2006-09-11 08:50:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Winter Sports
All boards have bases that are porous, which means they have tiny holes. A hot wax is applied to the base to help with glide on the snow. To be really technical, you need to measure the temperature of the wax because there are different types to use (warm wax, cold wax, or very specific temp. wax). Most shops use a universal wax.
The waxing gives you optimal glide on the snow. Have you ever noticed on the base of a board the white streaks after you use it several times or it sits over the summer? This means your board is dried out and needs wax.
Some boards need waxing more often, but these are usually high end or racing boards.
2006-09-14 04:46:23 · answer #1 · answered by smsherrick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snowboard wax is important because it will definitely help you glide better on the snow.
2006-09-13 00:50:40 · answer #2 · answered by Louise Smith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snow wax is very important for competitive snowboarders to get faster. For normal user it is usually not so important. It becomes important when it’s getting warmer. It prevents the snow sticking on your board.
2006-09-13 00:04:40 · answer #3 · answered by Karla R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wax is needed for the glide of the board on powder. Without was aboard may tend to ride rough or etchy. Helps with speed and manuverability also
2006-09-11 08:56:23 · answer #4 · answered by brian r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't go far without it! Seriously...
2006-09-11 15:47:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋