How to Wax Skis and Snowboards

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

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[@kayleeredditt1644]

Hey I have a question! So I got my first brand new snowboard. Which also happens to be my first snowboard. I’ve snowboarded for a while now I just never pulled the trigger on a board. ANYWAYS it feels as if it has some wax on it but since it’s a new board, should I just start over and put a good wax on it or just leave it be for a couple rides? Also, do I need to do anything to the edges since it’s new? Or does it come pretty much ready to rip? Thanks bro!!

[@ellstackeradventures]

:)

[@stevenmcdabbin7652]

Aww no longer works

[@intnsbiker]

No longer works

[@eduardoquintero7259]

You know this doesn't work right?!?!?

[@rushthezeppelin]

Also don't forget you want to wax more often early season, manmade snow strips it off quite a bit quicker than the natural stuff.

[@ellstackeradventures]

Yooo

[@B-902]

Facts, when I go to little hills in my city with more man made snow I need to wax every 3 days, when I ride big mountain I can go 5 days

[@MidwestMTBAdventures]

Wax my stuff every day why not just have an optimal base all the time it really doesn't take long to do.

[@erxsvn]

Thanks for that pro tip!

[@TheMk100000]

Plus if your riding a ski area that has allot of mellow/flat areas like Sunshine Village Canada, fresh wax will help you get through those sections with less chance of getting stuck and having to unstrap and have the skiers make out that there better because the are pushing past with poles... I'd like to see them cross every flat section in the resort without poles or skating... that's what we have to do so it makes us generally better at preserving momentum and planning way ahead... Of course that's a massive generalisation, I got love for skiers, you can borrow their poles when you do get stuck!

[@bartbrandon1]

Great video! 2 things I would like to add. If you don't remove your bindings, at least loosen the screws. The tension on the inserts + the heat could de-laminate your board and/or form dimples on the base. Plus removing bindings makes it easier. Also, he mentioned pulling your skis/board out of storage from the garage. Because of the temperature swings in a garage or attic I would avoid storing them there. Climate controlled is the better option if you can. Happy boarding & skiing.

[@TheMk100000]

Plus don't neglect to fully dry and apply a heavy coat of storage wax right round to the edges and onto the topsheet and leave it on thick to protect as much as possible from temp and humidity changes...

[@MidwestMTBAdventures]

I must be a really technical person when it comes to this the bottom of my board looks like a masterpiece of waxing when I'm done. 3 different brushes to smooth it out and the lines are like super straight. Waxing and tuning is so worth doing yourself 👍

[@KS-yh1oq]

Guess I’m coming over for a wax lol

[@robertonievecimamontana7065]

I liked this a lot, really like the brush technique rather than an expensive power roller

[@ellstackeradventures]

Yeww

[@SugmaDLigmaNutz]

Prepping is the most important part of waxing. If you ride a lot of park, your base will have a lot of contaminants. I've always started with the edges, then wipe filings off. Pre-heat the base and give it some good scrapes tip to tail. Then you use base cleaner once the old wax/contamination has been removed. Then you can get to waxing like normal. Brushing is also a very important part of waxing. Many people skip that part, but it does make a difference when you can create grooves in the wax for water displacement.

[@milesunderhill9056]

i would like to note that for skis u want to wax tip to tail, as that is the direction your ski moves which makes your waxing efforts more effective. Also, u really only need to wait around 30 mins after ironing before u scrape it off. And for the brush, try to go over those spots a couple times and really smooth out the surface.

[@TheMk100000]

Same applies to most snowboards as unless you ride nothing but park you generally spend significantly more time riding in your preferred direction (nose first) as a snowboard instructor i need to demo drills riding switch for the students who ride goofy (I'm regular) so they can visualise properly but overall I still ride 80% one direction but always wax nose to tail as i can definitely feel the difference in friction when switch riding

[@tylerdavidson5101]

Just waxed my board today super excited for the new season

[@Johnstonfour]

Do you have to clean the base of the board

[@ralphiemartinez9692]

Thanks for the video it’s super helpful but I have a question I just bought my first board and was wondering if I should wax it before I use it?

[@rynetreatch9558]

Novice question here: when you scrape the wax off, how much do you take and how do you know you’ve reached that point?

[@rubberonasphalt]

Scrape off all. Its the thin layer of wax that gets into the pores of the wood that makes it glide more. If you scrape, and there isnt chunks coming off, your pretty much done

[@milesunderhill9056]

yea basically do it until there is barely any coming off when u scrape it

[@SaltAndVi]

As far as I understand it, the board has very tiny pockets all over the bottom which traps the wax. When you scrape off the excess wax, you're not removing the wax from those tiny pockets, only what's overflowing from them so you shouldn't have to worry about that.

[@B0bbyh]

I have a very similar wax set up before I heat up the iron I run the cord under the board so it doesn’t get in the way or waxed on !

[@TheFxdstudios]

Now I know how to do this before I fly out next time!

[@terrywood2593]

Be careful with the brand of wax you get and the temp type, Some are easier to scrape off than others and some even need to be room temp before you start scraping! Got swix warm wax and did my wax/scrape job in 10 degree weather so it was a nightmare trying to scrape everything off, This is a perfect example of wax that should be room temp when scraping. Never saw this tip on any waxing videos so I hope this saves someone from the trouble I went through lol

[@fipo36]

Should I wax my brand new snowboard? Please advise it's my first snowboard

[@Robert-un3cf]

Nah, it'll be waxed from the factory. Just go ride

[@katietriebold6155]

I’ll make sure to keep this video for the future to wax my 🏂

[@zkelly586]

Should I scrap all the wax off my snowboard or leave a little layer on it

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Scrap every that will scrape off. Don’t scrape your base away

[@PushaDee]

If there's a layer of wax on it from the previous wax you didn't scape it well enough before. You wax to fill in micro pores and scratches to make it as smooth as possible. Think of it as the outside of an airplane. Many people make the mistake of thinking wax is a lubricant. It is not.

[@jakemartinez3109]

I’ve also been told to get your board to room temp to open up the pores to get the wax seeping in more. Is that true or a myth?

[@drubunn2012]

Just started waxing, could you do a video on tuning the edges of the board.

[@joserivera1878]

Hola from Pennsylvania hopefully you can make it to blue mountain resort one day. So I have a question what is the best setup to start teaching a 2 year old how to snowboard?

[@glidentity]

A certified instructor and a Burton riglet Park and gear. Instructor is optional as it is more about making them experience sliding on snow, but safety wise and precaution a certified instructor have the knowledge of the possible danger.

[@viperic5]

The outro is back!!! 💪🏻

[@Profitableproductions]

Would skateboard wax for rails do the same job or are there different waxs for different sports ?🤷🏻‍♂️

[@LP19903]

Different wax for different sport also there different wax for temperature for snowboard and skii so the purple is for powder and orange is for say ice or hard packed snow hope this helps 😃

[@SugmaDLigmaNutz]

Snowboard wax is formulated for snow. Skate wax isn't. If you're in a pinch, any wax will work(better than dry base), but it makes a difference using the correct formula for the conditions.

[@skidoc1401]

Good stuff

[@Alldashortsyt2]

@JonathanBuckhouse Hey quick and really import question I just got new bindings and have not gone out yet but keep testing it and i have readjusted them 3 times and the blue stuff on the screws coming off and I dont know what it does but am very scared my bindings are going to come off please assist me.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

That is just lock tight. It will always come off and you can put more on if you want but you are fine. Don’t worry!

[@Alldashortsyt2]

@@JohnathanBuckhouse What is the name if the product so i can buy it

[@Alldashortsyt2]

@@JohnathanBuckhouse Like whats the full product name becuase i almost put loctite thread locker red on them

[@edkrassenstein5534]

DAMN! I've been brushing my snowboard wrong all this time?! Ive been brushing in circles at the end, not straight line grooves. I'll remember this for next time

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Yes stop doing that!

[@davidcudlip6587]

makes it better for 360 spins though.

[@ashley31508]

Are you really supposed to wax that often? I normally do it once a season.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Every 3-4 days of riding

[@ashley31508]

@@JohnathanBuckhouse really? I never knew you did it that often

[@TheJVO2.]

Yes turn your iron off!!! I literally just left my iron plugged in and on for 3 days🤦‍♂️ so so lucky I didn’t burn down my house lol🔥🔥🔥

[@brandonwilliam2618]

Wow that is Lucy

[@MrFlashingdonkey]

Do you need to scrape it off or can you just ride it off?

[@TheMk100000]

Always scrape as it will not wear of evenly especially on a non camber board /manufacturers put a ton of engineering into giving you a super smooth and specific shaped base, to give you a predictable ride, not scraping takes away from that and also will make your base dehydrate unevenly

[@xaviersanchez4225]

can you use any wax, like candle wax to do this or juste wax specially made for this?

[@Arendaskyee]

It's special wax

[@umbrellahole]

OK Johnathan, I opened up this video and then you mentioned the nerdy way of waxing, in my mind I was "I wonder what the nerdy way is" (I live in hot climate), so I go look up the nerdy way with Tommie and Senna before continuing this video, I then came back to this video and started watching you. I started laughing so hard because it looked like a kid playing with crayons in comparison. (No offence and of course this is the method the majority of people use anyways.)

[@ermanakbay]

Isn't that the wrong angle to hold the scraper? I thought it should be angled in the direction of travel. So the angle between the scraper and the surface of the board on direction you're scraping should be 45 degrees.

[@davidcudlip6587]

You are right. It should be dragged, not pushed ahead.

[@ptb_artist7302]

Is it possible to wax your snowboard with skateboard wax and do you really need to iron the wax?

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I would t do that. It would probably make you slower

[@jwiljr9639]

I’m new to waxing and I’m just curious but why do you scrape the wax off. I know your supposed to, I just want to know the reasoning behind it.

[@Robert-un3cf]

You want to get as much of the wax off as possible, leaving just what soaked into the pores of the base and a microscopic film. You really want to scrape and then brush as much off as you can.

[@JCars-Bikes]

so i have a snowboard from 2008 it has been great but feeling a little slow lately i have once in all those years got it serviced somewhere never waxed after that or sharpened is that bad :D

[@bhavpatel592]

That is why it's been super slow! Waxing, sharpening your edges and filling in any holes or dents is important to maintain your board!

[@TheMk100000]

Yeah your base is like a sponge which you never want to dry out, wax doesn't just make you faster, it keeps your board supple and more resistant to damage from rocks and roots... It will rehydrate to an extent if you give it a heavy wax and let it sit for a week base up before scraping but you have basically created a beater board... on the plus side you don't need to worry about hitting sketchy jibs or rocks on it 😅

[@nathanwimsatt9438]

im sure it was just to get the video done, but you left a lot of wax on the board. That will slow you down. its not necessary to wait overnight to the was to dry or cure. good rule of thumb is feel the top side of your board or skis right after you lay the wax. It will be warm. once its cool. then scrape. Typically this only takes 15 mins max.

[@FABRCTR]

Let's go Purl!~! Just got my shipment in!! Let's go Purple and Graphite!! HEY JOHNATHAN - Any tips or tricks to help Remove Wax from the weird rolled edges under my Gilson Duel???? Thank bro!

[@jasonwillhite4820]

hey guys is this the same wax surfers use? and how long is the wax good for? thanks

[@89_tokyo_89]

Surf wax is sticky and makes bumps on the top of the board, ski/snowboard wax is smoother and better. Have fun

[@rickybobby1055]

Ive always just rubbed on some candle wax. Works well for me for the past 25 years of snowboarding

[@PieSlayr]

About how often do you wax your board? Thanks!

[@Fade_Modded]

Every other lift. Jk I just go for fun so I’ll wax once I start to notice my base turning white near the edges. This means the wax is drying. Happens at the edges first because most of your weight is on there. But really you only need to do it when you feel it starting to slow you down. But better to catch it before you get to the mountain!

[@Eandrews763]

There’s something slightly satisfying about the iron spreading out the wax

[@rad_dad1476]

You didn’t link the gummy stone. Also how do you sharpen your edges?

[@SugmaDLigmaNutz]

Amazon has em. Get an edge file. If you have large burs, remove those with a hand file and then run the edge file up and down the rails. Toko makes good files.

[@Herryman101]

I own a really old board it gets white spots down the edges and across the contact patch on the nose, this has been happening the day after a ride and seems like it needs waxed ever day i ride, would there be a problem with my waxing technique or would getting the board resurfaced be the way to fix this.

[@zachzimmer6922]

Late reply, but in case your still wondering, you probably haven’t scraped your board well enough, the white spots are likely excess wax drying up on the surface.

[@Herryman101]

I have taken the board to get resurfaced and to get waxed from a board shop and still have white patches appearing, i dont think its excess wax. The board is from 2003 and i want to believe its the base not holding onto the wax and the oils from the wax, causing the base to dry out quickly and make white patches. Thanks for the advice tho.

[@motormatt302]

Perfect timing

[@MrAlexking333]

can i use the wax as a skateboarder ?

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I don’t think it is hard enough honestly

[@joachimlarsson9796]

Can you do a video on how to repair edges after being run over by skies?

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

You need a very expensive tool for that

[@aaronclemens4849]

What is your most favorite snowboard

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

a camber twin snowboard for sure.

[@TheMk100000]

Amen brother, camber all the way, my personal favourite board is the one I'm strapped into on a bright sunny day at the top of a ridge after a couple feet of snow the night before!

[@ellstackeradventures]

I need to wax my snowboard

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Do it

[@steamtrash7060]

When you first wax it does it feel like rubber sticky but not too sticky

[@dlsOHyes]

I think if it feels sticky/tacky/gummy, you might need to scrape more. Then brush

[@fopm008]

That is not how crayoning is done.

[@Robert-un3cf]

Or the actual ironing part... ir the brushing. But hey, all good.

[@Jakuboooooooooo]

How often should I be waxing?

[@B1ueLantern]

Depends on how much you are riding. Definitely do it before the season starts but after that every 3 to 4 days of riding (not calendar days)

[@oldsbuilt8740]

Wow, what a concept. Wax your board and make sure it’s unplugged when your done. Geez, I feel so woke!!! Damn.

[@Readit4Life_2Chron7_14]

That'l work. Thx!

[@RealEastCoastJ]

Should you wax a brand new snowboard ?

[@TheMk100000]

Yes! Hand waxing ensures thorough coverage and you can get your edges way sharper at home than they came from the factory, also you will benefit from using the right wax for the conditions your going out in, the factory wax is good but not temperature or humidity specific so I always wax a new board

[@thisisfun887]

I had and still own a board for almost 20 years. Never waxed it and it still rides fast?? I got a new neversummer and have waxed it a few times in two seasons and it is also fast. Not sure how much faster wax makes you. From a nobody so take it with a grain of salt. I like the waxing station.

[@Cody_Pulliam]

The wax also helps to protect your base from dirt & debris as well as prevents the base from drying out. 20 years with no wax is crazy! And it still rides good?!

[@brandonbenoit2600]

Lmao max your board guy

[@johnyarnall5882]

You should do a video on how to tune our edges with the ski doc.

[@TheMk100000]

Most definitely bro especially as you ride a camber everywhere, so many people don't know about angling edges for playful catch free for the park or super aggressive for grip on icy terrain

[@briantgore]

Love your videos JB! I am a skier and have watched you religiously for a few seasons now. Have you ever thought about expanding the Team Huckhouse platform with a skier? Would love to watch a skier with your mentality that puts out Huckhouse-Esque content. Prob easier said than done but two cents!

[@MrMasterNorris]

Next I wanna see you sharpen

[@SugmaDLigmaNutz]

Just get a toko edge tuner pro. They work like a charm.

[@RealEastCoastJ]

Tell Purl to re up 😭😭

[@kristinfreeze6493]

the code wont work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

They just change it that’s why. it is now BUCK15

[@wrinkle66]

Phantom DPS II. Never wax your board again. One treatment cured under blue light for about $99 at various stores like REI. And because it penetrates the entire base layer of your board minor scratches are not an issue. You can still apply a speed wax over Phantom DPS if you’re that obsessive but I haven’t waxed for 2 seasons. Get a life people!!!!!!

[@xotiic_playz2259]

Hi

[@dus10-1le9]

Your code doesn’t work

[@error.418]

Pull the scraper, don't push

[@WontSeeReplies]

AS

[@CowboyRoy]

I do not and never will believe in wax... 😂

[@MikeFox135]

Swirly

[@kennethcargill3512]

You lost me at plant based in environment. Lol