How to Wax a Snowboard
Waxing a snowboard will make your board go faster and smoother, it is also good for the base of your snowboard as it keeps your base from drying out. Waxing a board is a simple process that takes a few minutes of your time and in the long run will save you plenty of money. There are several techniques to waxing a snowboard…here is one way of doing it.
These items needed for how to wax a snowboard
Citrus or Base Cleaner
Snowboard Wax
Scraper
Snowboard Iron
Scour Pad/ Structure Brush
Step 1: Application of Base Cleaner
Apply the citrus/base cleaner to the entire base of your board. Let the citrus cleaner settle on your base for a couple of minutes allowing old wax and dirt to be extracted from your base.
Caution: base cleaner is toxic and is best applied in a well ventilated area or with a face mask.
Step 2: Clean Base
Scrape your board back with the scraper removing old wax and dirt. Remove the remaining residue using paper towels or a cloth.
Step 3: Loosen Up
It’s a good idea to loosen the bolts on your board. Reason is, the bolts conduct heat when you run the iron over them and then create small dimples in your base. You don’t have to remove them entirely, just loosen them a little so you’re waxing a nice level base.
Step 4: Application of Wax
Heat the iron to the recommended temperature, the iron does not need to be smoking. Apply the wax to the iron and drip randomly from the tip to the tail.
Step 5: Scrape It
After you’ve waxed your board, set it aside and let it cool for about a half hour or until it’s room temperature. Then get your scraper. Make sure you’re working with a sharp scraper, otherwise you’ll make the process harder on yourself. The most important thing when scraping is to make long smooth strokes. Short choppy scraping will hurt your cause. Keep it smooth, kid.