snowboard community forums : Do you rewax a brand new board- http://www.trusnow.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; snowboard community forums : Gear Talk : Ask other riders : Do you rewax a brand new board- Tue, 21 May 2013 16:39:29 +0000 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:23:59 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.54 360 www.trusnow.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=53395 snowboard community forums http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.trusnow.com/forum/ Do you rewax a brand new board- : i got a new board and got it waxed... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1228573#1228573 Author: jihyungchun
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/31/2013 at 9:23pm

i got a new board and got it waxed and even with their crappy waxing skills, it's much better than the factory wax]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:23:59 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1228573#1228573 Do you rewax a brand new board- : Originally posted by haiv143Sounds... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227420#1227420 Author: Muse25
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/26/2013 at 12:17pm

Originally posted by haiv143

Sounds good. Anyone here kept on going until they see dryness or worst? You guys wouldn't do that would ya? 

I have before, but I didn't do it on purpose. I usually go with the every 2-3rd day of riding. But if it's a pow day I will always wax the night before.
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Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/24/2013 at 9:14pm

Haha, I'm exact opposite of not-wrx. I ride the first day with factory wax for bonding process. Then I wax it after to see how close I got to the factory wax the next time. Usually within a week...never notice any difference. ]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:14:24 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227174#1227174 Do you rewax a brand new board- : I wax all my boards right out... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227167#1227167 Author: not-ewrx
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/24/2013 at 8:58pm

I wax all my boards right out of the box.  Call it a bonding process. ]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:58:45 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227167#1227167 Do you rewax a brand new board- : Sounds good. Anyone here kept... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227166#1227166 Author: haiv143
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/24/2013 at 8:51pm

Sounds good. Anyone here kept on going until they see dryness or worst? You guys wouldn't do that would ya? ]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:51:20 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227166#1227166 Do you rewax a brand new board- : I rode mine with the factory wax... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227120#1227120 Author: dpstrand
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/24/2013 at 3:09pm

I rode mine with the factory wax and it seemed fine. I like the sound of impregnating it though.... :)]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:09:55 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227120#1227120 Do you rewax a brand new board- : if the board is over a year old... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227112#1227112 Author: Witty1
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/24/2013 at 2:35pm

if the board is over a year old i'd go ahead and wax it.... if it's current I'd do the 3 day thing.]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:35:04 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227112#1227112 Do you rewax a brand new board- : When I got my first new board... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227111#1227111 Author: schwarzwald
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/24/2013 at 2:31pm

When I got my first new board I was totally sure it needed some waxing so I took to the next boardshop. The guys who work there just gave me a funny look and told me that the board was good to go as they considered waxing a new board to be a "total waste of money".
In a nutshell, ride it for about three days and wax it then.
Happy shredding ]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:31:59 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227111#1227111 Do you rewax a brand new board- : As long as you don't see... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227083#1227083 Author: CassinoNorth
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/24/2013 at 11:32am

As long as you don't see the base drying out in any area, ride away. Certain companies are better than others and depending how old the board is the wax may or may not be completely gone. Never hurts to throw on your own coat though. Make it your own right away.]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:32:52 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227083#1227083 Do you rewax a brand new board- : I agree with the last few posters.... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227079#1227079 Author: Shift4200
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/24/2013 at 11:23am

I agree with the last few posters.  I'll rewax new boards after a few days of riding.... unless I take some base damage or the conditions are especially icy. ]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:23:13 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227079#1227079 Do you rewax a brand new board- : I've never waxed new boards..I... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227078#1227078 Author: lightning80
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/24/2013 at 11:18am

I've never waxed new boards..I usually do it after 3 days of riding or sooner if I see the factory wax drying up.]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:18:23 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227078#1227078 Do you rewax a brand new board- : I typically ride a new board 2-3... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227076#1227076 Author: sideways99
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/24/2013 at 11:16am

I typically ride a new board 2-3 days and then wax it.  As Muse25 said, I enjoy impregnating my base with wax...
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Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/24/2013 at 11:07am

Like everyone says, the factory wax is only really to help the board from drying out. It's a friction/belt wax so it would last about a day (if that) of riding. I personally would brush out the factory wax then apply an iron wax. The more you impregnate your base with wax, the better it is for it's longevity and performance.
]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:07:22 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1227074#1227074 Do you rewax a brand new board- : Whenever I get a new board, I... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226748#1226748 Author: Angry Midget Yo
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/22/2013 at 9:30pm

Whenever I get a new board, I just ride it with the pre factory wax then wax it the next time I ride.  ]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:30:12 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226748#1226748 Do you rewax a brand new board- : well..I'm at the point that... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226736#1226736 Author: haiv143
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/22/2013 at 8:15pm

well..I'm at the point that I don't think I'll wax since I will only ride for two more days this season. gonna be at Wolf Creek in a couple of weeks with my brothers and off my board go in the closet. I think I'll hold off on the wax until I get back from my next trip and kee the wax on throughout summer.]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:15:39 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226736#1226736 Do you rewax a brand new board- : I like to wax new boards, but... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226650#1226650 Author: julius77
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/22/2013 at 1:47pm

I like to wax new boards, but I like to work on boards generally- tuning, waxing, adjusting. It puts me in a good mood.]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:47:36 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226650#1226650 Do you rewax a brand new board- : I used to wax before use but now... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226369#1226369 Author: woodhomie1996
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/21/2013 at 9:07am

I used to wax before use but now I just ride it until it needs a fresh wax. Probably after 2 or 3 times. ]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:07:32 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226369#1226369 Do you rewax a brand new board- : Ive only bought one new board... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226366#1226366 Author: Daveongo
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/21/2013 at 9:00am

Ive only bought one new board but I rode the factory wax for a couple days and it was fine]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:00:30 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226366#1226366 Do you rewax a brand new board- : i need to wax my board... factory... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226326#1226326 Author: AJD13
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/21/2013 at 12:07am

i need to wax my board... factory wax job ive got 10 to 12 days on it and its looking pretty white on the base plus its got a bunch of gashes in the wax (nothing to the base) but the way i see it is why waste the money on it if they did it for you?]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:07:44 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226326#1226326 Do you rewax a brand new board- : l like waxing too, l find it pretty... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226282#1226282 Author: coolz
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/20/2013 at 6:49pm

l like waxing too, l find it pretty satisfying to know l did something lol]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:49:15 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226282#1226282 Do you rewax a brand new board- : I would ride my board a couple... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226279#1226279 Author: haiv143
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/20/2013 at 6:12pm

I would ride my board a couple more days but I'm seeing some white lines here and there. Maybe 2-3 inches long. That's probably time to pull out the waxing iron. For some reason I am happy that I need to wax my board. lolLOL]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:12:48 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226279#1226279 Do you rewax a brand new board- : The rome board I picked up this... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226266#1226266 Author: gunda pickle
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/20/2013 at 5:03pm

The rome board I picked up this year was pre waxed with Bluebird.
I gotta say it lasted a solid 5 days before the edges showed some dryness.]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:03:09 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226266#1226266 Do you rewax a brand new board- : I rewax right when i get a new... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226254#1226254 Author: dvdngu
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/20/2013 at 4:44pm

I rewax right when i get a new board. Factory wax isnt usually up to par. Plus, it just gets me amped up and excited to go boarding the next day Clap]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:44:40 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226254#1226254 Do you rewax a brand new board- : I always wax new boards although... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226252#1226252 Author: CLoSeR
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/20/2013 at 4:39pm

I always wax new boards although it will be fine to ride as is. ]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:39:17 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226252#1226252 Do you rewax a brand new board- : I agree with spenser but as for... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226238#1226238 Author: jhoang6
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/20/2013 at 3:02pm

I agree with spenser but as for me I don't have the equipment to wax my board so I just use the factory until I need to wax it.. generally that would mean the end of the season! very bad Yes, but I'm not a speed demon so its all good for me.. however I may need to wax my board to get a smoother transition from edge to edge while i'm learning my switch ( =
good job finding the old post on waxing new boards.
]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:02:54 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226238#1226238 Do you rewax a brand new board- : factory wax, like you said, mostly... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226233#1226233 Author: spenser
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/20/2013 at 2:33pm

factory wax, like you said, mostly just protects the base from drying out between production and the final sale. it's totally fine to ride it until it needs a fresh wax, but it never hurts to give it your own wax with whatever type you prefer.  I always wax new boards just cause I can, but again, it's fine to ride the factory wax til it needs a fresh coat.]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:33:40 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226233#1226233 Do you rewax a brand new board- : I don't usually buy brand... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53395&PID=1226232#1226232 Author: haiv143
Subject: 53395
Posted: Jan/20/2013 at 2:25pm

I don't usually buy brand new boards so I don't know what's good or bad when it comes to pre-waxed boards. So I got a new Burton Custom board that has factory wax on it. I rode it for a couple of days and can't really tell any different in performance/speed, it's just fast. I know for a fact I can ride it a couple more times before the wax rubs off. I hear that factory wax is thinner (They do it for the board's protection and they do it very thin to save $$) and rubs off a faster/easier than from a regular tune-up job.

My question is, do you re-wax a brand new board right away? or do you wax the board after a day of riding? or do you ride it until it needs to be waxed?

EDIT: Never mind, the search box at the top of the website sucks so I manually look through the forum and found this: http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39821&PID=854463, very good info here.
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