I want to hot wax my board, and I've done it before, but this question revolves around the type of wax. I've seen different types for different temperatures. My question is, why wouldn't you just use the coldest temperature wax you can find, and then be all set no matter where you ride? Are you going to slow down or something if the wax temperature doesn't match the snow temperature?
2007-03-13 04:48:44 · 3 answers · asked by Brandon A 2 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snowboarding
Yes. Colder waxes are harder and resist the abrasion of colder snow better. Warmer waxes are softer and better at resisting the suction caused by wet snow. If you aren't sure what the temperature of the snow will be, universal wax (usually white) works fairly well in most conditions but it doesn't work nearly as well as wax designed specifically for the conditions at hand.
Earlier this season, when it was super cold, I waxed my board with the coldest wax I had and it was great for a few days. Then it warmed up and every slushy patch of snow I hit felt like I was stepping on the brakes. It was terrible. I went in and waxed with a warmer wax and I was flying for the rest of the day. Proper wax definitely makes a difference.
2007-03-13 08:20:29 · answer #1 · answered by Paul G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Test Pilot Race Paste Rub On Wax
Test Pilot Jumbo All Temp Wax 100gm
Dakine Velocity Push-Up Wax
with good wax temperature doesn't matter
2007-03-16 14:19:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. i use a universal wax that has a broad tempature range, but they sell warmer wax for warmer weather, the wax depends on the conditions, so if the snow is warm, a cold tempature wax will work, but just not as well.
2007-03-13 12:39:06 · answer #3 · answered by iisasnowboarder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋