That being said, even the best boards need some TLC from time to time to make sure they perform as intended. In this article, I will break down the process and explain how often it needs to be done.
There is no exact answer to how often you should wax your board. Every model needs to be waxed to effectively slide on the snow, and they all need to be rewaxed after consistent use.
However, the timing depends on how much you ride, what type of base you have, and the snow conditions. Obviously, the entire point of snowboarding is to slide on the snow. Wax is a crucial part of your snowboarding experience and a properly waxed board will let you enjoy the sport far better than a poorly waxed one.
Wax also lets you deal with changing snow conditions. Colder snow is more slippery than warmer snow. By changing the type of wax you use, you can better match shifting conditions. In addition to changing temperatures, there are some other factors you need to know about when deciding how often you should wax your board. Pick your wax. Melt the wax. Warm up the iron to a medium heat and then hold the wax against the iron until it starts to melt the wax at a slow drip.
Iron the base. Next, place the iron on the base of the board and move it around in a circular motion. Leaving the board in one place is how you can end up damaging your base permanently. Let the wax cool. Leave the wax on the board for approx minutes, until it has cooled down and set. Get scraping. Once the wax has cooled, hold your plastic scraper at a 45 degree angle and carefully work from nose to tail, scraping off any excess wax. Long, continuous strokes are key for a smooth base.
All boards from Never Summer come with a factory roll-on hot wax This provides a thin coat of wax that is good for about 1 to 2 days of riding. If you are taking a snowboarding trip, we recommend you have your snowboard hot waxed at your local shop or DIY. Colder temperatures require different wax than warmer temperatures. Your Never Summer snowboard comes pre-waxed, so you can ride your board for 1 to 2 days before needing to apply new wax.
The factory wax tends to last less time than an iron on hot wax. Generally, you want to hot wax your board every 3 to 4 days of riding. This ensures better glide in varying snow conditions and an overall better performance. If you need something in between, you can use yellow wax. If you find yourself removing old wax from your board every time, or there is a lot of excess wax—use less next time. Mistake 2: Overheating your base by going over and over the same spot with the iron or leaving the iron in one spot for too long.
Generally, you want to set the temperature near degrees Fahrenheit a little warmer in a cold garage. Step 4: Drip the wax over base. Step 5: Spread the wax using small circles or dragging the iron to melt the wax.
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