| Waxing is the easiest tuning job for snowboards and | | | | iron touch the base. The iron should be hot enough |
| offers immediate results. Since wax makes it easier | | | | to melt the wax, but not so hot that the wax |
| for snowboards to glide over snow, a waxed board | | | | smokes. (250 degrees Fahrenheit is normal) |
| will slide faster and turn easier. Waxing also protects | | | | 3) Once the wax has been applied along the entire |
| the base form the harmful effects of moisture, UV | | | | length of the base, smooth it out with the iron, being |
| rays, snow contaminants, and dirt. | | | | careful not to let the iron stall or touch the plastic |
| If you're a recreational snowboard, waxing your | | | | base. Spread a thin layer of wax evenly over the |
| board every two or three times you go should do | | | | entire base. |
| the trick. If you're looking to have the smoothest | | | | 4) Once the wax has completely cooled, scrape off |
| rides, you can always wax more often. Some spray | | | | the excess wax by pushing or pulling the scraper |
| or wipe-on waxes can be used between wax | | | | from the tip to the tail. Next, use a soft nylon brush |
| applications and even when you're on the slopes. | | | | to buff the remaining wax. Brush with small, quick |
| To wax your board, you will need wax, an iron (or | | | | strokes until there are no more little white balls of |
| waxing machine), a plastic scraper, and a brush. | | | | wax. |
| 1) Before waxing your board, make sure that the | | | | 5) Finally, polish the base lightly with an abrasive pad |
| base is clean. | | | | that can make riding smoother and more enjoyable. |
| 2) Using an iron, hold a bar of wax against the base | | | | Whatever you do, make sure to scrape excess wax |
| of the iron and let the wax drip onto the base. Run a | | | | from the steel edges so they can cut into the snow. |
| bead of wax along the base without ever letting the | | | | |