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To wax or not to wax?
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 01-26-09 20:14To wax or not to wax?
Hi,I am using a new pair of skis when i go out this season. They are brand new and have not been waxed. What advantages/disadvantages are there to having them waxed?
Also, do i buy the wax and do it myself or do you have to get it done professionally
Thanks
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Buy a bottle of zordoz not wax for starters. Liquid teflon for added boost
Not cheap though but the little bottle doe's go a long way.re: To wax or not to wax?
Depends on your ability Phil. There should be no real reason why you need to wax new ski's but it will make them faster. Personally I would ski with them as they are for a couple of days to get used to them then get them waxed locally. It should only cost you about 5 levs.Pete
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To wax or not to wax ?????? Wax !!!!!!!!!
HIgh density Petex bases, in fact all densities of Petex are designed to be waxed. The base is in effect a sponge, Petex comprises of thousands of pores that when heated (or chemically) will expand and absorb wax. The action of skiing causes friction and the heat generated allows the absorbed wax to exude thus providing a film that will allow the ski to slide more easily.
If you do not wax, the snow that melts beneath the ski will be drawn up into ...
HIgh density Petex bases, in fact all densities of Petex are designed to be waxed. The base is in effect a sponge, Petex comprises of thousands of pores that when heated (or chemically) will expand and absorb wax. The action of skiing causes friction and the heat generated allows the absorbed wax to exude thus providing a film that will allow the ski to slide more easily.
If you do not wax, the snow that melts beneath the ski will be drawn up into ...
To wax or not to wax ?????? Wax !!!!!!!!!
HIgh density Petex bases, in fact all densities of Petex are designed to be waxed. The base is in effect a sponge, Petex comprises of thousands of pores that when heated (or chemically) will expand and absorb wax. The action of skiing causes friction and the heat generated allows the absorbed wax to exude thus providing a film that will allow the ski to slide more easily.
If you do not wax, the snow that melts beneath the ski will be drawn up into the base, causing `stickyness' which in some cases will make initiating a turn more difficult and overall impede your skiing. If you continue not waxing your skis it is actually possible that the base will shrink away from the edges and completely ruin the skis. New skis will have been factory waxed, more of a storage wax, definately suggest getting them stripped then re-waxed to suit the conditions you are skiing.
Steve C
HIgh density Petex bases, in fact all densities of Petex are designed to be waxed. The base is in effect a sponge, Petex comprises of thousands of pores that when heated (or chemically) will expand and absorb wax. The action of skiing causes friction and the heat generated allows the absorbed wax to exude thus providing a film that will allow the ski to slide more easily.
If you do not wax, the snow that melts beneath the ski will be drawn up into the base, causing `stickyness' which in some cases will make initiating a turn more difficult and overall impede your skiing. If you continue not waxing your skis it is actually possible that the base will shrink away from the edges and completely ruin the skis. New skis will have been factory waxed, more of a storage wax, definately suggest getting them stripped then re-waxed to suit the conditions you are skiing.
Steve C
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Zordoz is not a replacement for a hot wax, it's good for a couple of hours or a rub when out and you need to get a bit more speed in slushy mids afternoons.
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Thanks for the feedback guys!!
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Legs or skis?re: To wax or not to wax?
Steve(Or anyone) Is there anywhere to get this done in Bansko? And does it depend on the type of skis i have (They are new and not sure what material etc)
