Snowboarding Wax: Taking Care Of The Snowboard
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Snowboarding Wax.

Snowboarding wax is used to protect the snowboard from the harsh effects of temperature and humidity and for a better performance of the snowboarder while training or racing. Usually, low atmospheric humidity and dry snow conditions have a damaging effect to a snowboard. The usual wear and tear of a snowboard is hastened with its unnecessary exposure to nature's elements.

Various hot, rub-on or cake wax products are available in the market today. Normally, the manufacturers of these hot, rub-on or cake wax are Burton, DaKine, and Toko. A hot wax is usually added with fluoride to repel water, thus, avoiding the snowboard from getting damp and create moisture. It is usually applied directly on the snowboard with a wax applicator. The rub-on wax, on the other hand, is also added with fluoride and is different from the hot wax only in terms of application. The rub-on wax is contained in a push-up stick for easy, on-hill application.

A rub-on snowboarding wax is rubbed on and buffed with a buffing pad, making the snowboard look smooth and shiny. In the same fashion, a cake wax is also mixed with fluoride and can be rubbed on like the rub-on wax. These waxes, upon application, are best to be buffed to improve the appearance and condition of the snowboard. A snowboarding wax is of best quality if it is made to stand a wide temperature range.

After sometime, a snowboard will lose its luster; so, snowboarding wax must be re-applied. It is important that the base be cleaned properly before every waxing. A snowboarding wax remover is available to do this job. A wax remover is a cleaning liquid designed to clean out all types of bases. Aggressive wax remover agents must not be used in a snowboard since it can create leaching on the snowboard that can damage its appearance.

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