What type of wax is best for snowboard?

What type of wax is best for snowboard?

For RaceWax hydrocarbon waxes there are 3 basic types: Warm rated (Red or Yellow) hydrocarbon is best above 25 F. It is a great wax to ski on but is also used for conditioning a new base and is the best wax for hot-wax-scrape-cleaning. Cold rated (Green or Blue) hydrocarbon is best below 25 F.

How do I choose a snowboard wax?

The safer choice to make is to choose the colder range as a colder wax will work better in warmer temperatures than a warmer wax in colder temperatures. Cold temperature waxes are optimal for colder, drier conditions.

Does it matter what wax you use on a snowboard?

Just make sure you’re using the right type of wax for the specific conditions. For example, if you’re going to be riding in cooler temperatures you want to use blue/green wax. If you’re going to be riding in warmer temperatures, the orange/red wax is the best choice.

Is rub on wax bad for a snowboard?

No. Don’t use rub on wax. It’s a waste of money and you’ll be lucky if the wax lasts more than a few runs. Rub on wax is designed as a temporary solution and it comes off after 2-3 runs leaving you just as slow as before you rubbed on the wax.

What are the different types of snowboard wax?

There are three main types of snowboard wax — warm weather, cold weather, and all-season. The difference between them, Lonetto explained, is the hardness. “Selecting the correct hardness helps the wax ‘roll over’ the snow crystal, creating and or moving water between the ski and the snow,” he said.

Is there a difference between ski wax and snowboard wax?

Despite what the employees at the skiing and snowboard storemay tell you, ski and snowboard wax are exactly the same. Don’t let them fool you into buying two wax sticks when you only need one for both.

How long do you leave wax on snowboard?

Leave the wax on the board for approx 20-30 minutes, until it has cooled down and set.

How much does it cost to wax a snowboard?

Snowboard Tuning

Services for Snowboards Price
Sharpen, Wax & Glide $55
Debur & Wax $30
Hot Wax $20
Wax $10

Can you use skateboard wax on a snowboard?

In fact, it’s not recommended that you use skateboard wax for snowboarding. Applying a skateboard wax on your snowboard won’t protect it and it can result in potential long-term damages.

Can you use surf wax on snowboard?

You should totally put surf wax on the base of your board. It goes on so easy that you don’t even have to iron it. Just be sure to get the cold water surf wax unless it’s spring conditions.

What temperature should I wax my snowboard?

Step 2: Once the base is clean of all contaminants and is dry to the touch, plug in your iron and set the temperature between 120-140° Fahrenheit. The iron should be hot enough to melt the wax but not too hot that it produces smoke. All irons are different so feel free to adjust the temperature if needed.