, however, suspect you're not prone to sliding down the hill on your bare bum and would therefore recomend a bum board strapped to your rear in case of a fall. That way you keep sliding one way or another.
Down side is, you'll need to walk back up to collect your skis and sticks and anything else you've left behind.
P.S. Bum boards go on the outside ...
Bibblyb0bs,
I understand Boots or Superdrug might provide a type of wax that de-furs and renders surfaces smooth to the touch.
I, however, suspect you're not prone to sliding down the hill on your bare bum and would therefore recomend a bum board strapped to your rear in case of a fall. That way you keep sliding one way or another.
Down side is, you'll need to walk back up to collect your skis and sticks and anything else you've left behind.
P.S. Bum boards go on the outside of your ski pants. Not sure if a strap has yet been devised to keep them in place while you're still skiing.
I understand Boots or Superdrug might provide a type of wax that de-furs and renders surfaces smooth to the touch.
I, however, suspect you're not prone to sliding down the hill on your bare bum and would therefore recomend a bum board strapped to your rear in case of a fall. That way you keep sliding one way or another.
Down side is, you'll need to walk back up to collect your skis and sticks and anything else you've left behind.
P.S. Bum boards go on the outside of your ski pants. Not sure if a strap has yet been devised to keep them in place while you're still skiing.
re: Ski waxing
Will "bare" that in mind John lol 