| Look after your gear | | | | the edges as well as the base carefully. For example, |
| When learning to snowboard one of the first things | | | | if the edges are dull or burred you will need to file |
| you will need to learn is how to maintain your | | | | them to get them back into good shape. Be sure you |
| snowboard gear. Unfortunately, many people fail to | | | | have a tune-up kit on hand in case there is any base |
| take proper care of their gear and as a result it | | | | damage. A p-tex candle can repair minor damage on |
| doesn't perform as it should or wears out too soon. | | | | the base. If you don't have a tune-up kit or you do |
| To enjoy your snowboard for many seasons to | | | | not feel confident handling it on your own you can |
| come it is imperative to learn how to properly | | | | also take your board into a snowboard shop and |
| maintain your board when winter is over and summer | | | | have them give it a tune-up. This is also true if the |
| is right around the corner. | | | | damage on the base is severe |
| Pay attention to your board | | | | . |
| To properly maintain your snowboard gear it is | | | | Waxing is vital |
| important to always make sure that you begin with a | | | | Once everything is in tip top shape you will then need |
| clean board. Over the season your board is like to | | | | to give your board a hot waxing. All you need for |
| build up a lot of grime and dirt. Never store your | | | | this project is scraper, iron and wax. While you can |
| board with any debris on it. At the end of the season | | | | use any iron there are irons that are made especially |
| it is extremely important to take the time to clean all | | | | for waxing snowboard gear. Ideally, it's best to use |
| of this from it. A citrus cleaner is really the best type | | | | an all-temperature wax. Using the iron, apply a heavy |
| of cleaning product to use on your snowboard gear. | | | | coat of wax and be sure it covers the edges and |
| In addition to removing the dirt it will also remove | | | | base. The purpose of this is to keep the board from |
| any dead wax from the base as well as prime the | | | | drying out as well as to keep the edges from rusting |
| board for future waxing. Just simply apply the citrus | | | | while it is in storage. Next, scrape the was from the |
| cleaner and use a clean rag to remove any residue. | | | | edges and base. |
| Within just a few moments you should begin to see | | | | Have it done for you |
| a difference in your board. Anything that has built up | | | | You can also have a snowboard shop wax your |
| on the board during the winter season will begin to | | | | board for you. Most shops charge around $20 for a |
| slough off. Once it has been removed and the board | | | | waxing although you may be able to find an end of |
| is clean you are almost ready to apply a fresh coat | | | | the season deal. |
| of wax. Before you do that; however, you will need | | | | By taking the time to be sure you maintain your |
| to examine it to make sure there is nothing that | | | | snowboard gear you can be sure you will get the |
| needs repair before putting it up for summer. Look at | | | | most out of your board for many years to come. |