Scraping Old Layers Of Wax From Surfboards | Art Insider

Hogan Peters, founder of YEW!, walks us through how he and his team create sustainable surf wax bars made from beeswax. The wax is sourced from bee-centric beekeepers, melted down, and poured into cupcake molds. YEW! makes six different types of surf wax, including a basecoat wax, a cool wax, a cold wax, a warm wax, a tropical wax, and a soft top wax. The team has also gained an online following for its satisfying surfboard dewaxing and rewaxing videos.
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Scraping Old Layers Of Wax From Surfboards | Art Insider

[@nancystevens7447]

As a surfer girl in the 1960’s my job was to scrape the boards and I took it very seriously! The smell of resin and wax reminds me of summer still.

[@GuyMcPherson69]

That's great!

[@moonsigil]

That's so cool. Could you share more about your life back then? I find this so interesting.

[@hajeraa]

omggg it’s so interesting!!! 🤩💕

[@claudeyaz]

Make sure to keep going to your general doctor appointments And let them know you used to do that job. Some of the old waxes...and what was mixed in...and also the plants that made both products..higher risk of cancer

[@jfm14]

What a cool time to be involved with surf culture! 🌺

[@RamadaArtist]

As a snowboarder, we wax the *bottom* of the board, and make it as smooth as possible. So when I saw the thumbnail for this I thought surfers were just legitimately losing their minds.

[@testjeaapiel9707]

There is plenty of other ways to get zero friction even by single application, this is just commercial bs saying this toothpaste gives you the whithest teeth :P

[@YukonJack]

I haven't been snowboarding in almost ten years and man, there is no other feeling like going down the mountain, wind in your face, zig zagging like your life depends on it...because it does.

[@alex73217]

I knew surfers wax their boards, but I also assumed it was to reduce friction in the water cause wax repels water

[@OogaBooga69]

@@alex73217 nah, it just makes it easier to stand on. Other wise the board is super slippery. That’s why they say to scrape it once the wax is no longer sticky

[@Fuzzysea693]

Losing their minds how?

[@paydenwolfe807]

I've seen surfers waxing their boards but I never realized it was caked on this thick.

[@joewhosjoehhy]

Its not, but some people don't bother scraping wax so it builds up over time when they add new layers

[@FuhqEwe]

​@@joewhosjoehhy You're saying that they only showed incredibly wax-caked boards for the purposes of this particular video for the subject of wax removal and that it's not a normal thing?

[@tomdom_0143]

Yep, that’s exactly it.

[@e6gy]

@@FuhqEwe yes exactly lol!! the ones where its like half an inch thick are just for satisfying videos no one actually has that

[@FuhqEwe]

@@e6gy Gotcha. Cheers.

[@justcallmeteacup4711]

This makes so much sense. I never thought about how slippery the boards would be on their own

[@crismcdonough2804]

It makes me wonder why they aren't manufactured with a rougher surface on one side.

[@mesiagamer5217]

@@crismcdonough2804 cause with wax your feet stick. With a textured surface it would actually be sliperyer at best and like sandpaper at worst. It's your bare feet on the board and not sneakers like with scoreboards.

[@PhunkieZero]

@@crismcdonough2804 because instead of it being sticky, it'd just be like sand paper, imagine falling on that if you wipe out, you're gonna scrape the shit out of your feet, knees, elbows and more.

[@JasmineTea127]

I really appreciate how environmentally conscious this man is

[@jeremylanier4743]

Instead of polluting lets just steal from bees. In the end we are just a problem.

[@alexsanchez8341]

Yyyeeeww!!

[@AaronAlso]

Meh! it's just virtue signaling.... Imagine where medicine would be without vaseline... a petroleum byproduct.

[@AaronAlso]

@@HenrikBSWE Sticky wax on a surfboard is hardly equivalent to an oil spill, again virtue signalling. Also, there are several micro organisms that will break down simple hydrocarbons like paraffin. So any amount of contamination from the wax on a surfboard Is negligible Or possibly non existent. It is a simple virtue signal to charge you more and make you think you're doing something special for the environment.

[@daveabdul706]

Who said bees was is good for the environment? Asbestos is a natural stone but it kills humans. Just be smart before you guys shop

[@peoplecallmepeechez]

I didn't realize how much wax is put on a surfboard.

[@renjiabarai6081]

If they need that much grip, then why not design the board with grip instead of waxing?

[@Pikachew675]

@@renjiabarai6081 that's a good question but then u have to still put wax after the texture gos down

[@renjiabarai6081]

@@Pikachew675 It depends on the material. Just like in the skateboards grip that doesn't need to be replaced always. I'm kinda curious, does skateboard grips could be use? Or is too abrasive?

[@peoplecallmepeechez]

@@renjiabarai6081 i think it would be too abrasive. Also skateboard grip tape starts to become pretty slippery once wet. I think thats why they use wax. They dont want abrasive they want sticky

[@bellebonebag8096]

@@renjiabarai6081 You don't use a skateboard with your bare feet

[@Pennyadodumuss]

I never knew surfboards are covered in wax.

[@equipadont]

Nowyouknow

[@shizukagozen777]

Really ? Thought it's common knowledge even when you don't surf (I don't). Edit: I won't reply anymore to the sensitive ❄ who are going nuts just because of a simple comment. You want to bully someone ? Alright, but that won't be me, beaches.

[@Pennyadodumuss]

@@shizukagozen777 I've never been near one.

[@CatsAndPokemon]

Same, the few times I've seen a surf board in real life I've never seen thick goopy wax on it. Maybe it's just a professional surfer thing?

[@shizukagozen777]

@@Pennyadodumuss So ? Me either. 🤷‍♀️

[@bandongogogo]

I've never surfed, nor do I ever plan to do it. Yet, here I am, watching wax being scrapped in utter amazement.

[@B-RaDD]

Same Fun video

[@joebone3151]

Of you don't want to deal with sharks you can surf in the great lakes and other large bodies of fresh water

[@savvylewinski4762]

@@joebone3151 Thank you for that info! 🙌🏿👍🏽

[@fahm3d88]

I think I speak for everyone when I say this is satisfying and disgusting.

[@mohamedraaifrushdhy6693]

Anyone from 80's??? What do they say for "oddly satisfying" back in the day??

[@v4n1ty_]

true lol

[@jayhawk731]

Of course

[@PILOSOPAUL]

no, it doesn't show a single board that got completely shaved off of wax

[@fahm3d88]

@@PILOSOPAUL Yes, you are right, but at least they showed how they do it and how the wax is scraped off

[@musicalnoterocks124]

This guy gives me 100% surfer vibes and I'm loving it. Chill vibes to the max mah dude 👌

[@jesse76th96]

The way he says Waaaahx

[@liz9843]

So interesting! I’ve waxed cross country (snow) skis before, didn’t realized surfboards get waxed, too. Different reason, though! (Ski wax goes in the bottom and affects the grip/slide in different snow temps).

[@SanjanaRanasingha]

Wow didn't know that either

[@Chili.P]

@@SanjanaRanasingha For real, interesting facts.

[@monopolizedopamine]

That's what I thought the wax on surfboards was for, the bottom of the board. I figured the material surfboards were made from offered grip. Or that they had a coating on them for such purpose.

[@donniefusionchannel6752]

Wait SKIES GET WAX TO WHAT!!?

[@RobertSzasz]

@@donniefusionchannel6752 snow isn't inherently all that slippery on all surfaces. The base material of skis would work mostly ok directly on most snow, but you want to change up hardness and how water repellent the surface is based on snow conditions.

[@HillsFrida]

Today I learned that surfboards look like old bumpy aligators when waxed.

[@crowdemon_archives]

@@lumpiasauce8699 self-propelling surfboard!

[@DeathnoteBB]

They don’t, these are just overwaxed for the visuals

[@cheese9718]

The fact that you guys re-use the wax is amazing 😭💖 I love seeing stuff not go to waste :D

[@kylewarren5268]

Wow. I had no idea there was that much wax on the boards. Crazy

[@PreaterGrussia]

There isn't, normally it's a fairly thin coat, none of the boarders I know do this thick ass coat

[@rosatopia5256]

From what ive read on a few comments it appears he did it for the video and isn't normal

[@willku9000]

I’m not a surfer but I legitimately like this video. The scraping is super satisfying, but also, even when it’s something I don’t know anything about, i love hearing people who are passionate about something talking about their passion. be it a hobby or a career, an Artform, a sport, a fandom or even just selling propane and propane accessories, there are just some people who even if you’re not particularly interested in a topic they make you interested. This dude is so chill yet so passionate about what he does that I cannot help but hang onto every word.

[@Charmingkitty4u]

The fact that the was is reused just blew my mind. What a great company!

[@fernandogalvan607]

As someone who knows very little about surfing, I like that the very first thing he explained is why you put wax on a surfboard.

[@jonawesolowski-thecommunit9968]

I've never even stood on a surf board. However, cleaning that wax was soothing to watch. Dirty one second, clean the next. I use beeswax and make my own candles. The scent when it melts is almost intoxicating

[@TheBushdoctor68]

I always thought surfboards got waxed on the bottom, to make them slide more smoothly through the water. :) So... why isn't there some kind of anti-slip surface on surfboards?

[@Jazzatic2011]

All I’m thinking is a rough grip surface which would likely scrape the skin off you if your turfed off that board.

[@TheBushdoctor68]

@@Jazzatic2011 Yea, I think you're right. Anything remotely course would probably work like sandpaper after a short while. So, maybe it's an idea to design boards with bumps on them, like how the wax seems to accumulate in bumps. But hey, what do I know. These guys have been doing this like forever. They probably know exactly what's shaka-brah and what's not. :)

[@dj_nyx8903]

Wax is cheap, eco- friendly and water resistant so it wouldn't be worth making another product. Sometimes the easiest method is best.

[@TheBushdoctor68]

@@dj_nyx8903 Well, that's the thing: It doesn't seem like the easiest method! It needs to be applied, over and over, it gets dirty and it needs removing after a while. I guess making a bumpy board would still require wax, but it would be a biatch to clean.

[@ryanfisher8597]

they make rubber texture grips for your back foot but I've never been a fan of those. Wax is cheap and easy.

[@rebeccanater]

I always thought the wax went on the water side of the board, i thought the "foot" side had rubber grips on it

[@missmimi610]

Same!!

[@GFAWapollo]

I still thought that until I read your comment

[@Mario7p]

I don't think rubber is grippy when wet.

[@SuperOmegaBerserker]

That makes it even more disgusting.

[@MNNski]

I knew surfers waxed their boards, but never knew why. Thought it was to protect them so this was an interesting video for me.

[@carlhilton4747]

Funky foot wax candles! 🤣🤙🏽

[@shizukagozen777]

😭😭😭

[@lalifromcali6439]

Love seeing young adults like Hogan doing great things. Hogan is amazing at explaining everything. I knew people used wax for boards, but didn't know why😅

[@Hennydajawnn_]

Watching him scrape the wax is so satisfying 🙌🏾

[@yongyea4147]

Not really

[@joshmedina5471]

Super sick vid! I never realized that surfers dealt with temp wax like snowboarders! 🏄‍♂️ 🏂 I live in a land locked state…

[@shira9226]

Is there a surfboard that's already 'waxed' permanently? (Like yoga mats that are especially made with a layer for good grip.) It could be a lot better for the environment and much more convenient!

[@TinyAloePlant]

So far we haven't been able to engineer a surface texture that works quite as well as board wax does. With usage of wax it also allows surfers to customize exactly how much grip and what types of wax they like on their boards without increasing production costs of the boards themselves. Most non slip surfaces erode quickly, and many of them are quite "grabby" which sounds good in theory and works fine on something like a skateboard, whereas a yoga mat type coating just wouldn't last long enough in salt water over long periods of time. Surf boards need to have a surface that your feet can grip on without causing friction or abrasion injuries (ever get salt water in a scrape or wound? Yeowtch!) and wax is the perfect substance that we've found for now. It's a good non slip surface that your feet can anchor into but also gives way when needed without causing injury. I'd hate to get battered with a sandpaper board in the waves, did you know surfers (prior to board wax being invented) would coat their boards in a sand/varnish mixture? They all experienced the aforementioned scrapes, especially on their chests when paddling out into the waves. No thanks! Board wax is a wonderfully low tech solution that works beautifully, and over the years companies have come out with very environmentally friendly formulas. It's the best we got so far!

[@shira9226]

@@TinyAloePlant thank you for the explanation 🙏

[@Lacroix999]

@@TinyAloePlant yoga mat material is also slick once it gets too wet

[@danodonnell7218]

Thigh and titty rash is very painful on a week long surf trip! ⚡

[@davelowinger7056]

When you're smashing that lip you're going to want that extra grip😍

[@paularooney1937]

I’m really impressed that you use all natural ingredients and not only that but you also reuse it to make candles 🕯. Fair play, you’re doing well.

[@tokyos7459]

Never surfed, never will. However, an informative enjoyable video.

[@xeric1953]

It’s amazing that after all these years, manufacturers haven’t just starting selling “grip tape” like material on the top of boards (Edit) i’m not talking about actual grip tape, that would hurt. I’m talking about texturing the top surface of the board for more grip but not sand paper material like actual grip tape

[@maeannengo4908]

Start that business if you can

[@helloNotato]

I'd guess it's because the wax method is a simple single ingredient solution that's inherently waterproof. A Tape product would have to have a solution for that since one side would be the grip but the other would be an adhesive which would need to be resistant to the water exposure somehow while also being easily remoavle for renewing once in a while. If you solve all those problems you've still run into the biggest problem of needing its production and marketing to be more profitable than using simple wax lol! Prob not a feasible idea in the end

[@SoulDelSol]

That will scrap your skin off your belly and also when board crashes in wave

[@xeric1953]

@@SoulDelSol not actual grip tape material your feet and front would be raw in no time

[@Nixxtrr]

It's been available since I was a kid.......?

[@FurryEskimo]

I have never seen a surfboard with this much wax on it.. wow..

[@totaltryhard9218]

I don't know a single thing about surfboards or surfing in general, but the preview for this video was so satisfying that I ended up watching the whole thing anyway.

[@DreaO.o]

Never have i purchased a surf board or will i be a surfer, but here i am, almost midnight listening to all the tips on how to care for my surf board 🌊 📜 ✍️

[@MxzyyFn]

This is more satisfying than turning in All ur assignments without doing any of them

[@oucyan]

this looks like such a satisfying job to do. Always loved peeling things, and peeling all that old wax off a surfboard just looks hella satisfying.

[@russellchampagne3830]

Sticky bumps surf wax is one of my all time favorite smells

[@BradimusMaximus78]

There is something very satisfying about watching this

[@multiple_oranges]

wasn't expecting this to be so incredibly satisfying - also, had no idea surfers waxed their boards! Do they ever show it in movies? I don't think Ive ever seen a board look like that on film. Very cool!

[@jaimeattenborough5952]

I knew you needed wax on surfboards but watching you clean them so THERAPEUTIC HAHA

[@nateross14]

Making scented candles out of old surfboard wax.... great idea. Foot Funk, Toe Jam, aromas. Nice.

[@SK22000]

It’s so satisfying watching them strip the board

[@Mr_blue_7777]

Imagine taking a shot each time he says wax 😆

[@yeonbinist101]

We'd be grade A++ drunkards

[@tylerwilliams33]

🥴😵‍💫🤢

[@Dr.Evil420]

Skateboarder wax would be a good use for the used wax

[@Dev_nz117]

Skateboard wax is to slide more not to grip more.

[@Dr.Evil420]

@@Dev_nz117 yeah I didn't realize it was different in that way. Maybe there's an additive which would help it be better for sliding 🤔

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

OMG! I had no idea about this! I sooooo want this to be my new job. 😲 _the scraping part_

[@601salsa]

I was wondering how they don't slide off!!! And hats off to this company for recycling the wax into something else.

[@arvin6606]

Other board sports: wax on bottom to reduce friction Surfboard: i'm gonna do what's called a pro gamer move

[@therealghostgirl]

Very cool that you make candles with the used wax and something I didn’t know could be done!

[@Lanestik]

Memory unlocked: Surf’s up, the penguins craving boards out of wood with seashells 😂😂 Looked a lot like removing the wax

[@crocus8080]

I've lived in a landlocked state my entire life, so it's interesting to learn more about surfing! I don't have any firsthand experience with it.

[@matthiassventoest6800]

I learned something today, about surf wax .., thank you

[@glorygracek.1841]

So you get a cool looking board and then you just cover it up with white wax to where you can't see it?

[@Topdoggie7]

It's useless not covered. Just a decoration without wax.

[@ThirstyTHOR]

I don't know why I'm getting chills seeing that.

[@BroAshley]

I’ve never seen a surfboard in person, this is so cool.

[@carolyn6689]

Omg!! The scraping must be so satisfying 😍😅 If there isn't a job to do this ,there needs to be ,lol 🤙🏻

[@piyh3962]

It's also dangerous. Massive amounts of PFAS chemicals in their bloodstream.

[@leestimis9264]

Wow!! When I surfed and was just begging. I was taught you clean your bourd after every week. Religiously. But I grew up in the 80s

[@FordRangerClassics]

This is the equivalent of frying a shoe in a late night info-mercial. Solving a problem that doesn't exist lol

[@ZeraujAS]

how satisfying to watch scrapping the wax on this surf boards...

[@AlwaysCheckmateNeverStalemate]

This video taught me the science of wax.

[@YukonJack]

I hate wasting things in general, but especially food. Seeing the gunked up wax get refined and repurposed is not just good business sense, it's responsible behavior. Kudos to yall. I've only used Sex Wax but I would happily buy theirs based on this video alone 👌

[@pktastes]

Ok question, if it's a fact that these wax textures help with grip etc. Why aren't surfboards created with those textures?

[@wenisdead6829]

Someone already explained it, but it's because of salt water basically eroding the surface over time, which is not preferred. Also with wax you can customize how much gripe you have. Chafing and skin irritation from harder textures is also a factor.

[@bigthiccboi137]

As someone who snowboards this was fascinating. I assumed they waxed the bottoms of their surfboards just for less drag in the water, I had no clue you put wax on a surfboard to stick to the board, I always thought surfboards had some grip tape or a pad on top to help you grip, cool to know

[@dizzydial8081]

Whenever people talk about environmental issues it's always half assed. I respect anyone that takes seriously what they preach, so to speak. Fascinating work.

[@HalloweenCarver]

I was today years old when I learned about waxing a surfboard...

[@NailahRoberts]

Can't they make a surfboard with a non slip surface?

[@TinyAloePlant]

Sort of; most non slip surfaces erode quickly, and many of them are quite "grabby" which sounds good in theory and works fine on something like a skateboard. Surf boards need to have a surface that your feet can grip on without causing friction or abrasion injuries (ever get salt water in a scrape or wound? Yeowtch!) and wax is the perfect substance that we've found for now. It's a good non slip surface that your feet can anchor into but also gives way when needed without causing injury. I'd hate to get battered with a sandpaper board in the waves, not to mention when your fingers and toes shrivel from moisture they're easier to scrape! Board wax is a wonderfully low tech solution that works beautifully.

[@garrulus3399]

​@@TinyAloePlant you explained that very thoroughly, thank you!

[@whatfreedom7]

@@TinyAloePlant but they also have rubber versions of grip tape which would not be as aggressive but still grippy.

[@NailahRoberts]

@@TinyAloePlant thanks Jennifer. I was thinking of something like a silicone but I'm guessing that as long as the wax is non toxic to aquatic life there's no requirement to change ☺️

[@willhaskin4736]

ASMR to the eyes 👀 How awesome!

[@kaiyotee2475]

Thank you for showing clips for the whole video instead of 15 seconds at the beginning and end.

[@KRUSH-R]

Looks scrumptious

[@maureen14]

I knew surfers waxed their boards but I thought they put the wax on the bottom to make it more slippery on the waves. Why can't somebody build a surfboard that already has a "grip" surface on it so that you don't need to wax it?

[@BradYaeger]

Its truly a ritual . A sunny but flat day. Grab a cold beer and a burrito and get to work. When I first moved to Washington state it was hard to find base coat . Only a few shops here then and the owners would say there's just one kind of wax. I mean it worked , but for those bumps you need that base .

[@TheMinecraftReloaded]

Candles out of old surf wax..... Yum, ocean and feet scent.

[@barrywhite5899]

A few things: Despite living in Cornwall in the uk , home of surfing here, I’ve never been surfing I genuinely thought the other side was waxed , assuming it’s helped with water friction Why not put grip on the board like a skate board?

[@loverofmyths]

Probably because the grips for skateboards are meant to be used while wearing shoes. It feels like a fine sandpaper, if someone were to use that barefoot (especially with wet feet) it would literally take skin off their feet. Also the gritty-ness is probably bad for letting the board glide through the water, unlike wax.

[@FrenoR]

Im from germany and i always thought the same thing that the wax is on the down side 😂

[@capnskiddies]

It'd rip your face and hands off. You're sitting astride the board, waiting. You spot a nice wave, your wave. You lie face down, gripping the board with your hands. The wave comes, 1 2 3 quick paddles and you pull your body forward and upright on the board while you slip your knee under your elbow or armpit (depending on flexibility/fitness). You catch your wave as it catches you and at best for 30-40 seconds you fly. Most times it's arse over tit, with board carried by the wave as far your ankle tether lets. In short, it's rough enough without tearing your hands & face up with a skateboard deck.

[@bmoneyrancidfan91]

Skateboarders don't skate in rain cause it'll mess up. The griptape

[@FordRangerClassics]

@@bmoneyrancidfan91 yeah, no. That's literally like the last reason not to skate in the rain. Grip tape is borderline indestructible. Idk where are you guys are getting this information. It's also not slippery when wet either? Skateboard wheels are.

[@dasdovian7785]

It's been awhile since I've surfed but the only time I remember seeing boards that bad are when people didn't take care of them.

[@capnskiddies]

I just put a tarp under mine and leave it in the sun. Melts off. Never thought to make a candle out of the wax.

[@denisebethany5691]

That looks so satisfying to take off.

[@ScottishGoldHunter]

I wasn’t expecting this to be so satisfying lol!

[@UncleFjester]

I'm old enough to remember dripping candles on my long boards for wax, long before companies made pucks

[@beefyiceman94]

I'm not a surfer, but this looks like a really cool company to work for!

[@jasonficcone2605]

I would think that sand in the wax would create an effect similar to grip tape on a skateboard. Why doesn't it?

[@garticus4426]

Because you wear shoes skateboarding so the rubber bottoms of shoes stick to the grip tape. But your wet feet wouldn’t stick to sand, but they do stick to wax.

[@anpdgbe]

Even if it did I guess it’d hurt on bare wet feet

[@maggs131]

@@anpdgbe mmm bare wet feet 😌👍

[@tracybowling1156]

I had no clue this was a thing. I didn't know people waxed their boards. Pretty cool!

[@Ironclad17]

Bee sure to thank the bees.

[@melhawk6284]

Could this wax be melted down, filtered, and recast for savings?

[@alexsaurify]

They do this at the end of the video, they make recycled candles from the recasted wax

[@Chemeleon15]

4:15

[@sfgvasdfgva]

is there some type of grip additive or traction pad to mount to your board? i feel like that could be an easier method?

[@melt6894]

I think they need a material that is sticky, not grippy. There is a lot of bare skin contact with surfing, and since we are dealing with water, it’s going to be slippery no matter what.

[@suprshin]

I didn’t wake up today with the intention of learning about wax and surfboards.

[@gaia7240]

Imagine how much feet skin they are touching

[@1VampieNight]

🤮 Thanks for that. Lol.

[@yeonbinist101]

Why

[@shizukagozen777]

🤢🤢🤢

[@whatfreedom7]

@@1VampieNight yeah I did not need to visualize that hahaha

[@VEJIm]

Bro 💀

[@mattc2674]

This seems like a holdover from the early days - wouldn’t some sort of silicon grip stuff work better as a material on top of the board?

[@milesmccollough5507]

silicone is microporous and ocean bacteria are absolutely vicious. they’ll colonize a silicone surface in hours. it’ll also crystallize out salt from the water and is potentially chemically vulnerable to stuff like algae secretions or pollution. paraffin wax (or beeswax in this case) is not only sterile but is completely renewable and naturally repels water and salt.

[@shoshanahelek]

If it isnt broke, dont fix it?

[@prezzie1]

I am totally blown away right now I never knew surfboards had this. And I thought that waxing was to make it slippy I stand corrected great video edit I am so dumb I never even thought that is the side you stand on🤦

[@vtgvideos955]

This is so satisfying yo watch when they scrap of the old wax

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

I lived in Costa Rica and Nicaragua for a year and surfed with some pretty legit guys and never once saw someone with that much wax on their board. Maybe it's different in other regions? Lol

[@jaycharles8952]

I dont think surfers will allow wax to get so thick on their boards. Thick wax puts more weight

[@shizukagozen777]

The one that got a thick layer was really gross...

[@dawnchesbro4189]

Do you surf?

[@jaycharles8952]

@@dawnchesbro4189 yes

[@dawnchesbro4189]

@@jaycharles8952 then you know that each person has their own preferences for their sport. I have a preference for shorter downhill skis than most people, but I don't judge others who choose longer skis.

[@garticus4426]

I used to skimboard and you wax them in the same way you see here. One time I left my board sitting in the sun for a while and I came back and all the wax had melted off lol

[@JakeOutLoud]

Love the plant power scraper!

[@bl6032]

Loved the video. How are the Bee's, that we need for pollination, doing without that wax? Are you finding out if the farms the wax is from is feeding the bees?

[@blacksarlacc91]

With domestic bees you have to change the wax every now and then anyways. If they only take old wax and then clean it up again you can actually get a considered amount of it over time. You basically have to take out these and give the bees new empty spaces (with some wires to help them start new ones) every 4-5 years. Specifically with their breeding combs. However you do not just take them out. There is a process of putting them in a place where only the workers can get to (not the queen) first. This way the remaining bees can hatch before you take them out. After this amount of time they usually have a considerable amount of feces, pesticides and pathogens and are nearly black. At this point it helps the health of the bees to do this. If you have enough hives, willing to clean them from all of this and if you are in business for more than 4 years you have enough wax to be used without any harm for the bees. (it's actually beneficial if done correctly) I can't tell if this person handles it this way, but most people outside of the bigger industry take very good care of their bees and are very careful with what they take. Except for if you take honey while winter is approaching (which you should not) there is rarely a necessity to feed them (except for keeping enough nice flowers around the hives).

[@wano_Sr]

Am I the only one that didn't know surfboards are covered in wax?🤣

[@CarbonSickle]

Isn't a lot of what comes off dead skin as well? Why did he leave that out? And how well does filtering do to remove that before you make it a center piece to your living room?

[@Style0330]

Reminds me of Surf Ninjas when Rob is waxing his board...and decides to surf when they're done.

[@liu3chan]

Wouldn't it be easier to melt it in hot water instead of scraping it with force?

[@Lacroix999]

Wax and water don’t mix, that’s why it’s used on surf boards so that it will stay on the board. An easier solution might be to heat it with a blow dryer to soften it a bit, but I’m not sure how good that would be for the board. Having said that, it doesn’t look like it’s too hard of a job to scrap it off anyways.

[@shizukagozen777]

@@Lacroix999 They said in HOT water, which would definitely soften the wax, making it easier to scrape. That's pretty logical actually.

[@shizukagozen777]

@@Lacroix999 And yeah, people are just lazy af.

[@Lacroix999]

@@shizukagozen777 I don’t believe so. Maybe “not quite as motivated” to do things they ‘should’, but I don’t believe anyone is “lazy” only that people don’t like doing things that are hard. either way, it’s not our job to judge them. And if they don’t do what ‘should’ be done to maintain a board in smooth working order, it’s their board that will suffer and their face that could potentially smack the wave if they don’t.

[@shizukagozen777]

@@Lacroix999 Hmm, yes, this is clearly laziness, and we can judge is much as we want. 🤨

[@summerkagan6049]

Doesn't having a rough sticky surface on a surfboard reduce its ability to glide through the water?

[@StacyHaponik]

Not a surfer, but I'd think you'd only wax the top of the board. The bottom stays smooth.

[@TinyAloePlant]

The board wax is meant for your feet to grip, surfers wax the top part of the board. It's a useful substance that improves your traction without increasing risk of abrasive injuries.

[@ki491]

Nope! As long as you are not placing the wax on your rails or bottom of the board, otherwise you would be fine. Wax is sticky so it helps to allows surfers to preform tricks and turns, and helps maintain to have your feet stay on the board.

[@4f52]

Yeah, water will grip to it. Once I used so much wax on the board I almost dragged the Atlantic Ocean away with me.

[@ki491]

@@4f52 this gave me a good laugh 😂

[@Imjustkayhaha]

I have a question for anyone that may know. Why do they use wax and not just make the surface of the surfboard textured for grip to avoid the necessity and extra work of waxing?

[@maggs131]

I'd guess that any applied texture can wear out needing expensive professional repair where this can be done by anyone and is cheaply and easily maintained. I'm sure some company is trying to develop some nano technology to mimic a geckos feet but it would make a surfboard close 50 billion

[@oSamiSrzo]

Today I learned something I didn't know I needed to know...

[@dougcameron6609]

What is this guy doing. Leave your board in the sun. After 20 minutes it wipes off like. Melted wax. I have never in my life see anyone do this

[@boobeezspeedrunner9941]

I've always been too scared to surf. I'm scared of the ocean and open water and sharks.

[@Topdoggie7]

Sharks are water puppies but the ocean is a nightmare area.

[@firebirdude2]

Lived in Florida for 22 years and Hawaii for 12. I've never once seen a surfer use a board with THAT much wax.