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how often you wax your skis?

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scooby_doo
Posts: 59 - Karma: 10
some ppl say it's not a good idea to wax your skis so often, just wanna know how often people wax their skis
Jan 19 2004 1:53PM
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GeneralButtNaked
Posts: 7854 - Karma: 89
i dont at all but im starting to think i should
Jan 19 2004 2:03PM
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nkmo.
Posts: 3994 - Karma: 285
Whenever they look 'thirsty'


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Jan 19 2004 2:06PM
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huckedmeat
Posts: 175 - Karma: 13
i dont wax mine at all but i heard your supposed to wax them before each time you ski
Jan 19 2004 2:40PM
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srikoscratch
Posts: 89 - Karma: 9
yeh dude when they start feeling slow and not actually responding to you you'll want to wax em

Jan 19 2004 2:44PM
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DrPepper
Posts: 4130 - Karma: 11
once a week

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Jan 19 2004 5:21PM
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DrPepper
Posts: 4130 - Karma: 11
once a week

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Jan 19 2004 5:21PM
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Vtsnowski
Posts: 3536 - Karma: 1,199
depends on how much you use them. like if you use them every day wax them 2 times a week. or just for weekends wax them when ever they look like they need it.





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Jan 19 2004 5:39PM
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What_A_Wookie
Posts: 3231 - Karma: 21
once a week

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Jan 19 2004 5:50PM
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ShmagmaSkiier420
Posts: 1360 - Karma: 10
i do it once every couple times i ski
Jan 19 2004 6:57PM
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permanente1600
Posts: 1368 - Karma: 10
after every time i go, you should to. its not that expensive.



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its so great.
Jan 19 2004 9:50PM
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enick
Posts: 2468 - Karma: 26
i dont wax mine that much, but if u notice that ur goin un-usually slow, then its time...also u dont really need to buy new wzx everytime u run out...just reuse the old shit...when u scrape of the wax, keep the flakes in a bag, then next time u wax, just take the flakes spread them on ur skis and iron....





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Jan 20 2004 12:51AM
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DrPepper
Posts: 4130 - Karma: 11
yeah you could do that if you like to use dirty wax... there is no good way to use scraped wax... save that for peoples stuff you wax for them...

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Jan 20 2004 1:40AM
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DrPepper
Posts: 4130 - Karma: 11
i dont even scrape anymore...

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Jan 20 2004 1:41AM
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McGoo
Posts: 227 - Karma: 10
^ Enick, where the hell did you learn to reuse your wax? Its like re-using your old stinky bong water, you dont do it. The reason you scrape your skis is to get the best prepared surface to ski on, and also it can pull out a lot of crap from the base. If you look at what comes off some skis that havent been waxed for a while, you will see the wax is discoloured, where on skis that are waxed regularly, the wax is clean. Re-using this dirty wax just pushes all the crap back into your base.

To thos who dont scrape, you dont have to, but it usually slows you down a lot. Thats because you have to rub all that wax off until you get down to the 'fast' layer, which is where you start off at if you scrape.

Hope that makes sense, not sure if it does.

Oh, I worked in a ski shop, I waxed my skis every two days they were used, if not every day. But I wasnt paying for it then, so probably less if I was.
Jan 20 2004 5:10AM
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HVskier
Posts: 924 - Karma: 38
I've been doing it about every 7-10 days of skiing. I think a pretty good way to tell when they need it is if the bases start to get some white spots on em.
Jan 20 2004 1:08PM
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GrippinGs
Posts: 4960 - Karma: 196
also if ur primarily a jibber u'll notice that ur base will dry out a lot quicker if u do rails a lot. i have to wax my skis every 3-4 days depending on snow conditions. i don't scrape but then again i also don't slather on the wax.
Phree Stylez
Jan 20 2004 1:19PM
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GrippinGs
Posts: 4960 - Karma: 196
also if ur primarily a jibber u'll notice that ur base will dry out a lot quicker if u do rails a lot. i have to wax my skis every 3-4 days depending on snow conditions. i don't scrape but then again i also don't slather on the wax.
Phree Stylez
Jan 20 2004 1:20PM
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enick
Posts: 2468 - Karma: 26
mcgoo, if u wanna run out and buynew wax every time u run out, fine, but wen i wax mine, im usually doin mine, my dads, and friends, so i run out really fast, and recycling it works just fine, it hasnt let me down yet, and ive been doin it for a couple of years....biatch





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jesus of nazerath
Jan 20 2004 1:22PM
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strode
Posts: 7549 - Karma: 14
every 5 ski days is a good medium for me



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Jan 20 2004 1:35PM
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huckedmeat
Posts: 175 - Karma: 13
i think enick is right because the wax that you scrape off is the top layer so and it will still do its job without anything sticking to it from your skis and whatever is in it would be microscopic...or just wipe down your skis before u wax them
Jan 20 2004 1:40PM
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D-Unit
Posts: 160 - Karma: 10
Mine get waxed and sharpened every time i get back from skiing, especially if I have been in the park.

Keep your bases in Top Condition all the time...it only helps!!!!

GRIFF

ALWAYS GIVING....NEVER TAKING
Jan 21 2004 12:30AM
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McGoo
Posts: 227 - Karma: 10
Enick, I have to say that when I do run out of wax, yes I go buy more. I consider this an expense of skiing, but if you use the wax sparingly, its not too bad. Plus, I dont huse super expensive wax, so that helps. Just the Toko stuff, whatever is available. Its $15 (aus) for a block, which lasts for a while. And no, Im not rich, I work to support my skiing habit. I just dont like fucking up expensive skis...biatch
Jan 21 2004 5:05AM
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CMUSkiFreak
Posts: 1471 - Karma: 10
when i raced i waxed almost everyday, i dont quite as much anymore mostly because i dont get to ski quite as much. the only way you can hurt your skis by waxing is if you have the iron too hot or leave it in one place for too long and you will bubbe you base, quite a ad thing. Also you dont ever need to use base cleaner the orange or citrus smelling stuff. it will take all the wax off your base. the more wax you put into your base (meaning the more times you wax not the more wax you use each time you wax) the faster your skis will be. edges however do not need to be done as often, cause each time you sharpen you take off a little of the metal. the rule i was always told for edges is when it cant scrape a little off your finger nail then its tim eto sharpen or if you notice a loss of edgehold. i had to sharpen more often than some should because i am from michigan and only really got to ski on ice, which was especially prominent in the ruts around the gates while racing.
as far as stone grinding i would typically get it done before the season begins every year, just to get a nice clean level and nicely patterned base.
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Jan 21 2004 11:46AM
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thewavebb
Posts: 1082 - Karma: 20
I wax mine everyother time I go. Also depends on the conditions and the kind of wax you are using.
mmmmmm snow goood
Jan 21 2004 1:33PM
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Concord
Posts: 4700 - Karma: 47
every weekend

There is no such thing as shitty snow only shitty skiers.
If it was easy they would call it snowboarding.
Jan 21 2004 2:38PM
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SofaKingdom
Posts: 122 - Karma: 10
I wax mine everytime I'm done. To keep the base in the best condition. I wipe my bases off when I'm done for the day so the bases don't soak up the water and dry out faster. I love waxing skis. Oh and buy a nice waxing iron. Swix makes a kickass iron. Pricy but awesome.
Jan 22 2004 7:41PM
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Freestyla_01
Posts: 8586 - Karma: 34
I haven't waxed my skis since I first got them... a good 30 days of skiing on them. And that includes a bit of cement and tons of rails on them.
They still work as good as the day I got them.
Jan 23 2004 7:27PM
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Deann
Posts: 725 - Karma: 10
i wax my skis everytime i go
Jan 23 2004 8:16PM
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DrPepper
Posts: 4130 - Karma: 11
i dont scrape because i dont use enough wax to warrant scraping. just barely cover the base with the rubbing technique, then iron, then buff out. there is no wax to scrape. if there is, then it comes off first run.

-The Dr.-

Live for something, or you will die for nothing.

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Jan 23 2004 9:31PM
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rossipowderhound
Posts: 759 - Karma: 10
Just wax them when your feeling like your going too slow

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Jan 24 2004 7:14AM
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BobbyJ
Posts: 63 - Karma: 10
i wax them before i go skiien every weekend
Jan 24 2004 6:22PM
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bigpygmy
Posts: 325 - Karma: 11
every 4-6 times out depending on temps and snow structure




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Jan 24 2004 6:35PM
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Naturalbornskier
Posts: 2514 - Karma: 8
i wax them when they feel slow





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Jan 25 2004 9:11AM
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