How To Wax A Snowboard and why | Ultimate Guide

[@od-x82]

Best video I've seen so far for how to wax your board. Can you also do a deep dive into how to tune/sharpen your edges? Incl. the different angles and which one should be used for which riding style? That would be awesome!

[@nubin0807]

This would be a great help

[@jebb846]

Yes this would be awesome

[@stefanb18]

Cool video. Been waxxing my boards since 1998 and it's always fun to watch something you do and ensure you're doing it right!

[@solaregg123]

Just waxed my board with this method. Saved me so much wax and elbow grease on removing excess wax. Thanks for sharing. 🎉

[@xtratrstrl403]

That crayon trick by giving it the little dab on the iron is insane, gonna save me so much wax. Also that brush trick works wonders too

[@bartsimpsonhead2790]

Great content as always. I normally drip wax on my boards (resulting in a lot of wax used, and an awful lot of scraping) but will give the block rubbing method a go from now on. How about a video on tuning edge angles and detuning the outer contact points?

[@HeyTaXi]

My man always coming at it with the best info! Lets go, Tommie!

[@Boardrider3x1]

Have been using this method for a couple of years now and, as described, it is awesome!

[@blakedoan1568]

Definitely doing this from now on. And please do video on tuning edges. Thanks for sharing

[@Brodge_man]

Just got my first snowboard for Christmas. Went ahead and got some of the supplies to wax it and needless to say I’m excited to be able to take care of my board with this technique

[@brendancarbone7621]

welcome to the yonex gang 🐐

[@rec-re-ate8723]

Hey Tommie! My Vizsla was also named Copper! Great dogs

[@hahn8552]

Great video. Succinct and to the point. Yet you gave good explanations as well. You earned my sub! Would love to see your take on sharpening and detuning edges as well.

[@jordanlobianco6648]

Thanks for the 15% discount🤙🏼

[@dean6267]

Great video Tb 👍🤟

[@goodridevibes]

I use purl wax iron, works great!

[@_-0_x_-_p_0-_]

Purl is nice wax. I found it a bit harder to scrape than One Ball, but it really performs well and stays on the board. Something to note and is not performance related, but it could be a factor for some, One ball has scented wax which may seem pointless, it is kind of a nice bonus. (I know it's gimmicky, but if Purl added scents, they would sell more).

[@thatgreg7]

No boarder is taking a whiff of their board. Would not affect sales...

[@_-0_x_-_p_0-_]

@@thatgreg7 ​ @thatgreg7 That's where you're wrong. It’s not about smelling it after, it's while you’re waxing. If it didn't affect sales, companies like One Ball wouldn't make scented wax a huge part of their business. Cleaning product companies and car wax companies add smells to make their product more appealing to the consumer. It makes perfect "scents" lol

[@bmoosethemaker5610]

@@_-0_x_-_p_0-_correct you are

[@88theps3user]

Great vid! Do you have a video about sharpening ?

[@user-sv4oq6kw8y]

Thank for the useful tips. It helps me keep my board ready for the coming season. BTW, I am surprised you have a YONEX board, which is often available only in the Asian region and rarely seen in western countries.

[@joshuapurdy7065]

Is the point of scraping to scrape all of the wax off or to leave a thinner line of it on then just melting it down onto it would?

[@elmoo1234]

This video is so helpfull❤

[@takeoverjupiter]

I thought you had to have a small layer of wax still on the board lol i guess ive been doing it wrong 😂 What temp do you set your iron for?

[@jim2245]

initially it looked set at 115 degrees when first turned on starting at top right side of board. As iron progressed in mid-sections seemed to be between 143 - 150 degrees.

[@takeoverjupiter]

Thanks jimmy 🎉

[@shishio0708]

Before waxing should you scrap off any previous wax so it's a fresh slate or doesn't really matter

[@mankybrains]

Depends on what you want to do. I put on wax at the end of last season to help with board storage. It's the wax that came with my wax kit. Now that the season is open, instead of applying new wax, I just scraped that off for the time being. Works just as good for casual riding. After a couple more runs, I'll be applying the Purl wax I got. Having almost 60 days snowboarding last season and applying the wax for different temps, it's slightly noticeable. This was the first time using the wax from the kit and I wouldn't complain. I'm not any pro or anything.

[@_-0_x_-_p_0-_]

@@shishio0708 you shouldn’t be able to scrape off any old wax, especially if you’ve already ridden it. When you wax a board you scrape until nothing comes off. You do want to clean it first with a base cleaner though. Make sure the base cleaner is wiped off and dry before you put the wax on.

[@Merdi425]

Citrus base cleaner

[@Merdi425]

I've had wax on there but find it's from my scraping enough off previous wax. Refine your technique

[@myewgul]

Also for the tip and tail, maybe I’m just lazy but it’s a pain in the ass to scrape there.. at least me to me lol Also dont be like me this morning and scrape in a hurry and half ass it. You will NOT be faster and you will get stuck. I had to find some nice and steep stuff to overcome them that friction and get rid of that extra wax. Bummer way to start to the day hahah

[@jayzee5756]

How would one determine the “snow temperature “? I assume it’s based on the temperature on the slopes?

[@tribesnr42]

yes. You should know the average temprature of the place you are snowboarding at and use the wax that's closest on average. But not having the 100% correct temp wax isn't that importend. Just better.

[@fabes326]

Thoughts on waxing a new board out of the plastic?

[@tommiebennett]

@@fabes326 I would 💯 wax a brand new board before riding

[@88theps3user]

@tommy bro please make a sharpening video

[@EpicFeedsTime]

Bindings off every time or just loosen the screws a little bit ? Or doesn’t even matter and can just leave them on

[@GimmieCookie]

What is so great about them? I’m not keeping up with gear.

[@我发心很正]

Do we need to remove the wax first?

[@lores3538]

I scrapped it they way tommie said you shouldnt do and used much pressure. Did i scrape off too much? Is there a way how i can tell if i did it right or if i basically scrubbed everything off again?

[@umpalumpia723]

Where did you get the Yonex Board? I can't find any place in the US that sells them. Could you do a Yonex board review?

[@tommiebennett]

@@umpalumpia723 search up powder bowl Nj, that’s where I got it.

[@nepaleseinchina]

I thought you’re gonna use blue there

[@charlesdorsch4426]

What temp do you have your iron at?

[@jim2245]

noticed it began at 115 degrees when iron was warming up. When iron progressed to middle section, temp varied from 143 - 150 degrees. Seems to be a good method to melt wax onto board moving quickly, but not too fast. The scraping part is really helpful, using just enough pressure in all areas to scrape small amounts off until its smooth. I think everyone is different since you don't want to remove too much, otherwise what's the point. I've heard of boarders applying maybe 2 layers within a couple days or put wax on, scrape minimally and let the snow on runs smooth it out.

[@zifengjiang5899]

Hi noob here, if I don't want to go as fast can I not wax my board?

[@nonamefhh]

You control your speed by using your edges, when turning or carving. If you want to get stuck on any flat surface or if you want to have problems when turning your board --> don't wax otherwise wax it! Needless to say: WAX IT!

[@Gjheexhigddc44]

What do you think about the Dynamics spray wax?

[@ANETOKILLE]

thoughts about the environmental impact of scraping outside directly into nature?

[@roy2195]

All the waxes i can find to buy online are labeled as bio-degradable so I'm assuming it's not an issue?

[@ANETOKILLE]

@roy2195 also a cigar is biodegradable but we put it on the thrash. Mountains collect our water I dont want to drink wax. I think it should be on the thrash. If you can afford a snowboard workshop with vises you can also afford a vacum cleaner

[@LonelyMonarchist1998]

@@ANETOKILLE I agree

[@ANETOKILLE]

Please advise to use mask. Wax fumes are not good for your health

[@tcuster55]

I wax almost every other time I board. Is that too much?

[@_-0_x_-_p_0-_]

You should wax as many times as you feel it helps you. If you don't feel there's a degradation of performance, don't wax so often. If you like doing it, keep doing what you're doing, it won't hurt anything.

[@StagnantMizu]

any of you guys tested different wax types including just parrafin or cheap ass general use waxes I wonder how much of this is a marketing gimmick or if its actually improves performance.

[@kimsanlim1520]

OMG, you have a yonex snowboard. How is it?

[@SuperTiger453]

I just picked up an yonex IRODORI, it’s super soft and good for presses and buttering ground tricks, it’s also really good for spin tricks. Its decent in the park but excels on flat ground

[@DavideVesentini]

what temperature we have to set the iron?

[@Felix-kd8tn]

The label on the wax you buy should tell you. But hot enough to melt the wax, but cool enough it doesn't smoke.

[@mankybrains]

Some temps will be around 110 to 120 F. As the other comment says, you don't want it smoking and the manufacturer will have suggested temps.

[@lronSausage]

i didn’t know brushing was optional

[@tommiebennett]

@@lronSausage at the end of the day I feel like it’s how fast do you wanna go, if I brushed right away is gonna be a little faster. But as you snowboard the snow is going to buff it out. Sometimes I don’t have time to do the whole process, but I’ll still benefit from waxing.

[@hhghlsjdid4203]

never get a machine for a shop it dose not do work