I try to wax every 3 or 4 days. Hot Iron, not rub on.
The wet snow we get here seems to really slow you down, so i try to keep the base in good shape.
That being said i havent had my edges done for about 2 years.

While we are on the topic of waxing, how long does an average belt wax last for?

golfpunklegend - 03 August 2009 05:37 PM

While we are on the topic of waxing,

shouldn't that be in the girls section?

Butters - 04 August 2009 12:11 AM

golfpunklegend - 03 August 2009 05:37 PM

While we are on the topic of waxing,

shouldn't that be in the girls section?

LOL too funny!

See, I miss Dave99, he should come around more often.

Butters - 04 August 2009 12:11 AM

golfpunklegend - 03 August 2009 05:37 PM

While we are on the topic of waxing,

shouldn't that be in the girls section?

ooo i thought this was the girls section
sorry.
Ill take it somewhere else.
So how long does a belt wax last for?

Sorry I thought I already replied, looks like it didn't submit. A belt wax will last longer than a rub on but not as long as an iron on. I would estimate most the wax would be gone after a full day of riding.

On the topic of waxing:

I've never waxed my own board before but I plan to give it a try.

Do I really need a specific scraper?
To be honest, I'm just too lazy to drive out to my nearest board shop (~25 minutes drive) to buy one.

Can I make do with: Scraping using an old credit card and following up with some scotch brite to buff it up?

In my personal opinions, no you do not need a scraper. although i think your credit card may snap if you do so.
If you've never waced your board before, im assuming you're gonna have to buy wax, an iron and a scraper.
Scrapers only cost about 5 bucks and if im correct, a plastic paint scraper would do the job if you have one lying around.

If this is a stupid question, just ignore it. However, will there be a difference between using typical household candle wax instead of a snowboard wax? I've always had this curiousity and im wondering if anyone ahs actually tested this out.

T-Spec - 13 August 2009 12:37 AM

On the topic of waxing:

I've never waxed my own board before but I plan to give it a try.

Do I really need a specific scraper?
To be honest, I'm just too lazy to drive out to my nearest board shop (~25 minutes drive) to buy one.

Can I make do with: Scraping using an old credit card and following up with some scotch brite to buff it up?

Honestly, unless it is a very thin layer of wax I doubt you will be able to remove it with a credit card. I'm sure any store will post it out to you free of charge if you purchase one over the phone. I would be happy to organise that for you if you get in touch with me - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Even if it costs to post you'd only be looking at a normal stamp anyway. Credit card would be quite slow work to get a nice coat.

nic - 15 August 2009 06:52 PM

Even if it costs to post you'd only be looking at a normal stamp anyway. Credit card would be quite slow work to get a nice coat.

Well its not just that. The wax is hard to scrape off the board and unless you use a meagre amount of wax, i'd say that the card would snap.

Probably not snap, it's actually quite hard to snap a credit card but bend; definitely.

Actually, true.
It just wouldnt quite scrap it.
I dont actually have a kit myself but i always scab a wax off my mates and what im saying is a credit card probs wouldnt work.
They're real cheap anyways

If you're really desperate for a scraper check your board shorts (if you have a pair) T-spec. Many of them have them attached in the pocket.

Ahaha yes. I've got one.
And cos im no surfie, i only found out what the hell that was quite recently.
I've got a few of those hanging in the pockets of my boardies