Board Summer Storage

is it hard to put the wax on your self? and what type of wax do you use? like what are the steps in order to put the wax on for summer storage?

is it bad if i dont wax it for the summer? and should i take the bindings out for the summer?

Originally posted by beunknown Originally posted by sdip12 is it bad if i dont wax it for the summer? and should i take the bindings out for the summer? Wax just protects the base from dust and other things that it may come in contact with. If you keep it in a bag in a climate controlled place (like in your house), it is probably less vital to wax your board, but I would still recommend it. Bindings I take out. No need to put any unnecessary stress on your board and it only takes a second. Probably doesn't matter though.

The wax also keeps the base from drying out so be careful about constant humidity and temp.

so i just got Hertel wax and now what else do i need to wax my board for the summer and the season, i have wax, i need and iron and a scraper (will a skim board wax scraper work?) what else am i going to need? They say that you need a brush, but is that necessary?

Don't know if its been said but, the easiest thing to do is to clean it, hot wax it, and store it somewhere where it is protected. If you go to your local shop you can get those plastic sleeves (the ones that all new boards come in) usually for free. You have to take the bindings off to fit your deck inside the sleve but it will be more than enough to protect it.

Honestly though, in the past i've just left boards in my shed and in my room uncleaned, unwaxed, and unprotected and they are still fine. Its just more of a guarentee the first way.