The guy at the sports center just sold me some wax for my skis. He never asked what kind of skiing I did and I assumed that it did not matter(I'm new alright?). So I went ahead and paid $16 for the wax and cork and waxed my skis thourohghly. Now I find out that this is not the right wax, what do I do?
2006-12-08 09:54:18 · 6 answers · asked by Scooter_MacGyver 3 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snow Skiing
Oh yeah, they sold me kick wax. But the gut at the sporting goods store told me that kick wax was for both cross-country and downhill skiing.
2006-12-09 03:04:12 · update #1
In addition to Paul's answer on cleaning the old wax off and applying new wax, I am curious by what you mean "the wrong wax".
When you put them on the snow did you find them kind of sticking to the snow? Grippy maybe? Not gliding very good?
Concerning wax, there are two huge, major categories. One is for alpine (downhill) skiing, and the other is kick wax (for cross-country types).
If you were sold kick wax, take it back.
Alpine waxes come in a variety of temperature ranges. The different colors are meant for different temp ranges. If I were you, I would return to the shop and ask them what temp range the wax was for. If the temp never gets to that range where you live (either too hot or cold), ask them for a refund, and get a wax that is meant to be used in your area. For the most part, you want a little bit of everything though in your toolbox. I keep purple, blue, yellow, and "extreme cold" wax in my box. Probably other colors too. Sometimes when you drink a lot of beer, the colors look pretty as you put wax on your skis. ok...ok, just kidding!
I also carry a high quality bar of multi-purpose wax in my jacket pocket, just in case whatever wax is on my skis is not working (perhaps the temperature dipped). In that case, I rub that on, and use a green scrubbie to buff it in, just like your cork.
I admire you for taking charge and wanting to take care of your skis, even though you are new to the sport - kudos!
EDIT:
KICK WAX? THEY TOLD YOU IT WAS FOR DOWNHILL SKIING?
Get the name of the guy who told you that, and report it to the store manager. Then ask them to do a complimentary base cleaning and hot wax for you. That's the least they could do. Then never go back.
Go to another shop to buy wax...that kind of thing should never have happened!
2006-12-08 16:37:26 · answer #1 · answered by powhound 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not the end of the world. Why do you think it is the wrong wax? Any wax is better than no wax you just won't get quite the performance you were expecting if the wax doesn't suit the conditions.
In any case. Go back to the shop and buy some base cleaner. That stuff will clean the wax right off. I'd also see if those guys will hook you up with the right wax seeing as they recommended the wrong stuff.
EDIT: KICK WAX!!!! Clean it off now and never go back to that shop....ever! Those guys haven't a clue what they're talking about. Kick wax is designed for grip and not for glide.
2006-12-08 10:08:09 · answer #2 · answered by Paul G 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yeah kick wax is crap. You can use a base cleaner and get the stuff off with no problems then wax up the skis yourself. If you are worried about trying to remove it yourself take it to a ski shop and they can remove it and hook you up with some wax.
Good luck
2006-12-09 07:49:38 · answer #3 · answered by cadegoat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the easiest thing to try first is dish liquid. I'm assuming it may work because you're not supposed to use dish soap to wash a car because it will remove the wax.
2006-12-08 10:02:11 · answer #4 · answered by nipsy3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
throw em out
2006-12-10 12:07:27 · answer #5 · answered by schwope 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
stay off the slops,,,,,,,,stay in lodge and drink
2006-12-08 10:03:04 · answer #6 · answered by jim s 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋